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JH English
December 15, 2009


Eighth Grade:
The eighth graders will complete Unit 13 the first week of January.   Students should expect a test during the second week of January.

Students have been busy writing several pieces: myth and business letter.  The myth was a co-assignment with Literature.  The business letter is in process currently.  Students are writing a job application letter.  What job?- They are seeking a position in the freshman class of 2010.   These are fictional letters where students outline their strengths.


Seventh Grade:

Seventh graders are studying the types of nouns: plural, possessives, collective, and appositives.     They have begun DOL(daily oral language) exercises.  This activity involves one worksheet of 8 sentences and a quiz (3 sentences).   Students should expect to receive one each week.

Research writing begins after Christmas break.  Students will be researching a country selected in geography class.     All students should have a set of 3 x 5 notecards.  If purchasing, please purchase white, lined cards. 

Kathy Rowe

 
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