7th grade -

This week the students are researching an aspect of the 1970's as a prelude to our 2nd quarter novel The Contender.  The students are working in group and will have computer lab time as well as class time to work with their group on the poster and presentation.  Presentations will begin on Monday, Nov. 9.  We will begin reading the novel on Nov. 10 so if your child has not gotten the book please do so by then.

8th grade -

This week we are introducing Romeo and Juliet.  The students are watching a biography on Shakespeare and being introduced to the essential questions and literary terms for the play.  On Thurdsay, we will begin reading the Prologue and discuss it's role in the play.  The students will be writing their own prologue to Stargirl which was a novel that all students read last year in 7th grade.  Parents, please encourage students to stick with the play; the language can be difficult but any encouragement from you will allow them to see that with a little time and effort in can be interpreted.

Have a great week!