Welcome back! Now that all of our stomachs are filled to the brim with candy, we welcome November and all of the great things that this month has in store for the seventh and eighth grade.
This week, in both the seventh and eighth grade, we will have the opportunity to peruse though some of the great classics of American literature in order to choose which one of these wonderful novels to read for the required novel. Students will be forming their own book clubs (all the rage these days) so that, while they are reading their novel, they will have others to share their ideas and questions with, while engaging in literary discussions.
In the eighth grade we will begin to read another magnificent short story, filled with danger and drama. The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell will keep students on the edge of their seats and, in addition, they will be able to discover foreshadowing and suspense and see how they are effectively used in literature.
In the seventh grade, we have just finished our reading of Poe's spooky classic, The Tell-Tale Heart. Students will use what they have learned about mood and tone to create their own spine-tingling tale!
What an amazing week we have to look forward to!
Also, I will be sending home some additional information about the trip to Washington D.C. in the upcoming days and weeks. Make sure to get signed up, this is going to be a blast!
