Students in Mrs. Drakeley's English classes have just finished a PhotoStory project! When they come back from Thanksgiving break, they will be beginning their study of how to write letters. We will be writing persuasive, descriptive, and informative letters. The students have already gotten a head-start on their letter writing in Mrs. Wright's class, so this unit will further their knowledge. Students will learn the correct format for writing these letters, as well as how to address an envelope correctly. We're looking forward to jumping right into this unit when we get back!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Upcoming Cross-curricular Unit: Mythology
Beginning in December, students will study Greek history in Social Studies with Mr. LaSalvia and read Greek myths in language arts with Mrs. Wright. In January, students will read the novel The Lightning Thief with Mrs. Wright and complete related activities in other classes!
Students Type Letters to an Author
Language Arts students in Mrs. Wright's class visited the computer lab to type letters to the authors of their library books.
Cross-curricular Unit: Independent Novels
Students recently completed a cross-curricular project after reading an independent novel from the library in language arts. Spartans checked out fiction books from the library with Mrs. Wright. Once they were finished reading the books, they wrote letters to the authors of the novels sharing connections with the books in language arts class. Mrs. Drakeley then had students use the PhotoStory software to retell the plot visually in English.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Spartans of the Month - October
The Spartan team would like to congratulate Allison and Jonathan, our Spartans of the Month for October. Keep up the great work!
Spartans of the Month - September
Congratulations to Austin and Taylor, selected for exemplary work during the month of September. Way to go!
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