My seventh-graders worked on a nano challenge, creating products that show their similarities and differences (and building collaboration and communication skills). Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

Here’a a first: I was just called “Mrs. Bro.” #7thgradeboys

How do you become a better writer? Keep writing. Students recently crafted personal mission statements (top photo). Today they offered peer feedback on our first big project (bottom photo). Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics #keepwriting

My 7th-graders cheered every time we read a chapter from Ghost, and they were disappointed when we finished. They are big Jason Reynolds News fans and were excited to create these one-pagers about the novel, exploring theme, character development and writing style. Pearson Middle School

You never know where students will take you. In 4th period today we looked up the life cycle of a cricket as a lone cricket hopped around the classroom. “He’s just vibing over here,” one student reported after our new friend was cornered.

We’re working on descriptive writing in 7th grade. From a group today: His refrigerator was as empty as his soul. (Mondays can be dramatic.) Pearson Middle School

7th-grader: Can I write a run-on sentence in my personal narrative to show that I was nervous? Me: Absolutely! (The 8th week of school is magical. They’re able to make connections and apply our learning with confidence.) Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

We loved playing Clap, a version of Hot and Cold, in advisory. Pearson Middle School #mondayfunday

It’s the first meeting of the Pearson Cricket Club. These folks are passionate about their sport. And I’m learning a lot. Pearson Middle School

When you’re unsure of some grammar concepts, it helps to practice during tutorials. I’m proud of these resilient seventh-graders. ❤️ Pearson Middle School

Speech and Debate Club meets this morning. They’re discussing Halloween as a possible national holiday. 🎃 Pearson Middle School

Scene from seventh grade: Model of Alcatraz Island for a cold case research project next to a flour baby for a Skills for Living project Pearson Middle School

What happened to D.B. Cooper? Or the people aboard the Mary Celeste? How did those Easter Island statues get moved into place? Did the Alcatraz escapees survive? 7th-graders have theories! Their products are on display in the Pearson Middle School library. Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

By this time in the school year, 7th-graders are totally ready for a big group project and the collaboration and communication required. Today they’re beginning the brainstorming process for mystery short stories. Engagement is high. Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

Ms. Damm 7th grade GT students should have no questions about their Mystery Short Stories checkpoints. Pearson Middle School

Every morning a group of students comes to our classroom to hide nine tiny gnomes in new places. #HolidayCheer Pearson Middle School

Debate club meeting is happening in my classroom. Student leader: Last week didn’t go so well, so this week is our redemption week. We can do better. (I love that we get a fresh start every day!) Pearson Middle School

We’ve reached the time of year when students can take over my role in grammar practice. (They say “slay” much more than I do while teaching.) Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

Was parenting better in the 1970s compared to today? Do modern U.S. playgrounds inspire creativity and courage? Does overprotective parenting cause anxiety? My 7th-graders discussed these ideas and more during today’s Socratic seminar. Pearson Middle School Frisco ISD Advanced Academics

My starting word was finally the Wordle! Wordle 1,191 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩