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Week of January 28th

8th Grade Language Arts

I hope conference week went smoothly for everyone!  I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet with so many parents!  Remember, if you ever have a questions or concerns please e-mail me!

This week 8th graders began their response to literature projects by forming literature circles (or book clubs).  The due date for the entire project is February 25th! Do not get behind...you must stay on top of this project in order to receive a high grade!

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7th Grade Language Arts

Final drafts of you Expository Biographies are due on Wednesday the 30th!  If you are having trouble with that date, please see me immediately!  Remember: We are beginning our presentations on FRIDAY!!!

7th Grade Social Studies

We will continue our studies on the effects of government on African nations!  You all did a great job with the missions last week, and I know you can do it again!  We will have a quiz over African governments on Wednesday...be prepared :)

Week of January 14th

8th Grade Language Arts

The Georgia Writing Assessment is here!!!  My expectations are very high for all of my students! I KNOW we can DEMOLISH this test!!! 

We will take a break from writing this week and begin reading a few short stories.

We will start back with DGP next week!

I can't wait to meet all of our wonderful parents during conference week!  Please feel free to drop by my room to say hello!

7th Grade Language Arts

We have started working on Expository Writing.  Each student has a research plan packet that they MUST keep up with!  The assignement calls for each student to do some investigating.  They will write a multi-paragraph expository essay about a person they look up to.  I will post more information as we get our rubrics together!

7th Grade Social Studies

Misson Africa

Our DBI has come back from vacation with FULL force!  I am so excited that our 7th grade Social Studies Department has decided to make our students "special agents."  Ms. Golz and Ms. Kietzman put together an awesome amount of material for our missions on African georgraphy and culture!

We will have a test and Notebook due on January 18th, so make sure you study everything in your Notebook!