12/17/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week you will begin writing a fractured fairy tale. The rough draft and final draft will be due in early January. You should also continue to work on your quarter reading assignment.

12/17/07 Language Arts

This week we will finish reviewing grammar. You should complete your packet and be prepared for the test. You should also continue to work on quarter reading journals.

12/10/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will finish the choice novels and grammar unit. Be prepared for a novel quiz and grammar test.

12/10/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue working on fractured fairy tales and grammar. Your final draft with illustrations is due towards the end of the week. You should also be working on your quarter reading journals.

12/03/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will continue reading books in literature circles. Make sure to keep up with reading and assignments. In addition to literature circles, we will continue reviewing grammar.

12/03/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue writing fractured fairy tales. Your rough draft is due towards the end of the week. We will also continue reviewing grammar. In addition to fractured fairy tales and grammar, you need to complete quarter reading journals 1-3.

11/26/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week you will be assigned a book to read with a small group. In addition to reading the book, you need to prepare for small group discussions. We will also begin reviewing grammar.

11/26/07 Language Arts

This week we will begin writing fractured fairy tales. In addition to writing fractured fairy tales, we will be reviewing grammar. You should also continue working on your quarter reading assignment.

11/12/07 Enriched Language Arts and Language Arts

This week we will finish Call of the Wild. You should make sure to prepare for the test. You also need to begin your second quarter reading assignment.

11/5/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will continue reading Call of the Wild. In addition to reading the book, you should complete vocabulary logs for chapters 3-6. You should also select a book for the second quarter reading assignment.

11/5/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue reading Call of the Wild. In addition to reading the book, you should complete vocabulary logs for chapters 3-6. You should also select a book for the second quarter reading assignment.

10/29/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will continue reading Call of the Wild. Make sure to complete storyboards, discussion facilitation, and reading assignments. We will also begin studying punctuation this week.

10/29/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue reading Call of the Wild. Make sure to keep up with daily assignments and reading. We will also begin studying punctuation.

10/23/07 Enriched Language Arts

Reading journals are due this week! We will also begin reading Call of the Wild. You will be assigned your discussion facilitation groups, and you will prepare to lead class discussion.

10/23/07 Language Arts

Reading journals are due this week! We will also begin reading Call of the Wild.

10/15/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will begin the Call of the Wild unit. We will study background information about the book and the author. Then next week we will begin reading the novel. Remember to work on finishing your quarter reading journals.

10/15/07 Language Arts

This week will begin the Call of the Wild unit. We will study background information about the book and the author. Next week we will begin reading the book. Remember to work on finishing your quarter reading assignment.

10/08/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will finish reviewing literary terms and reading short fiction and nonfiction. You should make sure to study for the test at the end of the week. You should also continue working on your quarter reading assignment.

10/08/07 Language Arts

This week you should begin drafting your memoir. The final typed draft is due at the end of the week. You should also continue working on your quarter reading assignment.

10/01/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will continue reading short fiction and reviewing literary terms. We will also begin working on a friendly letter writing assignment. The final draft is due at the end of the week. You should also continue working on your quarter reading assignment.

10/01/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue reading short fiction and nonfiction. The test on stories and terms will be at the end of the week. We will also begin working on the memoir assignment. Remember to continue work on your quarter reading assignment.

9/24/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will begin reading short fiction and reviewing literary terms. You should continue working on your quarter reading journals.

9/24/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue working on reading short fiction and reviewing literary terms. You should continue working on your quarter reading journals. Journal #3 is due at the end of the week.

9/17/07 Enriched Language Arts

This week we will continue discussing summer reading. We will also work on revising your summer reading essay. A final copy will be completed in class and turned in on Friday. Remember to begin working on your quarter reading assignment. You should complete your first journal this week.

9/17/07 Language Arts

This week we will continue reviewing literary terms and reading short fiction. Remember to continue working on your quarter reading journals. You should have completed the first journal assignment.

9/10/07 Enriched Language Arts 8

This week we will continue discussing summer reading, and we will begin discussing multiple paragraph essay format. I will also assign your outside of class reading assignment for first quarter.

9/10/07 Language Arts 8

This week the final typed draft of your introductory letter is due. After completing the letter assignment, we will begin reading short fiction and nonfiction and nonfiction. This week you will also need to bring in your outside of class reading book.

Enriched Language Arts

Welcome to Enriched Language Arts 8! During the first week of school, we are going to begin discussing your summer reading assignment. You will also take a quiz on the material, and you will have a variety of assignments to help you prepare for class discussions.

Language Arts

Welcome to Language Arts 8! During the first week of school, we will begin working on your first writing assignment for the year. You will be working an introductory letter. The letter is due next week!