What is Realistic Fiction?

Is Crash by Jerry Spinelli an example of

REALISTIC FICTION?

What is Computer Programming?

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TECHNOLOGY POWERS
OUR WORLD

You may not realize all the places we use computers — and how much they add to OUR LIVES.

HUENEME SCHOOL DISTRICT'S VISION AND MISSION

VISION: Inspiring and empowering every student to thrive every day

MISSION: We will Inspire our students to explore, dream big, and develop social and civic responsibility through a balanced learning program. They will Thrive as we foster perseverance and resiliency in a safe, culturally responsive, and inclusive community. We will Empower our students by teaching them critical thinking skills through a rigorous academic experience in a digitally-rich environment.

CLICK THIS LINK 
to watch a video 
that illustrates 
these words in action!

Reading Comprehension Strategy Checklist

Read!

Thanks to The Literacy Site for the poster :)

Vocabulary Development ~ Words to Know

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY GRADE 7/8 (source: HESD website)

add assume cause change cite claim combine compare conclude contradict contrast convey create demonstrate describe determine develop discuss effect emphasize establish explain express

find form illustrate imply include infer indicate insert label link observe order organize outline persuade place produce provide read recall refer reflect reinforce

replace represent reveal revise rewrite select sequence show source solve structure substitute suggest summarize support tell understand unify vary verify Write

The Intersection of Art & Science

Check out this video from the 

California Academy of Sciences 

where they explain the importance of illustrations 

to help people understand complex ideas.

In our ELD class, we often add illustrations to enhance* what we've written and further explain our ideas.  
Another great online tool is Canva.

* enhance means to improve, strengthen, boost or add to...