All students read for 10 minutes. I modeled for students how to do a BookShare. On the Monday we return from Thanksgiving Break, eighth graders will start giving BookShares.
Today was a work and writing conference day. Students worked on writing the first draft of their research papers. I held writing conferences with students who needed help with their first drafts. *PLEASE NOTE-Because I have offered so many writing conferences and work times during class for students who needed help, all students who sought assistance have received it. This means that students who show up to ELA class on Monday who state that they didn't finish the writing assignment because they "didn't understand it" will be subject to the late work penalty. This behavior is becoming way too common with the eighth graders and I need parental support in nipping it in the bud so that we can adequately prepare the eighth graders for high school.
Homework: Finish the first draft of your research paper. Due Monday, December 1st.
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