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Page 1 of 4 Middle School December Newsletter
Arvel Bird Captivates SJA Students On Thursday, November 20, 2008, Mr. Arvel Bird came to visit St. Joan of Arc School and he wonderfully graced us with his Native American music. Along with instruments such as Native American flutes and drums, Mr. Bird brought along his violin which he personally painted to look like a horse. This magnificent instrument told stories of various animals such as the Bald eagle, the badger, and the firefly. After the concert, Mr. Bird took pictures with each class. In addition, he gave a brief description of the difference between acoustic instruments and those with an amplifier.
What’s Happening in Mrs. Flosser’s Room
LA 7: Did you know that the book The Outsiders was written by a teenage female? While S. E. Hinton was still in high school, her first book was published. Set in the 1950s, this book depicts the life of a few youngsters who are looking for guidance but do not know where to turn. Our focus is on being thankful for our vigilant parents and how to avoid the "wrong crowd" by saying no to peer pressure. LA 8: "Ol' Bill"?! You may be surprised to hear an eighth grader say this nickname in reference to one of the most famous playwrights ever, William Shakespeare. Before reading Romeo and Juliet, our class has studied a little bit about a day in the life of Shakespeare. Did you know that in the Globe Theatre, it was not uncommon for people to throw rotten food at the actors? Soon, we will begin writing a sonnet modeled after the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.
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LA 6: The Great Depression was a sad time in our nation, and it is also the time period in which our next novel, Bud, Not Buddy, takes place. Our class will be taking an in-depth look into the life of the unfortunate hobos who struggled through life on the lam. This book, by Christopher Paul Curtis, not only won a Newberry Medal but also the Coretta Scott King award. It is sure to be a page turner for all with its naive yet lovable protagonist, Bud.