Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Intro to diversity

Students finished typing their persuasion papers into a new program called Utahwrite. Each student received a score on their paper in the areas of ideas, organization and conventions. The scores are based on a 5 point rubric. Parents can see these papers when they come to P/T next week.

Wed. intro to diversity and tolerance - 1/7 will finish their discussion on the Watson's packets from the summer. 2-5 will be introduced to Watson's and ideas involving diversity in their lives.

Thursday - spelling quiz is extended to today. Students have lists on a yellow sheet
Periods 1/7 will be given the book Fahrenheit 451 - a classic novel involving tolerance and diversity. Per. 2-5 will continue with Watsons.

Friday - students will turn in pedigree charts, history of their names and a summary of who in their family came to America first. Students will have class time to work on a rough draft for the Great Mail Race. Students were given information on this last week.

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