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Hi Everyone,
Our final class together in our current configuration is on Thursday, February 14th. Starting Tuesday, February 19th, LA classes will shift for third trimester. Eighth graders will remain with me for 8th grade seminar, while 6th and 7th graders will rotate into either Ms. Lewis’s or Ms. Rundell’s LA class.
In the meanwhile, there is lots to do as we complete our personal video book review project. It’s a big week and we’ll be walking through all the steps in the process as students (hopefully!) share how a book changed the way they see the world. We’ll be having a film festival on Wednesday the 13th and Thursday the 14th to watch all the videos and to get some reading suggestions going forward. Here is the padlet where all the videos will be featured in case you want a few good book recommendations yourself! (It’s empty now, but will be populated by next week.)
Upcoming Due Dates. I also (unfortunately) can’t offer extensions as we are bumping up against the end of the trimester.
Tuesday, February 5th:
1) Visual Chart should be complete.
Tuesday, February 12th:
1) PVBR Rubric complete.
2) Video turned in to Padlet
Wednesday, February 13th:
1) Trimester Rubric self evaluation complete.
2) Reading Plan/Padlet Updated.
3) All “Feiger” Personal Library Books returned. I have a lot of books from my personal library that are checked out. Any help checking rooms, lockers, etc. for books would be greatly appreciated.
If kids need extra help with their video, I’ll be available before school and at lunch on Wednesday (6th), Thursday (7th), Monday (11th) and Tuesday (12th), and by appointment.
Thank you so much for all your support. I’ve so enjoyed these past two trimesters with your student. Best, -Josh Feiger