Writing skills explored
Before winter break, the seventh grade language art students were working in small groups reading novels of their choice. When they finished, they took a test and started working on Pearson Realize again, their new online reading program. First on the agenda was “A Christmas Carol” as a class from the unit titled “Turning Points." Students also worked on spelling, vocabulary and writing a persuasive paper.
The eighth graders started a research project. Mrs. Hulstein went through the proper steps of writing an MLA research paper while teaching them about plagiarism, thesis statements, reliable websites, outlining and good writing techniques. They started a Pearson Realize unit over The Holocaust and read “The Diary of Anne Frank,” the play.