week of may 23-27
Monday 5/23
-The Myth of the Melting Pot Text
-The Myth of the Melting Pot Text Analysis Student Page
Tuesday 5/24
-Figurative Language Review
-"Numbers" Poem
-"Numbers"Poem Practice EOG Questions
Wednesday 5/25
-Nonfiction Text Analysis and EOG review questions
Thursday 5/26
-ELA EOG Vocabulary Review
Friday 5/27
-ELA EOG Vocabulary Review
-The Myth of the Melting Pot Text
-The Myth of the Melting Pot Text Analysis Student Page
Tuesday 5/24
-Figurative Language Review
-"Numbers" Poem
-"Numbers"Poem Practice EOG Questions
Wednesday 5/25
-Nonfiction Text Analysis and EOG review questions
Thursday 5/26
-ELA EOG Vocabulary Review
Friday 5/27
-ELA EOG Vocabulary Review
week of may 16-20
Monday 5/16
-Language Arts EOG STUDY GUIDE handed out
-"Beauty out of Hate" Assignment
-"Beauty out of Hate" Assignment
-Present to the class
-"Monkey's Paw" Text & Analysis
- Monkey's Paw One-Pager Assignment
-Monkey's Paw One-Pager Assignment Completed today
-Language Arts EOG STUDY GUIDE handed out
-"Beauty out of Hate" Assignment
- Homework: None
-"Beauty out of Hate" Assignment
-Present to the class
- Homework: None
-"Monkey's Paw" Text & Analysis
- Homework: None
- Monkey's Paw One-Pager Assignment
- Homework: None
-Monkey's Paw One-Pager Assignment Completed today
week of may 9-13
Monday 5/9
-"My Personal Colors" Assignment
-9/11 Reflection & finish "My Colors Assignment"
DC FIELD TRIP
Thursday 5/12
DC FIELD TRIP
FRIDAY 5/13
DC FIELD TRIP
-"My Personal Colors" Assignment
- Homework: My Colors Assignment due tomorrow if not completed in class!
-9/11 Reflection & finish "My Colors Assignment"
- Homework: None
DC FIELD TRIP
Thursday 5/12
DC FIELD TRIP
FRIDAY 5/13
DC FIELD TRIP
week of may 9-13
Monday 5-2
-Finalize individual/group Allegory assignment & Illustrations
-Present Allegory assignment to the class
-The Book Thief Choice Assignment
-Work on The Book Thief Choice Assignment
-Present The Book Thief Choice Assignment
-Finalize individual/group Allegory assignment & Illustrations
- Homework: Allegory assignment due tomorrow to be presented in class! Read through Part 9 of The Book Thief by tomorrow! Also provide 3 quotes!
-Present Allegory assignment to the class
- Homework: Read through Part 10 of The Book Thief by Friday! Also provide 3 quotes!
-The Book Thief Choice Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 10 of The Book Thief by Friday! Also provide 3 quotes!
-Work on The Book Thief Choice Assignment
- Homework: The Book Thief Choice Assignment due tomorrow! Read through Part 10 of The Book Thief by Monday! Also provide 3 quotes!
-Present The Book Thief Choice Assignment
- Homework: Read through the Epilogue of The Book Thief by Monday! Also provide 3 quotes!
week of april 25-29
Monday 4/25
-Genius Hour Reflection Essay Rough Draft / Peer Edit
-Read Parts 6 & 7 of "The Book Thief"
-Part 6 & 7 Reading Check QUIZ
-"A Long Way Gone" Book Review & Boy Soldiers Nonfiction Text Activity
-"I am Malala" Book Review & BBC Documentary / Questions
-Allegory Assignment
-Allegory Assignment
-Genius Hour Reflection Essay Rough Draft / Peer Edit
-Read Parts 6 & 7 of "The Book Thief"
- Homework: Read through Part 6 & 7 of The Book Thief, reading check and quotes check tomorrow! Genius Hour Reflection Essay due Thursday through Google Classroom
-Part 6 & 7 Reading Check QUIZ
-"A Long Way Gone" Book Review & Boy Soldiers Nonfiction Text Activity
- Homework: Read through Part 8 of "The Book Thief" by Friday and complete quotes! Genius Hour Reflection Essay due Thursday through Google Classroom
-"I am Malala" Book Review & BBC Documentary / Questions
- Homework: Read through Part 8 of "The Book Thief" by Friday and complete quotes! Genius Hour Reflection Essay due tomorrow through Google Classroom
-Allegory Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 8 of "The Book Thief" by Friday and complete quotes!
-Allegory Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 9 of "The Book Thief" by Tuesday May 3rd and complete quotes!
week of april 18-22
Monday 4-18
-Webquest Assignment reviewed in Groups
-Historical Context box filled out for Character Chart of all 5 characters in "The Book Thief"
-Genius Hour Final End Product Class Presentations
-Superlative Awards
-Genius Hour Presentations
-Genius Hour Presentations
-Begin writing Genius Hour Reflection Essay - Look at Rubric handed out in class
-Silent Read The Book Thief --> Part 6 & 7 by next Tuesday!
-Webquest Assignment reviewed in Groups
-Historical Context box filled out for Character Chart of all 5 characters in "The Book Thief"
- Homework: Continue reading The Book Thief, read through PART 5 by Wednesday and complete 3 quotes!
-Genius Hour Final End Product Class Presentations
-Superlative Awards
- Homework: Continue reading The Book Thief, read through PART 5 by Wednesday and complete 3 quotes!
-Genius Hour Presentations
- Homework: Continue reading The Book Thief, read through PART 6 & 7 by Tuesday and complete 3 quotes for each!
-Genius Hour Presentations
- Homework: Continue reading The Book Thief, read through PART 6 & 7 by Tuesday and complete 3 quotes for each!
-Begin writing Genius Hour Reflection Essay - Look at Rubric handed out in class
-Silent Read The Book Thief --> Part 6 & 7 by next Tuesday!
- Homework: Work on Rough Draft of Genius Hour Reflection Essay- bring in on Monday! Continue reading The Book Thief, read through PART 6 & 7 by Tuesday and complete 3 quotes for each!
week of april 11-15
Monday 4-11
-Roots Unit 7, 6
-Poetry Analysis Assignment
-Book Burning Quote Assignment
-Roots Unit 7, 7
-Character Analysis in The Book Thief Assignment
-Roots Unit 7, 8
-Reading Check Quiz (Part 2 & 3)
- Web-quest Assignment Day #1
-Roots Unit 7 Build A Word Review
-Web-quest Assignment Day #2
-Roots Unit 7 Quiz
-Web-quest Assignment Day #3
-Roots Unit 7, 6
-Poetry Analysis Assignment
-Book Burning Quote Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 3 of The Book Thief by Wednesday and complete Part 3 quotes on the homework packet!
-Roots Unit 7, 7
-Character Analysis in The Book Thief Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 3 of The Book Thief by tomorrow and complete Part 3 quotes on the homework packet!
-Roots Unit 7, 8
-Reading Check Quiz (Part 2 & 3)
- Web-quest Assignment Day #1
- Homework: Read through Part 4 of The Book Thief by Monday and complete Part 4 quotes on the homework packet!
-Roots Unit 7 Build A Word Review
-Web-quest Assignment Day #2
- Homework: Read through Part 4 of The Book Thief by Monday and complete Part 4 quotes on the homework packet!
-Roots Unit 7 Quiz
-Web-quest Assignment Day #3
- Homework: Genius Hour Essay due next Tuesday! Read through Part 4 of The Book Thief by Monday and complete Part 4 quotes on the homework packet!
week of april 4-8
Monday 4-4
-Roots Unit #7, 1
-Roots Unit #7 Student Page
-Intro to The Book Thief
-Weekly Reading Assignment given out to students and Reading Calendar
-Read the Prologue of The Book Thief
- Homework: Read through Part 1 of The Book Thief by Thursday! Reading Check on Thursday and complete your weekly reading quotes packet!
-Roots Unit #7, 2
-The Terrible Things Poem & Analysis Assignment
-The Terrible Things TEXT
- Homework: Read through Part 1 of The Book Thief by Thursday! Reading Check on Thursday and complete your weekly reading quotes packet!
-Roots Unit #7, 3
-Reading Check QUIZ: Prologue & Part 1
-Death at a Narrator Group Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 1 of The Book Thief by Thursday! Reading Check on Thursday and complete your weekly reading quotes packet!
-Roots Unit #7, 4
-Death as a Narrator Group Assignment
- Homework: Read through Part 2 of The Book Thief by Monday! Reading Check on Monday and complete your weekly reading quotes packet!
-Roots Unit #7, 5
-Last Genius Hour & Questions
- Homework: Read through Part 2 of The Book Thief by Monday! Reading Check on Monday and complete your weekly reading quotes packet!
week of march 21-25
Monday 3/21
Create a story (Traditional Folklore turned into Modern using Archetypes)
-Complete story (Traditional Folklore turned into Modern using Archetypes)
-Share Stories to the class
-Genius Hour
Create a story (Traditional Folklore turned into Modern using Archetypes)
- Homework: None
-Complete story (Traditional Folklore turned into Modern using Archetypes)
- Homework: Complete story if not done in class to share tomorrow!
-Share Stories to the class
- Homework: Every student needs a copy of "The Book Thief" by Monday April 4th!
-Genius Hour
- Homework: Every student needs a copy of "The Book Thief" by Monday April 4th!
week of march 14-18
Monday 3-14
-Present "Risking It All" Group Videos
-Intro to Archetypes Notes Page
-Finish Intro to Archetypes
-Types of Folklore & Station Activity
-Beauty & the Beast Traditional Story vs. Modern Story
-Snow White Traditional Disney vs. Grimm Version
-Fairy Tales Across Time & Historical Context
Genius Hour
-Present "Risking It All" Group Videos
-Intro to Archetypes Notes Page
- Homework: None
-Finish Intro to Archetypes
-Types of Folklore & Station Activity
- Homework: None
-Beauty & the Beast Traditional Story vs. Modern Story
- Homework: None
-Snow White Traditional Disney vs. Grimm Version
-Fairy Tales Across Time & Historical Context
- Snow White Grimm vs. Disney Version sheet due tomorrow!
Genius Hour
- Homework: None
week of march 7-11
Monday 3-7
-Grammar: Gerunds Quiz
-Intro to Unit 3: Risking It all Group Project
-Work on Unit 3 Group Project
-Work on Unit 3 Group Project
-Finalize Unit 3 Group Project
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
-Grammar: Gerunds Quiz
-Intro to Unit 3: Risking It all Group Project
- Homework: Unit 3 Project due Monday!
-Work on Unit 3 Group Project
- Homework: Unit 3 Project due Monday!
-Work on Unit 3 Group Project
- Homework: Unit 3 Project due Monday!
-Finalize Unit 3 Group Project
- Homework: Unit 3 Project due Monday!
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
- Homework: Unit 3 Project due Monday!
week of February 29-March 4
Monday 2-29
-Grammar: Intro to Gerunds & Day 1 Notes
-Paired Anthem Text "Harrison Bergeron" - Read Text & Discuss Group Questions
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 2
-Harrison Bergeron vs. Anthem Assignment
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 3
-Paired Nonfiction Text with Anthem - Student Article Page & Questions
-Anthem vs. Real Risk-taker Chart
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 4
-Paired Poetry Student Page
-Genius Hour & Student Registration
-Grammar: Intro to Gerunds & Day 1 Notes
-Paired Anthem Text "Harrison Bergeron" - Read Text & Discuss Group Questions
- Homework: None
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 2
-Harrison Bergeron vs. Anthem Assignment
- Homework: None
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 3
-Paired Nonfiction Text with Anthem - Student Article Page & Questions
-Anthem vs. Real Risk-taker Chart
- Homework: Anthem vs. Real Risk Taker Chart DUE TOMORROW if not completed in class!
-Grammar: Gerunds Day 4
-Paired Poetry Student Page
- Homework: None
-Genius Hour & Student Registration
- Homework: Gerunds Quiz on Monday!
week of february 22-26
Monday 2-22
-Grammar: Principles - Day 4 Notes
- Anthem Chapter 9-12 Quiz
- Anthem Analysis Worksheet (given out in class)
-Grammar: Principles QUIZ
-"Antz" film and comparison to Anthem worksheet
-Finish "Antz" film and discuss parallel to Anthem
-Complete Antz/Anthem Comparison Worksheet and discuss in groups
-Poetry: Paired Text to Anthem
-Genius Hour
-Use Final Project Plan as a guide
-Grammar: Principles - Day 4 Notes
- Anthem Chapter 9-12 Quiz
- Anthem Analysis Worksheet (given out in class)
- Homework: Grammar: Principles Quiz and Anthem worksheet due tomorrow!
-Grammar: Principles QUIZ
-"Antz" film and comparison to Anthem worksheet
- Homework: None
-Finish "Antz" film and discuss parallel to Anthem
-Complete Antz/Anthem Comparison Worksheet and discuss in groups
- Homework: None
-Poetry: Paired Text to Anthem
- Homework: None
-Genius Hour
-Use Final Project Plan as a guide
- Homework: None
week of february 15-19
Monday 2-15
No School - Snow Day
Tuesday 2-16
-Grammar: Verbals (Participles) Day 1 Student Note Page & PPT
-Intro to Anthem: Anticipation Guide & PPT, Chapter Analysis Assignment
-Grammar: Verbals (Participles) Day 2
-Intro to Anthem PPT
- One-Pager "Allusions in Anthem" Assignment
- "Anthem" QUIZ Chapters #1-8
- Genius Hour
No School - Snow Day
Tuesday 2-16
-Grammar: Verbals (Participles) Day 1 Student Note Page & PPT
-Intro to Anthem: Anticipation Guide & PPT, Chapter Analysis Assignment
- Homework: Read "Anthem" and complete chapter analysis assignment, QUIZ Chapters 1-8 on Thursday!
-Grammar: Verbals (Participles) Day 2
-Intro to Anthem PPT
- Homework: Continue reading "Anthem" and complete chapter analysis assignment, QUIZ Chapters 1-8 tomorrow!
- One-Pager "Allusions in Anthem" Assignment
- Homework: Continue reading "Anthem" and complete chapter analysis assignment, QUIZ Chapters 9-12 on Monday!
- "Anthem" QUIZ Chapters #1-8
- Genius Hour
- Homework: Chapter Analysis Assignment for "Anthem" due Monday! Chapter 9-12 QUIZ on Monday!
week of february 8-12
Monday 2-8
-Roots Unit #6, 8
-Argument Essay Rubric and Peer Editing sheet handed out to students
-Argument Essay PPT for Notes: Working on the Conclusion for our Argument Essay
-Roots Unit #6, 9
-Argument Essay PPT for Notes: Working on the Introduction to our Essay and Works Cited Page
-Review Roots Unit #6
-Work on Finalizing Argument Essay (Turned in on Google Classroom) and turn in rough draft packet, peer edit sheet, and research graphic organizer for points!
-Roots Unit #6 Quiz
-8th grade novel, "Anthem" next week, need downloaded to phone or bring in copy of the book by Monday!
-Genius Hour: Final Project Plan
-Genius Hour Final Project Plan / Genius Hour
-Roots Unit #6, 8
-Argument Essay Rubric and Peer Editing sheet handed out to students
-Argument Essay PPT for Notes: Working on the Conclusion for our Argument Essay
- Homework: Finish the Rough Draft of your Conclusion for your Argument Essay by tomorrow! Roots Unit #6 Quiz on Thursday!
-Roots Unit #6, 9
-Argument Essay PPT for Notes: Working on the Introduction to our Essay and Works Cited Page
- Homework: Finalize Introduction to Argument Essay by tomorrow! Roots Unit #6 Quiz on Thursday!
-Review Roots Unit #6
-Work on Finalizing Argument Essay (Turned in on Google Classroom) and turn in rough draft packet, peer edit sheet, and research graphic organizer for points!
- Homework: Argument Essay due tomorrow on Google Classroom! Turn in rough draft, peer edit sheet, and research graphic organizer for points tomorrow!
-Roots Unit #6 Quiz
-8th grade novel, "Anthem" next week, need downloaded to phone or bring in copy of the book by Monday!
-Genius Hour: Final Project Plan
- Homework: Genius Hour Final Project Plan due by end of class tomorrow! (Friday!)
-Genius Hour Final Project Plan / Genius Hour
- Homework: Starting to read our next 8th grade novel "Anthem" on Monday!
week of february 1-5
Monday 2-1
-Roots #6, 3
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your thesis statement
-Roots #6, 4
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your body paragraphs
-Roots #6, 5
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your body paragraphs
-Roots #6, 6
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your counter-claim and rebuttal paragraph
-Roots #6, 7
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions on Google Classroom
-Roots #6, 3
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your thesis statement
- Homework: Complete Questions #1-3 in packet (rough draft of thesis statement) for tomorrow!
-Roots #6, 4
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your body paragraphs
- Homework: Continue with your rough draft of body paragraphs
-Roots #6, 5
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your body paragraphs
- Homework: Complete your body paragraphs rough draft by tomorrow!
-Roots #6, 6
-Argument Essay Writing Process PPT & Student Notes & Graphic Organizer
-Developing your counter-claim and rebuttal paragraph
- Homework: Rough draft of counter-claim/rebuttal and body paragraphs due Monday!
-Roots #6, 7
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions on Google Classroom
- Homework: Rough draft of counter-claim/rebuttal and body paragraphs due Monday!
week of january 26-29
Tuesday 1-26
-Review Roots #5 Quiz
-Intro to Effective Paragraph Writing PPT and Student Notes
-Finish Intro to Effective Paragraph Writing PPT and student notes
-Argument Essay --> Gathering Research on Graphic Organizer (Go to the Unit 3: Argument tab at the top of my website)
-Roots Unit #6, 1
-Argument Essay --> Finish Gathering Research on Graphic Organizer (Go to Unit 3: Argument tab on the top of my website)
Friday 1-29
-Roots Unit #6. 2
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
-Review Roots #5 Quiz
-Intro to Effective Paragraph Writing PPT and Student Notes
- Homework: None
-Finish Intro to Effective Paragraph Writing PPT and student notes
-Argument Essay --> Gathering Research on Graphic Organizer (Go to the Unit 3: Argument tab at the top of my website)
- Homework: Research Graphic Organizer will be due by Friday!
-Roots Unit #6, 1
-Argument Essay --> Finish Gathering Research on Graphic Organizer (Go to Unit 3: Argument tab on the top of my website)
- Homework: Gathering Research Graphic Organizer due tomorrow!
Friday 1-29
-Roots Unit #6. 2
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
- Homework: None
week of january 20-22
Monday 1-20
-Review Roots #5 & review crossword puzzle handed out
-Argument Article from Scope Magazine
-Roots #5 Quiz
-Continue with Article from Scope Magazine - Complete Graphic Organizer
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
-Review Roots #5 & review crossword puzzle handed out
-Argument Article from Scope Magazine
- Homework: Roots #5 Quiz tomorrow!
-Roots #5 Quiz
-Continue with Article from Scope Magazine - Complete Graphic Organizer
- Homework: None
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
- Homework: None
week of january 11-15
Monday 1-11
- Roots Unit #5, 6
- Read & Analyze two argument articles, complete the Argument Analysis Student Page
- Roots Unit #5, 7
- Work on Technology One-Pager assignment
- Roots Unit #5, 8
- Work on completing Technology One-Pager assignment
- Roots Unit #5, 9
- Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
Friday 1-15
Early Release - PBIS Celebration
- Roots Unit #5, 6
- Read & Analyze two argument articles, complete the Argument Analysis Student Page
- Homework: Analyze two argument articles worksheet due tomorrow!
- Roots Unit #5, 7
- Work on Technology One-Pager assignment
- Homework: Technology One-Pager assignment due Wednesday!
- Roots Unit #5, 8
- Work on completing Technology One-Pager assignment
- Homework: Technology One-Pager assignment due tomorrow!
- Roots Unit #5, 9
- Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
Friday 1-15
Early Release - PBIS Celebration
week of january 4-8
Monday 1-4
-Roots Unit #5, 1 PPT & Student Notes Page
-Auld Lang Syne Assignment & Analysis Questions
Tuesday 1-5
-Roots Unit #5, 2
-Auld Lang Syne Poem Assignment
-Roots Unit #5, 3
-Introduction Argument Student Notes Page & Argument Intro PowerPoint
-Roots Unit #5,4
-Genius Hour Discussion for tomorrow's session
-Continue with Introduction to Argument: Find the Claim, Support, Relevant / Sufficient Evidence
-Roots Unit #5, 5
-Genius Hour
-Roots Unit #5, 1 PPT & Student Notes Page
-Auld Lang Syne Assignment & Analysis Questions
Tuesday 1-5
-Roots Unit #5, 2
-Auld Lang Syne Poem Assignment
- Homework: Auld Lang Syne Poem Due tomorrow!
-Roots Unit #5, 3
-Introduction Argument Student Notes Page & Argument Intro PowerPoint
- Homework: Turn in Claims Sheet by tomorrow if not finished in class!
-Roots Unit #5,4
-Genius Hour Discussion for tomorrow's session
-Continue with Introduction to Argument: Find the Claim, Support, Relevant / Sufficient Evidence
- Homework: None
-Roots Unit #5, 5
-Genius Hour
- Homework: None
week of december 14-18
Monday 12-14
- Book Check out in the Library
-Extended Metaphor Quiz
-Genius Hour in the Media Center
-Reflection Questions due end of class
-Review for Unit 2 Test using "Smart Cookie" vignette
-Unit 2 Test
-New Year's Resolutions
- Book Check out in the Library
-Extended Metaphor Quiz
- Homework: Unit 2 Test Thursday!
-Genius Hour in the Media Center
-Reflection Questions due end of class
- Homework: Unit 2 Test Thursday!
-Review for Unit 2 Test using "Smart Cookie" vignette
- Homework: Unit 2 Test tomorrow!
-Unit 2 Test
- Homework: None
-New Year's Resolutions
- Homework: None
week of December 7-11
Monday 12-7
-Grammar: Prepositions Student Notes Page and PowerPoint
-Extended Metaphor Assignment
-Grammar: Prepositions Day 2
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment
-Grammar: Prepositions Day 3
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment
-Grammar: Prepositions Review
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment Completed today
-Grammar Quiz (Prepositions)
-Genius Hour
-Grammar: Prepositions Student Notes Page and PowerPoint
-Extended Metaphor Assignment
- Homework: None
-Grammar: Prepositions Day 2
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment
- Homework: None
-Grammar: Prepositions Day 3
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment
- Homework: Grammar: Prepositions Quiz Friday!
-Grammar: Prepositions Review
-Extended Metaphor Group Assignment Completed today
- Homework: Grammar: Prepositions Quiz tomorrow!
-Grammar Quiz (Prepositions)
-Genius Hour
- Homework: Extended Metaphor Quiz on Monday!
Week of November 30-December 4
*Half of my students are with Mr. Shabazz this week in Ms. Kasegian's class working on Poetry
Monday 11-30
-Warm up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Work on Rough Draft of "My Name" Assignment
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Peer Assessment for "My Name" Rough Draft
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Figurative Language Partner Scavenger Hunt!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Genius Hour
Monday 11-30
-Warm up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
- Homework: Students w/me --> Complete the brainstorming sheet for "My Name" Assignment
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Work on Rough Draft of "My Name" Assignment
- Homework: Students w/me --> Work on completing your Rough Draft for "My Name" Assignment - due tomorrow!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Peer Assessment for "My Name" Rough Draft
- Homework: Students w/me --> Final Draft of "My Name" assignment due tomorrow!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Figurative Language Partner Scavenger Hunt!
- Homework: None
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Genius Hour
- Homework: None
week of november 23-27
Monday 11-23
-Theme Concept/Topic vs Theme Statement
- Work on Journal Packet Part 2 for The House on Mango Street
Tuesday 11-24
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
Wednesday 11/25- Friday 11/27
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
-Theme Concept/Topic vs Theme Statement
- Work on Journal Packet Part 2 for The House on Mango Street
Tuesday 11-24
-Genius Hour & Reflection Questions
Wednesday 11/25- Friday 11/27
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
week of November 16-20
*Half of my students are with Mr. Shabazz this week in Ms. Fanney's class working on Poetry (then the week after Thanksgiving break students will switch)
*Students who are not with me this week are still required to complete the reading homework and journal packet for "The House on Mango Street"
Monday 11-16
-Warm up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Work on Rough Draft of "My Name" Assignment
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Peer Assessment for "My Name" Rough Draft
-Work on Final Draft / Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on the journal packet Part 2
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Figurative Language Partner Scavenger Hunt!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Genius Hour
*Students who are not with me this week are still required to complete the reading homework and journal packet for "The House on Mango Street"
Monday 11-16
-Warm up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
- Homework: ALL Students --> Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on Journal Packet Part 2 (Odd or Even chapters only)
- Homework: Students w/me --> Complete the brainstorming sheet for "My Name" Assignment
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-The House on Mango Street: Mentor Text "My Name" Assignment and Rubric
-Work on Rough Draft of "My Name" Assignment
- Homework: ALL Students --> Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on Journal Packet Part 2 (Odd or Even chapters only)
- Homework: Students w/me --> Work on completing your Rough Draft for "My Name" Assignment - due tomorrow!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Peer Assessment for "My Name" Rough Draft
-Work on Final Draft / Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on the journal packet Part 2
- Homework: ALL Students --> Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on Journal Packet Part 2 (Odd or Even chapters only)
- Homework: Students w/me --> Final Draft of "My Name" assignment due tomorrow!
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Figurative Language Partner Scavenger Hunt!
- Homework: ALL Students --> Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on Journal Packet Part 2 (Odd or Even chapters only)
-Warm Up: Figurative Language
-Genius Hour
- Homework: ALL Students --> Read "The House on Mango Street" and work on Journal Packet Part 2 (Odd or Even chapters only)
week of November 9-13
Monday 11-9
- House on Mango Street: Voice, Point-of-View, Persona / Characterization
- SSR / Read "The House on Mango Street" and complete the Packet (Part 1)
No School - Veterans Day
Thursday 11-12
- Review Figurative Language
-"My Name" Activity & Brainstorming
-"My Name" Final Draft due today
- "The House on Mango Street:" - work on Journal Part II Packet
- House on Mango Street: Voice, Point-of-View, Persona / Characterization
- Homework: House on Mango Street Packet #1 Due Thursday November 12th!
- SSR / Read "The House on Mango Street" and complete the Packet (Part 1)
- Homework: House on Mango Street Packet #1 Due Thursday!
No School - Veterans Day
Thursday 11-12
- Review Figurative Language
-"My Name" Activity & Brainstorming
- Homework: Work on Packet 2 for the "House on Mango Street" DUE TUESDAY NOV. 17th! (Odds or Even Chapters only - you choose)
-"My Name" Final Draft due today
- "The House on Mango Street:" - work on Journal Part II Packet
- Homework: House on Mango Street Part II Packet due Tuesday Nov. 17th (Odds or Even Chapters only - you choose)
week of november 2-6
Monday 11/2
-Roots Unit #4, 9 & 10
-The Black Cat reflection & Informational Article questions
-Roots Review: Crossword Puzzle
-Elements of Literature & Figurative Language Student Page
-Roots Unit #4 Quiz
-Introduction to The House on Mango Street Novel Student Page - Who is the Author and Machismo Culture
-Study Guide given out for The House on Mango Street pgs.#1-55
- Genius Hour
-Genius Hour Reflection Questions (Google Classroom)
-Read The House on Mango Street and work on the Study Guide
-Roots Unit #4, 9 & 10
-The Black Cat reflection & Informational Article questions
- Homework: Informational Article questions due tomorrow! Study for Roots Quiz on Wednesday! Use QUIZET to review!
-Roots Review: Crossword Puzzle
-Elements of Literature & Figurative Language Student Page
- Homework: Study for Roots Quiz tomorrow! Use QUIZLET to review! Read Chapter 1 of House on Mango Street by tomorrow!
-Roots Unit #4 Quiz
-Introduction to The House on Mango Street Novel Student Page - Who is the Author and Machismo Culture
-Study Guide given out for The House on Mango Street pgs.#1-55
- Homework: Study Guide for The House on Mango Street - Read up to page 55 and complete study set by next Thursday Nov. 12th
- Genius Hour
-Genius Hour Reflection Questions (Google Classroom)
- Homework: None (unless you need to complete Genius Hour Reflection Questions due by tomorrow)
-Read The House on Mango Street and work on the Study Guide
- Homework: Study Guide for The House on Mango Street due Thursday Nov. 12th!
week of october 26-30
Monday 10/26
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 10/27
-Roots Unit #4, 5
-Grammar Lessons #1-4 Review
- Complete Tell Tale Heart & Article Assignment - Due end of class
- Roots Unit 4, 6
- Grammar Lessons #1-4 Quiz
- 8th grade Spelling bee
- Roots Unit 4, 7
- Read the "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allen Poe and compare it to "The Tell Tale Heart"
- Roots Unit 4, 8
- Evaluating Websites
- Genius Hour & Reflection
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 10/27
-Roots Unit #4, 5
-Grammar Lessons #1-4 Review
- Complete Tell Tale Heart & Article Assignment - Due end of class
- Homework: Grammar Quiz and Spelling bee tomorrow! Also, get a copy of "The House on Mango Street" by Monday Nov. 2nd!
- Roots Unit 4, 6
- Grammar Lessons #1-4 Quiz
- 8th grade Spelling bee
- Homework: Get a copy of "The House on Mango Street" by Monday!
- Roots Unit 4, 7
- Read the "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allen Poe and compare it to "The Tell Tale Heart"
- Homework: Get a copy of "The House on Mango Street" by Monday!
- Roots Unit 4, 8
- Evaluating Websites
- Genius Hour & Reflection
- Homework: Get a copy of "The House on Mango Street" by Monday! Genius Hour Reflection for 10/30 due Monday if not completed in class! Log in to your Google Classroom App or on a computer and complete!
week of October 19-23
Monday 10/19
- Unit 1 Test
- Roots Unit #4 Student Notes Page and Roots #4 Powerpoint Notes
- Genius Hour - Essential Question Recap!
- Grammar Lesson 4: Notes & Day 1
- Irony Notes & Practice
- Roots Unit #4, 2
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 2
- The Tell Tale Heart Text & Questions
- Roots Unit #4, 3
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 3 ANSWER KEY
- Psychopath Article & Analysis Group Activity for the Tell Tale Heart
- Roots Unit #4, 4
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 4 ANSWER KEY
- Genius Hour: Expectations
- Unit 1 Test
- Homework: Genius Hour Project Proposal Plan due Wednesday!
- Roots Unit #4 Student Notes Page and Roots #4 Powerpoint Notes
- Genius Hour - Essential Question Recap!
- Grammar Lesson 4: Notes & Day 1
- Irony Notes & Practice
- Homework: Genius Hour Project Proposal Plan due tomorrow!
- Roots Unit #4, 2
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 2
- The Tell Tale Heart Text & Questions
- Homework: Tell Tale Heart Questions due tomorrow!
- Roots Unit #4, 3
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 3 ANSWER KEY
- Psychopath Article & Analysis Group Activity for the Tell Tale Heart
- Homework: None
- Roots Unit #4, 4
- Grammar Lesson 4: Day 4 ANSWER KEY
- Genius Hour: Expectations
- Homework: Review Roots Unit #4 and Grammar Notes! :)
week of october 12-16
Monday 10/12
- Viewing of Tom Sawyer Group Videos (paragraphs also due today!)
- Roots Unit #3 Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle
- Review Roots Unit #3
- Roots Unit #3 Quiz
- Read the Storyteller and analyze the text and practice
-Finish Storyteller and analyze text practice
-Genius Hour: Writing a Project Proposal
- Sample Project Proposal
- Starting to conduct research
Thursday 10/15 - PBIS Quarter 1 Celebration Day!
- Review for Unit Test
CAREER DAY - NO ELA CLASS TODAY
- Viewing of Tom Sawyer Group Videos (paragraphs also due today!)
- Roots Unit #3 Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle
- Homework: Study for Roots Unit #3 Quiz by reviewing your notes or click on QUIZLET to use flashcards / review games / practice test!
- Review Roots Unit #3
- Roots Unit #3 Quiz
- Read the Storyteller and analyze the text and practice
- Homework: None
-Finish Storyteller and analyze text practice
-Genius Hour: Writing a Project Proposal
- Sample Project Proposal
- Starting to conduct research
- Homework: Unit 1 Test Monday October 19th!
Thursday 10/15 - PBIS Quarter 1 Celebration Day!
- Review for Unit Test
- Homework: Unit 1 Test Monday October 19th!
CAREER DAY - NO ELA CLASS TODAY
- Homework: Unit 1 Test Monday October 19th!
week of october 5-9
Monday 10/5
- Roots Unit #3, 6
- Grammar Lesson 3 Review Page
- Grammar Lesson ANSWER KEY FOR SENTENCES
- Tom Sawyer Group project
- Roots Unit #3, 7
-Grammar QUIZ
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Roots Unit #3, 8
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Roots Unit #3, 9
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Roots Unit #, 10
- Final Day to complete Tom Sawyer Project
- Roots Unit #3, 6
- Grammar Lesson 3 Review Page
- Grammar Lesson ANSWER KEY FOR SENTENCES
- Tom Sawyer Group project
- Homework: Review Grammar - QUIZ TOMORROW!
- Roots Unit #3, 7
-Grammar QUIZ
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Homework: Roots Quiz next Tuesday October 13th!
- Roots Unit #3, 8
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Homework:Roots Quiz next Tuesday October 13th!
- Roots Unit #3, 9
- Tom Sawyer Group Project
- Homework: Roots Quiz next Tuesday October 13th!
- Roots Unit #, 10
- Final Day to complete Tom Sawyer Project
- Homework: Roots Quiz next Tuesday October 13th! USE YOUR NOTES AND THE QUIZLET TO STUDY!! :)
Week of September 28-October 2
- Monday 9/28
- Roots Unit 3, 1
- Review Tom Sawyer (Up to Chapter 25) and complete in groups a Heroes & Nightmares Assignment
- Homework: Finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Monday October 5th
- Roots Unit 3, 2
- Grammar Lesson 3: Simple & Direct Object with Adjective and Adverbs Notes
-VIDEO for Grammar Lesson 3: Lesson 1 Notes
- Continue working on Heroes & Nightmares assignment
- Homework: Finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Monday October 5th
- Roots Unit 3, 3
- Grammar Lesson 3:Simple Sentences & Direct Object with Adjective and Adverbs Notes
- VIDEO: Grammar Day 2 lesson
- "Shattered lives" Article Analysis & Questions
- Homework: Finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Monday October 5th
- Roots Unit 3, 4
- Grammar Lesson 3: Simple & Direct Object with Adjective and Adverbs Notes
- VIDEO: Grammar Day 3 notes
- Genius Hour Activity--> Go to the "Genius Hour" Tab for directions on in-class assignment
- Homework: Finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Monday October 5th
- Roots Unit 3, 5
- Grammar Lesson 3: Simple Sentences & Direct Object with Adjective & Adverbs Notes
- VIDEO DAY 4 Grammar
- Complete "Shattered Lives" Objective Summary Assignment
- Homework: Finish reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Monday October 5th
week of september 21 - 25
Monday 9/21
- Roots Unit #2, 8
- Grammar Quiz: Lesson 2 (Direct Objects)
- Finish Chapter Objective Summary Mini Project
Tuesday 9/22
- Roots Unit #2, 9 & 10
- Roots Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle Review
- Read and analyze different texts and practice writing objective summaries
Wednesday 9/23
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday!
Thursday 9/24
- Practice logging on to Google Classroom
- Reading Nonfiction Article "Wanted: Small group to study space and travel to Mars. One way" and answer questions, submit assignment through Google Classroom
- Review Roots Unit #2 using Goose-chase app Review Game!
- Roots Unit #2 Quiz
- Genius Hour Introduction Continued / Brainstorming
- Roots Unit #2, 8
- Grammar Quiz: Lesson 2 (Direct Objects)
- Finish Chapter Objective Summary Mini Project
- Homework: Review Roots Unit #2 = Quiz Friday! Read through Chapter 25 of Tom Sawyer by next Monday Sept 28th!
Tuesday 9/22
- Roots Unit #2, 9 & 10
- Roots Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle Review
- Read and analyze different texts and practice writing objective summaries
- Homework: Review Roots Unit #2 = Quiz Friday! Read through Chapter 25 of Tom Sawyer by next Monday Sept 28th!
Wednesday 9/23
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday!
Thursday 9/24
- Practice logging on to Google Classroom
- Reading Nonfiction Article "Wanted: Small group to study space and travel to Mars. One way" and answer questions, submit assignment through Google Classroom
- Homework: Review Roots Unit #2 = Quiz Friday! Quizlet is on my announcements page! Read through Chapter 25 of Tom Sawyer by Monday Sept 28th!
- Review Roots Unit #2 using Goose-chase app Review Game!
- Roots Unit #2 Quiz
- Genius Hour Introduction Continued / Brainstorming
- Homework: Read through Chapter 25 of Tom Sawyer by next Monday Sept 28th! (2 annotations per chapter!)
week of September 14-18
Monday 9/14
- Roots Unit 2, 3
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Group Discussion & Part 6
Homework: Intro to Mark Twain Packet Due tomorrow! Continue reading up to Chapter 10 by Friday! Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter!
Tuesday 9/15
-Roots Unit 2, 4
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Fence Painting in other Contexts Assignment & Readings
Homework: Continue Reading Tom Sawyer up to Chapter 10 by Friday! I am checking annotations on Friday! (2 per chapter) Read to Chapter 15 by Monday!
Wednesday 9/16
-Roots Unit 2, 5
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-Continue with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Fence Painting in other Contexts Assignment & Readings
Homework: Fence Painting in Other Contexts Assignment due Tomorrow! Continue Reading Tom Sawyer up through Chapter 10 by Friday! I am checking annotations on Friday! (2 per chapter) Read to Chapter 15 by Monday!
Thursday 9/17
-Roots Unit 2, 6
-Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-Introduction to Genius Hour
-Grammar Review
Homework:Continue Reading Tom Sawyer (Ch.10 by Friday and Ch.15 by Monday!) Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter! Checking Annotations tomorrow for a grade!
Friday 9/18
-Roots Unit 2, 7
-Grammar Review Page
-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Storyboard: Discussion & Activity for Chapters 6-10
Homework: Grammar Quiz on Monday! Continue Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer up to Chapter 15 by Monday! Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter!
- Roots Unit 2, 3
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Group Discussion & Part 6
Homework: Intro to Mark Twain Packet Due tomorrow! Continue reading up to Chapter 10 by Friday! Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter!
Tuesday 9/15
-Roots Unit 2, 4
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Fence Painting in other Contexts Assignment & Readings
Homework: Continue Reading Tom Sawyer up to Chapter 10 by Friday! I am checking annotations on Friday! (2 per chapter) Read to Chapter 15 by Monday!
Wednesday 9/16
-Roots Unit 2, 5
- Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-Continue with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Fence Painting in other Contexts Assignment & Readings
Homework: Fence Painting in Other Contexts Assignment due Tomorrow! Continue Reading Tom Sawyer up through Chapter 10 by Friday! I am checking annotations on Friday! (2 per chapter) Read to Chapter 15 by Monday!
Thursday 9/17
-Roots Unit 2, 6
-Grammar: Lesson 2 Student Page & PPT Notes
-Introduction to Genius Hour
-Grammar Review
Homework:Continue Reading Tom Sawyer (Ch.10 by Friday and Ch.15 by Monday!) Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter! Checking Annotations tomorrow for a grade!
Friday 9/18
-Roots Unit 2, 7
-Grammar Review Page
-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Storyboard: Discussion & Activity for Chapters 6-10
Homework: Grammar Quiz on Monday! Continue Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer up to Chapter 15 by Monday! Remember to complete at least 2 annotations per chapter!
week of september 8-11
Tuesday 9/8
- Roots Unit 1, Review using Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle
- Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET --> Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Roots Unit #1: Quiz
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Roots Unit #2, 1 Student Page
- Chapter 1 Novel Discussion
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET (Parts 2,3, and 5) Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Roots Unit #2, 2
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET (Finish Parts 1,2,3,4,5) Student Pages Part 1-6 This packet contains links to the websites and videos you will need to view to answer questions!
- Library Visit & Check Out
- Roots Unit 1, Review using Build-A-Word Crossword Puzzle
- Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET --> Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Homework: Roots Unit #1 Quiz tomorrow! Use your notes or QUIZLET to study!
- Roots Unit #1: Quiz
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Homework: Finish Part 1 of the Packet, bring the class novel (or on electronic device) and headphones to class tomorrow!
- Roots Unit #2, 1 Student Page
- Chapter 1 Novel Discussion
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET (Parts 2,3, and 5) Student Pages Part 1-6
*QR Codes for the Packet!
- Homework: Read Chapters 1-5 of Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Friday!
- Roots Unit #2, 2
- Introduction to Mark Twain PACKET (Finish Parts 1,2,3,4,5) Student Pages Part 1-6 This packet contains links to the websites and videos you will need to view to answer questions!
- Library Visit & Check Out
- Homework: Finish Parts 1-5 of the Packet if not completed in class, Continue Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Look at reading calendar)
week of August 31- September 4
Monday 8/31
- Roots Unit 1, 4 using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar using the Lesson 1 Powerpoint, also introduce Common and Proper Nouns
- Connotation vs. Denotation Lesson and Paint Chip Assignment
- Roots Unit 1, 5
- Grammar Review using Kahoot and Grammar Lesson 1 Quiz
- I'm Not From The Prairie Lesson with Mentor Text
- Roots Unit 1, 6 & 7
- Grammar Quiz returned
- Create your own "If You're Not From the _____" using the Rubric
- Roots Unit 1, 8 & 9
- Lesson on Author's Purpose & Paragraph Writing: Why do people leave home? Informational Text Analysis using "All Alone" and "Tears of Autumn"
- Roots Unit 1, 10
- Continue with "All Alone" Text Analysis
- Roots Unit 1, 4 using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar using the Lesson 1 Powerpoint, also introduce Common and Proper Nouns
- Connotation vs. Denotation Lesson and Paint Chip Assignment
- Homework: Grammar Quiz Tomorrow! Bring your devices to class tomorrow!
- Roots Unit 1, 5
- Grammar Review using Kahoot and Grammar Lesson 1 Quiz
- I'm Not From The Prairie Lesson with Mentor Text
- Homework: Create your own poem assignment due Friday August 30th!
- Roots Unit 1, 6 & 7
- Grammar Quiz returned
- Create your own "If You're Not From the _____" using the Rubric
- Homework: Create your own poem assignment due Friday August 30th!
- Roots Unit 1, 8 & 9
- Lesson on Author's Purpose & Paragraph Writing: Why do people leave home? Informational Text Analysis using "All Alone" and "Tears of Autumn"
- Homework: Create your own poem assignment due Friday August 30th!
- Roots Unit 1, 10
- Continue with "All Alone" Text Analysis
- Homework: Finish the Objective Summary for "All Alone" Text Analysis Worksheet..Roots Unit 1 Quiz on Wednesday September 9th! Use your notes or QUIZLET to study!
Week of August 24 - 28
Monday 8/24
Welcome to the 8th grade!
I hope everybody had a fantastic summer and is ready to have a wonderful school year. I will be updating my website throughout the year with announcements, information, and dates to remember. I will be giving out my class syllabus, parent info sheet, and student info sheet in class today!
Homework:
- Read Class Syllabus
- Complete Student Information Sheet - Due Wednesday!
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Tuesday 8/25
- Grammar Pre-Test: Parts of Speech
- Anticipation Guide for Mindset Lesson
- Annotation lesson with Mindset Article
Homework:
- Finish Annotating the Mindset Article
- Complete Student Information Sheet - Due Tomorrow!
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Wednesday 8/26
- Root 1, 1 using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar with the Grammar Lesson 1 Powerpoint
- Partner Activity with "Are you a Loser" Article and discussion
Homework:
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Thursday 8/27
- Root 1, 2, using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar Practice
- Time and Creativity Activity
- Deserted Island Group Activity - Practicing Collaboration
Friday 8/28
- Root 1, 3, using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar Practice
- Deserted Island Group Activity
- Reading / Book Talks
Homework:
Grammar Quiz Tuesday September 1st! - Study Notes from the Grammar PPT
Welcome to the 8th grade!
I hope everybody had a fantastic summer and is ready to have a wonderful school year. I will be updating my website throughout the year with announcements, information, and dates to remember. I will be giving out my class syllabus, parent info sheet, and student info sheet in class today!
Homework:
- Read Class Syllabus
- Complete Student Information Sheet - Due Wednesday!
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Tuesday 8/25
- Grammar Pre-Test: Parts of Speech
- Anticipation Guide for Mindset Lesson
- Annotation lesson with Mindset Article
Homework:
- Finish Annotating the Mindset Article
- Complete Student Information Sheet - Due Tomorrow!
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Wednesday 8/26
- Root 1, 1 using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar with the Grammar Lesson 1 Powerpoint
- Partner Activity with "Are you a Loser" Article and discussion
Homework:
- Complete Parent Information Sheet - Due Thursday!
- Bring supplies by Thursday!
Thursday 8/27
- Root 1, 2, using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar Practice
- Time and Creativity Activity
- Deserted Island Group Activity - Practicing Collaboration
Friday 8/28
- Root 1, 3, using Roots Unit 1 Notes Page
- Grammar Practice
- Deserted Island Group Activity
- Reading / Book Talks
Homework:
Grammar Quiz Tuesday September 1st! - Study Notes from the Grammar PPT