In Reading this week . . .

The 7th and 8th grade will have a test over the short story unit on Wednesday, September 16th. The test will consist of a combination of questions, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. All students had an opportunity to review Monday in class. Starting on Friday, we will be working on writing creatively. Our students were given an assignment to create a prologue, epilogue, sequel or alternate ending for one of the short stories studied in class. We will continue composing these stories into next week.

Progress reports are scheduled to go home Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. It is very crucial that your student turns in and fully completes every single homework assignment given. Usually, there is one (maybe two) grade entered per week. If a student misses one assignment and averages a zero on that assignment, his/her grade will suffer tremendously.

I also reminded students this week that at this point in the quarter, they should be halfway to their AR goal. Some students are reading very lengthy novels, so they are not yet finished. But I just want to be sure everyone is on track to achieving their point goals.

Thanks! Have a great week!

Mrs. Funk