Hi everyone!  Sorry I haven't updated the site in a while.  The end of the marking period is quickly approaching.  That being said, we still have a lot to.  Here's some of what's coming up.

12/28 and 10/29- Castle Learning assessment on the laptops.

10/30-11/1- Mid-Unit task on Inside Out and Back Again.

11/4-11/8- Cumulative Writing Assignment on Inside Out and Back Again.

Stay posted for more details.

Today, all classes are taking the STAR Literacy Assessment in the computer lab.  This test is taking the place of the Scantron assessment that we have done in previous years.  Beginning tomorrow, all classes will be starting part II of the novel.

Today, we began working on the students' social studies essential question essay. (Yes, social studies.  The way I figure it, writing is writing, no matter what the class)  It is important that they develop a firm understanding of the elements of a good essay.  We went over the introduction as well as an outline for the body of the essay. 

If you need extra help, please refer to the link on the right side of the page, "Help with Writing Essays."  Here's the question, in case parents are interested:

How did the events during the Reconstruction era effect politics, economics, and society as a whole?  Are these effects still evident today? Due Friday, October 11.