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March 18-May 24, 2002 4th Nine Weeks Important Dates
Major Areas of Study Novel: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne Challenge of the Unknown/Learning Through Searching problem solving unit Reading Students will continue using the Accelerated Reader program. One novel on the 6th grade level or above is due at Progress Report time (April 15). Another quiz along with Around the World in 80 Days is due on May 20th. THAT IS A TOTAL OF THREE AR Quizzes THIS GRADING PERIOD! Students may check out The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi for their 3rd choice. Reading logs are required once again, with 150 minutes per week, or a total of 1350 minutes for the nine-week grading period. These are due on April 12 (450 minutes), May 3 (900 minutes total) and May 20 (1350 minutes total). Writing Skills Students will create a Bare Book portfolio as a special memoir of the 8th grade. Cost is $3.50 per book. Various types of writing will be explored (persuasive, expository, research, creative, etc.). Spelling and Vocabulary Students will receive spelling words each Monday. They will need to be prepared for their test each Friday. Vocabulary will come from the novel and/or the "Words to Know" list used previously. Character Education Topics for this spring include: personal goals (creativity, developing talent, diligence, goal-setting), conflict resolution (tolerance, courtesy, forgiveness, communication), and accountability (integrity, trustworthiness). Be sure to check my website for pertinent sites to extend learning. www.geocities.com/althomaston/index.html |
