Week of September 2nd, 2013 - September 6th, 2013

"What's in a Name" research project -- Due Date  Wednesday September 4th.

Simple Solutions Lesson one - 9/4,  Lesson two 9/6

Vocabulary words for "Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
    (see page 69)  definition and part of speech

Read daily your choice of Fantasy Novel.

Current Events due Monday, September 9th.

What you should know...
  8 literary elements,  5 keys to success, 3 general categories of genres
  Literary element:  Point of View (5 types and be able to explain & pick them out)
  Literary device/technique:  Irony
  Strategies good readers use.


Techniques we've used:
      Think and Write!
      Volley discussion
      Word analysis
       Finding text evidence


We're off to a great start!
All grade book issues should be cleared up by this weekend.  All grades will be posted;  please check yours by Sunday, 9/8.
8th Grade News:
 Voting on luncheon and class trip on Friday 9/6;  announcement of results next week and at mandatory 8th Grade Parent Meeting on 9/12 at 5:15 p.m.
 Make sure all your forms are in!