Well, today you should be working feverishly at typing up the final draft of your research paper. Remember that it should be 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced. Be sure to do a word count to be sure that you're going to meet the minimum expectations. That's 500 words for regular classes, and 750 for Pre-AP. Remember also to type up your bibliography. You should have a resource paper there with you in the lab to help you.

If you have all SIX parts of your research paper ready to turn in on Monday, go ahead and turn it in on Monday - it's a great way to earn some bonus points! The official due date is Thursday, May 4.

Several of you are looking to earn extra credit right now, and I really do want to give that opportunity to those of you who are willing to work for it. This opportunity is simple. Visit the KMS Word Nerds Discussion board (see link at right - do you remember your login and password?) and contribute some advice to next year's eighth grade. There are already a few pearls of wisdom there, so read them first to get an idea of what I'm looking for.

I'm so excited about starting Shakespeare next week! Is it hard? Yes. Can you read it? Yes. Will you understand it? Yes, if you pay attention.

Enjoy your weekend!
TTFN - Mrs. S