This week is a building week as we are starting or continuing the introduction of new units in Social Studies.

Grade 7- We will finish writing and we will perform the skit on earler settlers to BNA. Catherine MacKay will be by for an interview. We will begin looking at daily life of the settlers as well.

Grade 8- We will continue to discuss prosperity in the 1920′s. You will be composing a letter to the editor of a soldier returning from World War I.
8A- Letter to The Editor due Tuesday, November 22nd
8B- Letter to the Editor due Thursday, November 17th

Grade 9- Rick’s Rant research continues in the Lab. Later in the week you will return to class to begin work on the organization of your rant as well as the writing. Important filming decisions will be discussed as well.

Grade 7 Language Arts- We will discuss the importance of reading and complete a reading inventory. You will begin to fill in a daily log for your reading. We will continue to practice the skill of developing ideas and narrowing your topic. Then you will have an in class assessment.

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