Non-fiction unit

8th graders have almost completed their first unit in literature! We started out with a small non-fiction unit. So far students have read two memoirs, an interview, a newspaper article, a humorous essay, and will read and analyze editorials this week.

After this unit we will move on to a short realistic fiction unit, leading us to our first novel--The Outsiders.

Just a reminder...students need to have their book report book turned in to me on Tuesday, September 3rd. This can be any non-fiction book, including autobiography and biography. Please make sure that you approve of the content of these books. Some non-fiction books, especially if they detail difficult experiences such as war, can have material that may not be appropriate for all maturity levels of 8th graders. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Welcome!

Please use this blog to get a first-hand view of what the 8th graders are reading and discussing in literature class this year. I plan to post pictures/videos of activities and projects throughout the year so please check back frequently. I may also use the blog to give some reading recommendations and review different young adult books (assuming I have time to read any during the school year!)

Please also note the tabs at the top of the page. As the year continues, I will be using them as a gathering place of any important links and student work.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Also, I love getting reading requests so if you've read a great book lately, let me know!