Mentor Sentences (weekly warmup)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sstb8-eHKkEuXSjHuN9dMYuIQ5Dz9q9D364JDQJiXVk/edit?usp=sharing Parts of Speech Review https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NycZ3S-41KLZ0vtqCS5IWAIOfPD6xRa6e0Kg73judwI/edit?usp=sharing Sentence Structure https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10W9HYy0JBBgFPi0v1gKGe0hbDFDDVVEI92a5ycmHebs/edit?usp=sharing
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Welcome to 8th Grade English! You will be able to find information here regarding what our plan is for the week as well as access to notes for students who are absent. If there is one thing students can do to help them be successful this year, it is READ!
Students are expected to read FOUR books each quarter totaling 16 books for the year. Students may choose any book they would like to read. I have a library in my classroom, we visit the library twice a month or the students can bring books from home. Students must have an independent book at all times and be prepared for book checks/talks which occur once a week. We are currently discussing word choice and how author's have a purpose for every word and every punctuation mark they use. The more students read, the more they know which will aid in the writing process as we learn to write essays this year. I am looking forward to an exciting 2017-2018 school year! Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
The English SOL test is right around the corner. As you know, practice makes perfect. In order to provide as many opportunities for success as possible, the English 8 team is offering an extra credit practice incentive. Commonlit.org is a free, online source for reading practice. Students choose articles and answer text-based questions. Teachers are able to access the data to pinpoint areas of need. Students can choose from any of the assigned passages to earn extra credit points, to be applied to any test. In order to access this resource, follow the steps below:
Have your student notify their teacher they have completed an assignment and once the teacher has checked it, the student will receive extra credit. Students may ask for a pass to see their English teacher during Foxes Den, so long as computers are available. Thank you for your commitment to helping our students succeed! Sincerely, The English 8 Team Monday
Read Flowers for Algernon and complete packet link to story http://www.sdfo.org/gj/stories/flowersforalgernon.pdf Tuesday English Benchmark Wednesday English Benchmark Thursday Silent Reading Friday Homophones Monday
Writing SOL Multiple Choice Practice Test Tuesday Library Day Revise and Edit My Access (we will be walking through our last My Access essays) Wednesday Introduction to Poetry and Figurative Language Thursday Poetry and Figurative Language activities Friday Independent Reading and Book Talks MONDAY
Warmup Day 1 Persuasive Techniques and Arguments Practice TUESDAY Warmup Day 2 Library/Persuasive Techniques and Arguments Comparison WEDNESDAY Warmup Day 3 Persuasive Techniques and Arguments Analysis THURSDAY Warmup Day 4 Persuasive Techniques and Arguments Practice/Debate FRIDAY Warmup DUE TEST--you may refer to the powerpoint posted last week for review as well as your notes. Monday-Holiday
Tuesday-Library Visit-How to PICK a book, Weekly Warmup Writing Wednesday-Persuasive Writing Techniques Presentation, Notes, Discussion persuasive_techniques.pptx Thursday-Persuasive Writing Techniques--continued Friday-Independent Reading/Book Talks Monday-Snow Day
Tuesday-Snow Day Wednesday-My Access Writing-persuasive essay Thursday-My Access Writing-persuasive essay Friday-Independent Reading Monday
Warmup Week 17 Day 1 Daily Quick Write Introduction to vocabulary flip book project Capitalization rules Tuesday Warmup Week 17 Day 2 Daily Quick Write Read "Made You Laugh" and write a summary for each section. Wednesday/Thursday (2 hour blocks begin) Watch funny anecdote videos Anecdote activity Friday/Monday Library! Flashlight reading! Write your own anecdote |
Homework The only homework assigned is for students to read their independent books each night for at least 20 minutes. I can tell who reads and who does not during our book checks and book talks. The only other time we have homework is if an assignment is not finished in class. My Expectations
Students are expected to be Responsible, Accountable and Productive at all times. 8th grade English students should always be prepared with paper, pens and pencils, a notebook, a journal and a flash drive. Students are expected to participate and to complete their work on time. It's the student's responsibility to make up in any work missed while they are out. Archives
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