Language Arts:
Today we created a "free write" journal entry in our purple notebook. We "elevated" two words in our writing. Any questions students had about the genealogy project were answered and several examples were shown. We read "the Secret" by Arthur C. Clarke.
Homework:
Fairy tale, myth, fantasy book report choices: PICK ONE.
1. Six box cartoon telling the story
2. Pop up setting
3. Your book is being made into a movie. Write a press release introducing the movie to the public and draw a movie poster (8 1/2 x 11). (some students asked if the press release could be on video, Yes)
Genealogy research -- your graphic organizer showing your family & what design you want to use -- and -- your draft of the biography of one relative (two for extra credit) is due 1/9/15.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Relax, clean and organize your binder and your folders, sleep in, and help your parents around the house!
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Thursday, December 18th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today was "Wheel of Wisdom."
In class we took our Simple Solutions test on lessons 33-36. We had a guest speaker who spoke with us about high school preparation. We discussed the Genealogy project, & received the rubric and instructions with due dates. Road to grammar quizzes were turned in. We reexamined our scifi story from The Martian Chronicles.
Homework:
Write a 7-8 sentence summary and analysis of the excerpt from The Martian Chronicles on looseleaf.
Today was "Wheel of Wisdom."
In class we took our Simple Solutions test on lessons 33-36. We had a guest speaker who spoke with us about high school preparation. We discussed the Genealogy project, & received the rubric and instructions with due dates. Road to grammar quizzes were turned in. We reexamined our scifi story from The Martian Chronicles.
Homework:
Write a 7-8 sentence summary and analysis of the excerpt from The Martian Chronicles on looseleaf.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
Language Arts:
We completed a grammar review for Simple Solutions Lessons 33,34,35, 36. We corrected it together & will use it as a study guide for tomorrow's test.
We read an excerpt from The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury and completed a "Think and Note" as as a journal entry.
Homework:
Study for Simple Solutions Test #9 on lessons 33,34,35,36
Roadtogrammar.com quizzes due: #104,105,106, 241,242
Write (in your journal) a seven sentence summary and analysis of our short story. (Follow the format we used when we created one for "One Week and Counting")
We completed a grammar review for Simple Solutions Lessons 33,34,35, 36. We corrected it together & will use it as a study guide for tomorrow's test.
We read an excerpt from The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury and completed a "Think and Note" as as a journal entry.
Homework:
Study for Simple Solutions Test #9 on lessons 33,34,35,36
Roadtogrammar.com quizzes due: #104,105,106, 241,242
Write (in your journal) a seven sentence summary and analysis of our short story. (Follow the format we used when we created one for "One Week and Counting")
GENEALOGY PROJECT
Genealogy Project – 8th Grade
Language Arts (crw2014)
Your History in America …..where did it begin?
“The best growth happens when we bring into the present the
best of what we have experienced in the past.”
Each of us has a personal history which includes the people
and their experiences which make us who we are.
Your project is to trace your roots – where does your family
fit into the History of this World.
Remember in today’s world we experience a rich variety of family
configurations. Families are not always
comprised of blood relatives. A family
can consist of friends, foster, and adoptive relatives. A family consists of both the people you may
be linked to by blood and the people you care about and who care about you.
The emphasis is on quality not quantity. It is not important to list every
second and third cousin you are related to; rather try to trace your ancestry
back to another country or continent and provide an interesting look into the
history of a few relatives. (To how many
generations can you trace your ancestry?)
- Research
your family roots (begin by sitting down with mom or dad and finding out
who is related to who and how;
speak to grandma, grandpa, an aunt or uncle about your ancestors)
Draw a sketch.
- Find
one primary document (a birth certificate, marriage certificate,
naturalization paper from a member of your family, report card, letter,
etc.) Attach a copy (not the
original) to your paper and explain the relationship of the person to you
and label the document.
3.
Find a creative way to illustrate your family history on a poster board.
(for example, a family who traces its roots to
a member of the plumbing union, displayed each member as a pipe joined by tools) (another example, a family with artistic qualities featured
each relative as colors on a color wheel)
Be sure whatever your design, that the relationships between the names
are clearly displayed. (grandma, grandpa, aunt, etc.) Include
name, relationship, place of birth & dates, if you have, of birth/death.
4.
Choose one of your ancestors (you cannot be one). (You can do an additional relative for extra
credit). Create a one typed page paper describing the
specific history of that person. Attempt
to choose a person who will help show how your family got its roots in the United States
and in your community where you live today.
Be sure to list your source of information (interview with person or
another relative and the date). It could
be about a relative who has died, but someone else tells you the story. Be sure to list that person as the source and
the date you interviewed them.
Three Part Project
(visual display on
poster board)
(typed paper –
research on one key person – mini biography)
( copy of a
primary document)
DATES: Research over the
holidays _12/18/14 to 1/4/15
Rough drafts for individual
histories and idea for display 1/9/15
Final project due 1/21/15
CRITERIA:
1. Effort
evident in attempt to trace ancestry
2. Creativity
of design, well executed, neatly drawn, colorful
3. Clarity
of display and biographies(one can see relationships)
4. Well-written,
grammatically correct biography
5. one
copy of a primary document included and labeled
Genealogy
(crw2014)
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BIOGRAPHY
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Novice
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Apprentice
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Expert
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Presentation
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Missing both key
elements
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Missing one element
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10- Double-spaced
Typed
|
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Grammar/Structure
|
Variety of errors that
required additional editing before submitting
|
Miscellaneous errors
needed some editing
|
30 - Grammatically
correct
Few if any mistakes
|
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Research
|
Not enough information
to provide an adequate overview
|
Overview provided
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100 - Thorough overview
of one relative
|
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Creativity
|
Writing could use some
creative touches
|
Writing that shows
history of ancestry
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20 - Writing includes
anecdotes and other forms of figurative language that helps us see your
ancestor clearly and makes your writing entertaining
|
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PRIMARY
DOCUMENT
|
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0 = missing
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30 - Included
|
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0 = missing
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5 = one element missing
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10 - Identified with
relationship to student
|
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BIOGRAPHY &
DOCUMENT / 200
points
READING GRADE
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POSTER
|
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Presentation
|
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50 - Ink or marker
Neatly completed without
errors
|
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Creativity
|
Lacking theme
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Theme is present but
lacks follow through
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50 - Theme is obvious
and well-displayed
|
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Clarity
|
Missing two or more
elements
|
Missing one element
|
50 - Relationship
between ancestors clearly marked
Name, relationship,
birth/death dates when available & country of origin listed
|
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Research
|
Limited research
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Some research evident
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50 - Ancestors traced
showing time and effort
|
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POSTER /200
points
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PRESENTATION
|
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Clarity
|
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Order of info presented
evidence
|
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Summarization
|
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Effective summary of
information and reason for design; knowledge of ancestry shown
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Mechanics
|
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Audience able to hear
presentation, clear pronunciation
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PRESENTATION
SPEAKING GRADE /100 points
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #3 (P & Y) #4 (H): P&Y created a summary and analysis of our sci-fi story, "One Week and Counting." All journaled as to what they would do if the world had one more week to exist.
We took our test on "Rain, Rain, Go Away" by Asimov. Students reported on their authors & author studies were collected. Questions on our short story were collected.
We corrected SS#36.
Homework:
Sci Fi final drafts due tomorrow.
Simple Solutions test corrections due tomorrow (Weds am. or Thurs am. last times for retake of Test #8)
Study for SS Test #9 (lessons 33-36)
Road to Grammar quizzes due Thursday
Journal entry #3 (P & Y) #4 (H): P&Y created a summary and analysis of our sci-fi story, "One Week and Counting." All journaled as to what they would do if the world had one more week to exist.
We took our test on "Rain, Rain, Go Away" by Asimov. Students reported on their authors & author studies were collected. Questions on our short story were collected.
We corrected SS#36.
Homework:
Sci Fi final drafts due tomorrow.
Simple Solutions test corrections due tomorrow (Weds am. or Thurs am. last times for retake of Test #8)
Study for SS Test #9 (lessons 33-36)
Road to Grammar quizzes due Thursday
Monday, December 15, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we went over our Simple Solutions test #8 and our vocabulary test. We read a story called "One Week and Counting" and completed a summary & analysis of its science fiction qualities
We corrected SS #35.
Homework:
1. SS #36
2. Author Study is due tomorrow
3. Read "Rain, rain go away" in your literature book and answer questions 1,2,4,5, 7 on looseleaf in complete sentences
Long Range:
Road to grammar exercises due Thursday
Final copies of Sci Fi story due Wednesday
Today we went over our Simple Solutions test #8 and our vocabulary test. We read a story called "One Week and Counting" and completed a summary & analysis of its science fiction qualities
We corrected SS #35.
Homework:
1. SS #36
2. Author Study is due tomorrow
3. Read "Rain, rain go away" in your literature book and answer questions 1,2,4,5, 7 on looseleaf in complete sentences
Long Range:
Road to grammar exercises due Thursday
Final copies of Sci Fi story due Wednesday
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday, December 12th, 2014
Language Arts:
Our Do Now was a review of grammar:
Reflective Pronouns -- list
Object Pronouns - list
Gerunds (define and give two examples)
We corrected Simple Solutions #34.
We peer-edited our Holiday SciFi stories.
We took notes on several Sci Fi authors: Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Arthur Clarke
Homework:
Simple Solutions #35
Rewrite your SciFi story
Complete an author story on the author you signed up for. - due Tuesday
Read your new novel -- your choice of fantasy, fairy tale or myth (or Mockingjay).
Our Do Now was a review of grammar:
Reflective Pronouns -- list
Object Pronouns - list
Gerunds (define and give two examples)
We corrected Simple Solutions #34.
We peer-edited our Holiday SciFi stories.
We took notes on several Sci Fi authors: Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Arthur Clarke
Homework:
Simple Solutions #35
Rewrite your SciFi story
Complete an author story on the author you signed up for. - due Tuesday
Read your new novel -- your choice of fantasy, fairy tale or myth (or Mockingjay).
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today our Do Now was a grammar review, correcting mistakes and identifying nouns, verbs & conjunctions. We examined four introductory paragraphs for our Hunger Games essay written by colleagues and edited, using parallel structure. We corrected Simple Solutions #33.
We created Writing folders and inserted published poems, our name, etc. We also inserted our writing pieces: Kindergarten essay, Clothing's impact, Hunger Games.
Circles generated ideas for book reports for our current book (myth, fantasy, fairy tale). We handed in our Outsiders Mini-project on symbolism and themes.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #34
SciFi Holiday story will be edited tomorrow
read your novel.
Today our Do Now was a grammar review, correcting mistakes and identifying nouns, verbs & conjunctions. We examined four introductory paragraphs for our Hunger Games essay written by colleagues and edited, using parallel structure. We corrected Simple Solutions #33.
We created Writing folders and inserted published poems, our name, etc. We also inserted our writing pieces: Kindergarten essay, Clothing's impact, Hunger Games.
Circles generated ideas for book reports for our current book (myth, fantasy, fairy tale). We handed in our Outsiders Mini-project on symbolism and themes.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #34
SciFi Holiday story will be edited tomorrow
read your novel.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Language Arts:
All classes finished the movie, The Outsiders, and journaling about the differences between book and movie.
We took our Simple Solutions Test on lessons 29-32 and the test on the structural analysis of bene, audi, dem, script, scrib, contra/contro, cede.
We discussed themes from our novel.
Homework:
SciFi Holiday story draft due.
Simple Solutions #33
Themes/Symbolism due for all classes (Princeton & Yale had to revise theirs).
Begin reading your novel. (your choice fantasy, fairy tale, myth or Mockingjay.)
Binder signature tonight
All classes finished the movie, The Outsiders, and journaling about the differences between book and movie.
We took our Simple Solutions Test on lessons 29-32 and the test on the structural analysis of bene, audi, dem, script, scrib, contra/contro, cede.
We discussed themes from our novel.
Homework:
SciFi Holiday story draft due.
Simple Solutions #33
Themes/Symbolism due for all classes (Princeton & Yale had to revise theirs).
Begin reading your novel. (your choice fantasy, fairy tale, myth or Mockingjay.)
Binder signature tonight
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, December 8, 2014
Language Arts:
We created two flash cards on the Literary Element - setting.
We took notes on the genre Science Fiction and discussed our next writing project: creating our own scifi holiday story. Rubrics will be passed out tomorrow. Tonight begin brainstorming your ideas on a piece of looseleaf.
Princeton had a guest visitor, Nikki Macias, former graduate of Hale and currently a senior at Morton West. Yale & Harvard continued watching The Outsiders.
Homework:
Symbolism and theme mini-project (due Wednesday for P & Y, due Thursday for H)
Identify each symbol as used in The Outsiders, draw an illustration. P&Y choose three topics and generate the theme expressed through the novel. Write a paragraph citing the evidence that led you to draw that conclusion about the theme.
Choose and begin reading your choice of Fantasy, fairy tale or myth.
Begin studying for your Simple Solutions Test on #29-32 and the structural analysis test -- both on Wednesday
We created two flash cards on the Literary Element - setting.
We took notes on the genre Science Fiction and discussed our next writing project: creating our own scifi holiday story. Rubrics will be passed out tomorrow. Tonight begin brainstorming your ideas on a piece of looseleaf.
Princeton had a guest visitor, Nikki Macias, former graduate of Hale and currently a senior at Morton West. Yale & Harvard continued watching The Outsiders.
Homework:
Symbolism and theme mini-project (due Wednesday for P & Y, due Thursday for H)
Identify each symbol as used in The Outsiders, draw an illustration. P&Y choose three topics and generate the theme expressed through the novel. Write a paragraph citing the evidence that led you to draw that conclusion about the theme.
Choose and begin reading your choice of Fantasy, fairy tale or myth.
Begin studying for your Simple Solutions Test on #29-32 and the structural analysis test -- both on Wednesday
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
Language arts:
Took our final assessment on The Outsiders.
Handed in our packet (Chapter Map -- assessment grade)
(Character Table, Figurative language examples (15), Idioms (15) -- assignment grade
Continued watching the movie and completing journal entry (Book vs. Movie differences)
Homework:
Mini project due Wednesday: symbolism and theme (complete all symbols, Y & P - two themes, H - three themes)
Current events weekend: your choice
Review definitions of figurative language
Choose a novel to read over the next two weeks and begin reading! Your Choice: Fantasy, Fairy Tale or Myth (sign in your choice on Monday)
Took our final assessment on The Outsiders.
Handed in our packet (Chapter Map -- assessment grade)
(Character Table, Figurative language examples (15), Idioms (15) -- assignment grade
Continued watching the movie and completing journal entry (Book vs. Movie differences)
Homework:
Mini project due Wednesday: symbolism and theme (complete all symbols, Y & P - two themes, H - three themes)
Current events weekend: your choice
Review definitions of figurative language
Choose a novel to read over the next two weeks and begin reading! Your Choice: Fantasy, Fairy Tale or Myth (sign in your choice on Monday)
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Language Arts --
Journal entry -- The Outsiders -- Book vs. Movie
We recorded a Study Guide for tomorrow test on our novel.
(Y & P): we checked our figurative language worksheet; then took our test picking out types of figurative language used in quotes from The Outsiders.
We watched part of the movie.
Homework:
SS #32
Packets due tomorrow (Character table, list of idioms, list of figurative language; Story Map)
Literary elements test corrections due & retakes after school.
Y & P received mini-project on symbolism and theme (due Wednesday 12/10)
Journal entry -- The Outsiders -- Book vs. Movie
We recorded a Study Guide for tomorrow test on our novel.
(Y & P): we checked our figurative language worksheet; then took our test picking out types of figurative language used in quotes from The Outsiders.
We watched part of the movie.
Homework:
SS #32
Packets due tomorrow (Character table, list of idioms, list of figurative language; Story Map)
Literary elements test corrections due & retakes after school.
Y & P received mini-project on symbolism and theme (due Wednesday 12/10)
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry -- The Outsiders: Bullying
(P & H) Teams examined various quotes from the story & identified which figurative language was used. (Y & P) We completed a powerpoint review. We graded SS #30. We began watching The Outsiders.
Homework:
All:
Study for figurative language test
SS #31
Y & P: Figurative language worksheet
H: Brainstorm list of topics, scenes, conversations in The Outsiders that will lead to determining the themes of the novel. (15 to 20 items)
BONUS for CHECKING THE BLOG: (due tomorrow!!)
Place your proper heading on a piece of paper; don't use paper torn from a notebook unless you cut off the edges.
List on loose leaf 7 examples of euphemisms and their meaning.
You can use the internet.
Journal entry -- The Outsiders: Bullying
(P & H) Teams examined various quotes from the story & identified which figurative language was used. (Y & P) We completed a powerpoint review. We graded SS #30. We began watching The Outsiders.
Homework:
All:
Study for figurative language test
SS #31
Y & P: Figurative language worksheet
H: Brainstorm list of topics, scenes, conversations in The Outsiders that will lead to determining the themes of the novel. (15 to 20 items)
BONUS for CHECKING THE BLOG: (due tomorrow!!)
Place your proper heading on a piece of paper; don't use paper torn from a notebook unless you cut off the edges.
List on loose leaf 7 examples of euphemisms and their meaning.
You can use the internet.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Today we discussed and recorded the vocabulary for chapters 11 & 12 of The Outsiders. We went over the test corrections for the Simple Solutions Test #7 and the Literary Elements test. Students were given 15 minutes during class to complete corrections. Those not completed must be done at home (SS) or come early in the morning to use test for literary elements.
Homework:
Read Chapter 12, complete story box
SS #30
Structural Analysis graphic organizer for "bene" - good and "audi" to hear
Harvard
interpret quote given; you can write directly on the paper.
ALL:
Figurative language test Thursday
Literary elements retest Friday after school
Simple Solutions retakes Wednesday morning.
The Outsiders' packet due Friday.
Final on the novel is Friday.
Homework:
Read Chapter 12, complete story box
SS #30
Structural Analysis graphic organizer for "bene" - good and "audi" to hear
Harvard
interpret quote given; you can write directly on the paper.
ALL:
Figurative language test Thursday
Literary elements retest Friday after school
Simple Solutions retakes Wednesday morning.
The Outsiders' packet due Friday.
Final on the novel is Friday.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monday, December 1st, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we discussed and copied the Vocabulary for Chapters 9 & 10. We discussed the sequence of events of our novel and as teams, we deciphered the slang words found in the book.We began listening to Chapter 10 of The Outsiders. We created flashcards for the Literary techniques of Alliteration, Consonance and Assonance, and Allusion.
All papers and notebooks were passed back.
Homework:
All: Lesson 29 of Simple Solutions
Test Corrections for Test #7 due Wednesday; test retakes either Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
Read Chapters 10 & 11 of the Outsiders and complete story boxes; final packets due on Friday.
Hunger Games rewrites.
Harvard:
Complete Journal entry #1 as you read (Think and note), examining lessons that the main characters are learning as the plot comes to a resolution
LONG RANGE for ALL:
Test applying your knowledge of figurative language and techniques to examples from the Outsiders. (THURS)
Final exam on The Outsiders on Friday and packets due.
Today we discussed and copied the Vocabulary for Chapters 9 & 10. We discussed the sequence of events of our novel and as teams, we deciphered the slang words found in the book.We began listening to Chapter 10 of The Outsiders. We created flashcards for the Literary techniques of Alliteration, Consonance and Assonance, and Allusion.
All papers and notebooks were passed back.
Homework:
All: Lesson 29 of Simple Solutions
Test Corrections for Test #7 due Wednesday; test retakes either Tuesday or Wednesday morning.
Read Chapters 10 & 11 of the Outsiders and complete story boxes; final packets due on Friday.
Hunger Games rewrites.
Harvard:
Complete Journal entry #1 as you read (Think and note), examining lessons that the main characters are learning as the plot comes to a resolution
LONG RANGE for ALL:
Test applying your knowledge of figurative language and techniques to examples from the Outsiders. (THURS)
Final exam on The Outsiders on Friday and packets due.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Today students took the Literary Elements test and the Simple Solutions #7 test.
Journals were handed in.
Homework:
Read chapters 8 & 9 of The Outsiders. Complete your story boxes. Try to complete your packet : character table, list of idioms, list of figurative language, vocabulary.
Hope all have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Journals were handed in.
Homework:
Read chapters 8 & 9 of The Outsiders. Complete your story boxes. Try to complete your packet : character table, list of idioms, list of figurative language, vocabulary.
Hope all have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Monday, November 24, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Language Arts:
Final Gettysburg Address recitals were done. Simple Solutions #28 was checked. A review for the Simple Solutions Test on Chapters 25-28 was completed & checked. We took notes on figurative language. Copied vocabulary for chapter 8 of the Outsiders and discussed the development of the plot.
Homework:
BIG test on The literary elements -- see last posting for a study guide.
Simple Solutions test on lessons 25-28
Three introductory paragraphs to Hunger Games essay due.
Purple journals will be collected tomorrow.
Long term:
Read Chapter 8 & 9 of the Outsiders and continue chapter boxes; work on packet. We'll be finishing the novel when we return.
Final Gettysburg Address recitals were done. Simple Solutions #28 was checked. A review for the Simple Solutions Test on Chapters 25-28 was completed & checked. We took notes on figurative language. Copied vocabulary for chapter 8 of the Outsiders and discussed the development of the plot.
Homework:
BIG test on The literary elements -- see last posting for a study guide.
Simple Solutions test on lessons 25-28
Three introductory paragraphs to Hunger Games essay due.
Purple journals will be collected tomorrow.
Long term:
Read Chapter 8 & 9 of the Outsiders and continue chapter boxes; work on packet. We'll be finishing the novel when we return.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
11/25/14 LITERARY ELEMENTS TEST STUDY GUIDE
Study Guide for Tuesday's test:
Character:
Flat
Round
Static
Dynamic
Setting:
What are three components?
Essential/Backdrop settings
Plot:
Five components and meaning:
Climax, Conflict, details, pattern of events, Conclusion
Conflicts: internal vs. external (types of each)
Exposition
Denouement
Conclusion/resolution
Point of View:
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Theme:
definition? explicit? implicit?
Style
Mood
Styles:
Standard, conversational, dialect, ornate/unusual
Examples of tones
moods
themes
Character traits?
Character motivation?
five ways authors reveal their characters to us?
Character:
Flat
Round
Static
Dynamic
Setting:
What are three components?
Essential/Backdrop settings
Plot:
Five components and meaning:
Climax, Conflict, details, pattern of events, Conclusion
Conflicts: internal vs. external (types of each)
Exposition
Denouement
Conclusion/resolution
Point of View:
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person objective, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
Theme:
definition? explicit? implicit?
Style
Mood
Styles:
Standard, conversational, dialect, ornate/unusual
Examples of tones
moods
themes
Character traits?
Character motivation?
five ways authors reveal their characters to us?
Friday, November 21, 2014
Language Arts:
We discussed and copied down Vocabulary for Chapter 7 of The Outsiders. We took a moment to review vocab from 4-6 and took our test. We learned about the Figurative Language authors may use called jargon. We reviewed euphemisms.
We corrected Simple Solutions #26 & 27 and reviewed definitions of appositives, gerunds and participles.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #28
Test corrections on Test #6 due on Monday; retakes must be completed by Monday afterschool.
Read The Outsiders Chapter 7 and continue work on packet & story box #7.
Long-range:
Clothing introductory paragraphs can still be written for improvement in grade.
The Hunger Games essay: three introductory paragraphs using 3 different lead-ins are due on Tuesday.
BIG TEST -- on the 8 Literary Elements on Tuesday before our holiday (use your flash cards, use your red notebook to study)
REMEMBER:
Monday night is Assessment Night at Hale from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parents are invited to come and see the kinds of tests their children will be taking this year! Get mom or dad or both to come! We're looking for a BIG turnout -- the Winning homeroom and winning grade level gets a prize!! Let it be us!!
Talk to your parents about "jargon" and "euphemisms." Get someone at home to help you study your literary elements for the test on Tuesday. Have someone re-read your introductory paragraphs for errors before you hand them in. Tell your parents about the new Math Program you heard about on Friday at the assembly!
We discussed and copied down Vocabulary for Chapter 7 of The Outsiders. We took a moment to review vocab from 4-6 and took our test. We learned about the Figurative Language authors may use called jargon. We reviewed euphemisms.
We corrected Simple Solutions #26 & 27 and reviewed definitions of appositives, gerunds and participles.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #28
Test corrections on Test #6 due on Monday; retakes must be completed by Monday afterschool.
Read The Outsiders Chapter 7 and continue work on packet & story box #7.
Long-range:
Clothing introductory paragraphs can still be written for improvement in grade.
The Hunger Games essay: three introductory paragraphs using 3 different lead-ins are due on Tuesday.
BIG TEST -- on the 8 Literary Elements on Tuesday before our holiday (use your flash cards, use your red notebook to study)
REMEMBER:
Monday night is Assessment Night at Hale from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parents are invited to come and see the kinds of tests their children will be taking this year! Get mom or dad or both to come! We're looking for a BIG turnout -- the Winning homeroom and winning grade level gets a prize!! Let it be us!!
Talk to your parents about "jargon" and "euphemisms." Get someone at home to help you study your literary elements for the test on Tuesday. Have someone re-read your introductory paragraphs for errors before you hand them in. Tell your parents about the new Math Program you heard about on Friday at the assembly!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Language Arts:
We discussed and copied Vocabulary for Chapter 6. We shared the words we found for our roots: cede and script/scrib. We corrected our Simple Solutions Test #6 and reviewed the grammatical principles covered. Our Literature Teams found evidence to describe Socs, Greasers, Ponyboy, Johnny and found pictures and a description of the difference between Tuff and Tough.
We discussed the plot of Chapter 5 and began chapter 6.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address
Homework:
Read Chapter 6; story box & packet
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on chapters 4, 5, 6.
Simple Solutions #27
Long-term:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions #6 (due Monday); retakes Friday a.m. p.m. or Monday a.m. or p.m.
Write three introductory paragraphs due on Tuesday (Hunger Games Movie vs. Book)
We discussed and copied Vocabulary for Chapter 6. We shared the words we found for our roots: cede and script/scrib. We corrected our Simple Solutions Test #6 and reviewed the grammatical principles covered. Our Literature Teams found evidence to describe Socs, Greasers, Ponyboy, Johnny and found pictures and a description of the difference between Tuff and Tough.
We discussed the plot of Chapter 5 and began chapter 6.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address
Homework:
Read Chapter 6; story box & packet
Study vocabulary words for a quiz on chapters 4, 5, 6.
Simple Solutions #27
Long-term:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions #6 (due Monday); retakes Friday a.m. p.m. or Monday a.m. or p.m.
Write three introductory paragraphs due on Tuesday (Hunger Games Movie vs. Book)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Wednesday November 19, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we took notes on gerunds, participles and infinitives. We reviewed appositives and non-restrictive clauses. We corrected Simple Solutions #25. We learned, discussed and read examples of five types of leads to use in introductory paragraphs.
We copied the vocabulary for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and reviewed the vocabulary from Chapter 4.
We discussed the sequence of events in the plot.
Papers were handed back; parent signature sheets were made available. We discussed how we have to be more careful when completing assignments and projects by following the rubric.
Some students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We started notes on Figurative Language and learned about euphemisms.
Homework:
Structural Analysis: Vocabulary "script"/ "scrib" and "cede"
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Story Box, work on packet
Simple Solutions #26
Explain to someone what a euphemism is. Give some examples.
Get your red binder signed.
Long term:
Write three introductory paragraphs using three different leads from the handout received in class
Due next Tuesday 11/25
Today we took notes on gerunds, participles and infinitives. We reviewed appositives and non-restrictive clauses. We corrected Simple Solutions #25. We learned, discussed and read examples of five types of leads to use in introductory paragraphs.
We copied the vocabulary for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and reviewed the vocabulary from Chapter 4.
We discussed the sequence of events in the plot.
Papers were handed back; parent signature sheets were made available. We discussed how we have to be more careful when completing assignments and projects by following the rubric.
Some students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We started notes on Figurative Language and learned about euphemisms.
Homework:
Structural Analysis: Vocabulary "script"/ "scrib" and "cede"
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Story Box, work on packet
Simple Solutions #26
Explain to someone what a euphemism is. Give some examples.
Get your red binder signed.
Long term:
Write three introductory paragraphs using three different leads from the handout received in class
Due next Tuesday 11/25
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #10 Greasers and Socs (in three paragraphs describe the differences and similarities between these two groups from our novel; use text evidence in your entry. Highlight text evidence used)
We took our Simple Solutions Test #6 and The Outsiders Test on chapters 1-3.
We discussed our Current Events and handed them in.
We discussed Ponyboy's relationship with Darry, the importance of the gang, and some slang words used in the novel.
We discussed and recorded the vocabulary from Chapter 4 and began listening to the this part of the novel.
Homework:
Simple Solutions Lesson 25
Read Chapter 4, chapter box, work on packet
Bring in an old magazine
Finish journal entry.
Journal entry #10 Greasers and Socs (in three paragraphs describe the differences and similarities between these two groups from our novel; use text evidence in your entry. Highlight text evidence used)
We took our Simple Solutions Test #6 and The Outsiders Test on chapters 1-3.
We discussed our Current Events and handed them in.
We discussed Ponyboy's relationship with Darry, the importance of the gang, and some slang words used in the novel.
We discussed and recorded the vocabulary from Chapter 4 and began listening to the this part of the novel.
Homework:
Simple Solutions Lesson 25
Read Chapter 4, chapter box, work on packet
Bring in an old magazine
Finish journal entry.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Language Arts:
We recorded and discussed the vocabulary for Chapter 3 of the Outsiders and reviewed vocab for #1 & #2.
We completed a review for our Simple Solutions Test on Lessons 21-24. We took notes reviewing non-restrictive clauses and appositives as well as perfect tense verbs.
We shared our findings on the root "dem" and the prefix "contra."
We peer-edited our Hunger Games esssays focusing on the body paragraphs; then we reexamined our own introductory paragraph identifying the lead, thesis and preview.
We began chapter 3 of The Outsiders.
Homework:
read chapter 3 of the Outsiders; complete the chapter box and continue work on the packet.
Study for the Simple Solutions Test and the Quiz on chapters 1-3 of The Outsiders including the vocabulary.
Current events is due tomorrow.
We recorded and discussed the vocabulary for Chapter 3 of the Outsiders and reviewed vocab for #1 & #2.
We completed a review for our Simple Solutions Test on Lessons 21-24. We took notes reviewing non-restrictive clauses and appositives as well as perfect tense verbs.
We shared our findings on the root "dem" and the prefix "contra."
We peer-edited our Hunger Games esssays focusing on the body paragraphs; then we reexamined our own introductory paragraph identifying the lead, thesis and preview.
We began chapter 3 of The Outsiders.
Homework:
read chapter 3 of the Outsiders; complete the chapter box and continue work on the packet.
Study for the Simple Solutions Test and the Quiz on chapters 1-3 of The Outsiders including the vocabulary.
Current events is due tomorrow.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #9: Why does one join a gang? Are their alternatives?
Vocabulary Chapter 2 copied and discussed.
Teams created a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Socs and the Greasers.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We began listening to Chapter 2
Homework:
Structural Analysis of "contra" and "dem" (they can be on the same sheet, or one on the front and one on the back) find at least 7 words for each; don't forget the part of speech
Read Chapter 2, complete a Chapter Story Box, add to your lists of Figurative Language, Idioms, and Character Table
Current Events due Tuesday, Nov 18 -- pick one from your binder in newsela.com (it should show that it as chosen on 11-13-14).
Review your literary elements
Journal entry #9: Why does one join a gang? Are their alternatives?
Vocabulary Chapter 2 copied and discussed.
Teams created a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Socs and the Greasers.
Students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We began listening to Chapter 2
Homework:
Structural Analysis of "contra" and "dem" (they can be on the same sheet, or one on the front and one on the back) find at least 7 words for each; don't forget the part of speech
Read Chapter 2, complete a Chapter Story Box, add to your lists of Figurative Language, Idioms, and Character Table
Current Events due Tuesday, Nov 18 -- pick one from your binder in newsela.com (it should show that it as chosen on 11-13-14).
Review your literary elements
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we created Journal entry #8 -- we copied down our Enduring Understandings and Essential questions for our new unit.
We discussed the concepts of Economics and Power.
We took notes in our Red Notebook on the Literary Element - Style. (explain it to someone tonight! -- memorize the four types)
We held our Socratic Discussion on cliques and social groups at school. We tied in concepts from our new novel, The Outsiders.
We received our story map sheets & began our novel.
We began reciting the Gettysburg Address.from memory.
Hunger Games writing packs were handed in with the final copy.
Homework:
Read chapter one (pages 2-18); complete one box -- drawing the most important scene, giving the chapter a title and writing a 3 to 5 sentence summary of the chaper.
Begin filling in your character table as you read about Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry Curtis.
Binder signature night (1st one of the new quarter)
As you read, record figurative language and idioms you come across. Include the page number.
Today we created Journal entry #8 -- we copied down our Enduring Understandings and Essential questions for our new unit.
We discussed the concepts of Economics and Power.
We took notes in our Red Notebook on the Literary Element - Style. (explain it to someone tonight! -- memorize the four types)
We held our Socratic Discussion on cliques and social groups at school. We tied in concepts from our new novel, The Outsiders.
We received our story map sheets & began our novel.
We began reciting the Gettysburg Address.from memory.
Hunger Games writing packs were handed in with the final copy.
Homework:
Read chapter one (pages 2-18); complete one box -- drawing the most important scene, giving the chapter a title and writing a 3 to 5 sentence summary of the chaper.
Begin filling in your character table as you read about Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry Curtis.
Binder signature night (1st one of the new quarter)
As you read, record figurative language and idioms you come across. Include the page number.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Language Arts:
We create five flash cards on PLOT.
We began Purple Journal Entry #7 investigating cliques and groups (a handout with questions was given that should be stapled into your journal).
We did a self-evaluation of ourselves after seeing our 1st quarter grades.
We finished our Character Map of Abraham Lincoln.
Copies of The Outsiders were handed out. Three sheets were set up for our study: One: Vocabulary (we copied our first set of 5 words), Idioms, Figurative Language (we added three examples of Allusions).
Rewrites of the "Clothing" essay introductory paragraphs were handed in.
Homework:
1. Memorize lines of Gettysburg Address
2. Final copy of The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book essay due Thursday. (be sure to include a conclusion)
If someone did not edit your draft, ask someone at home to read yours before rewriting.
3. Finish journal entry #7 (see above)
We create five flash cards on PLOT.
We began Purple Journal Entry #7 investigating cliques and groups (a handout with questions was given that should be stapled into your journal).
We did a self-evaluation of ourselves after seeing our 1st quarter grades.
We finished our Character Map of Abraham Lincoln.
Copies of The Outsiders were handed out. Three sheets were set up for our study: One: Vocabulary (we copied our first set of 5 words), Idioms, Figurative Language (we added three examples of Allusions).
Rewrites of the "Clothing" essay introductory paragraphs were handed in.
Homework:
1. Memorize lines of Gettysburg Address
2. Final copy of The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book essay due Thursday. (be sure to include a conclusion)
If someone did not edit your draft, ask someone at home to read yours before rewriting.
3. Finish journal entry #7 (see above)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we took notes on Essay Introductions: 1. Lead 2. Thesis 3. Preview
We completed a Materials Check.
We received our tag board & instructions for our Book Report on the Science Fiction novel that we are reading.
Yale and Princeton peer-edited their Hunger Games essay drafts.
We corrected our "Paraphrasing" exercise on the Gettysburg Address.
We took an assessment using our skills at characterization to determine three characteristics of Abraham Lincoln and cited evidence from our readings to support our choices.
Homework:
1. Memorize portion of the Gettysburg Address (due 11/13/14)
2. Book report (Pop up setting); summaries and titles of our 15 sections due 11/10/14
3. Rewrite of introductory paragraph of our "Clothing" essay due 11/10/14
4. Study for test on our five base words: frag, frac, credere, lum/lumin, dict on 11/10/14
5. Continue working on your Hunger Games essay final draft (due 11/13/14)
*****Note about Lincoln Characterization Assessment
I will give all those who did not finish during class 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of class on Monday to finish. Harvard, you do not have to come in early on Monday.
Today we took notes on Essay Introductions: 1. Lead 2. Thesis 3. Preview
We completed a Materials Check.
We received our tag board & instructions for our Book Report on the Science Fiction novel that we are reading.
Yale and Princeton peer-edited their Hunger Games essay drafts.
We corrected our "Paraphrasing" exercise on the Gettysburg Address.
We took an assessment using our skills at characterization to determine three characteristics of Abraham Lincoln and cited evidence from our readings to support our choices.
Homework:
1. Memorize portion of the Gettysburg Address (due 11/13/14)
2. Book report (Pop up setting); summaries and titles of our 15 sections due 11/10/14
3. Rewrite of introductory paragraph of our "Clothing" essay due 11/10/14
4. Study for test on our five base words: frag, frac, credere, lum/lumin, dict on 11/10/14
5. Continue working on your Hunger Games essay final draft (due 11/13/14)
*****Note about Lincoln Characterization Assessment
I will give all those who did not finish during class 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of class on Monday to finish. Harvard, you do not have to come in early on Monday.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we began writing a journal entry as someone who lived during the Civil War (#6 in our Purple Journal)--finish for homework
We correct Simple Solutions 23 & 24.
We finished our notes on the Literary Element of Plot.
We began reading the Gettysburg Address.
Homework:
Gettysburg Address -- 1-14 (paraphrasing); begin memorizing ... You chose your grade by how much you want to memorize and present. Presentations begin Thursday 11/13.
Journal entry -- finish #6
Finish reading your Sci Fi novel (Section 15). Summaries, titles and book report due Monday, Nov. 10.
Today we began writing a journal entry as someone who lived during the Civil War (#6 in our Purple Journal)--finish for homework
We correct Simple Solutions 23 & 24.
We finished our notes on the Literary Element of Plot.
We began reading the Gettysburg Address.
Homework:
Gettysburg Address -- 1-14 (paraphrasing); begin memorizing ... You chose your grade by how much you want to memorize and present. Presentations begin Thursday 11/13.
Journal entry -- finish #6
Finish reading your Sci Fi novel (Section 15). Summaries, titles and book report due Monday, Nov. 10.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we completed two review flash cards: Literary Elements: Tone & Mood
We listed to the excerpt "Civil War Journal" by Louisa May Alcott. We began a journal entry #6 --
Civil War Journal --
Identity (tonight we have to chose which individual who lived through the Civil War "we will become" as we write a journal entry tomorrow. You need to include 2 to 3 sentences identifying yourself -- if a Union Soldier, who is your Captain/General? Which battle did you just fight? Win or lose? etc.)
We began our notes on PLOT and began memorizing the 5 components of plot.
Harvard corrected SS #23.
All sections had a visit from DeLasalle H.S.
Homework:
Continue reading your SciFi novel (tonight is section 14; write your summary, give it a title).
Simple Solutions #24
Test corrections on Test #5 in Grammar due tomorrow as well as retakes (must be taken at lunch or in the morning)
Journal entry -- identify yourself (see above)
Be checking the portal; any difficulties with grading see me by Thursday. After that it is TOO LATE!
Today we completed two review flash cards: Literary Elements: Tone & Mood
We listed to the excerpt "Civil War Journal" by Louisa May Alcott. We began a journal entry #6 --
Civil War Journal --
Identity (tonight we have to chose which individual who lived through the Civil War "we will become" as we write a journal entry tomorrow. You need to include 2 to 3 sentences identifying yourself -- if a Union Soldier, who is your Captain/General? Which battle did you just fight? Win or lose? etc.)
We began our notes on PLOT and began memorizing the 5 components of plot.
Harvard corrected SS #23.
All sections had a visit from DeLasalle H.S.
Homework:
Continue reading your SciFi novel (tonight is section 14; write your summary, give it a title).
Simple Solutions #24
Test corrections on Test #5 in Grammar due tomorrow as well as retakes (must be taken at lunch or in the morning)
Journal entry -- identify yourself (see above)
Be checking the portal; any difficulties with grading see me by Thursday. After that it is TOO LATE!
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Language Arts:
Journal entry #5 -- "Free Write" We allowed our thoughts to tumble out....about our progress, our accomplishments, something we have to change, our weekend, our costume, the beginning of a short story.
We took notes on the Literary Element -- MOOD.
We corrected Simple Solutions Lessons 21 & 22
We got multitudes of papers returned & filed them in the proper order in our three ring binders. We went over how to do an Author's Study to maximize our points.
We watched "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to compare with our Readers' Theatre. We handed in our Current events.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #23 due Tuesday
Read Section 13 of your Sci Fi novel and complete your short summary & give it a title.
Structural Analysis -- the base word/ root word "dict" due tomorrow (parts of speech, 7-10 words derived from this root; a definition of the root and its history)
Test corrections on Simple Solutions test #5 due Wednesday/ retakes must be completed Weds as well.
Journal entry #5 -- "Free Write" We allowed our thoughts to tumble out....about our progress, our accomplishments, something we have to change, our weekend, our costume, the beginning of a short story.
We took notes on the Literary Element -- MOOD.
We corrected Simple Solutions Lessons 21 & 22
We got multitudes of papers returned & filed them in the proper order in our three ring binders. We went over how to do an Author's Study to maximize our points.
We watched "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to compare with our Readers' Theatre. We handed in our Current events.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #23 due Tuesday
Read Section 13 of your Sci Fi novel and complete your short summary & give it a title.
Structural Analysis -- the base word/ root word "dict" due tomorrow (parts of speech, 7-10 words derived from this root; a definition of the root and its history)
Test corrections on Simple Solutions test #5 due Wednesday/ retakes must be completed Weds as well.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Friday, October 31st, 2014 - Happy Halloween!
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed the meanings of satire and pseudonym. We participated in a Readers' Theatre of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." We began watching an interpretation of Irving's story.
We handed in our essay on the influence of clothing.
Homework:
continue reading your SciFi novel of choice; complete sections 11 & 12.
Current Events weekend -- choose any topic but not Ebola this time. Check out newsela.com
Organize your three ring red binder. Put all papers in their proper place.
Happy Halloween!
Today we reviewed the meanings of satire and pseudonym. We participated in a Readers' Theatre of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." We began watching an interpretation of Irving's story.
We handed in our essay on the influence of clothing.
Homework:
continue reading your SciFi novel of choice; complete sections 11 & 12.
Current Events weekend -- choose any topic but not Ebola this time. Check out newsela.com
Organize your three ring red binder. Put all papers in their proper place.
Happy Halloween!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thursday, October 30th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we worked on Journal Entry #4; we used a list of quotes from "Lincoln: A Photobiography" and drew inferences. We stapled this sheet in our journal and took notes on several characteristics of leaders.
We reported on the authors that we researched and handed in our Author's Study.
We discussed, and took notes in our Red Notebook about one of the First American Authors: Washington Irving. (Harvard began a Readers' Theatre of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow").
Homework:
SS #21
Essays on "The Influence of Clothing" are due Friday. Staple your final to the peer editing sheet and draft.
If you did not have your essay editing, you can have someone at home read it & edit it.
Continue reading your SciFi novel choice Section 10 and do your short summary and assign a title.
HALLOWEEN:
Bring in one of your supplies -- kleenex, wipes, paper towel, reams of paper!
Dress down for 8th grade -- must be appropriate.
Not a healthy-eating day -- you can bring candy and treats if you'd like.
Today we worked on Journal Entry #4; we used a list of quotes from "Lincoln: A Photobiography" and drew inferences. We stapled this sheet in our journal and took notes on several characteristics of leaders.
We reported on the authors that we researched and handed in our Author's Study.
We discussed, and took notes in our Red Notebook about one of the First American Authors: Washington Irving. (Harvard began a Readers' Theatre of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow").
Homework:
SS #21
Essays on "The Influence of Clothing" are due Friday. Staple your final to the peer editing sheet and draft.
If you did not have your essay editing, you can have someone at home read it & edit it.
Continue reading your SciFi novel choice Section 10 and do your short summary and assign a title.
HALLOWEEN:
Bring in one of your supplies -- kleenex, wipes, paper towel, reams of paper!
Dress down for 8th grade -- must be appropriate.
Not a healthy-eating day -- you can bring candy and treats if you'd like.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
Language Arts
We continued Purple Journal entry #2 & 3 -- summaries and evidence of Lincoln's character traits.
We read "Changing the Face of History."
We took notes on the Literary Element of Tone. (Princeton & Yale took notes on etymology and the origins of words).
Harvard saw a powerpoint on "The Curse on the White House??"
Yale & Princeton peer edited each other's essays on the influence of clothing.
All took Simple Solutions Test # 5 and handed in their Guided Reading sheet on the story about Harriet Tubman.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #21
Continue reading your SciFi novel; Section 9 and complete a summary
Work on rewriting your essay on the influence of clothing for Friday.
Author Study due tomorrow
Don't forget:
bring in your supplies -- we will start running low on kleenex soon.
bring in your school fee.
We continued Purple Journal entry #2 & 3 -- summaries and evidence of Lincoln's character traits.
We read "Changing the Face of History."
We took notes on the Literary Element of Tone. (Princeton & Yale took notes on etymology and the origins of words).
Harvard saw a powerpoint on "The Curse on the White House??"
Yale & Princeton peer edited each other's essays on the influence of clothing.
All took Simple Solutions Test # 5 and handed in their Guided Reading sheet on the story about Harriet Tubman.
Homework:
Simple Solutions #21
Continue reading your SciFi novel; Section 9 and complete a summary
Work on rewriting your essay on the influence of clothing for Friday.
Author Study due tomorrow
Don't forget:
bring in your supplies -- we will start running low on kleenex soon.
bring in your school fee.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 28
Language Arts:
Today we began Journal Entry #3 "Civil War." We are reading various pieces of non-fiction and working on short summaries. Today's reading was about Wilbur McClean.
We reviewed our Simple Solutions and wrote out a study guide to help us prepare for tomorrow's test. Yale peer-edited each others essays on "Clothing." Finals are due on Friday.
We watched a powerpoint on Abraham Lincoln and continued to take notes on Journal entry #2.
Homework
Read Harriet Tubman in green literature book and complete guided reading sheet.
Study for Simple Solutions test on lessons 17-20
Read your sci-fi novel section 8 and do your summary
Author's study due Thursday
Today we began Journal Entry #3 "Civil War." We are reading various pieces of non-fiction and working on short summaries. Today's reading was about Wilbur McClean.
We reviewed our Simple Solutions and wrote out a study guide to help us prepare for tomorrow's test. Yale peer-edited each others essays on "Clothing." Finals are due on Friday.
We watched a powerpoint on Abraham Lincoln and continued to take notes on Journal entry #2.
Homework
Read Harriet Tubman in green literature book and complete guided reading sheet.
Study for Simple Solutions test on lessons 17-20
Read your sci-fi novel section 8 and do your summary
Author's study due Thursday
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we read a non-fiction article showing us two perspectives on the Civil War -- one from the Union, one from the Confederacy.
Yale & Princeton read "Lincoln: A Photobiography" by Russell Freedman and completed a "Think & Note" in their Purple Journals (#2), noting evidence that supports character traits of Lincoln.
All classes saw the BrainPop video on Etymology and took a listening quiz.
Harvard took notes on Etymology and peer-edited their essays on "Clothes."
Homework:
* continue reading your SciFi novel (Part 7 tonight -- you should be about 1/2 way through).
* review SS #20; test on 17, 18, 19, 20 on Wednesday
* Princeton & Yale: Read "Harriet Tubman" by Ann Petry in your Green literature book; complete guided reading sheet -- DUE Wednesday
*all work on your Author's Study -- due on Thursday
TUESDAY, October 28th
Students who are off-track for graduation received a letter requiring them and their parent to attend a meeting at 7:15 a.m. to discuss graduation requirements and next steps.
Today we read a non-fiction article showing us two perspectives on the Civil War -- one from the Union, one from the Confederacy.
Yale & Princeton read "Lincoln: A Photobiography" by Russell Freedman and completed a "Think & Note" in their Purple Journals (#2), noting evidence that supports character traits of Lincoln.
All classes saw the BrainPop video on Etymology and took a listening quiz.
Harvard took notes on Etymology and peer-edited their essays on "Clothes."
Homework:
* continue reading your SciFi novel (Part 7 tonight -- you should be about 1/2 way through).
* review SS #20; test on 17, 18, 19, 20 on Wednesday
* Princeton & Yale: Read "Harriet Tubman" by Ann Petry in your Green literature book; complete guided reading sheet -- DUE Wednesday
*all work on your Author's Study -- due on Thursday
TUESDAY, October 28th
Students who are off-track for graduation received a letter requiring them and their parent to attend a meeting at 7:15 a.m. to discuss graduation requirements and next steps.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Language Arts 10-24-14
Language Arts
Today we started our first journal entry of the next Purple/Black notebook grade. #1 Power and Economics: Are all people in American society equal? What makes them equal or unequal? Explain.
We brainstormed ideas to add to our journal and discussed how "education" is the great equalizer.
Yale & Harvard -- completed Born Worker comprehension activity. We proofread our introductory paragraph for our essay on The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book. We graded SS #19.
Princeton listened to the story "Born Worker" and completed the question about Gary Soto. Princeton handed in their vocabulary activity on frag/frac.
All handed in their draft on "Clothing."
Homework:
SS #20 for H & Y - Frag and Frac vocabulary activity due
SS #19 for P
All: write the 3 body paragraphs for our essay on The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book.
Read your Sci Fi novel parts 5 & 6. You should have six short summaries & titles by Monday.
SKILL Retests were taken after school today.
Have a nice weekend. Enjoy the fall leaves & nice weather.
BONUS POINTS for those who read the blog!
On a sheet of looseleaf -- list the following:
State of Illinois Governor (who is running & what political party are they from)
Illinois' U.S. Senator (who is running & what political party are they from)
Put on your proper heading & label it BONUS -- and what subject to apply the points (Writing or Reading)
Today we started our first journal entry of the next Purple/Black notebook grade. #1 Power and Economics: Are all people in American society equal? What makes them equal or unequal? Explain.
We brainstormed ideas to add to our journal and discussed how "education" is the great equalizer.
Yale & Harvard -- completed Born Worker comprehension activity. We proofread our introductory paragraph for our essay on The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book. We graded SS #19.
Princeton listened to the story "Born Worker" and completed the question about Gary Soto. Princeton handed in their vocabulary activity on frag/frac.
All handed in their draft on "Clothing."
Homework:
SS #20 for H & Y - Frag and Frac vocabulary activity due
SS #19 for P
All: write the 3 body paragraphs for our essay on The Hunger Games Movie vs. Book.
Read your Sci Fi novel parts 5 & 6. You should have six short summaries & titles by Monday.
SKILL Retests were taken after school today.
Have a nice weekend. Enjoy the fall leaves & nice weather.
BONUS POINTS for those who read the blog!
On a sheet of looseleaf -- list the following:
State of Illinois Governor (who is running & what political party are they from)
Illinois' U.S. Senator (who is running & what political party are they from)
Put on your proper heading & label it BONUS -- and what subject to apply the points (Writing or Reading)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed prepositions and adjectives. We corrected SS #18 in Yale & Harvard; reviewed our SCOPE magazine summary in Princeton.
Socratic discussions were held to examine the major differences between the movie and the book, The Hunger Games.
Yale and Harvard began listening to "Born Worker" by Gary Soto.
Homework:
Yale & Harvard: finish reading "Born Worker." Complete the Venn Diagram on the back of your worksheet.
All: SS # 19
Read the next Section of your novel. Complete your 4th short summary & give it a title.
Write the introductory paragraph of your essay on the differences between the movie & the book.
A CHANGE:
Vocabulary graphic organizer -- frac and frag (Yale & Harvard due Monday; Princeton due tomorrow, Friday)
Today we reviewed prepositions and adjectives. We corrected SS #18 in Yale & Harvard; reviewed our SCOPE magazine summary in Princeton.
Socratic discussions were held to examine the major differences between the movie and the book, The Hunger Games.
Yale and Harvard began listening to "Born Worker" by Gary Soto.
Homework:
Yale & Harvard: finish reading "Born Worker." Complete the Venn Diagram on the back of your worksheet.
All: SS # 19
Read the next Section of your novel. Complete your 4th short summary & give it a title.
Write the introductory paragraph of your essay on the differences between the movie & the book.
A CHANGE:
Vocabulary graphic organizer -- frac and frag (Yale & Harvard due Monday; Princeton due tomorrow, Friday)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we began class with a grammar review identifying nouns, pronouns and verbs in sentences from The Hunger Games. We corrected Simple Solutions #17 or #18 (Harvard/Princeton). Yale proofread the summaries of the SCOPE magazine article on the Star Spangled Banner (ask your student where the song came from!)
We created a flash card for Symbolism.
We finished The Hunger Games movie and continued our analysis of the two.
Yale handed in purple journals.
Homework:
Yale & Harvard -- Simple Solutions #18
Princeton -- SCOPE article and 5-10 sentence summary
ALL
Complete chart pinpointing the three biggest changes between the Movie and the Book; what effect did each have; was the change positive or negative and why.
Read your SciFi book, do a short summary and title.
Your essay on clothing should be complete for proofreading tomorrow.
Structural Analysis -- "frac" and "frag" -- examine these roots; find the definitions, find words that came from these roots, define them and list the part of speech (use the "lum" "lumin" example). DUE FRIDAY
Today we began class with a grammar review identifying nouns, pronouns and verbs in sentences from The Hunger Games. We corrected Simple Solutions #17 or #18 (Harvard/Princeton). Yale proofread the summaries of the SCOPE magazine article on the Star Spangled Banner (ask your student where the song came from!)
We created a flash card for Symbolism.
We finished The Hunger Games movie and continued our analysis of the two.
Yale handed in purple journals.
Homework:
Yale & Harvard -- Simple Solutions #18
Princeton -- SCOPE article and 5-10 sentence summary
ALL
Complete chart pinpointing the three biggest changes between the Movie and the Book; what effect did each have; was the change positive or negative and why.
Read your SciFi book, do a short summary and title.
Your essay on clothing should be complete for proofreading tomorrow.
Structural Analysis -- "frac" and "frag" -- examine these roots; find the definitions, find words that came from these roots, define them and list the part of speech (use the "lum" "lumin" example). DUE FRIDAY
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Today we created our organizational graphic to analyze the changes from the book to the movie (The Hunger Games). We corrected Simple Solutions #17 (in Princeton & Y ale). We discussed our SCOPE article in Harvard.
We took notes & discussed the literary technique/device of Symbolism and discussed the various symbols in The Hunger Games.
We continued to watch Part II of The Hunger Games and continued comparing it to the book.
HOMEWORK:
Read your SciFi novel -- begin summaries of each section you are reading each evening. They should only be about 3-5 sentences and give the section a title.
Princeton: SS #18
Yale: SCOPE magazine article -- read and summarize in 5-10 sentences. Be sure to cite the article/author in your summary.
Harvard: SS #17, write your conclusion for your essay on Clothes.
We took notes & discussed the literary technique/device of Symbolism and discussed the various symbols in The Hunger Games.
We continued to watch Part II of The Hunger Games and continued comparing it to the book.
HOMEWORK:
Read your SciFi novel -- begin summaries of each section you are reading each evening. They should only be about 3-5 sentences and give the section a title.
Princeton: SS #18
Yale: SCOPE magazine article -- read and summarize in 5-10 sentences. Be sure to cite the article/author in your summary.
Harvard: SS #17, write your conclusion for your essay on Clothes.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed nouns by writing two sentences in our Black & White grammar notebook & finding the nouns. We corrected together.
We took a page of notes on Themes & how an author reveals the themes through characters.
We shared vocabulary words found for "credere" and shared current events stories. We handed all in plus the online 8 exercises we reviewed on roadtogrammar.com.
We took our final objective assessment on The Hunger Games. Yale & Princeton had the chance to continue watching the movie.
We handing in our Found Poems with luminating lines.
Homework:
Harvard: Scope magazine article on how the Star Spangled Banner was written; write a one page summary (5 to 10 sentences)
Yale & Princeton: Simple Solutions #17
ALL:
Read your Science Fiction novels. You took the total number of pages and divided by 15; this is how many pages you need to read each evening.
Finish your "body paragraphs" of our essay on Clothing.
Study your notes.
SKILL ASSESSMENT TAKEN LAST WEEK:
come in early and write out corrections. If you do, you'll have the opportunity to retake it on Friday afterschool.
Today we reviewed nouns by writing two sentences in our Black & White grammar notebook & finding the nouns. We corrected together.
We took a page of notes on Themes & how an author reveals the themes through characters.
We shared vocabulary words found for "credere" and shared current events stories. We handed all in plus the online 8 exercises we reviewed on roadtogrammar.com.
We took our final objective assessment on The Hunger Games. Yale & Princeton had the chance to continue watching the movie.
We handing in our Found Poems with luminating lines.
Homework:
Harvard: Scope magazine article on how the Star Spangled Banner was written; write a one page summary (5 to 10 sentences)
Yale & Princeton: Simple Solutions #17
ALL:
Read your Science Fiction novels. You took the total number of pages and divided by 15; this is how many pages you need to read each evening.
Finish your "body paragraphs" of our essay on Clothing.
Study your notes.
SKILL ASSESSMENT TAKEN LAST WEEK:
come in early and write out corrections. If you do, you'll have the opportunity to retake it on Friday afterschool.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
PURPLE JOURNAL COLLECTION
Greetings all!
Journals will be collected as follows:
TUESDAY: Harvard (12 entries to date)
WEDNESDAY: Yale (13 entries to date)
THURSDAY: Princeton (13 entries to date)
Each entry should show your best effort.
Each entry should be labeled with a title which is highlighted.
Each entry should have a # which is highlighted.
Journals will be collected as follows:
TUESDAY: Harvard (12 entries to date)
WEDNESDAY: Yale (13 entries to date)
THURSDAY: Princeton (13 entries to date)
Each entry should show your best effort.
Each entry should be labeled with a title which is highlighted.
Each entry should have a # which is highlighted.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we completed Journal entry #13 together (Harvard #12):
The Hunger Games -- how power is shown (we brainstormed a page or so of ways...i.e. District 12 gives the silent salute when Katniss volunteers; Katniss & Peeta take the Nightlock in an effort to force the Capitol to revoke the new rules that there can be only one winner; District #11 sent bread to Katniss....----- we then came up with categories that our examples would fit in
The Capitol/Gamemakers/Peacekeepers -- Government ruling by fear
Katniss & Peeta -- individuals motivated to be true to themselves and what is right
Groups of People from districts -- power through unity and numbers
Others (Cato, Clove, Thresh) -- power through training, talents, physical strength
We finished reading The Hunger Games and discussed the foreshadowing Collins gave us about what condition Peeta would be in.
We read our introductory paragraphs on our essay about Clothing. We brainstormed possible main ideas for our next 3 paragraphs (expressing individuality, judging based on clothes, stereotyping, etc....). Write the next three paragraphs of your essay (the body) by Tuesday.
We collated our Hunger Games Project and handed them in. We turned in our test corrections for Simple Solutions Test #4.
Homework:
Online exercises
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score).
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
Found poem and luminating lines
Study for Hunger Games final test
Current Events
Graphic organizer - "credere"
Find a science fiction novel that you can read in two weeks. Take the number of pages an divide by 15; this is how many pages you would read a night. Suggestion: H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, other Suzanne Collins novels -Catching Fire or Mockingjay
Today we completed Journal entry #13 together (Harvard #12):
The Hunger Games -- how power is shown (we brainstormed a page or so of ways...i.e. District 12 gives the silent salute when Katniss volunteers; Katniss & Peeta take the Nightlock in an effort to force the Capitol to revoke the new rules that there can be only one winner; District #11 sent bread to Katniss....----- we then came up with categories that our examples would fit in
The Capitol/Gamemakers/Peacekeepers -- Government ruling by fear
Katniss & Peeta -- individuals motivated to be true to themselves and what is right
Groups of People from districts -- power through unity and numbers
Others (Cato, Clove, Thresh) -- power through training, talents, physical strength
We finished reading The Hunger Games and discussed the foreshadowing Collins gave us about what condition Peeta would be in.
We read our introductory paragraphs on our essay about Clothing. We brainstormed possible main ideas for our next 3 paragraphs (expressing individuality, judging based on clothes, stereotyping, etc....). Write the next three paragraphs of your essay (the body) by Tuesday.
We collated our Hunger Games Project and handed them in. We turned in our test corrections for Simple Solutions Test #4.
Homework:
Online exercises
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score).
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
Found poem and luminating lines
Study for Hunger Games final test
Current Events
Graphic organizer - "credere"
Find a science fiction novel that you can read in two weeks. Take the number of pages an divide by 15; this is how many pages you would read a night. Suggestion: H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, other Suzanne Collins novels -Catching Fire or Mockingjay
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we continued to examine themes vs. topics. We practiced good study skills -- we read over the vocabulary for Hunger Games Part III which will be on Monday's test. We read the highlighted categories of notes in our Red notebook and stopped at any we were unsure of, reading the definitions. We shared some of the items we reviewed. We finished Chapter 26 together. We talked about our Powerful Practice of Academic Vocabulary.
We went over how to write a "Found Poem." A model poem was presented.
We took the Grammar Test on the 8 parts of speech.
Due Friday:
Test Corrections on SS Test #4
The Hunger Games Project (minus the Found Poem -- you'll have the weekend to work on this)
Due Monday:
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score).
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
2. Graphic organizer for "credere."
3. Current events #3
4. Study for Hunger Games Final test
TOMORROW IS FALL PICTURE DAY. Casual appropriate dress!
Today we continued to examine themes vs. topics. We practiced good study skills -- we read over the vocabulary for Hunger Games Part III which will be on Monday's test. We read the highlighted categories of notes in our Red notebook and stopped at any we were unsure of, reading the definitions. We shared some of the items we reviewed. We finished Chapter 26 together. We talked about our Powerful Practice of Academic Vocabulary.
We went over how to write a "Found Poem." A model poem was presented.
We took the Grammar Test on the 8 parts of speech.
Due Friday:
Test Corrections on SS Test #4
The Hunger Games Project (minus the Found Poem -- you'll have the weekend to work on this)
Due Monday:
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score).
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
2. Graphic organizer for "credere."
3. Current events #3
4. Study for Hunger Games Final test
TOMORROW IS FALL PICTURE DAY. Casual appropriate dress!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Wednesday October 15, 2014 (updated 9:00 p.m.)
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed grammar. We went over our Simple Solutions Test #4 and practiced picking out the 8 parts of speech and finding complete subjects and predicates.
We watched a Brain Pop video on the Parts of Speech & completed a listening activity.
Our Powerful Practice of Academic and Instructional Vocabulary was introduced.
Our graphic organizer for roots/prefixes and suffixes was modeled for the root "lumin." Students are to complete one for the root: credere.
We continued reading Chapter 26 of The Hunger Games
Homework:
Due Thursday:
1. Study for Test on Grammar (8 parts of speech, define them, what questions do they answer, can you pick them out of a sentence?) Complete and simple subjects; complete and simple predicates.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of an essay on "clothes." Look at our journal entry where we brainstormed what do clothes say about a person. Include a hook.
Due Friday:
Test Corrections on SS Test #4
The Hunger Games Project
Due Monday:
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score). These should help you prepare for Thursday's grammar test.
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
2. Graphic organizer for "credere."
3. Current events #3
8th graders got measured for caps and gowns today.
Today we reviewed grammar. We went over our Simple Solutions Test #4 and practiced picking out the 8 parts of speech and finding complete subjects and predicates.
We watched a Brain Pop video on the Parts of Speech & completed a listening activity.
Our Powerful Practice of Academic and Instructional Vocabulary was introduced.
Our graphic organizer for roots/prefixes and suffixes was modeled for the root "lumin." Students are to complete one for the root: credere.
We continued reading Chapter 26 of The Hunger Games
Homework:
Due Thursday:
1. Study for Test on Grammar (8 parts of speech, define them, what questions do they answer, can you pick them out of a sentence?) Complete and simple subjects; complete and simple predicates.
2. Write the introductory paragraph of an essay on "clothes." Look at our journal entry where we brainstormed what do clothes say about a person. Include a hook.
Due Friday:
Test Corrections on SS Test #4
The Hunger Games Project
Due Monday:
1. Online quizzes (take these quizzes, write out the following information on looseleaf & record your score). These should help you prepare for Thursday's grammar test.
Roadtogrammar.com
#1 Adjectives and Prepositions
#2 Adjectives and Nouns
#4 Adverbs
#16 Articles
#180 Object of the sentence
#189 Parts of Speech 1
#190 Parts of Speech 2
#342 Verbs and Prepositions
2. Graphic organizer for "credere."
3. Current events #3
8th graders got measured for caps and gowns today.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we completed a Grammar review exercise in our Black & White notebooks.
We created Journal entry #11 (Harvard) #12 (Yale & Princeton) -- Self-evaluation. We evaluated our progress in our class, set some goals, and listed some steps we can take to improve our grades or keep the high grades we've earned. Test papers were returned for parent signatures tomorrow eve.
Literature Circles met and discussed chapters 24 & 25. Students took a quiz on either 24 or 25.
We began reading Chapter 26 together in class.
Homework:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions Test #5 due Thursday
Retakes must be taken by Friday afterschool.
Work on Hunger Games project due Friday 10/17.
Due tomorrow: the Luminating Lines -- quotes from the chapters in The Hunger Games (you need 10 to 20 quotes; include page #)
Work on Purple Journal -- make sure all entries are completed & thought out. Easy way to boost your grade when collected -- it counts as an assessment grade.
8th Grade News:
Measurements for Caps and Gowns tomorrow!
Today we completed a Grammar review exercise in our Black & White notebooks.
We created Journal entry #11 (Harvard) #12 (Yale & Princeton) -- Self-evaluation. We evaluated our progress in our class, set some goals, and listed some steps we can take to improve our grades or keep the high grades we've earned. Test papers were returned for parent signatures tomorrow eve.
Literature Circles met and discussed chapters 24 & 25. Students took a quiz on either 24 or 25.
We began reading Chapter 26 together in class.
Homework:
Test corrections on Simple Solutions Test #5 due Thursday
Retakes must be taken by Friday afterschool.
Work on Hunger Games project due Friday 10/17.
Due tomorrow: the Luminating Lines -- quotes from the chapters in The Hunger Games (you need 10 to 20 quotes; include page #)
Work on Purple Journal -- make sure all entries are completed & thought out. Easy way to boost your grade when collected -- it counts as an assessment grade.
8th Grade News:
Measurements for Caps and Gowns tomorrow!
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Friday, October 10th, 2014
Language Arts:
Today we created two flash cards to review the Literary Element of Theme.
We created Journal entry (Harvard #10, Princeton &Yale #11) entitled
Topics vs. Themes We brainstormed the various topics that Suzanne Collins covered in her novel, The Hunger Games. We listed references to evidence that we would use to support our decision. (i.e. Friendship......Katniss & Gale, & Rue & Cinna).
Our Literature Circle teams took a formative assessment on Theme vs. Topics.
Teams also took the quiz on Chapter 23
Our Socratic Seminars took place; general evaluators were chosen & the audience assessed the success of each Seminar.
The Hunger Games final project outlines were handed out and discussed.
HOMEWORK:
Read chapters 24 & 25; complete your job or chapter Map.
Work on your project components for The Hunger Games (DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th)
work on the entries in your Purple Journal -- go back and complete any that you didn't finish. Journals will be collected within the next week.
Enjoy your day off on Monday.
UPCOMING 8th Grade news:
Progress reports were sent home on Friday with a note to parents.
Assess your progress. Congratulations to those working so hard & achieving good grades in their classes! If you have not been successful in your classes, determine why. Are you studying? Are you doing homework every evening? Are you getting assignments in on time? Are you focused during class & reviewing the material you learned each evening? Are you seeing teachers when you don't understand?
Please bring in your supplies: paper towels, kleenex, wipes & 3 reams of copy paper. We are already seeing our supply of kleenex getting low --- and the sneezy season is coming upon us!
Students voted for Maggiano's in Little Italy for their luncheon & Blue Man Group/Hard Rock Cafe for their trip.
Wednesday they will be measured for caps and gowns.
Friday is school pictures (these are not Graduation photos -- that will occur after the winter holiday).
Today we created two flash cards to review the Literary Element of Theme.
We created Journal entry (Harvard #10, Princeton &Yale #11) entitled
Topics vs. Themes We brainstormed the various topics that Suzanne Collins covered in her novel, The Hunger Games. We listed references to evidence that we would use to support our decision. (i.e. Friendship......Katniss & Gale, & Rue & Cinna).
Our Literature Circle teams took a formative assessment on Theme vs. Topics.
Teams also took the quiz on Chapter 23
Our Socratic Seminars took place; general evaluators were chosen & the audience assessed the success of each Seminar.
The Hunger Games final project outlines were handed out and discussed.
HOMEWORK:
Read chapters 24 & 25; complete your job or chapter Map.
Work on your project components for The Hunger Games (DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th)
work on the entries in your Purple Journal -- go back and complete any that you didn't finish. Journals will be collected within the next week.
Enjoy your day off on Monday.
UPCOMING 8th Grade news:
Progress reports were sent home on Friday with a note to parents.
Assess your progress. Congratulations to those working so hard & achieving good grades in their classes! If you have not been successful in your classes, determine why. Are you studying? Are you doing homework every evening? Are you getting assignments in on time? Are you focused during class & reviewing the material you learned each evening? Are you seeing teachers when you don't understand?
Please bring in your supplies: paper towels, kleenex, wipes & 3 reams of copy paper. We are already seeing our supply of kleenex getting low --- and the sneezy season is coming upon us!
Students voted for Maggiano's in Little Italy for their luncheon & Blue Man Group/Hard Rock Cafe for their trip.
Wednesday they will be measured for caps and gowns.
Friday is school pictures (these are not Graduation photos -- that will occur after the winter holiday).
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