"The Diary of Anne Frank"

     On Monday, March 17th, we are starting the Unit over Anne Frank and the Holocaust.  For the next 3 weeks (approx.) I will be following the lesson plans from the link listed below, for the most part.  I will occassionally, though, encorporate some other additional info I've found on the Internet as well, and I will make those additions/changes a few days prior, letting the students know in advance.  I allow myself the freedom to do this bc sometimes, after evaluating the material being covered with the students ability to grasp the concepts being taught, I determine what, if any, adjustments to the Unit lesson plans need to occur.

	Kris Gore  Lesson Plans	Date=March 17-April 10, 2014
	8th English	Common Core
Monday	Begin the Unit over “The Diary of Anne Frank—the play” found in students Literature book p.   Follow the lesson plans on the link http://www.ncsu.edu/project/middletech/spotlight/ laurieint/franklesson/lessonplans.html for the next 3 weeks.	W.8.1-10 RL.8.1-10 SL.8.1-6 L.8.1-6
Tuesday	Follow the lesson plans on the link http://www.ncsu.edu/project/middletech/spotlight/ laurieint/franklesson/lessonplans.html for the next 3 weeks.	W.8.1-10 RL.8.1-10 SL.8.1-6 L.8.1-6
Wednesday	Follow the lesson plans on the link http://www.ncsu.edu/project/middletech/spotlight/ laurieint/franklesson/lessonplans.html for the next 3 weeks.	W.8.1-10 RL.8.1-10 SL.8.1-6 L.8.1-6
Thursday	No School
Friday	No School

 

 

Writing Test Over

Two weeks ago, my 8th grade students took the state mandated writing test. Mrs. Harrel administered the test and she said the students worked very diligently and put forth great effort during their alloted time. I am so happy to hear her say that!! I know, since Christmas Break, I have pushed them very hard with their writing skills. And for the most part, every day they responded and worked hard trying to encorporate the skills I was teaching. So, as a result, I'm rewarding the class and giving them a break. Last week we watched the movie "Miracle." This week we are watching "Hoosiers." Both great motivating sports movies about overcoming difficult odds and working hard to accomplish your dream. Next week though, it's back to the grindstone, as we begin my unit on "The Diary of Anne Frank." I do this to help Mrs. Holcomb prepare the students for their Reading test, coming up in April.