Week of March 23-27
There will be daily posts on Google Classroom!! Be sure to check in each day, Monday-Friday.
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23
- Teacher Video Update
- Monday-Thursday Slides: Complete Bell Ringers 13D, E, F, Matching; IXL D.1 (80); Read 20min/day
- Monday-Thursday Slides: Complete Bell Ringers 13D, E, F, Matching; IXL D.1 (80); Read 20min/day
- Monday-Thursday Slides: Complete Bell Ringers 13D, E, F, Matching; IXL D.1 (80); Read 20min/day
- Monday-Thursday Slides: Complete Bell Ringers 13D, E, F, Matching; IXL D.1 (80); Read 20min/day
- Teacher Video Update: First Chapter Friday!
- Review Unit 13 Bell Ringers and complete Unit 13 QUIZ
- Independent Novel Projects
Week of March 16-20
There will be daily posts on Google Classroom!! Be sure to check in each day, Monday-Friday.
Monday, March 16
Monday, March 16
- PPT: Intro to Vocab Unit 13
- Create Quizlet and share
- Teacher Video and Check-In
- Bell Ringer 13A
- Work on weekly IXL: A.1 (80) and B.2 (80)
- Teacher Video and Check-In
- Bell Ringer 13B
- Work on weekly IXL: A.1 (80) and B.2 (80)
- Teacher Video and Check-In
- Bell Ringer 13C
- Work on weekly IXL: A.1 (80) and B.2 (80)
- Teacher Video and Check-In: Independent Reading
- Google Classroom Discussion: What are you all reading!?
- Complete weekly IXL: A.1 (80) and B.2 (80)
Week of March 9-13
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on theme and symbolism; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 9
- Bell Ringer 12D
- Introduction to One-Pager Group Novel Project
- Begin On-Pagers - Will be presented Thursday for 55pts
- Bell Ringer 12E
- Continue On-Pagers
- Bell Ringer 12F
- Final Day to work on One-Pagers
- Bell Ringer 12 Matching
- One Pagers DUE to present - 55pts
- Review: Theme
- Read "A Respectable Woman" by Kate Chopin: Answer Kernel Question as a class
- Unit 12 Vocab QUIZ
- Independent Novel Study
Week of March 2-6
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.5: Compare and Contrast the structure of two texts and analyze how each contributes to its meaning and style
Monday, March 2
Monday, March 2
- Introduce Unit 12 Vocab
- Unit 11 QUIZ
- Independent Reading
- Bell Ringer 12A
- Lecture: Theme Review
- Read and Analyze Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" for theme development
- If time, IXL B.1, B.2 to score of 80 (EC Opportunity)
- Bell Ringer 12B
- Book Club Work Day
- Bell Ringer 12C
- Book Club Work Day
- DUE: Week 6 Bookmark and Role (Google Classroom)
- Final Book Club!
Week of February 24-28
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.5: Compare and Contrast the structure of two texts and analyze how each contributes to its meaning and style
Monday, February 24
Monday, February 24
- Bell Ringer 11E
- Review: Symbolism and Figurative Language
- Poetic Metaphor: "Egg" by Linda Pastan
- Bell Ringer 11F
- Review "Egg" by Linda Pastan - Make Connections to Dystopian Novels
- Book Club Work Day: Bookmark 5, Role 5, and Reading due THURSDAY
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Book Club Work Day: Bookmark 5, Role 5, and Reading due TOMORROW
- Book Clubs! Poetic Metaphors and Symbolic Images to represent conflict
- Bookmark 5, Role, 5 and Reading due TODAY
- Vocab 11 QUIZ
- Independent Novels Day - Everyone should have one chosen by now!
Week of February 17-21
Monday, February 17
- Intro to Unit 11 Vocab
- Bell Ringer: 11A
- Review: Indirect Characterization (STEAL)
- Class Read: "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar - What is revealed about the protagonist through speech?
- Bell Ringer 11B
- Watch "Examination Day" clip from Twilight Zone and Review Characterization
- Begin Book Club Activity: Character Biography (PAUSE AFTER TODAY)
- Bell Ringer 11C
- Book Club Prep/Reading Day
- Bell Ringer 11D
- Book Club Prep/Reading Day
- Book Club Comprehension QUIZ!
- DUE: Bookmark 4, Book Club Role 4, Week 4 Reading
- Book Clubs - Complete Character Biography Activity from Tuesday
Week of February 10-14
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.9: Analyze how fiction alludes to historical events, people, places, or literature
Monday, February 10
Monday, February 10
- Bell Ringer 10C
- Book Club Lesson #3: Propaganda and Rhetoric
- Terms to Know: Propaganda, rhetoric, ethos, pathos, logos
- Activity: Identifying rhetorical appeals in advertisements
- If time, IXL L.1 (90)
- Bell Ringer 10D
- Book Club Read/Work Day
- Bell Ringer 10E/F
- Book Club Read/Work Day
- Due Tomorrow: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #3 (Google Classroom)
- Due Today: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #3 (Google Classroom)
- Book Club Meeting #3 - On own - due by end of class!
- Bell Ringer 10 Matching
- Vocab 10 QUIZ
- Independent Novel Day
Week of February 3-7
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.9: Analyze how fiction alludes to historical events, people, places, or literature
Monday, February 3
Monday, February 3
- Intro to Vocab Unit 10: gest, port, miss/mitt
- Book Club Lesson #2: "How does our current society restrict citizen rights and access to information?"
- Terms to Know: Individualism and Censorship
- Read "Censorship: For the People, or for Controlling the People?" - Book Connections
- Due Thursday: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #2 (Google Classroom)
- Bell Ringer 10A
- Book Club Reading/Work Day
- Bell Ringer 10B
- Book Club Read/Work Day
- Due Tomorrow: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #2 (Google Classroom)
- Due Today: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #2 (Google Classroom)
- Book Club Meeting #2
- Bell Ringer 10C
- Work on Independent Novel Project and Read
Week of January 27-31
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.9: Analyze how fiction alludes to historical events, people, places, or literature
Monday, January 27
Monday, January 27
- Bell Ringer 9D
- Book Club Lesson #1: "What is a TOTALITARIAN government and what do citizens risk (give-up) in exchange for government 'protections?'"
- Read "Total Control in North Korea" and Identify TOTALITARIAN elements
- Due Thursday: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #1 (Google Classroom)
- Bell Ringer 9E
- Book Club Reading/Work Day
- Bell Ringer 9F
- Book Club Read/Work Day
- Due Tomorrow: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #1 (Google Classroom)
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Due Today: Reading pages, Book mark (hand-in) and Role Assignment #1 (Google Classroom)
- Book Club Meeting #1
- Work on Independent Novel Project and Read
Week of January 20-24
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; RL8.1: Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of a text; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development for theme in relation to characters, setting, and plot, with a focus on dystopian characteristics; RL8.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words/phrases in a text; RL8.9: Analyze how fiction alludes to historical events, people, places, or literature
Monday, January 20
Monday, January 20
- MLK Jr. Day - No School
- Intro to Unit 9 Root Words
- Bell Ringer 9A
- Book Clubs: Assign Books, seats, and review assignments/Lit. circle roles (pass out Bookmarks)
- Bell Ringer 9B
- Class Read "The Lorax" and ID Dystopian Characteristics
- Practice Summarizer Lit. Circle Role with "The Lorax"
- Bell Ringer 9C
- In Book Clubs, Re-read "The Lorax" and continue to practice Lit. Circle Roles
- Upload Roles to Google Classroom so we can share
- Work on Independent Novel Project and Read
Week of January 13-17
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'; SL8.2: Analyze the purpose of information presented through film and evaluate it's motives.
Monday, January 13
Monday, January 13
- Bell Ringer 8D
- Book "Tasting:" Dystopian Fiction
- Bell Ringer 8E
- Lecture and Notes: Utopias and Dystopian Fiction
- Partner Activity: Creating a Dystopian Society
- Bell Ringer 8F
- Watch and analyze "The Truman Show" for Dystopian characteristics
- Bell Ringer 8 Matching
- Continue watching and analyzing "The Truman Show" for Dystopian characteristics
- Vocab Unit 8 Quiz
- Independent Novels Day
Week of January 6-10
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; W8.6: Use technology to produce and publish writing, as well as interact and collaborate with others; SL8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions to build ideas and reflect on others'
Monday, January 6
Monday, January 6
- Intro to Vocab Unit 8 (form, struct, migr)
- Finish your One Word for 2020
- Bell Ringer 8A
- "Reader in Me" Reflection & Discussion
- Why Read? Research DUE WEDNESDAY
- Bell Ringer 8B
- Why Read? Research DUE -- Share Research on Posters
- Intro to Reading Mood Boards
- Bell Ringer 8C
- Mood Boards Work Day - DUE FRIDAY
- Mood Boards DUE
- Intro to Semester 2 Independent Book Talks
Week of December 16-20
RL8.1: Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text said, explicitly, as well as draw inferences; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of word choice, including allusions in a text
Monday, December 16
Monday, December 16
- Lecture & Notes: Allusion, Symbolism, and Irony
- Read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
- Complete Literary Analysis Chart
- Read "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
- Complete Literary Analysis Chart
- Compare/Contrast the two stories
- Binder Clean-Out
- Binder Clean-Out, if we need still need to
- Continue Holiday Movie
- Holiday Movie/Party?
Week of December 9-13
RL8.1: Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text said, explicitly, as well as draw inferences; RL8.2: Analyze literary text development - Determine a theme and analyze its development over the course of the text in relation to its characters; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; W8.7: Conduct short research projects to complete a character analysis
Monday, December 9
Monday, December 9
- Character Bio Planning Sheets DUE
- Work with groups to create Character Biography Posters (due Wednesday)
- Work with groups to create Character Biography Posters (due Wednesday)
- Character Biography Posters DUE
- Review: Theme & Themes in "A Long Walk to Water"
- Individually complete RACCE handout for this prompt: What is one primary theme of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park? - This will be used for the essay test tomorrow!
- Essay Test - Semester Exam Grade
- Independent Reading Challenge - Final Day!
Week of December 2-6
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.1: Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text said, explicitly, as well as draw inferences; RL8.4: Determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used; RL8.6: Students will be able to analyze differences in points of view and perspectives in a novel; RL8.10: Read independently for 30 minutes in order to analyze the development of a text; W8.7: Conduct short research projects to complete a character analysis
Monday, December 2
Monday, December 2
- No School
- Bell Ringer 2E
- Review Ch. 13 "A Long Walk to Water"
- Read and Complete Reader's Notes Ch. 14-16 (pp. 83-102)
- Bell Ringer 2F
- Review Ch. 16 "A Long Walk to Water"
- Read and Complete Reader's Notes Ch. 17-18 (pp. 103-115)
- Introduce Character Body Biography Project
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Character Body Biography Project: Planning Sheets (DUE MONDAY!)
- Unit 7 Vocab QUIZ
- Independent Reading Challenge
Week of November 25-29
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.6: Students will be able to analyze differences in points of view and perspectives in a novel
Monday, November 25
Monday, November 25
- Bell Ringer 7D
- Review ch. 11
- Read Ch. 12-13 in "A Long Walk to Water" (pp. 70-82) & complete reader's notes
- Compare/Contrast with Friday's speech
- Bell Ringer 7E
- Continue PBS Documentary: "Lost Boys of Sudan"
- Thanksgiving Break - ENJOY!
November 18-22
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park; RL8.3: Students will be able to analyze lines in dialogue and events in a story that reveal character traits and provoke decisions; RL8.6: Students will be able to analyze differences in points of view and perspectives in a novel; RL8.10: Students will be able to read and analyze text independently; W8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience; W8.9: Draw evidence from "A Long Walk to Water" to support an analysis of character perspective
Monday, November 18
Monday, November 18
- Intro to Unit 7 Roots: spec, scop, tang/tact
- Review Ch. 6 "A Long Walk to Water"
- Activity: World Cafe - Compare/Contrast Perspectives of Characters
- Bell Ringer 7A
- Read ch. 7-8 (pp. 39-50) and complete Reader's Notes
- Work on Character Perspectives Charts
- Bell Ringer 7B
- Review ch. 8 and Read ch. 9-10 (pp. 51-63)
- Intro to RACCE Response: How has culture, gender, time, and place affected Nya and Salva similarly and differently?
- Bell Ringer 7C
- Review Ch. 10
- Complete RAACE responses - due typed on Google Classroom by tomorrow
- Independent read ch. 11 (pp. 64-69)
- Independent Reading Challenge
Week of November 11-15
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; RI8.2b: Students will be able to write an objective summary of an article; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park; RL8.3: Students will be able to analyze lines in dialogue and events in a story that reveal character traits and provoke decisions; RL8.5: Students will be able to compare and contrast the structure of the novel to an information text; RL8.6: Students will be able to analyze differences in points of view and perspectives in a novel; RL8.10: Students will be able to read and analyze text independently; RI8.3: Students will be able to make connections to an informational text
Monday, November 11
Monday, November 11
- No School - Veteran's Day Observed
- Bell Ringer 6D
- Review "A Long Walk to Water" Ch. 3
- Activity: Effects of Culture, Gender, Time, and Place
- Read Ch. 4 and Google Classroom assignment- due tomorrow!
- Bell Ringer 6E
- Read and Annotate Article "Sudan's Civil War"
- Answer Text-based questions: compare to novel
- Read Ch. 5 and complete reader's notes
- Bell Ringer 6F
- Mid-unit Assessment Ch.1-5
- Read Ch. 6 and complete Reader's Notes
- Bell Ringer: Matching
- Unit 6 Vocab QUIZ
- Independent Reading Challenge: 30min
Week of November 4-8
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; SL8.1: Students will be able to engage collaboratively in discussions; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park; RL8.3: Students will be able to analyze lines in dialogue and events in a story that reveal character traits and provoke decisions; RL8.6: Students will be able to analyze differences in points of view and perspectives in a novel; RL8.10: Students will be able to read and analyze text independently
Monday, November 4
Monday, November 4
- Intro to Root Unit 6: init, fin, term
- Vocab: Central Idea, Objective Summary, Annotate
- Close Read Article: "How the World's Youngest Nation Descended Into Bloody Civil War"
- Google Classroom: What is the Central Idea?
- Bell Ringer 6A
- Organize Binders with Reader's Notes & Assign "A Long Walk to Water"
- Partner Scenarios Activity
- Read Ch. 1: Nya's Story & complete reader's notes
- Bell Ringer 6B
- Read Ch. 1: Salva & complete reader's notes
- Google Classroom: Analyze the development of central idea
- Silent read Ch.2 & complete reader's notes
- Bell Ringer 6C
- Review Ch. 2
- Back-to-back/Face-to-face activity: citing evidence
- Class read Ch. 3 & complete reader's notes
- Independent Reading Challenge: 30min
Week of October 28-November 1
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; SL8.1: Students will be able to engage collaboratively in discussions; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe; W8.1a-f: Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence; W8.5: With guidance from peers and adults, students will be able to strengthen their writing through the writing process. R8.10: Read for 30 minutes, independently in order to analyze literature on their own.
Monday, October 28
Monday, October 28
- Bell Ringer 2D
- Outlining: Body Paragraphs and the counterclaim
- Bell Ringer 2E
- Outlining: The Conclusion
- Outlines due to Google Classroom before Writing class tomorrow!
- Outline due to Google Classroom before Writing class!
- Bell Ringer 2F
- Finish Typing Essay Draft - Due first thing tomorrow
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Finalize Essays & Conference with Mrs. Watkins
- Final Essays DUE to Google Classroom
- Unit 5 QUIZ
- Introduce new Reading Challenger & Independent Read
Week of October 21-25
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; SL8.1: Students will be able to engage collaboratively in discussions; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe; RL8.4: Students will be able to determine the meaning of words/phrases as they are used in a story, including figurative and connotative meanings; W8.1a-f: Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence; W8.5: With guidance from peers and adults, students will be able to strengthen heir writing through the writing process.
Monday, October 21
Monday, October 21
- Intro to Root Word Unit 5: Capit/cipit, manu, ped
- Editing Mood Analysis Paragraphs
- Upload by the end of the class period
- Bell Ringer 5A
- Discussion: Insanity vs Murder in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
- Small Group Activity: Find evidence for both sides of the argument
- Bell Ringer 5B
- From yesterday's evidence, ID strongest evidence and write claim: "Is the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe guilty of murder or not guilty by reason of insanity?
- Begin argument essay outline: introduction - complete at home, if needed
- Bell Ringer 5C
- Argument Essay Outline: body paragraphs and counterclaim - due Monday
- Teacher conferencing
- Independent Reading
- Challenge Party - Congrats Period 7!
Week of October 14-18
Standards of the Week:
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; SL8.1: Students will be able to engage collaboratively in discussions; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe; RL8.4: Students will be able to determine the meaning of words/phrases as they are used in a story, including figurative and connotative meanings; W8.1a-f: Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence; W8.5: With guidance from peers and adults, students will be able to strengthen heir writing through the writing process.
Monday, October 14
L8.4a-d: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues, Greek/Latin roots, & reference materials; SL8.1: Students will be able to engage collaboratively in discussions; RL8.1: Students will be able to cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe; RL8.4: Students will be able to determine the meaning of words/phrases as they are used in a story, including figurative and connotative meanings; W8.1a-f: Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence; W8.5: With guidance from peers and adults, students will be able to strengthen heir writing through the writing process.
Monday, October 14
- Bell Ringer 4D
- Pre-Reading: Anticipation Poll
- Vocabulary Task Cards in Groups
- Bell Ringer 4E
- Present the case: Guilty of Murder vs Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
- Read: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
- Answer Text-Dependent Questions in Small Groups - Due Wednesday
- Bell Ringer 4F
- Mini-Lesson: What is Mood & Tone? Anchor Charts
- Analyzing Mood & Tone in "The Tell-Tale Heart" with partners
- Bell Ringer: Matching
- Mood & Tone Sorting Activity with Groups
- Begin 1-paragraph Mood Analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart" - Due Monday, October 21
- Unit 4 Vocab QUIZ
- Independent Reading Challenge - Final Day!
Week of October 7-11
Standards of the Week:
L8.5: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using Greek and Latin roots; RI8.5: Students will be able to focus on the structure of an informational text in order to determine the relationship parts of the text have in outlining the central idea; RL8.10: Students will be able to read, independently, for 30 min in order to determine and analyze literary text development
Monday, October 7
L8.5: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using Greek and Latin roots; RI8.5: Students will be able to focus on the structure of an informational text in order to determine the relationship parts of the text have in outlining the central idea; RL8.10: Students will be able to read, independently, for 30 min in order to determine and analyze literary text development
Monday, October 7
- Intro to Unit 4 Root Words: viv/vit, mort, nat/nasc
- Lecture & Academic Language: Intro to Edgar Allan Poe & Gothic Literature
- Read "Stranger Than Fiction: The Life of Edgar Allan Poe" as a whole class & Take short comprehension quiz
- Bell Ringer 4A
- Review 4 major types of text structure: Compare/Contrast, Order/Sequence, Description, & Cause/Effect
- Re-read the article with a partner & complete annotation activity (Details on Google Classroom)
- Bell Ringer 4B
- Independently: "Analyze Structure & Features of a Nonfiction Article" - DUE THURSDAY
- "Analyze Structure & Features of a Nonfiction Article" - DUE TODAY
- Bell Ringer 4C
- Watch Edgar Allan Poe Bio & Integrate information from the media source & article to complete Google Task
- Independent Reading Challenge
- Skills Test MONDAY
Week of September 30-October 4
Standards of the Week:
L8.5: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using Greek and Latin roots; RL8.4: Students will be able to understand and determine the meaning of figurative language in "The Most Dangerous Game," as it relates to the setting and mood of the story; RL8.10: Students will be able to read, independently, for 30 min in order to determine and analyze literary text development
L8.5: Students will be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using Greek and Latin roots; RL8.4: Students will be able to understand and determine the meaning of figurative language in "The Most Dangerous Game," as it relates to the setting and mood of the story; RL8.10: Students will be able to read, independently, for 30 min in order to determine and analyze literary text development
Monday, September 30
- Bell Ringer 3D
- Finish Reading "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
- Work on Figurative Language, Setting, and Mood Sheet - DUE Tuesday
- Bell Ringer 3E
- Figurative Language, Setting, and Mood Sheet - DUE
- Begin Group Assessment: Map of Ship Trap Island - Figurative Language, Setting, and Mood Analysis: DUE Friday
- Bell Ringer 3F
- Group Assessment: DUE Friday
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Group Assessment: DUE Friday BEFORE CLASS
- Group Assessment Maps DUE
- Root Words Unit 3 QUIZ
- Independent Reading Challenge
Week of September 23-27
Monday, September 23
- Intro to Unit 3 Roots
- Watch "2081" & Compare/Contrast to "Harrison Bergeron"
- Bell Ringer 3A
- Lecture & Vocab: Figurative Language
- Exit Task: Making Predictions
- Bell Ringer 3B
- Receive "Setting, Figurative Lang., and Mood Tracking Sheets
- Begin "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (pgs. 7-17)
- Bell Ringer 3C
- Finish "TMDG" and work on Tracking Sheets - DUE MONDAY
- Independent Reading Challenge
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 16
- Bell Ringer 2D
- Stations: Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Dystopias, & Theme
- Bell Ringer 2E
- Review Stations
- 1st Read: "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- Bell Ringer 2F
- 2nd Read: "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
- Annotate & Begin Theme Analysis on Google Classroom
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Work on Theme Analysis on Google Classroom
- Root Word Vocab Quiz Unit 2
- Independent Read
Week of September 9-13
Monday, September 9
- Intro to Root Word Vocab Unit 2 - Receive new list and bell ringers
- QUIZ - "The Elevator" by William Sleator
- Bell Ringer 2A
- Lecture: Characters & Theme
- Analyze theme & character development through media
- Begin Theme Mind Map and Illustration Project
- Bell Ringer 2B
- Work on Theme Mind Map and Illustration Project
- Work on Theme Mind Map and Illustration Project - DUE MONDAY!!!
- Bell Ringer 2C
- Independent Reading - 30min
- Exit Task: Analyze your theme so far
Week of September 2-6
Monday, September 2
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 3
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 3
- Bell Ringer 1E
- "The Elevator" Prior Reading Ppt
- Words to Know Worksheet - DUE MONDAY
- Bell Ringer 1F
- Review annotation
- Preview "The Elevator" & Close Read
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Review "The Elevator" - Plot, Mood, Conflict, & Theme
- EC Opportunity: Create Vocab Flashcards
- Root Words Unit 1 QUIZ
- Independent Read
Week of August 26-30
Monday, August 26
- Introduce Unit 1 Vocab (Root Words & Academic)
- Bell Ringer: 1A
- Begin Partner Vocab Posters
- Bell Ringer 1B
- Finish Partner Vocab Posters
- Bell Ringer 1C
- Present Partner Vocab Posters
- If time: Practice Identifying Plot Through Film
- Bell Ringer 1D
- Review annotation & preview & first read "The Elevator" by William Sleator
- Annotate for: characters, conflict, and setting
- Free Book Choice Friday: read an Independent novel for 30min
- Exit Ticket
Week of August 19-23
Monday, August 19th
- District-Wide Open House 5-7pm
- No School
- Discuss 1st 9 weeks goals
- Station Discussion & Questionnaire - Creating Autonomy in the Classroom
- HW: Read through the syllabus with a parent/guardian and have them sign it by Friday!
- Growth vs Fixed Mindset - How can we succeed this year?
- Growth Mindset Collaborative Posters
- DUE: Signed Syllabus
- Intro to Free Book Choice Friday
- Genre Book Tasting
- HW: Find an independent reading novel by next Friday!
Week of May 20-24
Monday, May 20
- Finish reading "Wonder" (per. 1)
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Take Your Seats, Everyone" (per. 3)
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Aftermath" (per. 4) & Vocab Quiz
- BINDERS & OOPS PASSES DUE!
- Per. 1- Novel Projects
- Per. 3- Finish Novel
- Per. 4- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Take Your Seats, Everyone"
- Clean Out Binders
- Per. 1 & 3 - Novel Projects
- Per. 4 - Finish Novel
- Novel Projects DUE
- Watch "Wonder" Per. 1-3, Per. 4-6 (Lunch in Room), Per. 7-9
- Awards Ceremony
Week of May 13-17
Monday, May 13
- Bell Ringer 8D
- Read 30 min - To Part 6: "Via's Secret" (per. 1)
- Bell Ringer 8E
- Read 30 min - To Part 7: Miranda (per. 1)
- Read 30 min - To Part 6: "Via's Secret" (per. 3-4)
- Bell Ringer 8F
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Day One" (per. 1)
- Read 30 min - To Part 7: Miranda (per. 3-4)
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Aftermath" (per. 1)
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Day One" (per. 3-4)
- Vocab 8 QUIZ
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Take Your Seats, Everyone" (per. 1)
- Read 30 min - To Part 8: "Aftermath" (per. 3)
- Journal #4 DUE
Week of May 6-10
Monday, May 6
- Introduce New Vocab Unit
- Read 30 min - To Part 3: "The Egyptian Tomb"
- Bell Ringer 8A
- Read 30 min - To Part 4: "Science"
- Bell Ringer 8B
- Read 30 min - To Part 4: "Switching Tables"
- Career Fair - Novel Project Work Day in the PM
- Bell Ringer 8C
- Read 30 min - To Part 5: "Bus Stop"
- Journal #3 DUE
Week of April 29 - May 3
Monday, April 29
- Bell Ringer 7E
- Read 30 min - To Part 1: "Costumes"
- Bell Ringer 7F
- Read 30 min - To Part 2: "High school"
- Science State Test
- Math State Test
- Vocab 7 QUIZ
- Independent Read to Part 2: "Trick or Treat" (pg. 110)
- Journal Response #2 DUE - Brainstorming for Novel Project
Week of April 22-26
Monday, April 22
- No School
- Receive & Introduce Vocab Unit 7
- Complete 7A
- "Wonder" - Review Calendar & Project Choices - Choose Project by Friday
- Bell Ringer 7B
- Read 30 minutes - To Part 1: "Jack Will, Julian, & Charlotte"
- Bell Ringer 7C
- Read 30 minutes - To Part 1: "Locks"
- Bell Ringer 7D
- Read 30 minutes - To Part 1: "One to Ten"
- "Wonder" Journal Response #1 DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Week of April 15-19
SPRING BREAK - SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
Week of April 8-12
Monday, April 8
- D.C. Trip
- D.C. Trip
- D.C. Trip
- Intro to "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
- "About Treacher Collins Syndrome" Article
- "What Defines You?" TED Talk
- Complete "What Defines You?" Postcards
Week of April 1-5
Monday, April 1
- IXL Review
- Ohio State ELA Test
- Bell Ringer: 6E
- Begin watching "The Giver" movie
- Bell Ringer: 6F
- Continue Movie
- Vocab Unit 6 QUIZ
- Finish movie
Week of March 25-29
Monday, March 25
- Introduce Vocab Unit 6
- Read Ch. 21 & Answer Chapter Questions
- Bell Ringer 6A
- Read Ch. 22-23 (Finish "The Giver")
- Discuss & Reflect
- Bell Ringer 6B
- Literature Circle #4 - Role Sheets & Chapter 19-23 Questions DUE
- Bell Ringer 6C
- Test Prep
- Bell Ringer 6D
- Test Prep
Week of March 18-22
Monday, March 18
- Bell Ringer 5C
- Finish reading through Ch. 18 in "The Giver" - answer chapter questions
- Bell Ringer 5D
- Ch. 14-18 QUIZ
- Bell Ringer 5E
- Literature Circle #3 DUE & Ch. 14-18 Questions
- Bell Ringer 5F
- Set-up for Ch. 19-23
- Read Ch. 19 & answer chapter questions
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Vocab QUIZ
- Read and answer Ch. 20 Questions
March 11-15
Monday, March 11
- BINDERS DUE
- Literature Circle #2 - Role assignment & Ch. 7-13 Questions DUE
- New Vocab & Bell Ringer Set
- Set up for Ch. 14-18; Chapter Questions & Lit. Circle #3 Roles
- Make-up Day
- Bell Ringer 5A
- Read Ch. 14-15 & answer chapter questions
- Bell Ringer 5B
- Read Ch. 16-17 & answer chapter questions
- Bell Ringer 5C
- Read Ch. 18 & Questions
- In-class: Pain Activity
Week of March 4-8
Monday, March 4
- Bell Ringer 4E
- Read Ch. 9-11; Work on Chapter Questions
- Bell Ringer 4F
- Finish reading Ch. 9-11; Work on Chapter Questions
- Bell Ringer Matching
- Read Ch. 12-13; Work on Chapter Questions
- VOCAB QUIZ
- Seeing Beyond Activity
- Ch. 7-13 QUIZ - Lit. Circle #2 Role Sheet & Ch. Questions DUE MONDAY!
- Binder Check MONDAY
Week of February 25- March 1
Monday, February 25
- Introduce New Vocab and Bell Ringers
- Organize Binders
- House of Old Group Activity
- Bell Ringer 4A
- Read Ch. 5-6
- Have ALL Ch. 1-6 Questions answered for tomorrow
- Bell Ringer 4B
- Ch. 1-6 QUIZ
- Complete Literature Circle #1 Roles
- Bell Ringer 4C
- Literature Circle #1 Meeting - ALL CH.1-6 WORK DUE
- Bell Ringer 4D
- Set-up for Ch. 7-13 & Lit. Circle #2
- Read Ch. 7 & Work on Ch. 7 Questions
Week of February 18-22
Monday, February 18
- No School
- Bell Ringer: 3D
- "The Giver" by Lois Lowry - Book Assignments, Ch. 1-6 Tools, Introduce Literature Circle Roles
- Intro to book and Google Poll - Are you Dystopian?
- Bell Ringer: 3E
- Read ch. 1-2 (p.1-19)
- Begin Chapter 1-2 Questions - Finish for HW
- Bell Ringer: 3F
- Read ch. 3-4 (p.20-33)
- Work on Ch. 3-4 Questions
- Bell Ringer: Matching
- Vocab 3 Quiz
- Work on & complete any chapter questions for ch. 1-4: Due Monday!
Week of February 11-15
Monday, February 11
- Snow Day #6
- Intro to Vocab #3 - Geo, aer, pyr
- Lecture & Guided Notes: Utopia vs Dystopia
- Bell Ringer 3A
- "Utopian Communities in America" Article
- Bell Ringer 3B
- Begin Dystopia Escape Room
- Bell Ringer 3C
- Complete Dystopia Escape Room
Week of February 4-8
Monday, February 4
- Bell Ringer: 2E
- Movie Analysis: "The Lottery"
- Bell Ringer: 2F
- Intro to Analogies
- Begin reading "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein & Work on Allegory Analysis
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Matching
- Complete Allegory Analysis of "The Giving Tree"
- Quizlet Live: Vocab Unit 2 Quiz tomorrow
- Work Day: Interims go out next week
- Vocab Unit 2 Quiz
- Intro to Utopias
Week of January 28-February 1
Monday, January 28
- Bell Ringer: 2C
- Review for "The Lottery Test" tomorrow
- Bell Ringer: 2D
- TEST: "The Lottery"
- Snow Day #3
- Snow Day #4
- Snow Day #5
Week of January 21-25
Monday, January 21
- MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
- Introduce New Vocabulary - pater/patri, mater-/matri-, gen
- Review Text Evidence & Irony
- Complete Google Classroom Assignment by end of class tomorrow
- Bell Ringer: 2a
- Complete Text Evidence & Irony assignment - DUE TODAY
- Bell Ringer: 2b
- Review Symbolism
- Begin identifying symbolism and its purpose in "The Lottery"
- Bell Ringer: 2c
- Complete Symbolism activity & turn-in
- Work on review packet - Test Tuesday
Week of January 14-18
Monday, January 14
SNOW DAY #1
Thursday, January 17
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1d
- Review "The Lottery"
- Comprehension QUIZ
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1e
- Review QUIZ - Make-ups, if necessary
- Begin Plot Diagram - with a partner
SNOW DAY #1
Thursday, January 17
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1f
- Complete Plot Diagram - with a partner
- Bell Ringer: Matching
- Vocab QUIZ
Week of January 7-11
Monday, January 7
- Bell Ringers and Vocab - Intro to Greek & Latin Roots
- Lecture - Vocab Unit 1: The Good with the Bad (bene/bon, mal, dys)
- Review: Irony, Symbolism, and Allusion
- Review: Star 360
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1a
- Star 360
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1b
- Review: Irony - Videos and Interactive Notebook
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1c
- Class Discussion: How would you feel if you won the lottery?
- Begin "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson pgs. 1-4
- Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice 1d
- Finish "The Lottery" pgs. 5-8
- Reflect - Comprehension QUIZ MONDAY
Week of December 17-21
Monday, December 17
- Finish "Elf"
- Clean out binders & start fresh!
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Irony, Symbolism, & O. Henry
- IXL E.3 (Smart Score 80)
- All missing assignments DUE!
- Bell Ringer
- Class Read: The Gift of the Magi
- Identify irony & symbolism
- Game Day - End of Semester Celebration!
- Madden Tournament & Movie
- Have a Great Holiday Break!
Week of December 10-14
Monday, December 10
- Bell Ringer
- How to Write an Introduction & Conclusion
- Write your own!
- Bell Ringer
- Typing a Draft Using the Outlines
- Revision Stations: Part 1
- Finalize Drafts - Completed Essays due by MIDNIGHT FRIDAY
- Work on Binders - Binder Check TOMORROW
- DUE - Essays and Binders
- Introduce Refugee Mini Project
Week of December 3-7
Monday, December 3
- Bell Ringer
- Google Classroom: Comparing History to Fiction using the Water for Sudan website
- Continue Google Classroom activity from yesterday - due by WEDNESDAY BEFORE CLASS
- TEST - Comparing History to Fiction
- Bell Ringer
- Brainstorming Factors that led to Salva's survival (p. 8 in packet)
- Stating a Claim
- Exit Task on Google Classroom
- Bell Ringer
- Begin Body Paragraph Outline (p. 12-14 in packet)
Week of November 26-30
Monday, November 26
- No School
- Bell Ringer
- Finish "A Long Walk to Water" (ch.17-18 p. 103-115)
- Complete Reader's Notes
- Pass out "Refugee Experience" Packet and begin Theme p. 1
- Bell Ringer
- Finish Theme Review
- Begin Graphic Organizer pages 2-3 in packet
- Bell Ringer
- Finish Graphic Organizer pages 2-3 in packet
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: What is a Quote Sandwich?
- Exit Task due on Google Classroom
Week of November 19-23
Monday, November 19
- Bell Ringer
- Review Ch. 12-14
- Hand out "Refugee Experience" Packet
- Theme Review Activity
- Bell Ringer
- 60 Minutes Video: Lost Boys of Sudan
- Begin Theme Handout - will finish upon return
- Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Week of November 12-16
Monday, November 12
- Veteran's Day Observed - NO SCHOOL
- Bell Ringer
- Review Ch. 9-10
- Class Read Ch. 11 (p. 64-69) & complete notes
- Close Read: "Loss of Culturally Vital Cattle Leaves Dinka Tribe Adrift in Refugee Camps" for TEST TOMORROW
- Review Article
- RACCE Test: Writing Text Based Responses
- Read Ch. 12 (p. 70-75) & complete notes
- Continue Test and Reading
- Will be going to OU for a Basketball Game for Education Day
- Bell Ringer
- Class read Ch. 13 (p. 76-82) & complete notes
- Handout Packet: "The Refugee Experience"
- Theme Mini-Lesson
Week of November 5-9
Monday, November 5
- Bell Ringer
- Review Ch. 7-8 and Ch. 5 Test
- Begin Article Analysis: "Sudanese Tribes Confront Modern War"
- Annotate paragraphs 1-3
- Bell Ringer
- Complete Article Analysis: "Sudanese Tribes Confront Modern War"
- Annotate paragraphs 4-12
- Wednesday, November 7Bell Ringer
- Intro to RACCE
- Complete class outline using article analysis
- Bell Ringer
- Complete RACCE personal outline
- Put ideas together into a formal response - DUE TODAY
- Bell Ringer
- Read ch. 9-10 (pp.51-63) of "A Long Walk to Water"
- Complete Reader's Notes
Week of October 29-November 2
Monday, October 29
- Complete "Culture, Gender, Time, & Place" Handout - DUE
- Read and annotate article: "Time Trip: Sudan's Civil War"
- Respond to Exit Ticket on Google Classroom - DUE TOMORROW
- Bell Ringer
- Class read Ch. 5 (p. 26-32) in "A Long Walk to Water"
- Complete Reader's Notes
- Review for test tomorrow
- Bell Ringer
- Ch. 5 Test
- Silent Read Ch. 6 (p. 33-38)
- Complete Reader's Notes
- Bell Ringer
- Review Ch. 6
- World Cafe
- Exit Task on Google Classroom - DUE TOMORROW
- Bell Ringer
- Silent Read Ch. 7-8 (P. 39-50)
- Complete Reader's Notes
Week of October 22-26
Monday, October 22
- Bell Ringer
- Academic Vocab: Central Idea, Objective Summary, Annotate
- Article: "How the World's Youngest Nation Descended Into Bloody Civil War" by James Verini
- Practice close reading and annotation
- Exit Slip (5pts): What is the Central Idea of the article? On Google Classroom
- Bell Ringer
- Organize Binders with Reader's Notes & Assign Book #s
- Partner Scenarios Activity
- Read Ch. 1 Nya & Complete Reader's Notes
- Bell Ringer
- Ch. 1 Salva & Reader's Notes
- Silent Read Ch. 2 & Complete Reader's Notes
- Bell Ringer: Review Ch. 2
- Back-to-Back/Face-to-Face Text Evidence Activity
- Class Read Ch. 3 & Complete Reader's Notes
- Bell Ringer: Review Ch. 3
- Activity: Effects of Culture, Gender, Time & Place
- Silent Read Ch. 4 & complete worksheet (no Reader's Notes)
Week of October 15-19
Monday, October 15
- Work Day
- Finish Character Autopsies
- Complete Missing Assignments
- Extra Credit Opportunity
- Binders DUE
- Bell Ringer
- Begin "TMDG" Movie
- Answer Movie Media Questions
- Bell Ringer
- Continue Movie & Media Questions
- Bell Ringer
- Finish Movie
- Compare/Contrast Assignment
- Independent Reading/Library Day
Week of October 8-12
Monday, October 8
- Bell Ringer
- Set-up binder & pass back papers
- Read p. 1-6 of "The Most Dangerous Game"
- Bell Ringer
- Point of View Eye Art - How does Rainsford perceive hunting at the beginning?
- Read p. 7-11 of "The Most Dangerous Game"
- Bell Ringer
- Finish "The Most Dangerous Game" (p. 11-15)
- Finish and turn-in PoV Eye Art - How does Rainsford perceive hunting in the end?
- Bell Ringer
- Begin Character Autopsies in groups of 3-4
- NO BELL RINGER
- Finish Character Autopsies
- Work on binders - will be graded beginning Monday!
Week of October 1-5
Monday, October 1
- Bell Ringer
- Review: Point of View
- Point of View Worksheet A (References in Binder)
- Bell Ringer
- Point of View Worksheet B (References in Binder)
- IXL E.2 (Score of 70) - HW if not complete in class
- Point of View TEST
- Bell Ringer
- Introduction: "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell
- Read article and complete partner assignment
- 5-word activity: Inferences
- Bell Ringer
- Independent Reading/Library Day
Week of September 24-28
Monday, September 24
- Bell Ringer
- Read "Test" by Theodore Thomas
- Highlight & understand character changes and mood
- Bell Ringer
- Re-Read "Test"
- Creating a thematic statement
- Bell Ringer
- Theme Task Cards - Partner assignment
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Point of View
- Bell Ringer
- Identifying & Explaining P.o.V.
Week of September 17-21
Monday, September 17
- 10min Quizlet Flashcard Study Session
- QUIZ - on Google Classroom
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Theme and Main Idea (Received two handouts for binders)
- Bell Ringer
- Review: What is Theme?
- Listen to, and watch the music video, "This Is Me," from The Greatest Shaowman
- Complete Theme Doodle Notes - turn in
- Bell Ringer
- Read, "Test," by Theodore Thomas
- Determine theme and its relationship to plot, characters, & conflict - turn in
- Bell Ringer
- Independent Reading/Library Day
Week of September 10-14
Monday, September 10
- Bell Ringer
- Characterization and Conflict handout
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture: Who was Langston Hughes?
- "Thank You, Ma'am" Vocab and Inferences
- Bell Ringer
- "Thank You, Ma'am" 1st Reading
- Identify External and Internal Conflict
- "Thank You, Ma'am" 2nd Reading
- Identify Indirect and Direct Characterization
- Bell Ringer
- Quizlet Live Review - Quiz Monday
Week of September 3-7
Monday, September 3rd
- Labor Day - No School
- Bell Ringer
- Determining Plot Through Film
- HW: Study for QUIZ
- Plot and Inferences QUIZ
- Bell Ringer
- Lecture; Characterization, conflict, and setting
- Begin Characterization worksheet
- Finish and Turn in Characterization worksheet
- Independent Read
Week of August 27-31
Monday, August 27th
Monday, August 20
Welcome back!
1st period - handbook discussion
One Word Project
Tuesday, August 21
Google Classroom Set-up
Student Interest Survey
Wednesday, August 22
Syllabus Discussion
Class Binder Set-up
Thursday, August 23
Star 360 Introduction
Friday, August 24
Library Day
- Introduction to Daily Bell Ringers
- Unit One Vocabulary
- Lecture: Plot and Elements of a Short Story
- 1st Reading: "The Elevator," by William Sleator
- 2nd Reading: "The Elevator," by William Sleator
- Take notes and annotate
- Lecture: Making Inferences
- Begin Partner Mini-Poster Project: "What Happened to Martin?"
- Complete Partner Mini-Poster Project: "What Happened to Martin?"
- Determining Plot Through Film
Monday, August 20
Welcome back!
1st period - handbook discussion
One Word Project
Tuesday, August 21
Google Classroom Set-up
Student Interest Survey
Wednesday, August 22
Syllabus Discussion
Class Binder Set-up
Thursday, August 23
Star 360 Introduction
Friday, August 24
Library Day
Week of May 21-25
Monday, May 21
Review Background information for Ch. 9
Read Ch. 9 & 10 (pp. 90-102)
Begin Civil War Patch in class
Tuesday, May 22
Complete Civil War Patch in class
There is a SURPRISE once you complete your final assignment!
Work Day for all classes - Grades are due Thursday!
Wednesday, May 23
Redeem SURPRISES
End of Year Activities - Team Building
Thursday, May 24
End of Year Activities - Letter to your future 12th grade self
Friday, May 25 - Early Release
Thank you for a GREAT year! Enjoy the summer - you deserve it :)
Review Background information for Ch. 9
Read Ch. 9 & 10 (pp. 90-102)
Begin Civil War Patch in class
Tuesday, May 22
Complete Civil War Patch in class
There is a SURPRISE once you complete your final assignment!
Work Day for all classes - Grades are due Thursday!
Wednesday, May 23
Redeem SURPRISES
End of Year Activities - Team Building
Thursday, May 24
End of Year Activities - Letter to your future 12th grade self
Friday, May 25 - Early Release
Thank you for a GREAT year! Enjoy the summer - you deserve it :)
Week of May 14-18
CCSS: RL8.1 Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of the text, as well as draw inferences; RL8.3 Analyze how lines a story propel the action
Monday, May 14
Read audio of Ch. 6 in "Soldier's Heart"
Answer parts 1 & 2 chapter questions - folder pg. #8 (due by tomorrow)
Tuesday, May 15
Ch. 4-6 "Soldier's Heart" QUIZ
Begin reading Ch. 7-8 when finished
Add Ch. 7-8 Questions to folder as pg. #9
Wednesday, May 16
Work on Ch. 7-8 reading and questions
All folder pages need completed by the end of the period TOMORROW - we have a folder check!
Thursday, May 17
Finish Ch. 7-8 assignment
Folders due by end of period with ALL pages complete - no exceptions!
Talent Show during 8th period today - these students need to turn in their folders at some point outside of class
Friday, May 18
Movie/Make-up Day for morning classes
Bowling in the afternoon
Monday, May 14
Read audio of Ch. 6 in "Soldier's Heart"
Answer parts 1 & 2 chapter questions - folder pg. #8 (due by tomorrow)
Tuesday, May 15
Ch. 4-6 "Soldier's Heart" QUIZ
Begin reading Ch. 7-8 when finished
Add Ch. 7-8 Questions to folder as pg. #9
Wednesday, May 16
Work on Ch. 7-8 reading and questions
All folder pages need completed by the end of the period TOMORROW - we have a folder check!
Thursday, May 17
Finish Ch. 7-8 assignment
Folders due by end of period with ALL pages complete - no exceptions!
Talent Show during 8th period today - these students need to turn in their folders at some point outside of class
Friday, May 18
Movie/Make-up Day for morning classes
Bowling in the afternoon
Week of May 7-11
CCSS: RL8.1 Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of the text, as well as draw inferences; RL8.3 Analyze how lines a story propel the action; RL8.4 Determine figurative and connotative meanings of words, using context clues; W8.4 Produce writing for appropriate task, purpose, and audience
Monday, May 7
Continue Ch. 1-3 Assignment
"Letter to Ma" due tomorrow
Tuesday, May 8
Complete Ch. 1-3 Assignment
Chapter Questions and "Letter" due by end of class
HW: Review chapter questions for quiz
Wednesday, May 9
"Soldier's Heart" Ch. 1-3 QUIZ
Background info and video for the Battle of Bull Run
Thursday, May 10
Begin Ch. 4-5 (p. 21-39) reading assignment
Answer chapter questions
Complete Figurative Language sheet as you read
Friday, May 11
Ch. 4-5 assignment due by the end of class
(Chapter Questions & Figurative Language Sheet)
Monday, May 7
Continue Ch. 1-3 Assignment
"Letter to Ma" due tomorrow
Tuesday, May 8
Complete Ch. 1-3 Assignment
Chapter Questions and "Letter" due by end of class
HW: Review chapter questions for quiz
Wednesday, May 9
"Soldier's Heart" Ch. 1-3 QUIZ
Background info and video for the Battle of Bull Run
Thursday, May 10
Begin Ch. 4-5 (p. 21-39) reading assignment
Answer chapter questions
Complete Figurative Language sheet as you read
Friday, May 11
Ch. 4-5 assignment due by the end of class
(Chapter Questions & Figurative Language Sheet)
Week of April 30 - May 4
CCSS: RL8.1 Cite text evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of the text, as well as draw inferences; RL8.3 Analyze how lines a story propel the action; RL8.4 Determine figurative and connotative meanings of words, using context clues; W8.4 Produce writing for appropriate task, purpose, and audience
Monday, April 30
Math Review Stations with partners
HW: None
Tuesday, May 1
Review Monday's Stations as a class
Set-up for "Soldier's Heart," by Gary Paulsen
Assign Book # and read forward
HW: None
Wednesday, May 2
State Math Test
HW: None
Thursday, May 3
State Science Test
HW: None
Friday, May 4
Begin Ch.1-3 (p. 1-20) Assignment: DUE @ end of class TUESDAY, MAY 8
Answer Chapter Questions in folder after each chapter
Complete "Letter Home" after Chapter 3 - Submit on Google Classroom
Monday, April 30
Math Review Stations with partners
HW: None
Tuesday, May 1
Review Monday's Stations as a class
Set-up for "Soldier's Heart," by Gary Paulsen
Assign Book # and read forward
HW: None
Wednesday, May 2
State Math Test
HW: None
Thursday, May 3
State Science Test
HW: None
Friday, May 4
Begin Ch.1-3 (p. 1-20) Assignment: DUE @ end of class TUESDAY, MAY 8
Answer Chapter Questions in folder after each chapter
Complete "Letter Home" after Chapter 3 - Submit on Google Classroom
Week of April 23-27
Monday, April 23
Listen to "Ain't I a Woman" and "The Gettysburg Address Speeches"
Begin SOAPSTone Analysis/ Speech Activity
HW: Work on SOAPSTone Analysis/Speech activity
Tuesday, April 24
Finish SOAPSTone Analysis/ Speech Activity
DUE by 2:30PM
Have a great trip!
Wednesday, April 25
D.C. Trip
Thursday, April 26
D.C. Trip
Friday, April 27
D.C. Trip
Listen to "Ain't I a Woman" and "The Gettysburg Address Speeches"
Begin SOAPSTone Analysis/ Speech Activity
HW: Work on SOAPSTone Analysis/Speech activity
Tuesday, April 24
Finish SOAPSTone Analysis/ Speech Activity
DUE by 2:30PM
Have a great trip!
Wednesday, April 25
D.C. Trip
Thursday, April 26
D.C. Trip
Friday, April 27
D.C. Trip
Week of April 16-20
CCSS: RI8.2 Analyze informational text development; RI8.3-6 Make connections, determine the meaning of words or phrases, analyze detail and structure, and determine the author's purpose for informational writing; SL8.1 Engage in collaborative discussion; L8.6 Use academic language
Monday, April 16
Test Prep Escape Room
Tuesday, April 17
8th Grade English Language Arts State Test
Wednesday, April 18
Test Party! You have worked so hard for this :)
Thursday, April 19
SLO End-of-Year Exam
Folder Check 1
Friday, April 20
Intro to Civil War Unit
Famous People and Speeches
Sojourner Truth Pre-Reading Journal Entry
Monday, April 16
Test Prep Escape Room
Tuesday, April 17
8th Grade English Language Arts State Test
Wednesday, April 18
Test Party! You have worked so hard for this :)
Thursday, April 19
SLO End-of-Year Exam
Folder Check 1
Friday, April 20
Intro to Civil War Unit
Famous People and Speeches
Sojourner Truth Pre-Reading Journal Entry
Week of April 9-13
Monday, April 9
Create Academic Language Mini-Posters
HW: IXL J.4-8 (J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8) to a Smart Score of 70 each - DUE FRIDAY
Tuesday, April 10
Introduce Test Prep Stations for Review (folder page #6)
Test Prep Stations: Word Connotation & Theme
Wednesday, April 11
Test Prep Stations: Vocabulary in Context & Multiple Choice
Thursday, April 12
Test Prep Stations: Short Response & Main Claim and Evidence
Friday, April 13
DUE: IXL J.4-8 (J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8) to a Smart Score of 70 each
Test Prep Stations: Essay Response & Tone and Figurative Language
HW: Read and highlight/underline key points in article for Monday's Escape Room
Create Academic Language Mini-Posters
HW: IXL J.4-8 (J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8) to a Smart Score of 70 each - DUE FRIDAY
Tuesday, April 10
Introduce Test Prep Stations for Review (folder page #6)
Test Prep Stations: Word Connotation & Theme
Wednesday, April 11
Test Prep Stations: Vocabulary in Context & Multiple Choice
Thursday, April 12
Test Prep Stations: Short Response & Main Claim and Evidence
Friday, April 13
DUE: IXL J.4-8 (J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8) to a Smart Score of 70 each
Test Prep Stations: Essay Response & Tone and Figurative Language
HW: Read and highlight/underline key points in article for Monday's Escape Room
Week of April 2-6
CCSS: W8.2 Write informative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information; W8.4-6 Participate in the writing process, including editing, peer reviewing, re-writing, and publishing; L8.6 Understand academic language concepts
Monday, April 2
News Article Editing Stations
HW: Edited article needs uploaded by Midnight Tuesday
Tuesday, April 3
Academic Vocabulary: Review and Quizlet
IXL J.1-2 (Score of 70)
Wednesday, April 4
Academic Vocabulary Kahoot
IXL J.1-2 (Score of 70)
Thursday, April 5
No School - Spring Break
Friday, April 6
No School - Spring Break
Monday, April 2
News Article Editing Stations
HW: Edited article needs uploaded by Midnight Tuesday
Tuesday, April 3
Academic Vocabulary: Review and Quizlet
IXL J.1-2 (Score of 70)
Wednesday, April 4
Academic Vocabulary Kahoot
IXL J.1-2 (Score of 70)
Thursday, April 5
No School - Spring Break
Friday, April 6
No School - Spring Break
Week of March 26-30
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; RI8.1 Cite text evidence to support analysis; RI8.2 Analyze informational text development; RI8.3 Analyze how informational text makes connections and distinctions; W8.2 Write informative texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information
Monday, March 26
Roots of the Week: Aud & Dict (Due Thursday)
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Re-read article from Friday and Analyze
Tuesday, March 27
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Writing Informational Articles Using G.A.P.S.
Wednesday, March 28
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Select Current Event Topic
Begin Planning and Researching
Thursday, March 29
DUE: Roots of the Week (Aud & Dict) and All NoRedInk Assignments (by Midnight)
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Creating a Good Headline
Begin Typing Article - Have a rough draft by Monday
Friday, March 30
No School
Monday, March 26
Roots of the Week: Aud & Dict (Due Thursday)
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Re-read article from Friday and Analyze
Tuesday, March 27
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Writing Informational Articles Using G.A.P.S.
Wednesday, March 28
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Select Current Event Topic
Begin Planning and Researching
Thursday, March 29
DUE: Roots of the Week (Aud & Dict) and All NoRedInk Assignments (by Midnight)
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Creating a Good Headline
Begin Typing Article - Have a rough draft by Monday
Friday, March 30
No School
Week of March 19-23
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; RI8.1 Cite text evidence to support analysis; RI8.2 Analyze informational text development; RI8.3 Analyze how informational text makes connections and distinctions; RI8.4 Determine the meaning of words or phrases using context clues; RI8.5 Analyze the structure of informational text; RI8.6 Determine the author's purpose, or perspective
Monday, March 19
Bell Ringer: Uni- & Multi- Prefixes - DUE FRIDAY
12 Angry Men Unit Test
Tuesday, March 20
Folder Check #2
Begin 12 Angry Men film
Wednesday, March 21
Finish 12 Angry Men film
Thursday, March 22
Introduction to Features of a News Article
Organizing the Story
Read and annotate "Death Toll Set to Rise..." Informational Article
Friday, March 23
Bell Ringer (Uni- & Multi-) DUE
Re-read yesterday's article
Identify the Features of an Article
Monday, March 19
Bell Ringer: Uni- & Multi- Prefixes - DUE FRIDAY
12 Angry Men Unit Test
Tuesday, March 20
Folder Check #2
Begin 12 Angry Men film
Wednesday, March 21
Finish 12 Angry Men film
Thursday, March 22
Introduction to Features of a News Article
Organizing the Story
Read and annotate "Death Toll Set to Rise..." Informational Article
Friday, March 23
Bell Ringer (Uni- & Multi-) DUE
Re-read yesterday's article
Identify the Features of an Article
Week of March 12-16
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; SL8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, demonstrating command of formal English; RL8.1 Cite textual evidence and make inferences; RL8.2 Determine a theme and analyze its development over time; RL8.3 Analyze how lines in dialogue propel action and develop characters; RL8.4 Determine meanings of words in a text, including their figurative and connotative meanings; W8.9 Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis
Monday, March 12
Bell Ringer: Auto- and Corp Prefix and Root - DUE FRIDAY
Complete Study Guide Questions - Genre #1-4; Literary Devices #1-6
Work on character/case information charts
Tuesday, March 13
Read Act 2 (pgs. 12-21)
Wednesday, March 14
Complete Study Guide Questions: Literary Elements #7-10; Characterization #1-4
Continue work on Character/Case Information Tables
If time, work on Bell Ringer
Thursday, March 15
Read Act 3 (pgs. 21-30)
Friday, March 16
Bell Ringer (Auto- & Corp) DUE
Complete Study Guide: Literary Elements #11-15; Characterization #5-8
Complete Character/Case Information Tables
Folder Check and movie Monday :)
Monday, March 12
Bell Ringer: Auto- and Corp Prefix and Root - DUE FRIDAY
Complete Study Guide Questions - Genre #1-4; Literary Devices #1-6
Work on character/case information charts
Tuesday, March 13
Read Act 2 (pgs. 12-21)
Wednesday, March 14
Complete Study Guide Questions: Literary Elements #7-10; Characterization #1-4
Continue work on Character/Case Information Tables
If time, work on Bell Ringer
Thursday, March 15
Read Act 3 (pgs. 21-30)
Friday, March 16
Bell Ringer (Auto- & Corp) DUE
Complete Study Guide: Literary Elements #11-15; Characterization #5-8
Complete Character/Case Information Tables
Folder Check and movie Monday :)
Week of March 5-9
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; SL8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, demonstrating command of formal English; RL8.1 Cite textual evidence and make inferences; RL8.2 Determine a theme and analyze its development over time; RL8.3 Analyze how lines in dialogue propel action and develop characters; RL8.4 Determine meanings of words in a text, including their figurative and connotative meanings; W8.9 Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis
Monday, March 5
Bell Ringer: Court Case Discussion on Padlet
Lecture: Intro to Theater and "Twelve Angry Men"
HW: Vocab Packet (due Friday)
Tuesday, March 6
Bell Ringer: Stage Directions
Macbeth Murder Mystery Video
Read "Macbeth Murder Mystery" short story
Wednesday, March 7
Re-read Macbeth Murder Mystery with a partner and answer discussion questions
Work on Vocab Packet (due Friday)
Thursday, March 8
Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice
Start "Twelve Angry Men" Act 1
Friday, March 9
Vocab Packet Due!!
Vocab Quiz
Continue "Twelve Angry Men" Act 1
Begin Act 1 Comprehension questions if we finish
Monday, March 5
Bell Ringer: Court Case Discussion on Padlet
Lecture: Intro to Theater and "Twelve Angry Men"
HW: Vocab Packet (due Friday)
Tuesday, March 6
Bell Ringer: Stage Directions
Macbeth Murder Mystery Video
Read "Macbeth Murder Mystery" short story
Wednesday, March 7
Re-read Macbeth Murder Mystery with a partner and answer discussion questions
Work on Vocab Packet (due Friday)
Thursday, March 8
Bell Ringer: Vocab Practice
Start "Twelve Angry Men" Act 1
Friday, March 9
Vocab Packet Due!!
Vocab Quiz
Continue "Twelve Angry Men" Act 1
Begin Act 1 Comprehension questions if we finish
Week of February 26 - March 2
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; SL.8.2 Analyze information presented in diverse media and format; SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker's argument and claim; SL8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks; L8.4b Use common, grade appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots; RL8.4 Determine the meaning of words/phrases as they are used in text
Monday, February 26
Speed Debating Activity
Kahoot! Review
HW: Study Quizlet
Tuesday, February 27
Study Quizlet
Greek and Latin Roots/Persuasive Language Test
HW: None
Wednesday, February 28
Scheduling for High School - all day
HW: None
Thursday, March 1
Bell Ringer: Questionnaire
Intro to the play, "Twelve Angry Men": Who was Reginald Rose?
Begin Online Scavenger Hunt
HW: Finish Online Scavenger Hunt
Friday, March 2
Group Discussion Activity
Introduce Vocabulary for "Twelve Angry Men"
Work on Vocabulary Packet (Due March 9)
Monday, February 26
Speed Debating Activity
Kahoot! Review
HW: Study Quizlet
Tuesday, February 27
Study Quizlet
Greek and Latin Roots/Persuasive Language Test
HW: None
Wednesday, February 28
Scheduling for High School - all day
HW: None
Thursday, March 1
Bell Ringer: Questionnaire
Intro to the play, "Twelve Angry Men": Who was Reginald Rose?
Begin Online Scavenger Hunt
HW: Finish Online Scavenger Hunt
Friday, March 2
Group Discussion Activity
Introduce Vocabulary for "Twelve Angry Men"
Work on Vocabulary Packet (Due March 9)
Week of February 19-23
CCSS: SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; SL.8.2 Analyze information presented in diverse media and format; SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker's argument and claim; SL8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks; L8.4b Use common, grade appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots
Monday, February 19
Bell Ringer: Tri-fold Ex-, Circum-, Inter-, and Trans- due FRIDAY
Continue "The Great Debaters"
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Tuesday, February 20
Continue "The Great Debaters"
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Wednesday, February 21
Finish "The Great Debaters," if needed
DUE: "The Great Debaters" Analysis
Introduction to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Start Focus Packet
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Thursday, February 22
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7PM
Complete Focus Packet for Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Begin "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos"
HW: Complete "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos"
Friday, February 23
DUE: "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos" AND Bell Ringer Tri-fold
Practice identifying ethos, pathos, and logos
Pass out Study Guide for Tuesday's Test
HW: None
Monday, February 19
Bell Ringer: Tri-fold Ex-, Circum-, Inter-, and Trans- due FRIDAY
Continue "The Great Debaters"
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Tuesday, February 20
Continue "The Great Debaters"
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Wednesday, February 21
Finish "The Great Debaters," if needed
DUE: "The Great Debaters" Analysis
Introduction to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Start Focus Packet
HW: Work on Tri-fold
Thursday, February 22
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7PM
Complete Focus Packet for Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Begin "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos"
HW: Complete "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos"
Friday, February 23
DUE: "Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos" AND Bell Ringer Tri-fold
Practice identifying ethos, pathos, and logos
Pass out Study Guide for Tuesday's Test
HW: None
Week of February 12-16
CCSS: W.8.1a-e Write arguments by establishing a clear thesis statement to present them; introduce claims and address counterclaims; support claims with relevant evidence; W.8.4 Produce appropriate writing for a task, purpose, and audience; W.8.7 Conduct short research projects; W.8.8 Gather relevant sources and assess credibility; SL.8.1a-d Engage in collaborative discussions; SL.8.2 Analyze information presented in diverse media and format; SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker's argument and claim
Monday, February 12
Snow Day
Tuesday, February 13
Bell Ringer: New Tri-fold: Due FRIDAY
Continue working on typing our Rough Drafts
HW: Rough Draft due BEFORE CLASS tomorrow
Wednesday, February 14
DUE: Rough Draft on Google Classroom
Create Works Cited
Self-Edit Stations
Thursday, February 15
Peer-edit online
DUE BY MIDNIGHT: Final Essay on Google Classroom
Friday, February 16
DUE: Bell Ringer Tri-fold
Introduce Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Monday, February 12
Snow Day
Tuesday, February 13
Bell Ringer: New Tri-fold: Due FRIDAY
Continue working on typing our Rough Drafts
HW: Rough Draft due BEFORE CLASS tomorrow
Wednesday, February 14
DUE: Rough Draft on Google Classroom
Create Works Cited
Self-Edit Stations
Thursday, February 15
Peer-edit online
DUE BY MIDNIGHT: Final Essay on Google Classroom
Friday, February 16
DUE: Bell Ringer Tri-fold
Introduce Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Week of February 5-9
CCSS: W.8.1a-e Write arguments by establishing a clear thesis statement to present them; introduce claims and address counterclaims; support claims with relevant evidence; W.8.4 Produce appropraite writing for a task, purpose, and audience; W.8.7 Conduct short research projects; W.8.8 Gather relevant sources and assess credibility
Monday, February 5
Bell Ringer: Review Body paragraphs #1 and #2
Argumentative Writing: Rebuttal (pp. 20-25)
Lecture - Addressing a counterclaim and writing a rebuttal
HW: Finish outlining your Counterclaim and Rebuttal (p. 25)
Tuesday, February 6
Argumentative Writing: Introduction & Conclusion (pp. 26-29)
Writing The "Right" Hook
HW: Finish writing your "Hook" (p. 29)
Wednesday, February 7
Review Conclusions
Writing The "Knockout Punch"
HW: Finish writing your conclusion statement (p. 32)
Thursday, February 8
Write Outlines (p. 33)
Begin typing first draft in MLA format
Friday, February 9
Finish typing first draft
HW: Submit draft to Google Classroom drop box by Monday at 7am - I need to print these for class that day!
Monday, February 5
Bell Ringer: Review Body paragraphs #1 and #2
Argumentative Writing: Rebuttal (pp. 20-25)
Lecture - Addressing a counterclaim and writing a rebuttal
HW: Finish outlining your Counterclaim and Rebuttal (p. 25)
Tuesday, February 6
Argumentative Writing: Introduction & Conclusion (pp. 26-29)
Writing The "Right" Hook
HW: Finish writing your "Hook" (p. 29)
Wednesday, February 7
Review Conclusions
Writing The "Knockout Punch"
HW: Finish writing your conclusion statement (p. 32)
Thursday, February 8
Write Outlines (p. 33)
Begin typing first draft in MLA format
Friday, February 9
Finish typing first draft
HW: Submit draft to Google Classroom drop box by Monday at 7am - I need to print these for class that day!
Week of January 29-February 2
CCSS: L.8.4b Use Greek and Latin root words to determine meanings; W.8.1a-e Write arguments by establishing a clear thesis statement to present them; introduce claims and address counterclaims; support claims with relevant evidence; W.8.4 Produce appropraite writing for a task, purpose, and audience; W.8.7 Conduct short research projects; W.8.8 Gather relevant sources and assess credibility
Monday, January 29
Bell Ringer: Introduce Greek Roots bio, nym, syn, and graph
Argumentative Writing: Select Topic
Pre-Rough Draft (pg. 6 in folders)
HW: Write 5 words and definitions for each Greek Root in tri-fold
Tuesday, January 30
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Words and Definitions
Argumentative Writing: Conducting Accurate Research (pgs. 7-10 in folders)
Library Day
HW: IXL O.1 (Score 80) due THURSDAY
Wednesday, January 31
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Pictures
Complete research in the library (pg.s 7-10 in folders)
HW: Any unfinished research and IXL
Thursday, February 1
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Sentences
Writing a Strong Claim (pgs. 11-14 in folders
HW: IXL O.2 (Score 80) due FRIDAY
Friday, February 2
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Quiz and turn-in
Body Paragraphs (pgs. 15-19 in folders)
HW: IXL O.3 (Score 80) due TUESDAY
Monday, January 29
Bell Ringer: Introduce Greek Roots bio, nym, syn, and graph
Argumentative Writing: Select Topic
Pre-Rough Draft (pg. 6 in folders)
HW: Write 5 words and definitions for each Greek Root in tri-fold
Tuesday, January 30
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Words and Definitions
Argumentative Writing: Conducting Accurate Research (pgs. 7-10 in folders)
Library Day
HW: IXL O.1 (Score 80) due THURSDAY
Wednesday, January 31
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Pictures
Complete research in the library (pg.s 7-10 in folders)
HW: Any unfinished research and IXL
Thursday, February 1
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Sentences
Writing a Strong Claim (pgs. 11-14 in folders
HW: IXL O.2 (Score 80) due FRIDAY
Friday, February 2
Bell Ringer: Greek Roots: Quiz and turn-in
Body Paragraphs (pgs. 15-19 in folders)
HW: IXL O.3 (Score 80) due TUESDAY
Week of January 22-26
CCSS: RI.8.1Cite textual evidence that strongly supports an analysis;RI.8.4Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text;RI.8.6Determine author's perspective and purpose;RI.8.8Evaluate an argument;RI.8.9Analyze conflicting information; L.8.4b Use Greek and Latin root words to determine meanings; W.8.1a Write arguments by establishing a clear thesis statement to present them
Monday, January 22
Bell Ringer: Introduce Root Word Tri-fold (sub-, pre-, re-, sol): Origin and Use
Set-up folders for Argument Writing Unit - Introduce
HW: Complete words and definitions section in Root Word Tri-fold
Tuesday, January 23
Bell Ringer: Go over HW
Lecture: What is Argumentative Writing?
Begin Scholastic Article Analysis "Should Texting and Walking be Banned?"
HW: Work on Scholastic Packet (due end of period tomorrow)
Wednesday, January 24
Bell Ringer: Pictures of Roots
Complete Scholastic Article Analysis and go over in class.
Turn-in Scholastic Article Analysis Packet
HW: Work on IXL G.1, G.2, and G.3 (using pre-, re-, and sub-) to a Smart Score of 80 each (due Friday)
Thursday, January 25
Bell Ringer: Writing Root Sentences
Argumentative Writing: Introduction, Important Terms, and Topics (pgs. 3-5 in folder)
HW: Work on IXL G.1, G.2, and G.3 to a Smart Score of 80 each (due TOMORROW)
Friday, January 26
Bell Ringer: Roots QUIZ - turn in tri-fold and fill out "Roots I Know" page in folder
Argumentative Writing - Sign-up for a topic
Complete Pre-Rough Draft (pg. 6 in folder)
HW: None - Enjoy the weekend!
Monday, January 22
Bell Ringer: Introduce Root Word Tri-fold (sub-, pre-, re-, sol): Origin and Use
Set-up folders for Argument Writing Unit - Introduce
HW: Complete words and definitions section in Root Word Tri-fold
Tuesday, January 23
Bell Ringer: Go over HW
Lecture: What is Argumentative Writing?
Begin Scholastic Article Analysis "Should Texting and Walking be Banned?"
HW: Work on Scholastic Packet (due end of period tomorrow)
Wednesday, January 24
Bell Ringer: Pictures of Roots
Complete Scholastic Article Analysis and go over in class.
Turn-in Scholastic Article Analysis Packet
HW: Work on IXL G.1, G.2, and G.3 (using pre-, re-, and sub-) to a Smart Score of 80 each (due Friday)
Thursday, January 25
Bell Ringer: Writing Root Sentences
Argumentative Writing: Introduction, Important Terms, and Topics (pgs. 3-5 in folder)
HW: Work on IXL G.1, G.2, and G.3 to a Smart Score of 80 each (due TOMORROW)
Friday, January 26
Bell Ringer: Roots QUIZ - turn in tri-fold and fill out "Roots I Know" page in folder
Argumentative Writing - Sign-up for a topic
Complete Pre-Rough Draft (pg. 6 in folder)
HW: None - Enjoy the weekend!
Week of January 15-19
CCSS: RI.8.1 Cite textual evidence that strongly supports an analysis; RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text; RI.8.6 Determine author's perspective and purpose; RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present an idea; RI.8.8 Evaluate an argument; RI.8.9 Analyze conflicting information; L.8.4b Use Greek and Latin root words to determine meanings
Monday, January 15
MLK Day - No School
Tuesday, January 16
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 17
Snow Day
Thursday, January 18
Snow Day
Friday, January 19
Bell Ringer: "What will you achieve in 2018?"
Growth Mindset Lecture and Video
New Year Writing Activity
HW: None
Monday, January 15
MLK Day - No School
Tuesday, January 16
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 17
Snow Day
Thursday, January 18
Snow Day
Friday, January 19
Bell Ringer: "What will you achieve in 2018?"
Growth Mindset Lecture and Video
New Year Writing Activity
HW: None
Week of January 8-12
Monday, January 8
Snow Day
Tuesday, January 9
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 10
2-hr Delay: Go over Semester Exam Review as a class (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday, January 11
DUE: Folder Check with Semester Exam Review!
Semester Exam: Part 1
Friday, January 12
Semester Exam Part 2
Snow Day
Tuesday, January 9
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 10
2-hr Delay: Go over Semester Exam Review as a class (DUE TOMORROW)
Thursday, January 11
DUE: Folder Check with Semester Exam Review!
Semester Exam: Part 1
Friday, January 12
Semester Exam Part 2
Week of January 1-5
Monday, January 1
New Year's Day - No School
Tuesday, January 2
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 3
Snow Day
Thursday, January 4
2-hr Delay
Begin Semester Review Packet - Due Tuesday, January 9th
Friday, January 5
Snow Day
New Year's Day - No School
Tuesday, January 2
Snow Day
Wednesday, January 3
Snow Day
Thursday, January 4
2-hr Delay
Begin Semester Review Packet - Due Tuesday, January 9th
Friday, January 5
Snow Day
Week of December 18-22
CCSS: RL.8.1 Cite textual evidence that supports analysis of a text; RL.8.3 Analyze how lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action; SL.1a,c Engage effectively in collaborative discussions; come prepared, having read the material to be discussed, and draw evidence from text; pose questions to connect ideas.
Monday, December 18
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Socratic Seminar - Fishbowl Discussion "The Gift of the Magi"
Tuesday, December 19
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Work Day to finish IXL S.1 & R.4 (70) and complete missing work
Wednesday, December 20
Bell Ringer: Level 6 - Turn-in
Holiday Figurative Language Extra Credit
Thursday, December 21
Movie and Madden Day
Enjoy your break!
Friday, December 22
Winter Break ~ See you in 2018!
Monday, December 18
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Socratic Seminar - Fishbowl Discussion "The Gift of the Magi"
Tuesday, December 19
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Work Day to finish IXL S.1 & R.4 (70) and complete missing work
Wednesday, December 20
Bell Ringer: Level 6 - Turn-in
Holiday Figurative Language Extra Credit
Thursday, December 21
Movie and Madden Day
Enjoy your break!
Friday, December 22
Winter Break ~ See you in 2018!
Week of December 11-15
CCSS: RL.8.1 Cite textual evidence that supports analysis of a text; RL.8.2 (a-b) Determine theme and analyze its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot to create an objective summary; RL.8.3 Analyze how lines of dialogue or events in a story propel the action.
Monday, December 11
There will be a substitute teacher today as I am attending a training
Bell Ringer: Level 6 and turn-in
Read pgs. 322-325 in textbook (in class) and complete guided notes worksheet
Master IXL P.3 and P.4 (Smart Score 100)
HW: Review Notes
Tuesday, December 12
New Bell Ringer Packet: Level 1
Lecture: Gift of the Magi Literary Terms (Irony and Allusion)
Guided Notes
HW: IXL S.1 and R.4 (Smart Score 70) DUE FRIDAY
Wednesday, December 13
Bell Ringer: Level 2
Close Read "The Gift of the Magi"
HW: Work on IXL
Thursday, December 14
Bell Ringer: Level 3
Complete Reading Response Questions as a class
Prepare for Socratic Seminar
HW: Work on IXL (DUE TOMORROW)
Friday, December 15
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Socratic Seminar
HW: None
Monday, December 11
There will be a substitute teacher today as I am attending a training
Bell Ringer: Level 6 and turn-in
Read pgs. 322-325 in textbook (in class) and complete guided notes worksheet
Master IXL P.3 and P.4 (Smart Score 100)
HW: Review Notes
Tuesday, December 12
New Bell Ringer Packet: Level 1
Lecture: Gift of the Magi Literary Terms (Irony and Allusion)
Guided Notes
HW: IXL S.1 and R.4 (Smart Score 70) DUE FRIDAY
Wednesday, December 13
Bell Ringer: Level 2
Close Read "The Gift of the Magi"
HW: Work on IXL
Thursday, December 14
Bell Ringer: Level 3
Complete Reading Response Questions as a class
Prepare for Socratic Seminar
HW: Work on IXL (DUE TOMORROW)
Friday, December 15
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Socratic Seminar
HW: None
Week of December 4-8
CCSS: RI.8.5 I can analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text; RI.8.6 I can determine the author's perspective or purpose in a text; 8.RI.7 I can compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing different mediums (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of words).
Monday, December 4
New Bell-Ringer Packet: Level 1
Lecture: Determining Author's Purpose and Perspective in Informational Writing
Guided Notes
HW: IXL P.4 (Smart Score 70)
Tuesday, December 5
Bell-Ringer: Level 2
Video: Pearl Harbor
Begin "Day of Infamy" SOAPSTone Analysis
HW: None
Wednesday, December 6
Bell Ringer: Levels 3-4
Complete "Day of Infamy" SOAPSTone Analysis
HW: IXL p.3 (Smart Score 70)
Thursday, December 7
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Lecture: Compare/Contrast Text to Speech
Video: "Day of Infamy"
Speech analysis
HW: Study for Quiz
Friday, December 8
Bell Ringer: Level 6 (Turn-in)
Author's Purpose and Perspective Quiz
If we finish early, watch a part of the 2001 film, "Pearl Harbor"
HW: None
Monday, December 4
New Bell-Ringer Packet: Level 1
Lecture: Determining Author's Purpose and Perspective in Informational Writing
Guided Notes
HW: IXL P.4 (Smart Score 70)
Tuesday, December 5
Bell-Ringer: Level 2
Video: Pearl Harbor
Begin "Day of Infamy" SOAPSTone Analysis
HW: None
Wednesday, December 6
Bell Ringer: Levels 3-4
Complete "Day of Infamy" SOAPSTone Analysis
HW: IXL p.3 (Smart Score 70)
Thursday, December 7
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Lecture: Compare/Contrast Text to Speech
Video: "Day of Infamy"
Speech analysis
HW: Study for Quiz
Friday, December 8
Bell Ringer: Level 6 (Turn-in)
Author's Purpose and Perspective Quiz
If we finish early, watch a part of the 2001 film, "Pearl Harbor"
HW: None
Week of November 27-December 1
CCSS: RL.8.3 I can analyze how elements of a story interact; RL.8.7 I can compare and contrast a written story to its filmed version.
Monday, November 27
No School
Tuesday, November 28
Introduce Standards-Based Bell Ringers (Complete Levels 1-2 of packet)
"Wonder" Character Traits List
Novel vs Film worksheet
HW: Complete Novel vs Film Worksheet
Wednesday, November 29
Bell Ringer: Level 3
Begin Characterization Project
HW: None
Thursday, November 30
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Complete Characterization Project
HW: None
Friday, December 1
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Turn in Bell Ringer Packet for a grade
"Wonder" Unit Essay Test
HW: None
Monday, November 27
No School
Tuesday, November 28
Introduce Standards-Based Bell Ringers (Complete Levels 1-2 of packet)
"Wonder" Character Traits List
Novel vs Film worksheet
HW: Complete Novel vs Film Worksheet
Wednesday, November 29
Bell Ringer: Level 3
Begin Characterization Project
HW: None
Thursday, November 30
Bell Ringer: Level 4
Complete Characterization Project
HW: None
Friday, December 1
Bell Ringer: Level 5
Turn in Bell Ringer Packet for a grade
"Wonder" Unit Essay Test
HW: None
Week of November 20-24
CCSS: RL.8.1; R.L.8.2a; RI.8.1; RI.8.2a-b; RI.8.3; SL.8.1a-d
Monday, November 20
Finish reading Part 8 "Wonder"
Turn in "Wonder" Vocabulary Dictionary (must be in one document) for EXTRA CREDIT
Tuesday, November 21
Field Trip to Movies 10 to watch the film, "Wonder"
Wednesday, November 22 - Monday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break - See you Tuesday, November 28!
Monday, November 20
Finish reading Part 8 "Wonder"
Turn in "Wonder" Vocabulary Dictionary (must be in one document) for EXTRA CREDIT
Tuesday, November 21
Field Trip to Movies 10 to watch the film, "Wonder"
Wednesday, November 22 - Monday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break - See you Tuesday, November 28!
Week of November 13-17
CCSS: RL.8.1; R.L.8.2a; RI.8.1; RI.8.2a-b; RI.8.3; SL.8.1a-d
We have a folder check FRIDAY!
Monday, November 13
Teacher In-Service Day: No School
Tuesday, November 14
Quick Write #7
Part 6 Quiz
Read Part 7: Miranda (pgs. 164-172 in PDF)
HW: Parts 6 and 7 Hyperdoc (due FRIDAY)
Wednesday, November 15
Part 7 Quiz
Begin reading Part 8: August
Thursday, November 16
OU Field Trip
Friday, November 17
Parts 6 & 7 Hyperdoc due and FOLDER CHECK
Quick Write #8
Continue reading Part 8: August
HW: Continue to read to pg. 204 in PDF "Take Your Seats Everyone" chapter
We have a folder check FRIDAY!
Monday, November 13
Teacher In-Service Day: No School
Tuesday, November 14
Quick Write #7
Part 6 Quiz
Read Part 7: Miranda (pgs. 164-172 in PDF)
HW: Parts 6 and 7 Hyperdoc (due FRIDAY)
Wednesday, November 15
Part 7 Quiz
Begin reading Part 8: August
Thursday, November 16
OU Field Trip
Friday, November 17
Parts 6 & 7 Hyperdoc due and FOLDER CHECK
Quick Write #8
Continue reading Part 8: August
HW: Continue to read to pg. 204 in PDF "Take Your Seats Everyone" chapter
Week of November 6-10
CCSS: RL.8.1; R.L.8.2a; RI.8.1; RI.8.2a-b; RI.8.3; SL.8.1a-d
Monday, November 6
Finish reading Part 4: Jack (through pg. 185 in book or pg. 132 in PDF)
Work on Part 4 Hyperdoc - due TOMORROW
Tuesday, November 7
Quick Write #5
Part 4 Quiz
Read Part 5: Justin (pp. 187-204)
HW: Finish reading Part 5: Justin (whatever was not complete in class. Part goes to pg. 204 in book or pg. 144 in PDF)
Wednesday, November 8
Lecture: Imagery and Symbolism
Work on Part 5 Hyperdoc - due TOMORROW
Thursday, November 9
Quick Write #6
Part 5 Quiz
Read Part 6: August - read what you do not finish for homework over the long weekend.
Part 6: August is book pp. 205-234 or PDF pp. 144-163)
Friday, November 10
No School
Finish Part 6: August over the weekend!
Monday, November 6
Finish reading Part 4: Jack (through pg. 185 in book or pg. 132 in PDF)
Work on Part 4 Hyperdoc - due TOMORROW
Tuesday, November 7
Quick Write #5
Part 4 Quiz
Read Part 5: Justin (pp. 187-204)
HW: Finish reading Part 5: Justin (whatever was not complete in class. Part goes to pg. 204 in book or pg. 144 in PDF)
Wednesday, November 8
Lecture: Imagery and Symbolism
Work on Part 5 Hyperdoc - due TOMORROW
Thursday, November 9
Quick Write #6
Part 5 Quiz
Read Part 6: August - read what you do not finish for homework over the long weekend.
Part 6: August is book pp. 205-234 or PDF pp. 144-163)
Friday, November 10
No School
Finish Part 6: August over the weekend!
Week of October 30 - November 3
CCSS: RL.8.1; R.L.8.2a; RI.8.1; RI.8.2a-b; RI.8.3; SL.8.1a-d
Monday, October 30
You should have read to the "Breakfast" chapter in Part 2: Via (pp. 62-74 in PDF) over the weekend
Part 1: August Hyperdoc due by the start of class TODAY
Audio Book read the rest of Part 2: Via pp. 100-117 (pp. 74-86 in PDF)
HW: Work on Part 2 Hyperdoc (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, October 31
Quick write 3: "Grans"
Part 2: Via Quiz
Independent read all of Part 3: Summer pp. 118-132 in book (pp. 86-97 in PDF)
Part 3 Hyperdoc available
HW: Finish Part 2 Hyperdoc
Wednesday, November 1
Part 2 Hyperdoc due TODAY
Lecture: Author's Purpose and Tone
Work Day - Work on Part 3 Hyperdoc
Thursday, November 2
Quick Write #4 - "Savanna"
Part 3: Summer Quiz
Independent read Part 4: Jack (pp. 133-150 in book, pp. 97-108 in PDF)
Part 4 Hyperdoc now available on Google Classroom
HW: Complete Part 3 Hyperdoc
Friday, November 3
Part 3 Hyperdoc due TODAY
Audio Book read Part 4: Jack (pp. 151-167 in book, pp. 108-121 in PDF)
Part 4 Hyperdoc due Tuesday, November 7
Monday, October 30
You should have read to the "Breakfast" chapter in Part 2: Via (pp. 62-74 in PDF) over the weekend
Part 1: August Hyperdoc due by the start of class TODAY
Audio Book read the rest of Part 2: Via pp. 100-117 (pp. 74-86 in PDF)
HW: Work on Part 2 Hyperdoc (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, October 31
Quick write 3: "Grans"
Part 2: Via Quiz
Independent read all of Part 3: Summer pp. 118-132 in book (pp. 86-97 in PDF)
Part 3 Hyperdoc available
HW: Finish Part 2 Hyperdoc
Wednesday, November 1
Part 2 Hyperdoc due TODAY
Lecture: Author's Purpose and Tone
Work Day - Work on Part 3 Hyperdoc
Thursday, November 2
Quick Write #4 - "Savanna"
Part 3: Summer Quiz
Independent read Part 4: Jack (pp. 133-150 in book, pp. 97-108 in PDF)
Part 4 Hyperdoc now available on Google Classroom
HW: Complete Part 3 Hyperdoc
Friday, November 3
Part 3 Hyperdoc due TODAY
Audio Book read Part 4: Jack (pp. 151-167 in book, pp. 108-121 in PDF)
Part 4 Hyperdoc due Tuesday, November 7
Week of October 23-27
Monday, October 23
Complete "How do you define yourself?" postcards
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "Home" chapter
If you missed today: Read to page 31 "Home" in the PDF of the novel.
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Tuesday, October 24
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "Lunch" chapter
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Wednesday, October 25
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "School Pictures" chapter
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Thursday, October 26
Lecture: Theme vs Main Idea
HW: Finish reading Part 1: August using PDF, if not complete in class
Friday, October 27
Part 1: August Comprehension Quiz
Work Day - Hyperdoc and read Part 2: Via to the "High School" chapter
PDF of book to complete reading over the weekend, if you need to
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Read to the "Breakfast" chapter in Part 2: Via (p. 100 in book, p. 74 in PDF) by Monday. Part 2 Hyperdoc is due Wednesday, November 1st and is now available on Google Classroom.
Complete "How do you define yourself?" postcards
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "Home" chapter
If you missed today: Read to page 31 "Home" in the PDF of the novel.
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Tuesday, October 24
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "Lunch" chapter
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Wednesday, October 25
Continue "Wonder" Part 1: August to "School Pictures" chapter
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Thursday, October 26
Lecture: Theme vs Main Idea
HW: Finish reading Part 1: August using PDF, if not complete in class
Friday, October 27
Part 1: August Comprehension Quiz
Work Day - Hyperdoc and read Part 2: Via to the "High School" chapter
PDF of book to complete reading over the weekend, if you need to
HW: Part 1: August Hyperdoc (12 slides) due by Monday, October 30th on Google Classroom
Read to the "Breakfast" chapter in Part 2: Via (p. 100 in book, p. 74 in PDF) by Monday. Part 2 Hyperdoc is due Wednesday, November 1st and is now available on Google Classroom.
Week of October 16-20
Monday, October 16
Organize folders (100pt folder check Wednesday)
Lecture: Verb Moods
Activity: Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods
HW: Extra credit by Wednesday (your choice - you need to have no missing assignments)
Tuesday, October 17
Complete Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods Activity]
Kahoot! Review
HW: Study for Test - Verbals, Active/Passive Voice, Verb Moods
HW: Article of the Week (due Friday)
Wednesday, October 18
Turn in folders for folder check
Grammar Test
HW: None
Thursday, October 19
Make-up Tests
Intro to "Wonder," by R.J. Palacio
HW: "What Defines You?" Postcard
Friday, October 20
Intro to "Wonder" Hyperdoc
Read aloud: pages 1-14
If you missed today: Read to page 19 "Nice Mrs. Garcia" in the PDF of the novel.
HW: Hyperdoc slides due Monday, October 30
Organize folders (100pt folder check Wednesday)
Lecture: Verb Moods
Activity: Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods
HW: Extra credit by Wednesday (your choice - you need to have no missing assignments)
Tuesday, October 17
Complete Calvin and Hobbes Verb Moods Activity]
Kahoot! Review
HW: Study for Test - Verbals, Active/Passive Voice, Verb Moods
HW: Article of the Week (due Friday)
Wednesday, October 18
Turn in folders for folder check
Grammar Test
HW: None
Thursday, October 19
Make-up Tests
Intro to "Wonder," by R.J. Palacio
HW: "What Defines You?" Postcard
Friday, October 20
Intro to "Wonder" Hyperdoc
Read aloud: pages 1-14
If you missed today: Read to page 19 "Nice Mrs. Garcia" in the PDF of the novel.
HW: Hyperdoc slides due Monday, October 30
Week of October 9-13
Due this week: Final 5-paragraph Personal Narrative (Oct. 11) and Book Report / Reading Log (Oct. 13). Your personal Narrative should be uploaded to Google Classroom. If you typed your book report, you should upload that to Google Classroom as well. Hand-written Book reports and ALL reading logs are due to your class basket by Friday. Remember to double space types documents OR skip lines if you wrote.
Monday, October 9
5-paragraph Personal Narrative Drafts Due
Peer-editing today
HW: None
Tuesday, October 10
Tri-County trip in the afternoon
Morning classes will have extra time to complete final narratives and book reports/reading logs
HW: Finalize Personal Narratives
Wednesday, October 11
Personal Narrative DUE to Google Classroom
Lecture: Verbals
Guided Notes and Practice Worksheet
HW: Complete Verbals Worksheet
Thursday, October 12
Review Verbals Practice Worksheet
Verbals Quiz
HW: Finalize Book Reports/Reading Logs
Friday, October 13
Book Reports and Reading Logs DUE
Lecture: Active and Passive Voice Verbs
Guided Notes and Practice Worksheet
HW: Practice, if not completed in class
Monday, October 9
5-paragraph Personal Narrative Drafts Due
Peer-editing today
HW: None
Tuesday, October 10
Tri-County trip in the afternoon
Morning classes will have extra time to complete final narratives and book reports/reading logs
HW: Finalize Personal Narratives
Wednesday, October 11
Personal Narrative DUE to Google Classroom
Lecture: Verbals
Guided Notes and Practice Worksheet
HW: Complete Verbals Worksheet
Thursday, October 12
Review Verbals Practice Worksheet
Verbals Quiz
HW: Finalize Book Reports/Reading Logs
Friday, October 13
Book Reports and Reading Logs DUE
Lecture: Active and Passive Voice Verbs
Guided Notes and Practice Worksheet
HW: Practice, if not completed in class
Week of October 2-6
Due this week: Complete Rough Draft of 5-paragraph Narrative Essays - Come to class Friday with them complete; Continue reading and work on your Book Report - report is due October 13th.
Monday, October 2
Bell Ringer: Circle me Please! Transition words
Lecture: Transition Words
Transition Word Practice
Tuesday, October 3
Review Transition Word Practice
Work on drafts - adding appropriate transition words
Wednesday, October 4
Tri-County will be visiting our room today
HW: Continue work on Personal Narrative and Book Reports
Thursday, October 5
Lecture: Punctuating Dialogue
"How to Punctuate Dialogue" worksheet - complete for homework if not in class
HW: Add Dialogue to rough drafts - Complete draft due tomorrow!
Friday, October 6
Bring Complete 5-paragraph Personal Narrative Draft
Begin self-assessing draft, making changes where necessary
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Monday, October 2
Bell Ringer: Circle me Please! Transition words
Lecture: Transition Words
Transition Word Practice
Tuesday, October 3
Review Transition Word Practice
Work on drafts - adding appropriate transition words
Wednesday, October 4
Tri-County will be visiting our room today
HW: Continue work on Personal Narrative and Book Reports
Thursday, October 5
Lecture: Punctuating Dialogue
"How to Punctuate Dialogue" worksheet - complete for homework if not in class
HW: Add Dialogue to rough drafts - Complete draft due tomorrow!
Friday, October 6
Bring Complete 5-paragraph Personal Narrative Draft
Begin self-assessing draft, making changes where necessary
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Week of September 25-29
Monday, September 25
Bell Ringer: Mindset Monday
Lecture: Personal Narrative Elements
Begin "Brainstorming: Intro to Narrative Writing"
Tuesday, September 26
Bell Ringer: Tone and Mood in Writing
Finish "Brainstorming: Intro to Narrative Writing"
Work on Narrative Storyboard - complete what is unfinished for homework
Wednesday, September 27
Bell Ringer: Nifty Narrative: Sensory Details
Lecture: The Writing Process
Pre-write: Complete Personal Narrative Outline (homework if not finished in class)
Thursday, September 28
Bell Ringer: Simple vs Thesis Statements
Lecture: Writing Effective Hooks and Thesis Statements
Class Activity: Writing to Hook the Reader
Begin draft of introduction paragraph (homework if not completed in class)
Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4-7pm
Friday, September 29
Bell Ringer: Begin drafts
Work on drafting the body of our Personal Narratives
HW: Draft of written introduction and body paragraphs are due Monday
Bell Ringer: Mindset Monday
Lecture: Personal Narrative Elements
Begin "Brainstorming: Intro to Narrative Writing"
Tuesday, September 26
Bell Ringer: Tone and Mood in Writing
Finish "Brainstorming: Intro to Narrative Writing"
Work on Narrative Storyboard - complete what is unfinished for homework
Wednesday, September 27
Bell Ringer: Nifty Narrative: Sensory Details
Lecture: The Writing Process
Pre-write: Complete Personal Narrative Outline (homework if not finished in class)
Thursday, September 28
Bell Ringer: Simple vs Thesis Statements
Lecture: Writing Effective Hooks and Thesis Statements
Class Activity: Writing to Hook the Reader
Begin draft of introduction paragraph (homework if not completed in class)
Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4-7pm
Friday, September 29
Bell Ringer: Begin drafts
Work on drafting the body of our Personal Narratives
HW: Draft of written introduction and body paragraphs are due Monday
Week of September 18-22
Monday, September 18
Bell Ringer: Mindset Monday
Review: Elements of a short story (handout on Google Classroom)
Kahoot!
HW: Study for Test
Tuesday, September 19
Bell Ringer: Review for unit test
Short Story Unit Test
Grab an Article of the Week/Breakdown and work when finished
HW: Article Breakdown (due Friday)
Wednesday, September 20
Bell Ringer: Begin "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" book vs movie t-chart in notebooks
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" film - take notes on similarities and differences
Make-up tests
HW: None
Thursday, September 21
Bell Ringer: Get out T-chart for movie
Continue watching "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
Folder Check #1
HW: None
Friday, September 22
Bell Ringer: T-chart for movie
Due: Article Breakdown
Finish "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
Essay questions needs emailed to me by Monday, September 25th:
While the theme of the story remains the same in the movie (Walter Mitty escapes his mundane reality through daydreams), there are vast difference between the short story and the 2013 movie.
- Using your T-charts you worked on during the movie, write a complete paragraph (Thesis statement, 3-5 body sentences, and conclusion sentence) explaining at least 3 differences between the movie and short story.
Week of September 11-15
Monday, September 11
Bell Ringer: Motivation Monday (9/11)
Organize folders and pass back Vocabulary Quizzes
Begin new vocabulary set - notes for a grade
Lecture: Review Characterization
HW: Article Breakdown - due FRIDAY
Tuesday, September 12
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.6 (Smart score: 80)
Lecture: Point of View and Perspective
Point of View Worksheet
HW: Finish Point of View Worksheet, if needed
Wednesday, September 13
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.7 (Smart score: 80)
Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
Begin Google Analysis of the story
HW: None
Thursday, September 14
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.8 (Smart score: 80)
Continue Google Analysis of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
HW: Article Breakdown due TOMORROW
Friday, September 15
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Set 2 Quizlet
Complete Google Analysis of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"- submit by the end of class
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Bell Ringer: Motivation Monday (9/11)
Organize folders and pass back Vocabulary Quizzes
Begin new vocabulary set - notes for a grade
Lecture: Review Characterization
HW: Article Breakdown - due FRIDAY
Tuesday, September 12
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.6 (Smart score: 80)
Lecture: Point of View and Perspective
Point of View Worksheet
HW: Finish Point of View Worksheet, if needed
Wednesday, September 13
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.7 (Smart score: 80)
Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
Begin Google Analysis of the story
HW: None
Thursday, September 14
Bell Ringer: IXL.COM - Language Arts - A.8 (Smart score: 80)
Continue Google Analysis of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
HW: Article Breakdown due TOMORROW
Friday, September 15
Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Set 2 Quizlet
Complete Google Analysis of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"- submit by the end of class
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Week of September 4-8
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend! Since this a short week, we will not have an Article of the Week - I want you to focus on Friday's Quiz. Don't forget to continue to read 2 hours per week and put it in your reading log! I will be checking these. When we get closer to your Book Reports (due 10/13) I will conference with each of you to make sure things are going smoothly.
Monday, September 4
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 5
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Pass back papers and organize folders
Lecture: Conflict and Characterization - take notes
Begin Conflict and Characterization worksheet
HW: Complete Conflict and Characterization worksheet (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday, September 6
Bell Ringer: Study Vocabulary Quizlet on Google Classroom
Begin "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
Identify Direct vs Indirect Characterization
HW: None
Thursday, September 7
Bell Ringer: Conflict Review (for grade)
Continue "Thank You, Ma'am"
Identify Conflict
HW: Study for Vocabulary/Spelling Quiz tomorrow
Friday, September 8
Bell Ringer: Study Vocabulary Quizlet on Google Classroom
Kahoot!
Vocabulary and Spelling Quiz
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 5
Bell Ringer: NoRedInk
Pass back papers and organize folders
Lecture: Conflict and Characterization - take notes
Begin Conflict and Characterization worksheet
HW: Complete Conflict and Characterization worksheet (DUE TOMORROW)
Wednesday, September 6
Bell Ringer: Study Vocabulary Quizlet on Google Classroom
Begin "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
Identify Direct vs Indirect Characterization
HW: None
Thursday, September 7
Bell Ringer: Conflict Review (for grade)
Continue "Thank You, Ma'am"
Identify Conflict
HW: Study for Vocabulary/Spelling Quiz tomorrow
Friday, September 8
Bell Ringer: Study Vocabulary Quizlet on Google Classroom
Kahoot!
Vocabulary and Spelling Quiz
HW: None - Have a good weekend!
Week of August 28-September 1
Monday, August 28
Bell Ringer: Mindset Monday
Read Article of the Week and discuss
Introduce Vocabulary Set #1 - Work in pairs to begin
HW: Vocabulary Set #1 and Article Breakdown (DUE FRIDAY, Sept. 1)
Tuesday, August 29
Bell Ringer: Quizlet
Review Elements of a short story and plot
Whole class read "The Elevator"
Wednesday, August 30
Bell Ringer: IXL (www.ixl.com) 8th grade - ELA - B.1 (Smartscore of 70)
Complete plot diagram as a class for "The Elevator"
Making Inferences and Citing Evidence
Begin reading "Raymond's Run" in pairs, complete text analysis
Thursday, August 31
Bell Ringer: IXL: Nouns (B.3) You must score an 70
Finish "Raymond's Run" and text analysis - turn in
Due Tomorrow: Article Breakdown and Vocabulary Set #1
Friday, September 1
DUE TODAY: Article Breakdown and Vocabulary Set #1
Bell Ringer: Quizlet
Determining plot through film
HW: None - enjoy the weekend!
Bell Ringer: Mindset Monday
Read Article of the Week and discuss
Introduce Vocabulary Set #1 - Work in pairs to begin
HW: Vocabulary Set #1 and Article Breakdown (DUE FRIDAY, Sept. 1)
Tuesday, August 29
Bell Ringer: Quizlet
Review Elements of a short story and plot
Whole class read "The Elevator"
Wednesday, August 30
Bell Ringer: IXL (www.ixl.com) 8th grade - ELA - B.1 (Smartscore of 70)
Complete plot diagram as a class for "The Elevator"
Making Inferences and Citing Evidence
Begin reading "Raymond's Run" in pairs, complete text analysis
Thursday, August 31
Bell Ringer: IXL: Nouns (B.3) You must score an 70
Finish "Raymond's Run" and text analysis - turn in
Due Tomorrow: Article Breakdown and Vocabulary Set #1
Friday, September 1
DUE TODAY: Article Breakdown and Vocabulary Set #1
Bell Ringer: Quizlet
Determining plot through film
HW: None - enjoy the weekend!
Week of August 21-25
Welcome Back! You will find weekly lesson plans here. If a student misses class, it is their responsibility to check here, google classroom, as well as the "While You Were Out" board in the classroom to collect any assignments that were missed.
Monday, August 21
No School - Teacher Inservice
Open House 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, August 22
No School - Teacher Inservice
Wednesday, August 23
General Class Info, Syllabus and Procedures
Welcome Back Activity
Introduce the 6-Word Memoir
HW: Class supplies (by Monday), signed syllabus, 6-Word Memoir (due Friday)
Thursday, August 24
Reading and Writing Inventories on Google Classroom
Introduce independent reading logs and book report guidelines
Explore Independent Reading and Class Library
Work on 6-Word Memoirs/Book Covers
HW: Class supplies (by Monday), signed syllabus, 6-Word Memoir (due Friday)
Friday, August 25
8th Grade Language Arts Annual Pre-Test
Present 6-Word Memoirs/Book Covers
DUE: Signed Syllabus and 6-Word Memoir Book Cover
Have a good weekend - NO HOMEWORK!
No School - Teacher Inservice
Open House 6pm-7pm
Tuesday, August 22
No School - Teacher Inservice
Wednesday, August 23
General Class Info, Syllabus and Procedures
Welcome Back Activity
Introduce the 6-Word Memoir
HW: Class supplies (by Monday), signed syllabus, 6-Word Memoir (due Friday)
Thursday, August 24
Reading and Writing Inventories on Google Classroom
Introduce independent reading logs and book report guidelines
Explore Independent Reading and Class Library
Work on 6-Word Memoirs/Book Covers
HW: Class supplies (by Monday), signed syllabus, 6-Word Memoir (due Friday)
Friday, August 25
8th Grade Language Arts Annual Pre-Test
Present 6-Word Memoirs/Book Covers
DUE: Signed Syllabus and 6-Word Memoir Book Cover
Have a good weekend - NO HOMEWORK!