This Cycle We are Reading and Creating:
This summer we are all having to rethink how education works. COVID-19 has made a big impact on all of us. As a community member and teacher, my main priority is the all around health and education of the scholars I get to work with. I'll be doing my best to meet the needs of all of my scholars and their families. We'll be using Microsoft Teams and the HUB this year for instructional purposes. At the end of the day, the one thing I want to reiterate is this:
Reading and writing should be fun! |
Independent ReadingEach student should have a book they are reading on their own. Considering that we must keep our physical distance for safety, all students should utilize MackinVIA. This is a FREE app available to all scholars. MackinVIA holds a variety of e-books and audiobooks for FREE to checkout. In addition, please provide 20 minutes of uninterrupted reading time at home.
We are always in search of new books. If you are able, please consider buying books for our class through our Amazon Wishlist. |
What guides our learning?Our classroom curriculum is guided by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for 7th grade, HISD Curriculum/Scope and Sequence Map, and the interests of our students, as well as current events. TEKS - The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) outline what all 7th graders in Texas should master by the end of the year and what will be tested on the STAAR Writing and Reading exams. HISD Curriculum - Our school follows the HISD Scope and Sequence Map to ensure optimal student learning. |