Friday, May 24, 2013

English 8

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry- Students should be read through chapter 10. Next week we will finish reading the novel and take the test over the novel and unit.

Argumentative Writing- Today we continued writing our argument on the topic: Do you think racial problems will improve in the United States, or do you think racial problems will become worse in the United States?

Next week we will finish this essay. Some of the key lessons in this unit have been discussing the difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay, how to write a counter argument, and reviewing how to cite direct quotes from our research. 

I challenge students to continue working on researching their topic over the weekend, and continue working on writing their essay.

Field Trip: Michigan's Adventure- The 8th grade class will be taking the end of the year field trip on Monday, June 3. To be eligible to go, students must be passing all classes, and not have received a referral in the fourth marking period. We will be sending home a note next week informing of time and price of the trip.

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
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