This week we are off to a great start. Both ninth grade classes got vocabulary words for a biography they wills tart this week called The Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz. This is the biography of James Madison. The ninth graders got a list of 11 words and made a study guide for a quiz coming up next week. The words will be introduced in the first three chapters of the book. They will get more words as we move through the book. I am looking forward to reading this book with them, learning more about James Madison, one of our founding fathers and US presidents.
In tenth grade, students turned in their restaurant reviews. They used mentor texts and peer review to improve their work. They have all come a long way from their first drafts! Later this week, we will learn about patterns in literature. Students will be in book clubs to find these patterns and then present to the class. It should be a fun project and help the as a reader by becoming aware of the patterns they may encounter.
As always, please encourage your student in his or her home reading. Reading is important in building a mature vocabulary, which is essential for academic success! Keep reading!
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