Results of the Elite 8
Thanks for all those who took part in March Book Madness 2018. For more background of the books featured in this year bracket, please be sure to visit the class website for reviews and summaries.
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Results of the Sweet 16
Thanks for all those who took part in March Book Madness 2018. For more background of the books featured in this year bracket, please be sure to visit the class website for reviews and summaries. Check the pictures below for the books that are moving to the Elite 8. …
Harry Potter Session 14
This past week The Harry Potter Book Club made connections from Serious Talk to The Goblet of Fire. Mrs. Loof and I were incredibly impressed to hear thoughtful responses to why witches and wizards had house elves. We talked quite a bit about the connections of house-elves to slavery. Next …
Extreme Weather Research Project Presentations
Brufftopians shared their extreme weather research projects this past week. After two weeks of research, students used different tools to show their learning. A number of students elected to use computers while others used posters. The research was conducted at home and in the classroom! Check out the student’s projects …
Students Begin Using Type to Learn
Is Typing Mandatory? This week students began using Type to Learn on their student laptops. The program is not mandatory. However, it won’t hurt to spend sometime improving their typing if they finish their homework quickly on any given day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate …
Students are Using Technology in Brufftopia
Over the past week Brufftopians have dived in head first into using technology. Students are using iPads, laptop computers, iMovie, and Google Classroom to showcase their learning. Technology Specialist, Ms. Rhodes, taught a lesson and leant her expertise while the class began working on their book trailers.