Up to January 30th

1. What goal(s) are you currently working on? Reading? Writing? Speaking?
2. What books are on your future reading list? Have friends given you suggestions? Family? Online suggestions? Library book talks?

Grade 8: Lisa by Carol Matas Read aloud continues: outcomes outlined on slides we are using to in class. If you are out due to illness or away due to other obligations, be sure to check in with a friend or see me to stay up to date with what is happening in our novel.  * Persuasive Pieces Booklet to guide you through this text form.    * Blackfish: Two Perspectives...One Persuasive Letter.
Grade 7: Mystery unit continues...do your family members have any favorite mystery stories or unexplained events? Have they heard of the Bermuda Triangle, Oak Island or other topics? *  Recount text form on Perseverance Completed in class. Due January 20th.
Opinion pieces will be finished in class Friday. If you are going to be away or need more time, please see me.
Contest:
 Due January 31st  www.peiwritersguild.com 
30th Annual Cox and Palmer Island Literary Awards
Why is PEI So great?
See my handout or website for details.
$150 dollars first prize
$100 2nd
$50 3rd 
Maximum 500 words

Hope this update is helpful. Have a great day.

Mrs. Thain :)