Eighth graders have chosen a Greek philosopher, writer, scientiest, or leader who they think deserves a Nobel Prize. The students will write a speech to explain why and present speech to class. Students have chosen Archimedes, Pericles, Alexander the Great, Solon, Aristotle, Homer, and Socrates.
Before the end of January, 2008, all seventh and eighth grade students must develop and type a letter to a U.S. congressman concerning something of interest. I prefer the letter be persuasive, but that is not a requirement. We have discussed this on a regular basis for the last 2 weeks. The students are to compose a rough draft, proofread, edit, and type the final draft. I have instructed them to bring me the rough draft to proofread. After the students proofread, edit, and retype the letter, I will mail it.
