Tuesday, November 20, 2007

What's happening in class?

The week of November 26th will be a busy one!

1. On Tuesday, November 27th, students will receive their 1st trimester report cards!!

2. On Wednesday, November 28th, the 8th graders are going on a bowling field trip! They will leave Lakeview at approximately 9:30 A.M., and return at approximately 12:15 P.M.

3. Thursday night, November 29th, is parent request parent-teacher conference night.

4. Friday, November 30th, there is NO SCHOOL!

In class, we will also be busy:

In Language arts, we will be working on Wordskills unit 7. The book will be due, and the Wordskills quiz will be qiven on Thursday. We will also continue working on the persuasive essay. Things are progressing nicely, and by the end of the week, rough drafts should be complete!

In reading, we will continue our mythology unit. On Monday, November 26th, there will be a 30 point quiz on the 12 main gods and goddesses, and then students will be turning themselves into gods or goddesses through self drawn pictures. They will decide what they will look like, what they will be in charge of, and where their kingdom will be.

***I think I would like to be the goddess of shopping! Hmmmmmm......sales everyday, and my favorite stores right in my neighborhood! :)

Check out the link below to find out COOL information about 12 gods and goddesses!!

http://www.mythweb.com/gods/index.html

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