As the semester winds down, the 8th graders are working on their book report projects, theme paragraphs and presentations.  Students will create a unique project over their book report book.  They are also creating a paragraph to present about the theme of their books.  Next week they will be presenting these paragraphs. 

Before the end of the semester the students will also be taking the Buckle Down Online assessment to show their current level in 8th grade language.  We will be taking this assessment on December 13 and 14. 

The week before our break, the students are going to be reviewing what they have learned this semester.  They will also be doing a writing assignment which will help raise money for the Make A Wish foundation, sponsored by Macy's department store.  This will be a great activity to end our semester!

Have a great Holiday Season!

This week in Language Arts we are working on an Essay for the Patriot Pen Project.  This is an opportunity for students to write an essay which could be submitted for a monetary prize from the local VFW.  The writing prompt this year is "What I Would Tell America's Founding Fathers."  The essays will be submitted on Friday, Septmber 28, 2012.