Wednesday, October 1, 2008

7th and 8th grade: Today in Language Arts-Writer's Workshop

All students traveled to the media center for independent reading time today. Two classes have made it to level 3 (7B and 8A) and may now bring snacks to independent reading.

After the media center, we spent the rest of the hour in the land of short stories. PLEASE NOTE: The first draft of short stories are due on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd. I will only be checking for completion and students will be given full credit if their short story is complete. Since these are first drafts, students will not be formally graded on them until they are revised. Revision will entail first going through at least 2 peer reviews and a writing conference with the teacher.

Homework (both 7th and 8th): One weekly reading question. Reading Folders are due tomorrow!

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