Comic Creation

Students,

You can use either of these sites. If you find another that you'd like to use, let me know!

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/
(In case that one didn't work try (http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator-30021.html)
http://www.bitstrips.com/create/comic/\
(If you're wanting to create an account to save your comic, which means you would have to talk/be with your parents http://www.bitstrips.com/signup)

*In class tomorrow, I'll give you my username and password in case you don't feel comfortable or don't want to create your own.
*There is no option to print from bitstrips, but you can print the page that you are on.


Your comic must be at least 6 frames long. Remember to read your directions sheet.

Writing Workshop

Today five students and I attended a writing workshop. We worked on poetry, short stories, song lyrics, and nonfiction writing. They did a great job.

At the end of the day, two of the students were brave enough to share their writing in the room of over 100 students!

Pages Party Update

The third quarter reading totals are in. Twelve students read over 3,000 pages!

Creating some FANBOYS

We've been working in 7th and 8th grade to remember what a compound sentence is. To remind us, we have the acronym FANBOYS to help with the coordinating conjuctions (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So). Compound sentences add some spice to our writing!

Each side has a setence that can stand alone, and a comma and conjunction divide the two sides.

The 8th graders made their own FANBOYS to help us remember, and they are works of art! :)

We have 14 total FANBOYS hanging in the class, 7 for each hour. 

An example of a compound sentence using or

We had fun making the drawings on the day back from our snow day!

We're this excited to have our vocab tests done!

Vocab tests are finished and graded for this quarter! We only need to finish our portfolios and another essay that we'll be working on in class. Can you believe the year is 3/4 over?

Vocab Survey

Students,

Please tell me how you think you learn (and remember so you can use later) your vocabulary words. I do appreciate your input. It helps me know what helps you. 

Click here. 

Thanks! 

Optional Survey

Students and families,

The Library of Congress is looking for your opinion. What book has most shaped the world and why? If you want to participate in their really brief survey, feel free!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BTSW2013
Though it's cliche for an English teacher to say so, I really do believe that books have the power to change us and the world around us. :)