First Day Back

First Day Back

English 8 students had a Socratic Seminar as the initiation of our newest and last substantial unit. We looked at a few questions about being a hero: What is it? What does a hero do? Who can be a hero? What sets a hero apart from “normal” people? What are some...

Finish Tests

1 school day left I was out today for my daughter’s award ceremony, but English 8 students had the opportunity to finish the test they began on Tuesday. One day to...

Finishing Anne and Extra Credit

4 school days left English I students had a chance to work on the extra credit opportunities available to them, all of which are due on Tuesday. English 8 students finished The Diary of Anne Frank. We’ll have a test on Tuesday on the work as a whole....

Ending and Almost Ending

5 school days left English I students finished Great Expectations, getting yet another chance for a bit of extra credit. English 8 students have almost finished The Diary of Anne Frank.  Students will be finishing tomorrow and having a final test on it on Tuesday...