Curriculum Extension Units

The Writers Guild is an extension of the middle school writing program and is offered in collaboration with middle school G/T English teachers for selected students who participate in GT English.  It provides talented writers with the opportunity to produce authentic writing based on their interests and to have a clear understanding of the elements that constitute compelling writing.  The G/T Writers Guild, set in a Writing Workshop format, provides instruction by exposing highly able students to exemplary techniques and tools and offers opportunities for talented, motivated writers to excel and develop their unique voices.  Throughout the workshop, students will maintain a portfolio of polished work to be submitted for publication.  Participating students meet at least twice monthly and are expected to submit their writing for publication consideration.

The G/T Education Program publishes a countywide literary and art magazine, Our Voice, annually to provide additional publication opportunities for students.

National History Day 2025-2026:   ​"Revolution,Reaction & reform in history." Each year, the National History Day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research. ... The themes that are chosen are broad, allowing students to research topics on all levels from local history to ancient history

This CEU is a mandatory assignment for any 8th GT social studies student. The eighth grade GT social studies teacher, Mr. Lippert, Mrs. Taylor, our Media specialist,  and myself will help guide you through this journey. The first step is to decide on a topic that interests you. Any topic must relate to the annual NHD theme. This year's theme is Revolution, Reaction and Reform in Hisotry. Please familiarize yourself with the National History Day website. Use the History Day packet that I will hand out during the National History Presentation that I will give to your social studies class. It will be invaluable to you. After you have decided on a topic you will need to develop your thesis. Next, you must decide how you want to present your work. But what are the categories? And how are they different? Each category has specific rules and regulations that you must adhere to, so again, you must familiarize yourself with the specifications. Here are the five possible categories.

          Categories

Documentary

Exhibit

Paper

Performance

Website

Regardless of the type of category you choose, each individual or group must submit a process paper. A process paper is a description of how you conducted your research, developed your topic idea, and created your entry. The process paper must also explain the relationship of your topic to the contest theme. The process paper has a 500-word limit.

Finally, each category requires an annotated bibliography explaining the primary and secondary sources that you used in creating your project.