Things are ramping up this week in history class. 6th grade can expect most of the week to be dedicated to an intense study of Pre-Columbus era primary sources, and perhaps a pop-quiz.
7th grade can expect a test on Wednesday over the first four chapters of The Ancient Near Eastern World, then heavier reading assignments later this week. Each day after a reading assignment, I will be giving a do-now that will have multiple-choice questions to help students know when they've done a good job reading closely.
Touchstones skills have been developing nicely. Students have learned the hard way that talking all at once or whispering to a neighbor does not a productive discussion make.
I have also been having students eat lunch with me each day, as a way for us to get to know each other. Lucky for them, I've been making my famous oatmeal-chocolate-chip cookies.
I'm looking forward to this week. Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Quizzically yours,
Miss Fischer
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