SEPTEMBER NEWS

I realize it is already more than halfway through the month, but I still thought it was important to share with yo what we are doing in language in the middle school this month.

All Grades
-Correcting sentences for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc.

-Diagramming basic sentence parts (subjects, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs)

-Examining the use of 6+1 Traits in example pieces of writing and working in small groups focusing on one trait of writing.

6th Grade
Grammar

-We are studying prepositions, prepositional phrases, and the words they modify.

Writing

-We are working on a personal piece of writing examining our futures and goals.

-This piece of writing will also create a personal Coat of Arms.

7th Grade

Grammar

-We are finishing up on adjectives and ready to begin work on adverbs.

-As a review activity, we created descriptive ads with a small group.

Writing

-We are working in groups to write a children's story with one of 4 types of organizational patterns.

8th Grade

Grammar

-We finished finding subjects and verbs. This quest proved to be very difficult for some students. I am a bit concerned, however, we are always practicing the skill of finding subjects and verbs with other aspects of grammar throughout the year. I hope with practice comes better understanding.

-We are working on direct and indirect objects.

Writing

-We finished writing personal letters to our future selves.

Speaking

-We are reading a movie script entitled The Other Side of Life.

-We will be working on this script for several weeks and will incorporate some literature concepts into the regular language work as well.