A Teacher's Eye View

Look at what eager learners our students are.  I just had to capture this moment.  I love when they love to learn and share!  Sorry the picture is blurry!

Narrative Writing-October's Homework

Hi everyone!  This is a reminder that your narratives are due October 31.  I expect to see multiple drafts with edits.  Share your writing and get lots of feedback!  I can't wait to read your stories!!!

7th Grade Kickoff

Our 7th graders kicked off their year long expedition A Quest for Change by analyzing violence statistics and trying to put the "puzzle" of issues in need of change in our community together.  Their teamwork and leadership skills shined brightly!  I am so excited to see what the year brings for them.  I can't wait to see you all on our Day of Peace on May 25th!

8th Grade Kick-off: Avatar

Our 8th graders have begun work on their expedition: The Progress Dilemma.  We analyzed the film Avatar as our kickoff!  We can't wait to show off their hard work on December 10th.

On Fleek Crew

OFC has been collaborating and having so much fun this year so far!  We are excited for our overnight on October 15th.  Please don't forget permission slips. Here are a couple pictures from this year so far.

8th Grade DBQ Project

The 8th graders starting on Tuesday 10/13/15 through Friday 10/16/15 will be writing an argumentative essay on Was the Battle of Gettysburg a Turning Point?  To help review, check out some resources:

Gettysburg Overview
Video Segment

The DBQ is a 20% project grade and contributes to the quarterly interim scores in social studies.

See me for any questions.

@kcoir
kcoir@scsd.us

ELMS Curriculum Night 2015

WOW!  Thank parents, families, and caregivers for coming out and speaking with your student's CREW leaders and the 7th and 8th grade teams!  It was great to get to meet a lot of you and we look forward to continuing to see you throughout the 2015-16 school year.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Extra credit- Bring in an magazine, newspaper, or online article.  Write down the central idea in about five sentences and identify if the text has any bias and who can you tell.