Today we discussed questions about The Outsiders back-to-back and face-to-face! I heard some great discussion and thoughts about the text.

Today we became CSI’s and investigated a crime scene. Students made inferences about the crime based on the evidence before reading chapter four of The Outsiders.

Today we did a silent Socratic seminar using Nearpod. Students were able to discuss and analyze the text in an online collaborative discussion. #RCSELAVisioninAction

We celebrated the end of our Outsiders unit by dressing as Greasers and Soc today. It was a fun day!

Rockvale Ravens Book Club met today and had a great discussion on the book Starfish by Author Lisa Fipps! I love when students can’t wait to discuss a book together.

Today we had such a great class analyzing Phineas Gage’s recovery after his accident. Students were able to list his physical and psychological symptoms and cite evidence to support or refute Dr. Harlow’s statement that Phineas was fully recovered.

Reading makes you bright! Rockvale Middle #RavenHolidays

No better way to start back from break than a book tasting!

Great day as we conducted a trial for the narrator of The Tell-Tale Heart. Students were so engaged, and I am so proud of them!

They escaped the catacombs! We broke out of a fun “Cask of Amontillado” digital escape room yesterday.

“Masque of the Red Death” reading day!

During enrichment time, I tried a version of a strategy that I observed at the high school last week. I loved how the hexagonal thinking led to great discussions and connections about our Poe unit!

RMS Book Club enjoyed an end of the year celebration today with pizzas, cupcakes, and books for summer reading. I really love sponsoring this club!

We are ready to investigate and make inferences about a crime scene as we read chapter four of The Outsiders today!

Today we made brain hats to prepare for our unit on Phineas Gage! Lots of good anticipation for the text.

We analyzed Phineas Gage’s physical and psychological symptoms and provided evidence from the text about his recovery. Great analysis by my students!

We wrapped up our Poe Unit with a hexagonal thinking activity. Students made connections across multiple texts and had some great discussion.

Today we are finishing up one of my favorites to teach - Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie. My seventh graders have really enjoyed reading it together. Thanks Jordan Sonnenblick for such a wonderful story!

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My 7th graders are finishing Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie this week. It’s one of my favorites to teach, and my students have loved it. Thanks so much Jordan Sonnenblick for writing this masterpiece for us to learn from and enjoy!