My 10th grade classes are writing their own Holiday Newspapers. They are using creative writing to make their papers based out of the North Pole. They need to name their papers, write 3 articles that are in Collins type 3 format ( worth 15 points each). Students also need to choose 5 other elements to include (worth 5 points each). Some of those elements could be stock market, obituary, weather, sports, advertisements, etc. There are many to choose from, students took time to look through local newspapers today and find different parts of the newspaper. One more element that must be included is the use of our 5 vocabulary words somewhere in the newspaper. We will work on rough drafts and then type on Wednesday.
The English 10 classes are also finishing up book of choice this week. They will present their books on Thursday and Friday. They have 3-4 weeks to read the book they checked out of the library. There has been class time offered for reading and it was expected homework. I don't often give homework, so they should have had time considering I haven't given more work than could have been completed in class.
English 12 is going to be working on resumes and cover letters Monday- Wednesday. On Wednesday we will type out resumes and turn in final copy. They are all putting themselves in the identity of an elf. Students are applying for jobs at the North Pole. Herbert Tinselton wants to work in present wrapping and lives on Candy Cane Lane. Although we are working on resumes, I have tried to bring a little fun and creativity into the class. Thursday and Friday we will do a Holiday Challenge.
Civics- We are a little bit behind so we will be having a test on Wednesday and beginning Unit 4 on Thursday.
I hope everyone has a great break and a Merry Christmas.
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