What's happening in 7th & 8th grade Literature

The upper grade students (7th & 8th grades) are currently reading the novel, The Diary of Anne Frank. They are also learning about the Holocaust & World War II in History. In addition, the students are responding to Anne's diary entries by writing in their Literature response journals. For example: students responded to: What do you consider to be your most vital belongings that you would bring with you if you were to go into hiding for an unknown length of time?

In the Library Media Center

Students in grades 5-8 have CPS e-mail addresses and this week they are learning how to access and use the e-mail system.