Grades 9 and 10: Smart Mouth!

Grade 9 students have also had a number of tasks and projects due recently.  Writing, editing, and deciphering has been the focus in EAL lately.  However, we took a break from the sharing, reading, and writing, so we could have a few competitive laughs.

SMART MOUTH has become the newest fascination with grade 9 students--- one that challenges them to create, say, and spell English words (within certain parameters).  We have now banned 3 letter words and proper nouns... what other restrictions will be imposed??  :)

Some students are still reading The Giver, while others are finishing up the short story, The Monkey's Paw.  All of the students are responsible for teaching one another about what they have been reading and asking questions to clarify any misconceptions or misunderstandings.  The snippet below is one student sharing what she has learned, as a way of introducing the book to another student.