Greetings! The time has come for CHRISTMAS WEEK. We start today! However, the 6th grade will start tomorrow due to an assignment they have to complete. 8th grade: They will be reading The Polar Express and be focusing on literary elements of imagery, theme, figurative language, ext.. Thursday they will walk to Barb's shop for a Book Club activity so please remember to sign the permission slips! Friday we will be having our masa! Thank you for those who have already bought their items. If you wish not to participate, just let me know, not a big deal! Also, we will be revealing our Secret Santa Friday too. I am positive your child has informed you of this. 7th grade: They will be reading a 6 scene play based around A Christmas Carol. This play allows the students to do a lot of literary devices such how the dialogue and actions of the characters affect theme, characterization (direct and indirect), character development, foreshadowing, and the list goes on! Today they will read...