Hello, Grammarland!

We are very busy in middle school grammar!

My 8th graders learned how to cite research papers in MLA format this week. I am so proud of them. As an added bonus, you can ask them why puppies bite and how to fix it, and they can tell you. They're experts now!

My 7th graders are learning a beautiful love poem by a Harvard-educated poet who was also a soldier. Some of the comments about it from my students have been interesting; they've described the poem as both crazily unpunctuated and pure.  Here's a copy of it:

We are focusing on developing our writing, and one of the ways we make sure we've written correctly is to take a calm look at it while strolling about the room. Try it some time! It works!

My sixth graders are learning the ins and outs of pronouns, and we are winding our way  through Middle Earth. They're learning a funny little poem about the importance of apologies, too.

Please make plans to come to Hoops for Hope next Friday! If' you'd like to purchase luminaries to honor or remember loved ones, they are $2 each, and you can find forms in the office. You may also purchase luminaries at the game.

The drama department needs your help! Mrs. McCusker needs many items to make "The Wizard of Oz" come to life. There's a list of needed items, as well as more information about Hoops for Hope, in my blog from last week.

8th grade! Field trip to Duke Gardens on March 20. Mark your calendars, and be on the lookout for  permission slips and more info in the weeks to come.

Please pray for my 7th and 8th graders! Kinley Scott, Kavan Lee, Grayson Waters, Nathan Jones, Triton Gaster, Meredith McGuire, and Levi Ricabal will be competing in the Lee County Soil and Water Conservation District Public Speaking Contest in early February. They're working hard on perfecting and practicing their speeches.

Have an exceptional weekend! See you all on Tuesday.

Blessings,
KD