Thursday, September 22, 2016

8th Graders are Close Reading



Student groups guided their peers through a close read of a complex text this week in Mrs. Galecki's reading classes. Their presentations showcased their literary analysis of a short passage from the essay, "Too Dumb for Complex Texts?"  Both the content and the complexity of the text encouraged students to develop insight about close-reading habits as well as those habits that may hinder their comprehension.  The group literary analysis and presentation activity is one of many deliberate complex text reading exercises planned for eighth graders this year. 






  

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

BYOT Device Policy


Students are reminded to follow the BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) policy during school. Students should not have on their headphones/earbuds while walking in the hallways. Devices may only be used when a teacher allows the use of the device.