English Language Arts and Literature (8S)- with Ms. Zech

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8th Grade Language Arts (Additional Info)

Legacy Project Due Dates 2025-2026 Mrs. Blas & Mrs. Zech Grade 8 

 Due Date Project 
1. Thursday, 12/17Legacy Project packet handed out for those visiting with relatives over Christmas break 
2. Wednesday, 1/6Legacy Project packets explained in class; start researching family history (look for family crest);  start family tree 
3. Thursday, 1/21Family Tree Check-in (Bring to class what you have so far.) 
4. Thursday, 2/4Family Tree DUE;  Name of Relative DUE (Begin research) 
5. Thursday, 2/11 Interview Questions Sheet DUE 
6. Thursday, 2/25  Interview Completion Sheet DUE 
7. Thursday, 3/4Family Crest DUE;  Research Notes Checked (so far) 
8. Thursday, 3/11 Two Song Representations (1 for relative, 1 for self) DUE
9. Thursday, 3/25 Poem About Relative (1 for relative, 1 for self) DUE 
10. Wednesday, 3/31Biography for Peer Review in Class DUE 
11. Friday, 4/1Final Biography DUE by 5 pm (no extensions/exceptions on this due date)
12. Wednesday, 4/28Autobiography for Peer Review in Class DUE
13. Thursday, 4/29Self-Portrait DUE 
14. Thursday, 4/29FINAL Autobiography Due
15. Thursday, 5/13Final Projects (Scrapbooks) DUE
16. Tuesday, 6/1
Present Legacy Projects to Lower Grades
17.Thursday, 6/3Graduation Day! Presentation of Legacy Projects in gym after Mass. Time to celebrate all your hard work! Leave your legacy!

8th Grade Literature (Additional Info)

Book Report Criteria (September)