The Outsiders

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Today we started reading The Outsiders, a novel about two rival gangs and how hope, trust, and friendship can make all the difference. Assignments will be given daily and be sure to fill in your character maps as you learn more about each in your reading.  These will be due when we finish the book.  A detailed list of what needs to be on these will be given in class.  If you would like to learn more about this book, visit the following websites.

For extra credit, bring me some information you found on the sites!!!!

S.E. Hinton's Site

The Movie

Additional information about book and movie

Sparknotes on the book

The Youtube video

Vocabulary Study Guide Site

Study your Vocabulary Words

Follow this link to study for each week's quiz! Comment back to me with your high score and you'll earn bonus points on your weekly quiz~!

http://quizlet.com/6276926/vocabulary-2011-2012-flash-cards/

English Class - What do I need again?

What Do I Need for English Class Today???

Oh no... you're on your way to English class and forgot what you need to bring every day!! Well, never fear, the blogspot has you covered!!

You need:

Notebook

Folder

Pen/pencil

Sticky notes/highlighters - just in case

Assignment Notebook!!

Reading book- for pleasure - yes, I said for pleasure! READING ROCKS!

Welcome Back to Fremont Middle School

Welcome Back 8th Graders!

We are going to have the best time in 8th grade English this year and I cannot wait to get to know all of you better. Be sure to bring your notebook, folder, a book to read, and something to write with each and every day! Oh, and don't forget your FMS planner - very important!

Our first few weeks will be filled with activities to help me see where your strengths and areas of need lie - this way I can best help you to succeed in 8th grade and beyond!

So... get ready, we're off to a great year at Fremont Middle School!

Click the following link for information about your schedule each day:)

Schedule