Karen Ward Farthing's Classroom Page

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Eighth Grade Social Studies

Eighth Grade Language Arts

Seventh Grade Social Studies

Civics Classes

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Valle Crucis Elementary

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Introduction

Seventh grade students in this classroom spend their year learning about the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Our seventh grade social studies is divided into "A" and "B" days for our students. This means that one week, your student will have social studies three times a week, and the next week he/she will have social studies two times during the week.

Eighth grade students focus their study on North Carolina. Much of their learning will be directed toward North Carolina's importance within the United States.

Eighth grade social studies is functioning on "A" and "B" days as well this year.

The eighth grade language arts classes will focus on the literature components of the curriculum. Support for grammar and writing will also be a part of the class structure.

The students in language arts meet daily.

Mrs. Farthing can be reached at school (963-4712)during the day. Please leave a message. Your call will be returned during a planning period or after school. She can also be reached by email at farthingkw@watauga.k12.nc.us

What's new in our class?

Students in seventh grade are involved in their study of the Asian continent. Our student teacher, Miss Fletcher, is currently teaching these students about China. She has assigned a project that is due near the end of February.

Eighth grade are learning about the Civil War and Reconstruction. Miss Fletcher, our student teacher from ASU, has assigned a project that is due near the middle of February. Some class time will be devoted to this project.

Lanugage Arts students are studying poetry during the third nine weeks along with other skills. They are also preparing for the writing test in early March. Their writing focuses on an informative format such as definition, cause, effect, or cause/effect writing. Thier test on irregular verbs is scheduled for February 13.

Students in the Civics classes are learning about our court system.

Email:

farthingkw@watauga.k12.nc.us