L.A. 8
In L.A. 8, we are reading a story about immigration called "My Favorite Chaperone" by Jean Davies Okimoto (from the Collections textbook). We are learning how to write summaries, which helps students with picking out key details from a text.
Contemporary Literature
In Contemporary Literature, we are reading "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. We are also learning how to write proficient claim statements and use direct quotations from a text, which will help students build strong arguments for future essays and literary analysis.
Writing Lab.
In Writing Lab., we are kicking off our "Gift of Gratitude" Scrapbook assignment with a Memory List. Students are asked to write 25-50 memories about the subject of their scrapbook, and include at least 10 images (photos, drawings, or Google images). We spent some time writing rough drafts, peer editing, and completing final drafts in the computer lab.