I’m Ba-ack!!!
Well, my wonderful young scholars…I am back! We are starting in full swing for the last few weeks of school. I just want to give you an update on our next assignments…so beware! =-)
1. We will compare and contrast the hero/villain in the novel we just read, Redwall, with the hero/villain of Star Wars. As you watch the movie, be careful to pay close attention to their actions, motivations, reasoning, and thoughts. It will be very important for your assignment!
2. We will move on to modern folklore and discuss urban legends. This is one of my favorite units because you will truly learn how to distinguish between what is real and not real. You know those crazy emails that say, “Beware! Don’t do this…or don’t do that,” or “Don’t go out to your car because there is a man with…” Well, these are urban legends if that tells you how much fun we are going to have!
3. Our last project will be your most rewarding! It will be called “The Confessions of an 8th Grader.” We will be using our iPod grant to complete this project…how cool, huh? You will break up into groups and each will have a reflection question based on your 8th grade year. We will then videotape responses and compile them into an “advice” video for the little “Sevies” next year. I am so pumped about this! It will be the first thing my students next year will see. Your legacy will live on! You will be famous…well, almost. =-)
So, as you can tell, we are going to have a busy few weeks but they will be most memorable. What a wonderful time we will have! I look forward to it. Have a good weekend!
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