Welcome Students! Here you will find a list of our daily activities and assignments, as well as study materials and helpful resources. Check this site daily! The current week will be on top.
May 22nd - 26th
Monday: Read Ch. 41-44
Tuesday: Read Ch. 45-49 (YOU JUST READ A WHOLE NOVEL #MIKEDROP)
"We can't change who we are Bo" - (Ch. 45 Bo's Father to Bo)
Okay, now ask yourself this: Do you agree with this statement? Meaning, do you think that nature is more important than nurture in terms of how we "end up" in life????
Now, for our Discussion: Read the following article:
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_and_the_media/2014/08/pbs_documentary_looks_at_one_juveniles_life-without-parole_sentence.html
Lastly, In your Rash Folder, respond to the following quickwrite:
Do you think teens who commit major crimes should be tried as adults (meaning the same sentencing rules should apply)? Or do you think they should not be able to be given life sentences without parole (as outlined in the article)? Be sure to explain your stance.
Tuesday: In your Rash Folder, write an alternative ending for Rash by completely re-writing the final Chapter. At the top of the page, write Ch. 49...
Enjoy DC!!!
Monday: Read Ch. 41-44
Tuesday: Read Ch. 45-49 (YOU JUST READ A WHOLE NOVEL #MIKEDROP)
"We can't change who we are Bo" - (Ch. 45 Bo's Father to Bo)
Okay, now ask yourself this: Do you agree with this statement? Meaning, do you think that nature is more important than nurture in terms of how we "end up" in life????
Now, for our Discussion: Read the following article:
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_and_the_media/2014/08/pbs_documentary_looks_at_one_juveniles_life-without-parole_sentence.html
Lastly, In your Rash Folder, respond to the following quickwrite:
Do you think teens who commit major crimes should be tried as adults (meaning the same sentencing rules should apply)? Or do you think they should not be able to be given life sentences without parole (as outlined in the article)? Be sure to explain your stance.
Tuesday: In your Rash Folder, write an alternative ending for Rash by completely re-writing the final Chapter. At the top of the page, write Ch. 49...
Enjoy DC!!!
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May 1st - 5th
Monday: Read the 1st 3 chapters in Part Two (If your class did not finish Part One, do that first...
Then create a new google doc with this week's date range as the title (make sure you create this under your "Rash" folder... Then on the weekly work, under today's date, answer the following writing prompt: We have more people incarcerated (in prison) than ever before. Why do you think this is? Why do we have so many people incarcerated? Be sure to give specific evidence.
Tuesday: Read Chapters 22-25 of Rash
April 24th -28th
Monday: Rash Chapters 8-10 and Create Timeline (10 chronological events) -- Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 1-10
Tuesday: Quiz - Reflection #1 and intro to Literature Ladder #1 (Due on Friday)
Wednesday: Read Rash Ch. 11, 12, and 13...
Thursday: Two Truths and a Lie (looking at art of deception depicted in novel) Literature Ladder due tomorrow!!!
Friday: Finish Part One of Rash
April 17th - 21st
Monday: Spring Break
Tuesday: Rash Pre-Reading
Wednesday: Finish Pre-Reading
Thursday - Rash Chapters 1-3
Friday - Rash Chapters 4-7
Monday: Read the 1st 3 chapters in Part Two (If your class did not finish Part One, do that first...
Then create a new google doc with this week's date range as the title (make sure you create this under your "Rash" folder... Then on the weekly work, under today's date, answer the following writing prompt: We have more people incarcerated (in prison) than ever before. Why do you think this is? Why do we have so many people incarcerated? Be sure to give specific evidence.
Tuesday: Read Chapters 22-25 of Rash
April 24th -28th
Monday: Rash Chapters 8-10 and Create Timeline (10 chronological events) -- Quiz tomorrow over Chapters 1-10
Tuesday: Quiz - Reflection #1 and intro to Literature Ladder #1 (Due on Friday)
Wednesday: Read Rash Ch. 11, 12, and 13...
Thursday: Two Truths and a Lie (looking at art of deception depicted in novel) Literature Ladder due tomorrow!!!
Friday: Finish Part One of Rash
April 17th - 21st
Monday: Spring Break
Tuesday: Rash Pre-Reading
Wednesday: Finish Pre-Reading
Thursday - Rash Chapters 1-3
Friday - Rash Chapters 4-7
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April 3rd - 7th
Monday: Finish October Sky
Tuesday: Survey
Wednesday: Reflection Questions (posted above) -- Due Thursday...
Thursday: Personality Test - http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Career Exploration
March 27th - 31st
State Testing Week and Watch October Sky (discussion)
Monday: Finish October Sky
Tuesday: Survey
Wednesday: Reflection Questions (posted above) -- Due Thursday...
Thursday: Personality Test - http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Career Exploration
March 27th - 31st
State Testing Week and Watch October Sky (discussion)
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March 20th - March 24th -- State Test Prep Week!
Monday: Quizlet Poetry Terms AIR Test Review ---
https://quizlet.com/196016980/8th-grade-poetry-terms-for-air-test-flash-cards/
Review Objectives: Review Question Type and Content Vocabulary commonly used in poetry based questions...
Writing Objectives: What is the difference between the verbs: inform, analyze, discuss, compare, reflect??
What is the (affect vs effect) of an author(s) using dialogue?
Tuesday: Grammar Review - Objective: review basic grammar rules and look at how they could appear in question form.
Review Poetry Terms
**** YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON THESE TERMS ON FRIDAY
Wednesday & Thursday: Review Elements of Fiction and Drama
Reading Objectives: be able to identify various literary elements within a piece of fiction
Writing Objectives: be able to analyze the story, highlighting central theme... Be able to defend (stance) thesis with evidence from the text... Be able to explain how the author's structure and tone impact the story.
Monday: Newsela (choose one of the articles from Friday and take the quiz) and Found Poetry
Tuesday: Air Test Portal Practice and Found Poetry
Wednesday: Test Prep (skills)
Thursday: Finish Found Poetry Assignment
Friday: go to Newsela and read the article (you will like it) and take the quiz and do the quick write... It involves your generation's view on cereal...
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Monday: Parts of Speech Review (Ms. Shoop) and Next Step of Music Lyrics Project
Tuesday: Finish Music Lyrics Project and Test Prep
Wednesday & Thursday: Problem Writing Research (5 quotes / 3 sources) and Practice Test
Friday: Two Newsela Article Quiz - Author's Purpose and Central Idea
Tuesday: Finish Music Lyrics Project and Test Prep
Wednesday & Thursday: Problem Writing Research (5 quotes / 3 sources) and Practice Test
Friday: Two Newsela Article Quiz - Author's Purpose and Central Idea
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Monday: Idiom Practice - Create Partner Quiz (with answer key) using State Test Glossary of Terms PDF posted above
**** The Partner Quiz must contain: 5 multiple choice, 5 fill in the blank, 5 short answer questions...
Idiom Practice: copy and paste this link into browser:
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language-worksheets/idiom-test-1.htm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Mr. McGee will be doing High School Scheduling with morning classes, afternoon classes will finish partner quizzes... Then on Wednesday this will flip flop...
Thursday: Intro to Problem Writing -- Newsela (quiz and quickwrite)
Friday: Problem Writing Steps 1-4
**** The Partner Quiz must contain: 5 multiple choice, 5 fill in the blank, 5 short answer questions...
Idiom Practice: copy and paste this link into browser:
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language-worksheets/idiom-test-1.htm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Mr. McGee will be doing High School Scheduling with morning classes, afternoon classes will finish partner quizzes... Then on Wednesday this will flip flop...
Thursday: Intro to Problem Writing -- Newsela (quiz and quickwrite)
Friday: Problem Writing Steps 1-4
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February 21st -24th
Monday: no school
Tuesday: Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 12 -- use quizlet and take practice test (on vocabtest.com)
Wednesday: I am out sick today, here is your assignment:
Read "Godfather Death" and then answer the questions (PDF's for both are posted above... *** Note you have to think a little bit to figure out some of the literary elements (these are state test type of questions)... SEND ME THE DOCUMENT (ANSWER SHEET) BY END OF CLASS PERIOD
Thursday: Go to Newsela and read the article and take the quiz... Use the remaining time to study for your vocab test on Friday (Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 12)... Use Quizlet to help you study, or create your own notecards and as always, you can use the practice test resources on vocabtest.com
February 13th - 16th
Monday & Tuesday: Newsela Quiz & Quickwrite (Consumerism)
Wednesday & Thursday: The Simpson's Parody / Satire Active Notes
Monday: no school
Tuesday: Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 12 -- use quizlet and take practice test (on vocabtest.com)
Wednesday: I am out sick today, here is your assignment:
Read "Godfather Death" and then answer the questions (PDF's for both are posted above... *** Note you have to think a little bit to figure out some of the literary elements (these are state test type of questions)... SEND ME THE DOCUMENT (ANSWER SHEET) BY END OF CLASS PERIOD
Thursday: Go to Newsela and read the article and take the quiz... Use the remaining time to study for your vocab test on Friday (Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 12)... Use Quizlet to help you study, or create your own notecards and as always, you can use the practice test resources on vocabtest.com
February 13th - 16th
Monday & Tuesday: Newsela Quiz & Quickwrite (Consumerism)
Wednesday & Thursday: The Simpson's Parody / Satire Active Notes
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February 6th -10th
Monday: Satire Activity (finish cartoon sheet for homework)
Tuesday: Collaborative Partner Work (Satire) -- Read two of your peer's "The Chaser II" stories
Wednesday: Ms. Shoop Figurative Language Guided Notes
Thursday: Newsea -- Partner Collaboration Activity
Friday: Intro to Music Lyrics Project (choose two songs),
Monday: Satire Activity (finish cartoon sheet for homework)
Tuesday: Collaborative Partner Work (Satire) -- Read two of your peer's "The Chaser II" stories
Wednesday: Ms. Shoop Figurative Language Guided Notes
Thursday: Newsea -- Partner Collaboration Activity
Friday: Intro to Music Lyrics Project (choose two songs),
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January 29th - February 3rd
Tuesday: Newsela -- Write Summary and create cover page for "The Chaser II"
Take practice modifier quiz: http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/adjective/quiz237.html
Wednesday: Newsela, Parody & Satire Intro Notes
Homework = Cover Page for Chaser II (1. Graphic 2. Title 3. Quote (from your story)
Thursday: The Chaser II Summary, Modifier Practice, Parody Activity Assignment
Friday: Examples of Parody / Satire and Go Over Modifier Practice
January 23rd - 27th
Monday: Craft all THREE body paragraphs (using MEAL PLAN)...
Tuesday: Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 11 -- Quizlet and Vocabtest.com (take parts of speech quiz)
Wednesday: Read "The Chaser" and complete the "Though Questions" (#1-6 only) posted above... These questions are due at the BEGINNING of class on Thursday. Anything else is late!
Thursday: Creative Writing (Thought QUestion #7 - "The Chaser II"
Vocab Quiz Tomorrow (Friday) - Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 11
Friday: Vocab Quiz and Finish writing "The Chaser II"
January 17th - 20th
Tuesday: Scope Magazine Revise/Edit Article, Submit Creative WRiting story
*** Vocab Quiz Tomorrow!!! Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (use quizlet and vocabtest.com to study)
Quizlet Flashcards Link: https://quizlet.com/175916453/flashcards
Wednesday: Vocab Test Level A
Thursday & Friday: Read Article and complete Pro/Con list (pre-write), complete MLA Outline and write intro
January 9th - 13th
Monday: Adverbs vs Adjectives - GP Story Editing -- Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (quizlet)
Tuesday & Wednesday: Grammar Punk (using modifiers) / Newsela Peanut Article Quiz & Writing Tabs
* Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (quizlet learn and scatter) and then go to Vocabtest.com and login and take a practice quiz (Results will be submitted for points) Quiz Next Wednesday
Thursday and Friday: Writing with Modifiers (Edit Stories to include modifiers) - Verb/Subject Agreement
Happy New Year! #2017
January 3rd - 6th
Tuesday: Grammar Punk Review (Primer)
Wednesday & Thursday: Rough Draft and Editing of GP Creative Stories
Tuesday: Newsela -- Write Summary and create cover page for "The Chaser II"
Take practice modifier quiz: http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/adjective/quiz237.html
Wednesday: Newsela, Parody & Satire Intro Notes
Homework = Cover Page for Chaser II (1. Graphic 2. Title 3. Quote (from your story)
Thursday: The Chaser II Summary, Modifier Practice, Parody Activity Assignment
Friday: Examples of Parody / Satire and Go Over Modifier Practice
January 23rd - 27th
Monday: Craft all THREE body paragraphs (using MEAL PLAN)...
Tuesday: Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 11 -- Quizlet and Vocabtest.com (take parts of speech quiz)
Wednesday: Read "The Chaser" and complete the "Though Questions" (#1-6 only) posted above... These questions are due at the BEGINNING of class on Thursday. Anything else is late!
Thursday: Creative Writing (Thought QUestion #7 - "The Chaser II"
Vocab Quiz Tomorrow (Friday) - Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 11
Friday: Vocab Quiz and Finish writing "The Chaser II"
January 17th - 20th
Tuesday: Scope Magazine Revise/Edit Article, Submit Creative WRiting story
*** Vocab Quiz Tomorrow!!! Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (use quizlet and vocabtest.com to study)
Quizlet Flashcards Link: https://quizlet.com/175916453/flashcards
Wednesday: Vocab Test Level A
Thursday & Friday: Read Article and complete Pro/Con list (pre-write), complete MLA Outline and write intro
January 9th - 13th
Monday: Adverbs vs Adjectives - GP Story Editing -- Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (quizlet)
Tuesday & Wednesday: Grammar Punk (using modifiers) / Newsela Peanut Article Quiz & Writing Tabs
* Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 10 (quizlet learn and scatter) and then go to Vocabtest.com and login and take a practice quiz (Results will be submitted for points) Quiz Next Wednesday
Thursday and Friday: Writing with Modifiers (Edit Stories to include modifiers) - Verb/Subject Agreement
Happy New Year! #2017
January 3rd - 6th
Tuesday: Grammar Punk Review (Primer)
Wednesday & Thursday: Rough Draft and Editing of GP Creative Stories
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sample_meal.pdf | |
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thesis_statement.ppt | |
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Dec 12 - 16th
Monday: Finish Informational Text Video (notes on Historical Context and Author's Purpose)
Tuesday & Wednesday: (1.) Newsela (quiz and quickwrite). There will be a mini lesson on the quickwrite...
(2.) Pearl Harbor Informational Text Questions... These questions are in the form of state test type questions. The "skill" words are in bold. Be sure to craft your responses accordingly.
Thursday: M.E.A.L. Plan Writing - Paragraphing Stategy... How to solve the problems that plague even the best writers. What goes where??? We will use the MEAL plan to write focused body paragraphs - each sentence will be given a job...
Dec 5th - Dec 9th
*** each day this week we will be reading an article on Newsela and taking the comprehension quizzes (at the end of the week a new baseline reading score will be assessed)
Monday - Wednesday = Personal Narrative Graphic Organizers / Peer Editing Sheet
Thursday - Final Editing & Publishing of Personal Narratives (Due Friday)
Friday - Informational text - Pearl Harbor
Monday: Finish Informational Text Video (notes on Historical Context and Author's Purpose)
Tuesday & Wednesday: (1.) Newsela (quiz and quickwrite). There will be a mini lesson on the quickwrite...
(2.) Pearl Harbor Informational Text Questions... These questions are in the form of state test type questions. The "skill" words are in bold. Be sure to craft your responses accordingly.
Thursday: M.E.A.L. Plan Writing - Paragraphing Stategy... How to solve the problems that plague even the best writers. What goes where??? We will use the MEAL plan to write focused body paragraphs - each sentence will be given a job...
Dec 5th - Dec 9th
*** each day this week we will be reading an article on Newsela and taking the comprehension quizzes (at the end of the week a new baseline reading score will be assessed)
Monday - Wednesday = Personal Narrative Graphic Organizers / Peer Editing Sheet
Thursday - Final Editing & Publishing of Personal Narratives (Due Friday)
Friday - Informational text - Pearl Harbor
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Nov 29th - Dec 2
Monday: no school
Tuesday: finish Sandlot
Wednesday: Quickwrite 1 & 2 -- Intro to Personal Narrative Assignment
Thursday: Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer
Punctuation Practice (comma rules) = http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/punctuation-practice/rules/9721
Friday: Write Rough Draft of Personal Narrative - should be hand-written on notebook paper
Monday: no school
Tuesday: finish Sandlot
Wednesday: Quickwrite 1 & 2 -- Intro to Personal Narrative Assignment
Thursday: Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer
Punctuation Practice (comma rules) = http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/punctuation-practice/rules/9721
Friday: Write Rough Draft of Personal Narrative - should be hand-written on notebook paper
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sem1literarytermsflashcardstudyguide.pdf | |
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November 14th - 18th
Monday: Finish last of Unit Notes (Literary Elements). Last lesson = 3 types of Irony... Unit Test is Thursday!!!
Tuesday & Wednesday: Study Guide / Flashcards and Review Game
Thursday: Literary Elements & Short Story Unit Test
Monday: Finish last of Unit Notes (Literary Elements). Last lesson = 3 types of Irony... Unit Test is Thursday!!!
Tuesday & Wednesday: Study Guide / Flashcards and Review Game
Thursday: Literary Elements & Short Story Unit Test
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November 7th - November 10th
Monday: Click on the "Harrison Bergeron" Post Reading Critical Thinking Questions (posted above) and follow the directions. You should use the story (posted below) to help you answer the questions.
Tuesday: Textual Evidence - how to answer these questions thoroughly
Wednesday: symbolism quiz
Thursday: Literary Elements Review
Monday: Click on the "Harrison Bergeron" Post Reading Critical Thinking Questions (posted above) and follow the directions. You should use the story (posted below) to help you answer the questions.
Tuesday: Textual Evidence - how to answer these questions thoroughly
Wednesday: symbolism quiz
Thursday: Literary Elements Review
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last-night-of-the-world-original.pdf | |
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October 31 - November 4th
Monday: Grammar Punk Comma Rules 1 & 2 -- Comma Practice
Tuesday: Literary Element Notes (continued) -- "Last Night" Pre Reading Questions
Wednesday: Quick-write Futuristic Top 10 -- Read Ray Bradury's "The Last Night of the World"
Thursday: Post Reading Questions - "The Last Night" -- Pre Read "Harrison Bergeron"
Friday: Read "Harrison Bergeron" and watch first 1/2 of film version.
October 24th - 28th
*** 3 things are due on Friday (Guess What Writing with Graphics, Published Version of Your Story, Vocab Quiz (Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 2 - use Quizlet and Vocabtest.com to help you prepare)
Monday: Finish Presentations of Guess What Writing -- New Creative Writing Assignments from Active Listening 10 Phrases Assignment
Tuesday: Pre-Writing for Creative Writing Contest (stories) Plot, Conflict, Characterization
Wednesday: Put Outline into Rough Draft (in notebook) and Peer Editing Phase One
Thursday: Peer Editing Phase 2 - begin editing / publishing on Chrome Book
Friday: VCS Friday - ITEMS DUE: Guess What w/ Graphics, Published Story, Vocab Quiz
October 17th -21st
Monday = finish 3 Paragraph Responses
Tuesday = Grammar Punk Notes / Modifers: Adjective and Adverb -- Informational Text Packet
Wednesday = Intro to "Guess What" Creative Writing -- Study Vocab Level A Unit 2 (practice test)
Thursday = Present Guess What Writing to class
Friday = State Test Writing Pilot Practice Test
Monday: Grammar Punk Comma Rules 1 & 2 -- Comma Practice
Tuesday: Literary Element Notes (continued) -- "Last Night" Pre Reading Questions
Wednesday: Quick-write Futuristic Top 10 -- Read Ray Bradury's "The Last Night of the World"
Thursday: Post Reading Questions - "The Last Night" -- Pre Read "Harrison Bergeron"
Friday: Read "Harrison Bergeron" and watch first 1/2 of film version.
October 24th - 28th
*** 3 things are due on Friday (Guess What Writing with Graphics, Published Version of Your Story, Vocab Quiz (Vocabulary Workshop Level A Unit 2 - use Quizlet and Vocabtest.com to help you prepare)
Monday: Finish Presentations of Guess What Writing -- New Creative Writing Assignments from Active Listening 10 Phrases Assignment
Tuesday: Pre-Writing for Creative Writing Contest (stories) Plot, Conflict, Characterization
Wednesday: Put Outline into Rough Draft (in notebook) and Peer Editing Phase One
Thursday: Peer Editing Phase 2 - begin editing / publishing on Chrome Book
Friday: VCS Friday - ITEMS DUE: Guess What w/ Graphics, Published Story, Vocab Quiz
October 17th -21st
Monday = finish 3 Paragraph Responses
Tuesday = Grammar Punk Notes / Modifers: Adjective and Adverb -- Informational Text Packet
Wednesday = Intro to "Guess What" Creative Writing -- Study Vocab Level A Unit 2 (practice test)
Thursday = Present Guess What Writing to class
Friday = State Test Writing Pilot Practice Test
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October 10th - 14th
Monday - no school
Tuesday & Wednesday - How to improve your sentences (from board) and intro to writing outlines (afternoon classes have Tri-County trip on Tuesday)
Thursday: "The Lottery" Writing Assignment Outline - choose topic (thesis = done together in class), and list 3 defending points (defend your stance)...
Friday: Finish Outline and begin writing 3 paragraph response
October 3rd - 7th
Monday: Newsela (I will be out part of the day for Coach Boston's funeral)
Tuesday: "The Lottery" Pre Reading / Literary Element Notes
Wednesday: Begin Reading "The Lottery" - Reading Guide (if not finished - finish reading The Lottery
Thursday: The Lottery Reading Quiz - Analysis Notes
Friday: The Lottery final discussion / notes
Monday - no school
Tuesday & Wednesday - How to improve your sentences (from board) and intro to writing outlines (afternoon classes have Tri-County trip on Tuesday)
Thursday: "The Lottery" Writing Assignment Outline - choose topic (thesis = done together in class), and list 3 defending points (defend your stance)...
Friday: Finish Outline and begin writing 3 paragraph response
October 3rd - 7th
Monday: Newsela (I will be out part of the day for Coach Boston's funeral)
Tuesday: "The Lottery" Pre Reading / Literary Element Notes
Wednesday: Begin Reading "The Lottery" - Reading Guide (if not finished - finish reading The Lottery
Thursday: The Lottery Reading Quiz - Analysis Notes
Friday: The Lottery final discussion / notes
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September 26th - 30th
Monday: In-class = work on writing your GP Vocab stories... Use the sheet from last week as your checklist. You must use ALL of the vocabulary words and dice events in your story.... Write them in your LA notebook.
Tuesday: Literary Elements Notes / Peer Editing Vocab Stories
Wednesday: Pre-Reading & Reading of "The Sniper" (Reading Check Quiz on Thursday)
Thursday: Reading Check Quiz on "The Sniper" - review for Vocab Quiz
Friday: Level A Unit 1 Vocab Quiz / Peer Edit Vocab Stories
September 19th - 23rd
Monday: "The Moustache" Thought Questions... Go over how to answer "thought questions" (sentence structure)... We will do #1 together in class and it will serve as an example. Due Tuesday!
Tuesday: Literary Elements Notes / Newsela Article & Quiz - Create accounts on vocabtest.com use code tjncle
Wednesday: Vocab Day... 1. Quizlet https://quizlet.com/563218/vocabulary-workshop-level-a-unit-1-flash-cards/
2. VocabTest.com - (Vocabulary Workshop) Level A Unit 1
3. Final Product = GP Creative Story using ALL Vocab words
Thursday: Set up for GP Vocab Story Writing
Friday: Guest Speaker = no homework - enjoy the weekend!
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September 12th - 16th
Monday: Intro to Literature through fables... How do you determine the THEME of a story?
Tuesday: Newsela quickwrite & writing mechanics: textual evidence and no weak language
Wednesday: "The Moustache" Pre-Reading Guide / Discussion / Possibly begin reading...
Thursday: Read "The Moustache" in class and discuss
Friday: Reading Check Quiz (over "The Moustache") and Newsela article (under binder tab)
September 6th - 9th
Monday: Labor Day
Tuesday: Review Grammar Notes from last week / Verb Practice Handout
Wednesday: Intro to Literature and Literary Elements -- NOTES = Plot & Theme
What is a short story? What makes a story "good"?
Thursday: Quiz Prep -- Practice Quiz -- Aesop's Fables (Theme)
Great Study Tool for Grammar Verb Quiz: https://grammarflip.com/quizzes/3-6-practice-verb-phrases/
Friday: Verb Quiz (identify verb / verb phrase in each sentence)
Intro to Newsela - create account - read assigned article
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fables_in_class_quiz.docx | |
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August 29 - September 2nd
Monday: SLO Pre-Test
Tuesday: Intro to GP / Verb Notes
Wednesday: Continue GP Verb Notes / GP Homework #1 Due Thursday
Thursday: Quick Write #1 Verb Practice
Friday: Finish Quick Write / Peer Editing Intro and Reading Pre-Test
Monday: SLO Pre-Test
Tuesday: Intro to GP / Verb Notes
Wednesday: Continue GP Verb Notes / GP Homework #1 Due Thursday
Thursday: Quick Write #1 Verb Practice
Friday: Finish Quick Write / Peer Editing Intro and Reading Pre-Test
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August 24th - August 26th
Wednesday & Thursday: Welcome - Introduction to 8th Grade ELA... What is English / Language Arts? What does it look like? What do you like about it? What do you hate about it?
Friday: Introduction to Grammar Punk... Grammar Punk is almost guaranteed to change the way you think about writing and grammar... You are actually going to like grammar! #mindblown
Wednesday & Thursday: Welcome - Introduction to 8th Grade ELA... What is English / Language Arts? What does it look like? What do you like about it? What do you hate about it?
Friday: Introduction to Grammar Punk... Grammar Punk is almost guaranteed to change the way you think about writing and grammar... You are actually going to like grammar! #mindblown
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