ENGLISH 7

 Completed Spelling exercises and post test Unit 23

 Checked in mugshots and handed in completed check-off sheet. Will review them next week and get a new collection.

Lit Circle groups met. Got as much done as you could today. Group lit circle packets left in classroom with me so they will be safe and available on Tuesday, when you are back from vacation.

Remember to bring Call of the Wild with you to class every day.

Have a great holiday! See you next Tuesday.

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ENGLISH 8

Final draft of compare/contrast essay handed in today. 

Now is your chance to shine on all those essays you completed. Out of your last three essays, you picked one you wanted me to grade. You put all three essays together and attached a sticky note to the one you want the big grade on. You also wrote what you would like me to focus on in the evaluation. It is like completing a mini-portfolio without doing the work.
 o Remember, not everyone writes a perfect essay every time, but it is your chance to pick the best of three, and, because of the odds, one of them is the best. You will still get significant points for turning in all your essays (at least 20), but only one of them will hit the jackpot, worth 50 points.


During your break, finish your women's novel. Interview 3 women. 
Next Wednesday, your interviews will be due and you will begin writing your essay.
Final project due Fri 2/25, with all 10 DEJs, the eight you completed and checked in, as well as two more.

Have a great holiday! See you on Tuesday.