Extra Credit

*Note that in all cases you must arrange in advance with Mr. Slater/Ms. Marshall to submit extra-credit, as they will not accept submissions without pre-approval. FYI, they will not accept extra-credit if you have missing assignments or to make up for turning in assignments that clearly suggest previous lack of concern for grades (for example having submitted essays below the minimum page requirement). Exceptions are always possible and are considered on a case-by-case basis. *10 points is max extra-credit for any quarter

6th Grade

7th Grade

Read either of these books and post a 100 word commentary in TEAMS about why you liked or did not like as a lesson about forming beliefs (10 points*). Your post should be specific enough not to sound like you read only the back of the book. (You are welcome to do this for an independent read, though in that case it would not receive extra credit.)

8th Grade

Read this book and post a 100 word commentary in TEAMS about why you liked or did not like as a lesson about grit/resilience (10 points*). Your post should be specific enough not to sound like you read only the back of the book. (You are welcome to do this for an independent read, though in that case it would not receive extra credit.)

Here's Malcolm Gladwell telling one of the stories from the book: