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Miss Lepley's Blog: May 2009
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Sunday, May 31, 2009. What's happening in class? It's the last week of school! Monday is a BIG DAY for the 8th grade class! We are going on a lunch/dance cruise aboard The Odyssey in Chicago. Students will dine, dance and cruise tomorrow afternoon for 2 hours, and spend time on Navy Pier. We leave at 9:00 am and return at approximately 5:30. Here's to a memorable experience! Wednesday night, will be Lakeview's class of 2009's graduation! I hope for nothing but the best for the class of 2009! What's happe...
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Miss Lepley's Blog: September 2008
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Sunday, September 28, 2008. What's happening in class? During the week of September 28th, students will continue writing their first narrative essay of the year. After sharing topic ideas on Monday, students will write their introductions, bodies and conclusions. * *Rough drafts (2-2 1/2 pages) will be due on Thursday, October 2nd. I'm looking forward to reading some creative stories! I had several great grades and I was very happy with the results! The next unit in reading will be a study of the novel.
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Monday, May 25, 2009. What's happening in class? There are only two weeks left in the school year! In language arts, we will be continuing 2 minute speeches and we will be developing 8th grade school year time lines. Each individual time line will map out the 8 most important events in each student's 8th grade year. Here's to a good week! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Whats happening in class? Whats happening in class? Whats happening in class? Whats happening in class? Whats happening in class?
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Sunday, May 3, 2009. What's happening in class? We are officially in the month of May! In LA this week, students will be working in pairs to develop an adventure story. Students will then be sharing their stories in class. In reading this week, we will be starting The Dairy of Anne Frank. We will be discussing Hitler and the Holocaust, and then reading the play version of Anne Frank's diary out loud in class together. Here's to a good week! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Whats happening in class?
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Miss Lepley's Blog: March 2009
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Sunday, March 22, 2009. What's happening in class? One more week before spring break! In LA, students are presenting their persuasive speeches beginning on Tuesday! On Monday, we will review speech requirements and the speech rubric, and choose numbers to decide the order of speakers. Additionally, we will discuss delivery-voice, eye contact, enthusiasm and poise. Will love overcome their families' age old hatred for each other, or are they doomed? The Act II quiz will be on Friday, March 27th. 3 Eye con...
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Miss Lepley's Blog: January 2009
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Sunday, January 25, 2009. What's happening in class? The week of January 26 th. Is s busy one for the 8 th. Monday night and Wednesday nights are open house nights for incoming freshmen. At Downers Grove South! I highly recommend attending! It's a night filled with valuable information and a lot of fun! This week in language arts, students w ill. This week in reading, students will get their The Outsiders final tests back. They did a great job on them! Tuesday, January 20, 2009. What's happening in class?
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Miss Lepley's Blog: May 2008
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Thursday, May 22, 2008. What's happening in class? A past student of mine, Kevin Coffee,. Who is currently attending Northern Illinois University, has written a novel entitled,. The Prince of Penance. My students read the first two chapters in class and gave Kevin feedback, based on their initial reaction to his story. Click on the links below to read Kevin's novel for yourself! Novel by Kevin Coffee. The week of May 27th through May 30th will be action packed! Let's hope for a fun filled, sun filled day!
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Miss Lepley's Blog: November 2008
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Sunday, November 23, 2008. What's happening in class? The week of November 24th through 25th may be short, but it will be action packed! In both L.A. and reading, we will be discussing and organizing for our 1960's debates. Students will be choosing among the three roles of CHARACTER, MODERATOR and REPORTER. Each role will play an important part in a successful debate. Each student will receive a complete explanation of his or her role during the debate, including all expectations and requirements. Addit...
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Miss Lepley's Blog: October 2008
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Here are some great student narratives! Are you going to the game, Stacey? I asked. Of course, Stacey knew I was talking about the big football game everyone. Was planning to attend. All of my friends were planning on dressing in our. School colors, green and white, to show our spirit. What I did know was that. Almost the whole highschool was going to be there for opening game. But what I. Didn't know was that the choice I would be forced to make would affect the rest of. And a...
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Miss Lepley's Blog: August 2008
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008. I hope everyone had a great summer! I spent my summer moving into a new house and making it a home. It's been exciting and exhausting and I've loved every minute of it. :). Additionally, I took an interesting class at C.O.D. , traveled, played some golf and spent time with family and friends. Now I'm looking forward to starting a new year with the new 8th graders! Below are the eighth grade language arts and reading texts and workbooks:. English - Houghton Mifflin. I've been t...
