Junior High Academy

Independent Projects

Classes -- e-mail echapin-pinotti@amadorcoe.k12.ca.us to sign-up for one of the below.

• Novel Writing -- this is a tutorial course in which you will write your own novel -- Worth 100 GATE points

• Poetry Chapbook -- this is a tutorial course in which you will write your own poetry book -- Worth 100 GATE points

• Writing the Screenplay -- this is a course in which you will write your own screenplay -- Worth 100 GATE points

Independent Projects

• Writing Essays for Practice and Credit -- This is a link to a website that will enable you to choose a topic and write your own essays.  It is a great way to earn GATE points and to get some experience that will help you with advanced writing in the future.  Each essay will be scored and returned to you with hints and tips for you to make your writing better.  Each essay is worth 5 GATE points.

• Roller Coaster Math Webquest  -- Worth 15 GATE points

• Baseball Prediction Webquest    -- Worth 15 GATE points

• Word Shopping Spree Webquest    -- Worth 15 GATE points

• Look Who's Footing the Bill -- National Debt Webquest -- Worth 25 GATE points

• Create a Math Magazine -- Webquest