It seems impossible that it is already mid-November. This year is just flying by!
In the eighth grade this week, we will continue with our persuasive writing assignment, now adding a creative twist. Students have used what they have learned about persuasive writing, as well as verbal irony, to create a piece convincing the general public to take a vacation to the "lovely" Ship-Trap Island, as the personal guest of General Zarroff himself. This week, they will be adding their artistic flair to this assignment by creating a travel brochure for the infamous island. I am sure that the reservations will start pouring in.
In the seventh grade we will be finishing up with our very scary stories. We will continue through the editing process until they are absolutely perfect! Once we have our final drafts, we will have the opportunity to read to each other. Who will have the most terrifying tale? I suppose we will see!