Summer 2008 Driscoll Middle School English Enrichment Suggestions
 
Our district's reading list is being updated, so we strongly urge reading of self-select books over the summer. Read often and thoroughly. Browse this link for grade appropriate titles:
 
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7940
 
Seventh graders, now is your chance to get a sneak preview of your TAKS test in March. Check out this link:
 
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/taks/index.html
 
Browse these links to boost grammar and writing skills:
 
http://www.thebeehive.org/school/middle/subjects.asp?subject=12
 
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/english-ms.html
 
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html
 
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/litwriting.html
 
Curious about what you will study next year, then check out these links:
 
http://www.neisd.net/curriculum/SchImprov/ELA/ELA_revised/ela_ms_s&s.htm
 
http://www.neisd.net/curriculum/SchImprov/GT/gifted_and_talented.html
 
Enjoy your summer!

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