Thursday, 29 August 2013

If What I Am is What is in Me?

If What I Am is What is in Me...
Do you agree?
Directions
1)When you hear your word said. Stand up.
2) Create an action to accompany the word. Have students guess what the word means.
3) Watch and enjoy the video after reviewing the text.

                                     If what I am is what's in me                                   
Then I'll stay strong
That's who I'll be
And I will always be the best
Me that I can be
There's only one me
I am it
Have a dream
I'll follow it
It's up to me to try

(drums)

Oh, imma (I am going to)  keep my head up high... high!
Keep on reachin' high... high!
Never gonna quit
I'll keep gettin' stronger.

And nothin's gonna bring me down... No!
Never gonna stop gotta go... Go!
Because I know
I'll keep gettin' stronger.

And what I am is helpful
And what I am is brave
And what I am is smart
And what I am is special
And what I am is confident
And what I am is persistent

There's nothing I can't achieve
Because in myself I believe in love

Gonna keep our heads up high... HIGH!
Keep on reachin' high... HIGH!
Never gonna quit
Just keep gettin' stronger.

And nothins' gonna bring us down... No!
Never givin' up gotta go... Go!
cause I know I'll keep gettin' stronger.

What I AM is joyful
What I AM is helpful
What I AM is caring
What I AM is giving
What you are is friendly
What you are is determined

There's nothing I can't achieve
'cause in myself I believe in NO (?)

Gonna hold my head up high
Keep on reachin' high
I'm never gonna stop
I'll keep gettin' stonger.

Nothins' gonna bring me down
Never givin' up
Gotta go
Yeah...
I'll keep gettin' stronger.

Vocabulary

stronger                      high                  helpful                  brave
special                       confident          persistent               joyful
hopeful                      caring               giving                    friendly
determined


Practice using adjectives. Each student puts down the name of a well-known noun, person or place. Put the suggestions in a hat. Students take turns pulling names out of the hat and guessing who or where the place it.

SYLLABUS



Welcome to English!
 English 7th Grade

Teacher’s Name: Marie or Mrs. Masri

Class Website אתר של הכיתה:  myteachermiryam7.blogspot.com

Office Hours: יום ג שעור 4
  יום ד שעור 5,6 ויום ה שעור3 
  ושעות נוספות 

Class Description: You will be reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. Reading and projects will be a focus! Topics will include; fact vs fiction, news and an appreciation for literature.

Projects Include: Journal writing, enjoyable reading, creative writing presentation.

General Rules:  What you give is what you will get...

Everyone has.... 
 Right to feel safe
Right to learn
Deserves respect

Preparation for Class: ללמוד  דורש לעבוד.
  יש לבוא בגישה טובה לשיעור. 
יש להביא ציוד לכל שעור כולל ספרים (Essential Links text and workbook and Grammar Worksheets) , כלי כתיבה, מחברת, ושעורי בית.
Hard work is necessary for learning. A good attitude.
Students must bring a pencil, note paper, completed homework and the textbook to each class.
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Late and Missed Work
a)     The student is responsible for missed work, getting notes, and missed information.  אכראיות של התלמיד לבוא לשיעור מוכן ולהשלים שעורי בית ותרגילי השיעוא המבוקש. 

Grading:
a) Projects, tests and quizzes = 50% 
daily work, journal, reading log= 30%
 participation = 20%. 
Failing is not an option.

Parent Teacher Conferences: I hope establish good communication with the parents as needed and respect the diverse student body. 
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I wish you a great year!