Hello, I'm Rebecca Wickstrom, and this is my 18th year here at Ranch View. I was born and raised in Iowa, and I've taught language arts for 26 years. I graduated from the University of South Dakota with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Secondary Education. In the past, I've also coached gymnastics, track, and cross country.
In the warmer months, I like to camp and bike in our beautiful state of Colorado. My other half and I have two beautiful Pointer pups, and they think camping in the mountains is Disney Land! I used to be an avid road cyclist, riding since my teens; however, the past several years, I've really enjoyed the challenges of mountain biking and down hilling. I also love yoga and reading, and if the mood strikes, I'm down for a scenic hike!
I am excited to get to know my students and hope for a positive year! Middle schoolers are so eager and energetic, so I feel like I really connect with this age group well. I'm pretty friendly and approachable, so feel free to contact me at any time if you have concerns or questions.
Here's to a great 7th grade year!
Jackson Hole, WY
Google Classroom Codes
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Language Arts
Mascot: Remi
LA Plan
Mon., Sept. 16: Comma quiz;Free read/Reader's Response Journal (see white board choices)
Tues., Sept. 17: Begin planning and writing compare/contrast extended writing prompt related to Stargirl and "Seventh Grade.
Wed., Sept. 18: Free read; Vocabulary Packet work; Pre-reading questions/background on Rod Serling's teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"/Read aloud the teleplay together with student assigned parts
Thursday, Sept. 19: See Wed.
Friday, Sept. 20: No School--PLC Day
Adv. Lang. Arts
Mascot: Piper
ALA Plan
Mon., Sept. 16: Comma practice (see GC); Finish small group discussion of"The Most Dangerous Game" literature web and assign vocabulary template--due Wednesday!
Tues., Sept. 17: Grade comma practice; Review "The Most Dangerous Game" figurative language and literary techniques: (Irony, Symbolism, Foreshadowing)
Wed., Sept. 18: "MDG" Socratic Seminar; Vocabulary work time; Introduce pre-reading/background on Rod Serling's teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Friday, Sept. 20: No School--PLC Day