PEG – Project Eighth Grade

8th grade students participate in a writing project during the 2nd & 3rd quarters at Durham Intermediate School.  The project is a topic driven, inquiry-based project that gives students an opportunity to explore and report on topics that matter to them.  Each 8th grade student will be assigned a coach depending on his/her topic choice.  The coach will monitor progress for students, check off deadlines, and give other guidance as needed.

Quality is expected in all areas of the 8th Grade Project.  It will be mandatory to complete the following:  title page, table of contents, dedication page, a paragraph about the author, project statement, research report, illustrations, at least one personal interview, references, works cited, oral presentation, and an appendix.  Meeting due dates is an important part of the project.  Students will receive a separate grade on their 3rd quarter report card for the 8th Grade Project.