English 8

March 24- March 28

*Reading* Month: A handout for parents and students was given in class three weeks ago, outlining our reading month theme. Our theme is "Reading is a Big Hit With Us."

Every 8th grade students needs to read at least one book during the month of March for a grade and also to be eligible to participate in the movie we are planning to show, Sandlot, on March 28th during 7th and 8th hours. 

Every time a student finishes and book and fills out a summary form on his or her book, he or she will receive a ticket to fill out and return. At the end of the month, there will be a drawing, and five students per grade level will win a trip to watch a Beach Bums game on June 3rd.

Family Night: March 25th- This event is from 5:30-7:00 and will include "Casey at the Bat" featuring Paws, the Tiger's mascot. Paws will be interacting with families and giving out prizes. There will also be door prizes.

"Book Trades": If students have gently used books that they no longer want, they can bring in the books in any time this month to me. At Family night, the books will be on a table for students to choose from and take.

Operation Paperback: Parents, please bring any books you would like to donate to the military overseas on Tuesday night too!

*Current Unit*:  This week we are working on a comparison between the short story and the film, "The Adventures of the Speckled Band." Monday and Tuesday students are taking notes of the similarities and differences between the short story and film. Wednesday students will be working on organizing thoughts in a graphic organizer, and Thursday and Friday students will be typing a comparison essay- showing the similarities and differences between the short story and movie.