Monday, March 28, 2011 - Thursday, March 31, 2011

7th Grade English Language Arts

Students will be in the computer lab Monday through Thursday working on their final drafts of their research-based persuasive essays. They have already been provided with a rubric, and as of Tuesday, March 29th they will have an additional checklist to help them gather and organize their materials for submission. Students must have their rough drafts revised, edited, and signed by a parent or guardian before they can begin working on their final drafts. In addition, final drafts are due by the end of the day on Thursday, March 31st. All other materials (note-cards, outlines, and rough drafts) will be collected the Monday after we return from Spring Break.

8th Grade English Language Arts

Students will be in the media center Monday through Thursday conducting research for the persuasive speech they will deliver upon return from Spring Break. On Monday students were provided with a list of possible topics, as well as a list of online resources and databases for their use. As of Tuesday, students will have received a rubric for their speeches. After students have checked in their sources and notes with me, they may begin working on their outlines. We will continue working on these speeches after Spring Break, but conducting additional research and drafting speeches at home is encouraged.
8th Grade Advanced English Language
Students will be in the media center Monday through Thursday conducting research for the persuasive speech they will deliver upon return from Spring Break. On Monday students were provided with a list of possible topics, as well as a list of online resources and databases for their use. As of Tuesday, students will have received a rubric for their speeches. After students have checked in their sources and notes with me, they may begin working on their outlines. We will continue working on these speeches after Spring Break, but conducting additional research and drafting speeches at home is encouraged. There will be no SAT vocabulary test this week. However, students will be given Unit 19, Groups 3 & 4 SAT words to study over Spring Break.