Monday, October 26, 2015

Halloween dance this Thursday from 6-10. Admission is $5. Students may bring one middle school aged guest. EVERYONE must have a permission slip.
Projects:
We are learning about the many causes, people and events of the American Revolution. This week we will focus on the book George VS George, by Rosalyn Schanzer. This is one of my favorite books and I'm excited for the kids to work on activities based upon their reading of it.

8th Grade Reading:
Today was Week in Rap and we had, as usual, great discussions. We will start book clubs with novels set during the American Revolution tomorrow. Poetry annotations for "Leafy Sea Dragon" due Wednesday

7th Grade Reading:
Week in Rap today.....we will start book clubs tomorrow and read novels that are set during the American Revolution.Poetry annotations for "Speak Up" due Wednesday

Writing:
Students will write about the patriot views vs. the loyalist views of the American Revolution. Then they will take all they learn and develop a fictional, creative narrative. Writing will be SO fun this quarter! 8 parts of speech quiz on Thursday

Don't forget to send a pumpkin to school with your student on Thursday for decorating. Students should bring craft items for decorating (paint, fabric, googly eyes, etc.) Also, we are wearing costumes on Thursday!

Homework:
8th grade poetry annotations ("Leafy Sea Dragon") due Wednesday
7th grade poetry annotations ("Speak up") due Wednesday
7th grade quiz over 8 parts of speech on Thursday
Book Club Comments for both classes due Thursday