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8th Grade English Language Arts Newsletter -- May 2015
Hello Parents!
Well, this is the final installment of our class newsletter. Crazy, right?! I'm feeling a bit nostalgic as I look back over the year, thinking of the new 8th graders I met last August and reflecting on how they've grown and changed over the course of our school year together. I hope you all know how truly blessed I feel to have such wonderful students to work with every day! I have enjoyed being their teacher this year, and I am thankful to you for sharing them with me. You've raised some amazing kids! I am so proud of them and wish them all the best of luck for high school and a bright future!
Please send them back to visit and keep in touch!
Hugs,
Ms. B.
Curriculum Highlights
Pre-AP Dandelion Wine Novel Unit
We will be working on reading and annotating this text in class some this week and next. Additionally, students will also have some time in class to write their essay so that I can meet with them in writing conferences. The final draft will be due MAY 21. See the calendar below for specific due dates.
Hispanic and Latino Leaders Project
On-level classes will be conducting research on a famous Hispanic or Latino leader that has made an impact on American society. They will create an online poster (like the newsletter you're reading). This project will be completed during class and students will be required to orally present their projects.
End-of-the-Year Reflection Project
All students will be working in class to create a Google presentation that reflects on their school years up to 8th grade and showcases their learning in Language Arts. This will be the final project of the year and will be used as a review of various genres of texts and reading/writing skills.
Dates to Remember
May 12
STAAR Re-test for 8th graders that did not pass the first administration of the Reading STAAR
May 16
Westwood Family Soccer Day
May 18
Westwood Awards Assembly
May 22
Students Vs. Faculty Basketball Game
May 25
Memorial Day -- No school
June 2-5
Spring Semester Exams
See schedule below for exam day bell schedule.