Ms.+Hartman's+WikiSpace

In this section of the English Language Smarts wiki, you'll find tools created by Ms. Hartman. These tools are designed for use with eighth grade students in a combined English Language Arts and social studies class.

First
Play the podcast below to hear a general introduction to Ms. Hartman's class.

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Second
Visit class 8-305's blog to become familiar with our essential question for the year. This question informs all of our learning, from readings to exams and from projects to discussions. On the blog, you can share your response to the question "Do you have power?"

Class 8-305's Blog via Blogger

Third
By clicking on the link below, you have the chance to experience a sample project. The goal of this WebQuest is to produce a memorial to immigrants and to write a letter to the National Park Service advocating the adoption of the memorial. This WebQuest is part of the class's unit on assimilation.

Honoring Immigrants WebQuest via QuestGarden

Image via Microsoft Office, file MP900431150