ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADERS! START POSTING YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE ESSAYS ON EDMODO. LAUREN M. FROM 6TH PERIOD WAS COMPLETELY RIGHT. IF EVERYONE MAKES THE TIME TO POST, EVERYONE WINS. I HAVE ALREADY SET UP A THREAD FOR DISCUSSIONS, SO MAKE THE COMMITMENT AND EVERYONE WINS! GREAT CALL BY LAUREN ON THIS ONE!
The role of fire has always been something that has fascinated me from an intellectual standpoint. From being something that was coveted by the Gods, to something that was given out of noble sacrifice, to the spirit of divinity that must accompany all sacred ceremonies, to the life force that lights millions of people's lives across the world, to the destructive end that ends life, fire has been something that has represented so much in my mind. This week, both sets of students will be examining how progress was advanced through the fires that represent what it means to be human.
7th Grade Social Studies
The focus this week is Chapter 13, which will be pursued through Outcome Sentences. Section 1 will commence our journey Monday, followed by each subsequent section each night. Students must keep up with their composition of Outcome Sentences each night. These will pile up immensely if left unattended. When students receive their packets on Monday, there will be a suggested checklist of where each student needs to be at each night. Following this progression will increase the chances of academic success. The hope would be that by next Monday, students will be able to develop over 75 ways to express their understanding of Western Expansion.
8th Grade Social Studies
It's real simple: Multiple essays on World War II and Casablanca. Students will receive their take home exam on Monday. By Friday, they will need to submit their essays. All essays are due to me by Friday at 5:00 PM. There will be many to do because the topic demands it. Like the seventh graders, nightly completion of these essays in the manner outlined is going to be critical. We start the Holocaust on Thursday.
I can only hope that the fires of scholarship intensity fuel the attempts of our students.
All best.
Mr. Kannan
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