Welcome to the Downerville News page!
Communication is a key to any class. Under this section, you may find current and archived news, and upcoming events and important dates.
Also, please check the "Resources for You!" link on the left side of this page, throughout the school year. There, I will be posting a variety of
supportive resources (documents and website links) which will help your
son/daughter further develop their understanding of the units being
studied.
Enjoy!
ELA NEWS:
6th Grade Q1 -
Our first quarter will focus on the adventure genre. Students will read Hatchet and will write their own adventure story.
6th Grade Q2 -
We will read and analyze A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Students will also view the movie version of this story. They will write a compare and contrast essay on the text vs. the movie.
6th Grade Q3 -
We will study the personal narrative genre. They will read The Watsons Go To Birmingham. Students will write an expository essay on the theme of the text.
6th Grade Q4 -
We will study the fantasy genre. They will read A Wrinkle in Time and work to create a classroom book with a variety of original fantasy stories.
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7th Grade Q1 -
Our first quarter will focus on the memoir genre. Students will read Marley and Me and write their own memoir.
7th Grade Q2 -
We will study the poetry and drama genres. Students will read and write a variety of poems from both classic and contemporary authors. They will create a poetry book of original poems. Students will also read and perform several reader's theater plays.
7th Grade Q3 -
We will study the mystery genre. They will read The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and write an expository essay analyzing the text. Additionally, students may read and analyze The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin.
7th Grade Q4 -
We will study the mythology genre. Students will read The Adventures of Ulysses and conduct a research project on their favorite god or goddess, creating an informational brochure.
Important Dates
SEPTEMBER:
First day of school: 9/8
OCTOBER:
Conferences: 10/29 (4:30pm-7:30pm)
NOVEMEBER:
No School (Professional Development): 11/3
Conferences: 11/4 (4:30pm-7:30pm)
Q1 ends: 11/6
Q2 starts: 11/9
Thanksgiving Break: 11/25-11/27
DECEMBER:
Winter Break: 12/21-12/31
JANUARY:
Winter Break: 1/1
Classes Resume: 1/4
No School (MLK Day): 1/18
Q2 ends: 1/22
Q3 starts: 1/25
FEBRUARY:
No school (Presidents' Day): 2/15
MARCH:
Conferences: 3/10 (4:30pm-7:30pm)
Q3 ends: 3/24
Spring Break: 3/25 - 3/31
APRIL:
Spring Break: 4/1
Classes resume and Q4 starts: 4/4
MAY:
No School (Professional Development): 5/13
No school (Memorial Day): 5/30
JUNE:
Q4 ends & Last day of school: 6/10