8th Grade ELA (PreAP) - September28 -October 2

PreAP Assignments 


UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!
1st Membean Window - September 28th - Oct 12th
Membean Quiz - October 13
The Pearl Unit Exam - October 13
8th grade PSAT Exam - October 14
Literary Terms Test - October 15

Membean Codes 

• Setup Membean -  www.membean.com/enroll
• Class Codes:
• 1st - M6LQ8WK
• 5th - M6LQESF
• 8th - M6LQADR

Monday, September 28

• Pearl Background Notes - Steinbeck, pearls, pearl diving, scorpions, setting
• Pass out and go over packet
• Complete Anticipation Guide

Homework: Anticipation Guide

Tuesday, September 29

• Grammar - Nouns page 1-2
• Annotation Expectations 
• Themes, Motifs, Characterization/Personification/Imagery/Symbols
• Summary on 1st page of each chapter (bullet points)
• Read Chapter 1 and answer questions

Homework: Finish Chapter 1 and read chapter 2 and answer questions in packet

Wednesday, September 30

• Grammar - Nouns p 3-4
• Journal Prompt - p12 - Lottery
• Discussion 1-2 and check annotations
• Read 3 in class - active listening on CD

Hmwk - Answer chapter 3 questions

Thursday, October 1

• Grammar - Common/Proper Nouns p 5-6
• Journal Prompt - p13 - Oppression
• Check Chapter 1-3 questions 
• Chap 1-3 Short Answer Quiz

Homework: Characterization worksheet

Friday, October 2

• Grammar - Pronouns p 7-8
• Check quiz
• Review annotation expectations
• Go over characterization sheet
• Read chapter 4 (active listening)

Homework:  Finish Chapt 4 w/ annotations and answer questions