What's happening in class?

The week of November 14th through November 18th will be another busy one!

In L.A. this week, students will be reviewing for and taking their first verb quiz.  The quiz will be on Tuesday, and will cover action and linking verbs, verb phrases, simple and perfect verb tenses and irregular verbs.  Beginning Wednesday, we will be focusing on direct and indirect objects, predicate adjectives, and predicate nominatives. 

In reading we will be finishing the realistic, touching novel, Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie.  Next week, students will be showcasing their knowledge of the novel, by reflecting on the main character's growth throughout the novel, and the lessons he has learned, which are universal to all of us.  They will be writing a detailed journal response centered around Steven's (the main character's) perspective of his 8th grade year.  They will be charged with the task of answering three given questions, offering their opinions, and using evidence from the novel as support.

Here's to a good week!