Gr. 8 Language Arts
😍Week of February 22-February 26, 2021
Monday February 22, 2021
CW: a. Discussed DOAF Vocabulary b. Introduced Argumentative Writing c. Took notes on Argumentative Writing.
HW: 1. Writing: Start thinking of topics for your Argumentative Essay.
2. Literature: DOAF Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, February 25.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
CW: a. Took notes on Argumentative Writing b. DOAF - read Jan. 13 - March 10, 1943. c. Daily Gram Days 41 and 42.
HW: 1. Grammar:
- Daily Gram Day 41 ( do not submit).
- Daily Gram Day 42 ( submit)
2. Literature: DOAF Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, February 25.
3. Writing: Start thinking of topic for your Argumentative Essay
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
CW: a. DOAF - discussed 23 Vocabulary words. b. Writing - viewed Argumentative Video and discussed possible topics. c. Checked and discussed Daily Gram Days 41 and 42.
HW: 1. Literature: DOAF Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, February 25.
2. Writing: Decide on topic for your Argumentative Essay
Thursday, February 25, 2021
CW: a. Discussed DOAF reading assignment. b. DOAF Vocabulary Quiz c. Designed a flow chart for the Argumentative Essay
HW: 1. Literature: Read March 12 - June 15, 1943 and complete assignment and submit by Monday, March 1.
2. Writing: Submit Flow Chart with Claim written in top circle. This is due on Monday, March 1.
Friday, February 26, 2021
CW: No classes today
HW: 1. Literature: Read March 12 - June 15, 1943 and complete assignment and submit by Monday, March 1.
2. Writing: Submit Flow Chart with Claim written in top circle. This is due on Monday, March 1.
Have a GREAT weekend! 😎
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💗 Week of February 8 - February 12, 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021
CW: a. DOAF - reviewed and discussed November 10 - December 22, 1942. b. Poetry - Discussed Free Verse poetry and then read, "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gordon.
HW: 1. Literature - DOAF
a. Complete Vocabulary Section I.
b. Open book quiz on Section I.
2. Poetry - Read Amanda Gordon's poem.
- Then highlight a phrase or a sentence in each section (7 sections) that affected you the most.
- In a complete sentence, tell why this affected you.
- There is a link in the Poetry folder where you can click on and watch Amanda Gorman recite her poem.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
CW: a. Took DOAF Section I open book quiz. b. Discussed and began Free Verse poem
HW: 1. Writing - Come to class tomorrow with your topic for Free Verse poem.
*** Examples of Free Verse Poems can be found in Yellow Poetry folder.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
CW: a. Worked on Free Verse Poems ...sooo good!! b. Began DOAF Vocabulary - do not copy paste definitions.
HW: 1. Writing: Free Verse Poem due on Friday. Remember to add decorations to your poem and add your name.
2. DOAF Vocabulary: due on Friday. (Do not copy paste the definitions. Look definitions up and put the definitions in your own
words. These are difficult words, so just do your best. We will discuss them after break.)
Thursday, February 11, 2021
8th Grade Retreat today.
HW: 1. Writing: Free Verse Poem due on Friday. Remember to add decorations to your poem and add your name.
2. DOAF Vocabulary: due on Friday. (Do not copy paste the definitions. Look definitions up and put the definitions in your own
words. These are difficult words, so just do your best. We will discuss them after break.)
Friday, February 12, 2021
Have a great week!! 😀
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😍 Week of February 1 - February 5, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021
CW: a. DOAF - discussed WS on Oct. 1, 1942 - November 20, 1942. b. Writing - Began the 7 Sins of Writing, #1 Pronoun Error, and worked on pronoun/Antecedents WS 1.
HW: 1. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10
a. Complete Synonyms and Antonyms pg. 121.
b. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 10 Workshop Test on Thursday, February 4.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
CW: a. Discussed Voc. Workshop. b. DOAF - Finished discussing and correcting up to November 20, 1942. c. DOAF - Nov. 28- Dec. 7, 1942.
HW: 1. Literature: DOAF - read November 28 - December 22, 1942.
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10
a. Vocabulary in Context, pg. 123.
b. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 10 Workshop Test on Thursday, February 4.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
CW: a. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10 - checked pg. 123. b. Played Quizlet Live. c. DOAF Pop Quiz
HW: 1. Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 10 Test on Thursday.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
CW: a. Took Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10 Test b. Worked on cards
HW: Hand letters to 💗
Friday, February, 5, 2021
FIELD Day!!😎
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⛄Week of January 25 - January 29, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
CW: a. Corrected and discussed Daily Gram Test. b. Discussed and corrected DOAF, August 21 - September 28, 1942 c. Introduced and began Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 10.
HW: 1. Grammar - make sure you corrected Daily Gram Test and submitted corrections.
2. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10 - complete and submit Definitions, pgs. 117-119.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
CW: a. Checked Voc. Workshop Unit 10, Definitions and resubmit. b. Read DOAF Sept. 28 - 29, 1942.
HW: 1. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 10
a. 8.1 do Voc. Workshop pg. 122 and submit to Showbie.
b. 8.2 do Voc. Workshop pgs. 120-121 and submit to Schoology
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
CW: a. Reviewed for DOAF Quiz tomorrow. b. Worked on Voc. Worksheet pgs. 120-122. c. Submitted favorite book WS
HW: 1. DOAF Quiz on 3 WS we checked today.
2. Vocabulary Workshop: Make sure you have pgs. 120-121 (*Schoology) and pg. 122 (Showbie) completed by tomorrow, 7:00AM.
3. Reading: Hand in information including favorite book, author, and genre.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
CW: a. Took DOAF quiz and began reading September 28 - November 20, 1942
HW: 1. Literature: DOAF
a. Complete Comprehension WS for September 28 - November 20, 1942. Due Monday, February 1, at 7:00 AM.
Friday, January 29, 2021
CW: No classes today
HW: 1. Literature: DOAF
a. Complete Comprehension WS for September 28 - November 20, 1942. Due Monday, February 1, at 7:00 AM
Have a good weekend! 😊
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🌂Week of January 18 - January 22, 2021
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
CW: a. Grammar - worked on and discussed Daily Gram Day 39. b. DOAF - went over Comp. QS from June 12 - July 12, 1942. c. Began reading July 8- July 10. 1942.
HW: 1. Grammar:
a. Daily Gram 40 - complete and submit.
b. Daily Gram Test on Days 31-40 on Thursday.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
CW: a. Discussed and checked Daily Grams Days 38 and 40. b. DOAF Read and discussed July 9, 1942 - August 14, 1942. Began Comp. QS.
HW: 1. Grammar:
a. Daily Gram Test on Days 31-40 on Thursday.
2. DOAF - Complete and submit Comp. QS for July 9 - August 14, 1942
Thursday, January 21, 2021
CW: a. Daily Gram Test for days 31 -40. b. DOAF - begin reading August 21 - September 28, 1942 and work on Quote/Text Evidence WS
HW: 1. Literature: Complete DOAF Quote/Text Evidence WS for August 21 - September 28, 1942.
Friday, January 22, 2021
CW: No classes today
HW: 1. Literature: Complete DOAF Quote/Text Evidence WS for August 21 - September 28, 1942. (Due on Monday.)
Happy Weekend!!😎
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😷 Week of January 11-15, 2021
Monday, January 11, 2021
CW: a. Passed back and discussed the Response to Liturgy essays. b. Worked on and discussed, Daily Gram Day 33. c. Introduced the Diary of Anne Frank. d. Watched "Eye of the Tiger."
HW: 1. Literature - Review "Introduction to DOAF. It is found under Language Arts folder and then under DOAF folder.
2. Writing: Watch "Eye of the Tiger" video. It is found under Writing folder.
3. Grammar: Complete Daily Gram Day 34 and submit to Showbie.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
CW: a. Reviewed "Eye of the Tiger" and discussed 8th Grade goal - Finish Strong. b.Discussed "Box of Dreams" assignment. c. Worked on and discussed, Daily Gram Day 35.
HW: 1. Grammar: Complete Daily Gram Day 36 and submit to Showbie.
2. Writing: Box of Dreams Assignment due, Tuesday, January 19.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
CW: a. DOAF - reviewed history and geography of book. b. Read June 12, 1942 - June 20, 1942.
HW: 1. Writing: Box of Dreams Assignment due, Tuesday, January 19.
2. Literature - Review "Introduction to DOAF. It is found under Language Arts folder and then under DOAF folder.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
CW: a. Worked on Daily gram Day 37 with class. b. Read and discussed Anne Frank from June 20 - July 8 b. Discussed the Comp. QS.
HW: 1. Grammar: Complete Daily Gram Day 38 and submit to Showbie.
2. Writing: Box of Dreams Assignment due, Tuesday, January 19.
3. Literature: DOAF
a. Make sure you have read June 12 - July 8, 1942.
b. Complete DOAF Comprehension QS WS for June 12 - July 8. Remember to answer questions in complete sentences.
Friday, January 15, 2021
CW: No classes today
HW: 1. Grammar: Complete Daily Gram Day 38 and submit to Showbie.
2. Writing: Box of Dreams Assignment due, Tuesday, January 19.
3. Literature: DOAF
a. Make sure you have read June 12 - July 8, 1942.
b. Complete DOAF Comprehension QS WS for June 12 - July 8. Remember to answer questions in complete sentences.
Have a good 3 day weekend! 😀
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🎉Week of January 4 - January 8, 2021
Monday - January 4, 2021
CW: a. Discussed HSPT b. Did a 15 minute Writing Prompt practice for HSPT Test c. Went over Midterm. d. Discussed "Silent Reading" book.
HW: 1. Reading - Find a GOOD book to read.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
CW: Watched - To Kill a Mockingbird
HW: 1. Reading - Find a GOOD book to read.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
CW: Continued watching - To Kill a Mockingbird
HW: 1. Reading - Find a GOOD book to read.
Thursday, January 7, 2021
CW: Finished To Kill a Mockingbird "Hey Boo!!!"
Friday, January 8, 2021
No classes today
GOOD LUCK on your HSPT Test! You will do well!! 🤗
Remember:
1. Go to bed early.
2. Eat a good breakfast.
3. Get to Test early.
4. Say a prayer before testing.
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🎄Week of December 14 - December 18, 2020
Monday, December 14, 2020
CW: a. Reviewed for TKAM Midterm. b. Played Quizlet Live with vocabulary on Midterm.
HW: 1. Language Arts Midterm tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
CW: Language Arts Midterm
HW: No Homework!
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
CW: Study Hall
HW: No Homework
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Watched "Outsiders"
🎅 Merry Christmas!!! See you next year!! 🤶
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🎁 Week of December 7 - December 11, 2020
****** School Spelling Bee - December 10 ( Two winners/homeroom )
****** Language Arts Midterm on Tuesday, December 15.
Monday, December 7, 2020
CW: a. Discussed and completed Daily Gram Day 31 and began Daily Gram Day 32. b. Writing - introduced Response to Writing essay for TKAM.
HW: 1. Grammar - complete Daily Gram Day 32 and submit.
2. Writing - look over the Response for Literature assignment in Writing folder and decide which character you will be writing about.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
CW: a. Writing - Worked on Response to Literature Essay
HW: 1. Writing - Complete the first two paragraphs for Response to Literature Essay. This is only a rough draft.
2. School Spelling Bee on Thursday.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - worked on Response to Literature Essay
HW: 1. Writing - Complete the third and fourth paragraphs for Response to Literature Essay. This is only a rough draft.
2. School Spelling Bee - tomorrow
Thursday, December 10, 2020
CW: a. School Spelling Bee
HW: a. Writing - Response to Literature Essay - rough draft completed by tomorrow.
Friday, December 11, 2020
CW: a. Discussed TKAM Midterm. b. Discussed and worked on Response to Literature Essay.
HW: 1. Writing - Complete Essay by Monday.
1. Bring a hard copy of essay to school on Monday.
2. Virtual students must email me your essay by Monday before 7:00.
2. Study for Midterm Test on Tuesday, December 15.
Have a good weekend!!
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😍 Week of November 30 - December 4, 2020
****** School Spelling Bee - December 10 ( Two winners/homeroom )
Monday, November 30, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read Chapter 27 and completed Chp. 27 Comprehension QS. b. HPTS - Took Spelling test #5 ( Practice Test )
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - make sure you have submitted Chp. 27 Comprehension QS to Showbie.
2. HSPT - Bring a couple of #2 pencils to class to practice writing essay.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read Chapter 28. b. HSPT - corrected Spelling Test #5.
HW: 1. HSPT - Bring a couple of #2 pencils to class to practice writing essay.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read and discussed Chp. 29..."Hey, Boo!" b. HSPT - Discussed Essay
HW: 1. HSPT - Bring a couple of #2 pencils to class to practice writing essay.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read and discussed Chps. 30-31 ... finished the book! b. HSPT - Discussed Essay and testing.
HW: 1. HSPT: Bring a couple of #2 pencils to class to practice writing essay.
2. Spelling: Practice for class Spelling Bee
Friday, December 4. 2020
CW: a. TKAM - discussed the ending of the book. b. HSPT - practiced 15 minute prompt.
HW: 1. Spelling: Practice for class Spelling Bee
Happy Weekend!!! 😉
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🍁Week of November 23 - 27, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
CW: a. TKAM Quiz on Chps. 22-25. b. TKAM - read Chp. 26 aloud.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - finish reading Chp. 26.
2. Reading: Book Check tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
CW: a. Worked on TKAM Maycomb Map b. Book Check c. Practice Fire Drill
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - finish Maycomb Map and submit.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! God bless you and your family!! 🦃
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🦃 Week of November 16 - 20, 2020
Monday, November 16, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - took test on Chps. 19 - 22 and classes did great!! b. TKAM = began reading Chapter 23.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - finish reading Chapter 23.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
CW: a. Discussed Spelling Bee. b. TKAM - reviewed Chp. 23. c. TKAM - read aloud Chp. 24. :(
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM -Vocabulary Chapters 23 - 25
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read, discussed, and answered questions for Chp. 25
HW: 1. Reading - Book check next Tuesday.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
CW: a. Reviewed and discussed TKAM Chp. 25. b. Worked with partners and completed Chps. 22-25 Comprehension QS.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - complete and submit TKAM Chps. 22-25 Comprehension QS.
2. Reading - Book check next Tuesday.
Friday, November 20, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - checked and discused Chps. 22 - 25 Comprehension QS. b. TKAM - reviewed for quiz on Monday.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - quiz on Chps. 22-25, Monday.
2. Reading - Book check next Tuesday.
Have a great weekend! 😊
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🏈 Week of November 9 - November 13, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - took Chps. 15 - 18 Quiz. b. HSPT - practiced spelling. c. TKAM - Introduced vocabulary for Chps. 19-22 and began reading Chp. 19.
HW: b. Literature: TKAM - Vocabulary for Chps. 19-22.
Tuesday, November 10
CW: a. TKAM - finished reading Chp. 19 and began Chp. 20. b. TKAM - introduced Characterization Chart. c. HSPT Spelling Test 2 (practice)
HW: 1. Literature:
a. TKAM - finish reading Chp. 20
b. Complete TKAM Vocabulary for Chps. 19 - 22
c. Complete TKAM Characterization Chart. Due Friday, Nov. 13.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - Discussed and reviewed Chp. 20 and read aloud Chp. 21. b. Mass Today
HW: 1. Literature:
a. Complete TKAM Characterization Chart. Due Friday, Nov. 13.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - read and discussed Chp. 22. b. Discussed TKAM Characterization Chart c. HSPT Spelling Test 3 (practice).
HW: 1. Literature:
a. Complete TKAM Characterization Chart. Due Friday, Nov. 13.
Friday, November 13, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - worked in pairs and worked on Chapter 22 Comp. QS. You did a GREAT job answering the questions !!.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM Chps. 19 - 22 Quiz on Monday. Don't forget to study your Characterization Chart.
HAPPY WEEKEND !! 😄
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Week of November 2 - November 6, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - completed Chp. 15 summary activity page. b. Began reading Chp. 16 aloud.
HW: 1. Literature: TKAM - finish reading Chp. 16 and be prepared to discuss this chapter in class.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
CW: a. TKAM - discussed and completed Chp. 16 Summary WS. b. Began reading Chp. 17.
HW:
