Friday

Minimum day!
The 9th graders read some more of "Marigolds," and the story is beginning to get really good. They all seem to be able to relate to what is happening: children tormenting and old woman and her mentally challenged son. I went over their applications with them, and I'm sorry to say, I would only hire 2 students and would remotely consider 3 others. I explained how important English will be to them in the future and this is a good example of why. Some couldn't understand and follow the directions. Some had mispelled words. Lightbulbs went off that day.

I collected rough drafts from both classes and let the 8th graders watch a good portion of Charley.