These are pics from the 2009-2010 school year…
7th grade English at Thoreau Middle in Vienna, Virginia.
These students are enthusiastic about learning! Our first class-wide novel of the year was a beloved, coming-of-age classic.
This became very familiar to students. We dissected the plot of every story/book we read throughout the year. Students enjoyed summarizing the plots of stories graphically through comic strip summaries.
Our school mascot inspires students to soar! This student was lucky enough to meet the authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers series.
These students are way too cool! These boys really enjoyed 7th grade English!
Our second class-wide novel was historical fiction set during the Holocaust, aligned with the social studies curriculum. These students show off their excellent spirit during Spirit Week.
The last day of school makes everyone smile! What a happy group of girls!
Our team, The Rockets, enjoyed giving out quarterly awards for academic achievement. Analyzing data is always an important process in our Professional Learning Communities.
This group of students shares its persuasive article advertising their literature circle novel. After school activities and clubs are fun for students and teachers.
These girls are ready for summer vacation! Middle school is a chance to meet
new people and make new friends.
One of two major snowstorms this year. Everyone welcomed the extra days off of school! Our third class-wide novel was a captivating and inspiring nonfiction bestseller.
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