Character Counts comes to the 8th grade!
In our short story unit, a representative from Character Counts came and team taught with Mr. Johnson. We discussed the importance of character counts at all levels. The students then wrote children books for 5th / 1st grade classrooms that focused on a pillar of character. These can be found on the 8th grade page. (2013)
A representative of Character Counts also helps to review the books each year.
http://charactercounts.org
http://www.charactercountsiniowa.org
SKYPE WITH AUTHOR GEOFF RODKEY!
Students Skype with author Geoff Rodkey. His website is listed. Geoff is the writer of movies Daddy Day Care, RV, and others. He is also writing (has written) a series for kids (upper level). He has a new series about The Tapper Twins. This is the second year we have been able to talk with Geoff! (2015)
http://geoffrodkey.com/school-visits/