Homework/Classwork Assistance
Students have various times to work on assignments or receive help at school: sometimes during class, during morning resource (M/W/F 8:30-9:00am), or after school - if arranged with Ms. Barnes or Ms. Hagerty. We welcome UO student teacher Eric Renner.
8th grade Trip & Promotion Celebration Intent Contract
Read with your parents, sign and return to school between Jan. 26-28th.
Mystery/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Project
Three to four weeks ago students were assigned to read a mystery, fantasy or science fiction book by February 2nd. Next week they will be required to write a book jacket book review, or create a "movie poster" with a book review of their choice book.
Journal Entries – "Declaration of Independence"
Cultural Book Project - speech presentations
Reading Comprehension - Anticipatory Set
More Literary Terms - vocab definitions provided and discussed in class
characterization
conflict
dialogue
main character
mood
plot
purpose
setting
style
theme