Lesson for Monday, 11/24/08 and Tuesday 11/25/08

Hi students!

I am in Michigan, but I am still monitoring your work and everything you finish over these next two days. On Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, your task is to plan, write, edit, revise and publish a writing project. You only have these two days to work, so stay on task! (Go Here for grade level lesson Plans)

Before you begin:

1. Preview these slides (below) together as a class. Refer back to these slides as you write your paper.

2. Do your first draft in section two of your notebook.

3. With a teacher's help, Edit and Revise your draft until you are satisfied with it.

4. Use YOUR computer (numbers assigned from last week) to type your final draft in a Word document.

View The Slides Below:














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If you have a QUESTION and want to ask me something, click below on "1 Comment" and leave me a message. (Write your message with your name included and select anonymous, then publish comment.) I will post a response by class time on Tuesday.

President-Elect Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech Nov. 4, 2008

Comparing Presidential Candidates, Past and Present

Students: watch this news clip from CNN. In your notebooks, compare and contrast the characteristics of Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy discussed in the clip. Can you think of other similarities or differences?

United We Stand...

America has long been known as a "melting pot." This term refers to the diverse population that makes up our nation. People from every race, culture and background come to America to start a new life here, and this has been true throughout our history. One of the greatest things about America is its cultural diversity, but these differences are also the source of many tensions.

Starting in January, our new president will face many challenges, both at home and abroad. Problems with our economy, foreign affairs, American image abroad, the education system, health care, unemployment, and so many other issues face us as a nation, regardless of our political beliefs. In your opinion, what can our president do to bring Americans together to make us stronger as a nation?

What book are you reading?

Hi Everyone!

My class and I would like to know what people are reading these days, either in school or at home. We are reading some really great stories in our class right now. Some 8th grade students are reading a story about a Native American boy who is trying to reconnect with his roots. Another group of students is reading about the Chinese migration to San Francisco at the beginning of the 20th century. Still others are focusing their attention on a book about a girl struggling with concepts of race and identity. We are learning so many wonderful things from our books and each other that we wanted to ask you: What are you reading?

When all else fails....just dance.

Where is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.