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My Wonderful Family ---------------------------------------- "Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he's not so blind that he can't see there are some very unusual things about his family's new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day?" from, "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor |
About Mrs. Baham
When I'm not busy teaching or preparing to teach, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping with friends, and singing in church. My favorite places to visit are New York City and my hometown, Weatherford, Texas.
7th Grade TAKS is Over. Way to Go! |
Flat Stanley and I visited NYC last spring during our classes' Flat Stanley project!
Only 4 More Weeks until SUMMER!
STUDENT HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 14
FCA Champions Rally Thank you to all those faculty and staff who helped with this event. We had a GREAT time! Thank you parents for allowing your students to participate.
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With only a fewmore weeks of school, there is a surge of energy racing through the classroom. For the next 6 weeks, the students will be working on a novel study of "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor. This is a fascinating story of a middle school boy who is dealing with some very unusual things about his family. We will be working each day on the novel and reading in class. Be sure and ask your child about events from the day's story.
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This Week in Tangerine: Paul is excited to be playing soccer at Tangerine Middle. He may be second string, but at least he's on the team. We see the ugliest side of Erik and Arthur when they make fun of Joey and Mike. However, Erik is the one everyone is laughing at when he does the "banana peel flip" during the football game. Joey decides to transfer to Tangerine. Is it a good idea? Termites, mosquitoes, and robberies are plaguing the Lake Windsor Downs development. Who, or what, is responsible?
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ENGLISH All Year Seventh grade English students study TEKS objectives including extensive grammar emphasis and writing practice. Various forms of writing are reviewed and research skills are introduced. Students will also focus on multiple literature forms and concepts as well as speaking and listening skills. Students will be able to select and use different forms of writing for specific purposes such as to inform, persuade or entertain. Editing with attention to grammar usage, spelling, punctuation and other conventions of written language will be emphasized. Pre-AP ENGLISH CLASS All Year The purpose of the Pre-Advanced Placement course is to give middle school students the opportunity to practice, at the appropriate level, skills that will enable them to be successful in AP classes in high school. The pre-AP class exposes students to the type of expectations and activities required by the AP program. The class includes the seventh grade TAKS objectives plus further enrichment with Pre-AP curriculum. Various outside projects will be assigned each six weeks which may involve novel studies, research, poetry, and UIL practices and competitions. Successful Pre-AP students are typically task oriented, proficient readers who are able to accept and complete additional academic responsibilities. Parental support also plays a key role in student success. |
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