Category Archives: 7th Library Skills

Summer Reading Programs

Here are some fun activities, programs, and incentives to keep reading throughout the summer! If you read at least 10 books (at least 100 pages per book), document the titles/authors/page numbers, and bring me your list (signed by a parent/guardian) … Continue reading

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Pirates of Penzance Jr.

Please support our students and staff who have been working so hard on this year’s musical! They will be performing on April 8th and 9th.  You may purchase tickets this week either before/after school in the Q1 lobby or by … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon Competition

At an assembly a couple of weeks ago, Farm Bureau announced that they will be giving away an iPad to the student in 6th-9th grade who reads the most next week! The competition runs from Monday, February 29th through Sunday, … Continue reading

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Genre Book Reports

Each term, Library Skills students will be required to read a book from a specific genre and complete a book report on their chosen book.  The book must be from one of the following genres:  Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Mystery, … Continue reading

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Schoology Access Codes

By now, I’m sure you have heard about Schoology, an online program the Jr. High is using this year.  Below, you will find the student access codes for each of my classes:A1:  2ZGKC-ST43SA2:  KRCXX-T34RPA3:  HBTHN-23Q9WA4:  KKKN7-QWMT9B2:  B4NHP-BC6QCB3:  SFD75-BQN9Q

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Book Recommendations by Genre

We will be working a lot on recommending favorite books to each other this semester.  I have compiled a list of books from several different genres that students recommended.  Try reading your way through this extensive list!Book Recommendations by Genre

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Reference “Scavenger Hunt” Crossword Puzzle

Reference Crossword

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MLA Works Cited

It’s almost the end of the term!  That means it’s time for everyone to be finishing up their final Library Skills Blackout assignments, which will be due on Monday, January 11th.  For the MLA Works Cited page, students need to … Continue reading

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Big 6

We are currently learning about the library “Big 6” steps to solving an information problem.  Students–and adults alike–can use these six steps to find and use answers they’re seeking.  These steps can be used for anything–homework assignments, family decisions, work dilemmas, … Continue reading

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Extra Credit Opportunity

Students have two extra credit opportunities this week.  First of all, they may bring in blank holiday cards to donate to the NJHS Holiday Card Drive for some points.  They may also donate used books that are in good condition … Continue reading

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