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8th grade gifted English follows the 9th grade curriculum in the order of the 8th grade units. 8th grade gifted Extended Academics intends to stretch gifted learners as does 8th grade Extended Academics intends to enrich studies for students scoring well in mathematics on standardized tests.

by Anita Roberts-Long
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Revised Nonfiction piece 10/24

Teacher Entries

What Works in a Short Story 10/19
Red Scarf Girl PC 10/8
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Student Entries

C NF Peice 2 days late 10/25
C Nonfiction Writing Piece 10/25
J Non-Fiction Piece 10/25
R RED SCARF GIRL PC REVISED 10/24
V nonfiction piece 10/24
G Revised Non-fiction piece 10/24
J PC-RSG 10/24
C revised nonfiction piece 10/24
J First and Last Hunting Trip 10/24
C Getting to Captiva Island (nonfiction piece) 10/24
S Hooked on California 10/23
S Revised Non-fiction Piece 10/23
O Non-Fiction Story 10/23
J Nonfiction Piece 10/23
M Revised Non-Fiction 10/23
A Nonfiction piece 10/23
M Red Scarf Girl: PC 10/23
A Revised Nonfiction Piece 10/23
J Memoir 10/23
MD Nonfiction Piece 10/23
C Nonfiction Piece- Internet Friends 10/23
J Nonfiction Memoir 10/23
J Finally a Teenager (revised nonfiction piece) 10/23
K NF story: Audition Day 10/23
D Nonfiction Piece 10/23

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What Works in a Short Story

Article posted October 19, 2011 at 04:03 PM GMT-6 • comment (43) • Reads 11745

Identify your favorite short story--written by you or someone else--and describe one quality that makes it work, making specific references to the text.

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Article posted October 19, 2011 at 04:03 PM GMT-6 • comment (43) • Reads 11745



Red Scarf Girl PC

Article posted October 8, 2011 at 06:36 AM GMT-6 • comment (4) • Reads 2426

Describe a personal connection to a theme in Red Scarf Girl, making specific reference to the memoir.

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Article posted October 8, 2011 at 06:36 AM GMT-6 • comment (4) • Reads 2426



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About the Blogger
Ms. Roberts-Long is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's in English Education who is certified in gifted, journalism, and English. This is her 15th year of teaching, and she loves it.
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