OK - the "end" is near....the end of Night of the Notables that is!!! On Monday - students will: Turn in -
* final typed essay with a reference page attached
* APA worksheets for each reference
* Timline poster (in a shape with a picture and the name of their notable with min.8 events)
Start -
* presentations using their "fill in the blank" worksheet as their guide - only notecards with brief notes are allowed! (see the rubric on the back of the packet)
* procession practice
* microphone speaking practice
* group practice for the evening questions
COSTUMES MUST BE READY BY 3/21 MONDAY - STUDENTS ARE TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 5:30 AND 5:45 - PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY EAT DINNER BEFORE THEY ARRIVE!!!!

In class we are continuing with our literature circles and the constitution.

Finally (as if we didn't have enough going on already) all the 8th graders will be taking a visit to PHS on Monday - this should help begin the process of thinking about the transition to highschool and the registration process that all will go through next week when the PHS counselors visit LMS and help all students register in our computer lab :)

IMPORTANT DATES!!!
Fri.. 3/4 - checked off their N of N questions
Today 3/7 - checked off their intro paragraphs for their essay
Wed. 3/9 - essay rough drafts due!!!
Monday 3/14 - Final typed essay and timeline posters due!!!! Presentations will start today and tomorrow depending on the schedule for visiting PHS
Monday 3/21 - "floating head" and quote OR business card due --- event tonight --- come in costume!!!!

We are continuing with the Constitution in class and our Literature Circles :)