Thursday

Today we analyzed a work of persuasion entitled "Save the Elephant." I must say, my 8th graders are taking their knowledge of ineffective persuasive strategies to the extreme. They are becoming very critical readers--very opinionated of what they deem effective persuasion. (Parents, you may have to sharpen your persuasive skills, too. Or you can dust off the old, "...because I said so!" response : )

We also started reading a class play entitled, "The Long Road to Freedom," a work about the Freedom Riders of 1961. Students will be developing a persuasive topic that centers around the US Civil Rights Movement, so all of these works that we read will become important resoures for that piece. Keep the great conversations coming, folks!

Stay warm and dry tonight, everyone. Reader's Workshop is tomorrow; don't forget your books and bookmarks.

Fondly,
Mrs. V~