Welcome to Middle School Social Studies and Literature with Mr. Yaklin. The study of History is a construction of the past. Join us in the study of human history as we construct a more complete understanding of the ancient and medieval world and American history. We explore the countries of today by examining their foundations and the forces that impact them today. In Literature class, we read a variety of genres, from mystery to science fiction, from short stories to drama. We read either a whole-class novel or participate in Literature Circles each quarter as well. Get ready to read!

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Here are a few suggestions for some great reading:

Nothing but the Truth by Avi

The Book of Everything by Guus Kuijer

The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas

Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine

Cupid by Julius Lester

The Invention of Hugo Cabret By Brian Selznick

Main Street by Ann M. Martin

The Mistfits by James Howe

The Seems: The Glitch in Sleep by John Hulme and Michael Wexler

School’s Out—Forever by James Patterson

Small Steps by Louis Sachar

Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Or Give Me Death: A Novel of Patrick Henry's Family by Ann Rinaldi

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Also, check out http://wonderopolis.org/ for great nonfiction about interesting topics.

Check out this link to view pictures of the 8th Grade trip to Washington, DC. We had a fantastic time!