HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!

Happy Holidays! See you in 2009!

Note: When you return from break, please bring the following items with you for our upcoming pARTner's Belief Project:

* a favorite magazine or two that can be cut up

* a shoe box full of artifacts that represent who you are

* artifacts might include: letters, ribbons, pictures, poems, receipts, old ski passes or any small item that reveals something about you!

These mementos will be used throughout the project for brainstorming, sharing, writing prompts, and artwork. The project will involve an artist in residence, a writer in residence, and all 8th Grade Core English classes. It will span from January 5th-February 20th, and will culminate in public display and student readings. We are excited!

WEEK 16: DECEMBER 15-19

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Agenda: This week students are finishing their Literature Circle novels, which focus on various disabilities and differences. In groups, they are researching the particular condition their book focuses on, and presenting information about it to the class through a visual poster. We are also continuing to work on commas.

Weekly Homework:
1)Finish Lit. Circle book for Friday
2)Finish Poster Project for Friday with group


MONDAY:
*Weekly Overview
*Finish Open Mind
*Correct Comma WS
*Reading time

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
Poster project research and construction in Media Center

THURSDAY:
Final Lit. Circle Day:
1) Plot Chart & Discuss Resolution
2) Final Discussion Sheet
3) Reflections
4) Complete folder -- organize and submit
5) Final Poster Planning

FRIDAY:
POSTER PROJECT PRESENTATIONS!!!

Have a great vacation!!!