Nov. 27

We had a fantastic end to our Book Thief projects. You all did exceptional jobs on your projects.

We read "Gentlemen, Your Verdict" and divided up into debate groups for Dec. 3.

Next class, we will play Scrabble. Hopefully, no one will be able to cause things to happen by spelling words.

We do have a synthesis paper coming up. Review the notes on the side. I've also included exam prep information for you.

Nov. 25

• debate with shadows - Mrs. Wright guilty or not guilty
• "Death by Scrabble"

I need the Making Connections papers!

Nov. 19

Please check the side for the fantastic story, "A Jury of Her Peers." Start reading it so you can finish reading it at the start of next class (about 20 minutes). Please be sure to bring in a device on which to read this PDF file. No device? No problem. Ask the teacher to get x number of Chromebooks from Room 214.

Poem submissions due by next class. Please include contact information (address with postal code, email address, phone number).

We will be using this link next class: Jury of Her Peers exercises

Contests

Entering the poetry contest? Turn in your submission of no more than 24 lines by Nov. 21.

The creative writing (short story) contest deadline is not until March 15. 360 words max.

Nov. 5

We spent time on making connections in groups.

Next class: fun viewing activity.

Plan B (if projector not working): reading and maybe working on Making Connections.

Nov. 3

Making Connections!

We looked at expectations for making connections then worked on reading two stories and taking notes for a making connections paper.