8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - January 2 - January 6

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

PRE-AP

 PowerPoint of Notes for Wed/Thurs - Persuasive Techniques

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ACADEMIC 

 PowerPoint of Notes for Wed/Thurs - Persuasive Techniques

Monday,  January 2
No School

Tuesday, January 3

Teacher In-Service

Wednesday, January 4 

Pre-AP

• Journal: "I Want...." with 2-3 examples / Partner Share
• Class Read p982 - Argumentation Introduction w/ examples of Claim, Support, Counterarg
• Read "Why Can't I Live on French Fries" and answer questions 1-4 on p983
• Discuss 
• Notes over Elements of an Argument (handout/PowerPoint)

Academic 

• Journal: "I Want...." with 2-3 examples / Partner Share
• Class Read p982 - Argumentation Introduction w/ examples of Claim, Support, Counterarg
• Notes over Elements of an Argument (handout/PowerPoint)

Thursday, January 5

Pre-AP

• p. 984 in Textbook over Persusasive Techniques
• Notes over Persuasive Elements/Techniques on fill-in-blank worksheet
• Ethos, Pathos, Logos
• Ari Video & ASPCA (Pathos) Example
• Comics ----> Ethos, Pathos, Logos
• Discuss Examples of Persuasive Techniques (p985 Persuasion in Text & Advertising)

Academic

• Read "Why Can't I Live on French Fries" and answer questions 1-4 on p983
• Discuss 
• p. 984 in Textbook over Persusasive Techniques
• Notes over Persuasive Elements/Techniques on fill-in-blank worksheet
• Ethos, Pathos, Logos
• Ari Video  & ASPCA (Pathos) Example
• Comics ----> Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Friday, January 6

Pre-AP

• Read “Zoo: Myth or Reality” p 990-993 &  “Zoos Connect Us….”  Pages 994-996
  ·      Add the Opposing View point BETWEEN Claim and Counterargument
  o   Write it off to the side and label it and draw arrow
  o   Claim – NEEDS to be QUOTED w/ Page number
  o   "Evidence Against" backs up the CLAIM (you are countering the opposing argument to bringing it back to your side of the discussion --- your claim w/ support)
• Complete questions on page 997: 1-3 & 5 (complete sentences)

Academic

• Read “Zoo: Myth or Reality” p 990-993 
  ·      Add the Opposing View point BETWEEN Claim and Counterargument
  o   Write it off to the side and label it and draw arrow
  o   Claim – NEEDS to be QUOTED w/ Page number
  o   "Evidence Against" backs up the CLAIM (you are countering the opposing argument to bringing it back to your side of the discussion --- your claim w/ support)

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - December 12 - December 16

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Pre-AP Project Due Monday, December 14

Pre-AP Final Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Quizlet Link for Lit Terms
      * Parts of Speech Quizlet Link
         

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ACADEMIC 

ACADEMIC Final Exam Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Vocab Quizlet Link
      * Lit Term Quizlet Link
        * Grammar Quizlet Link


Monday,  December 12
Pre-AP 

• Go over Study Guide
• Story Analysis (Final Prep)

Academic

• Check Review Sheet
• Review Game

Tuesday, December 13

Pre-AP

• Article Analysis 
• Period 8 Final Exam

Academic

• Article Analysis

Wednesday, December 14

Finals Periods 1 & 4

Thursday, December 15

Finals Periods 2 & 5

Friday, December 16

Finals Periods 7 & 3

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - December 5 - December 9

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

PreAP Crucible Act 3/4 Exam - Monday, December 5th
Pre-AP Project Due Monday, December 14

Pre-AP Final Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Quizlet Link for Lit Terms
      * Parts of Speech Quizlet Link
         

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ACADEMIC 

ACADEMIC Final Exam Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Vocab Quizlet Link
      * Lit Term Quizlet Link
        * Grammar Quizlet Link


Monday,  December 5
Pre-AP 

• Act 3 & 4 Exam

Academic

• Book Fair
• The Pearl SAR (quiz grade)

Tuesday, December 6

Pre-AP

• PROJECT WORK DAY

Academic

• Final Exam Study Guide Work Day

Wednesday, December 7

Pre-AP & Academic - Field Trip

Thursday, December 8

Pre-AP

• Book Fair
• PROJECT WORK DAY

Academic

• Final Exam Study Guide Work Day
• Book Fair

Friday, December 9

Pre-AP

• PROJECT WORK DAY
• Final Exam Reviews
• Review Sheet
• Study Guide Packet

Academic

• Class analysis of  "My Name"

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - November 28 - December 2

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

PreAP Crucible Act 3/4 Exam - Monday, December 5th
Pre-AP Project Due Monday, December 14

Pre-AP Final Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Quizlet Link for Lit Terms
      * Parts of Speech Quizlet Link
         

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ACADEMIC Pearl Project due Thursday, December 1st

ACADEMIC Final Exam Review Study Materials (will recieve a handout in class as well)
   * Vocab Quizlet Link
      * Lit Term Quizlet Link
        * Grammar Quizlet Link


Monday,  November 28
Pre-AP 

• Review Study Guide Act 3
• Watch Act 2-3 The Crucible
• Homework: Summarize Acts 1-3 with 7-9 events per act on page J23-24 of Journal

Academic

• PEARL PROJECT WORK DAY
• Resource - www.canva.com to help create CD booklet (free account)
• Teacher Example of Project

Tuesday, November 29

Pre-AP

• Review Summaries of Act 1-3
• Start reading Act IV, active listening/annotation
• Act 4 Study Guide Questions 1-6

Academic

• PEARL PROJECT WORK DAY

Wednesday, November 30 


Pre-AP

• Finish Act IV Crucible
• Finish Study Guide IV Questions
• Watch Act 3-4 
• Pass out Test Review (test on Tuesday, Dec 6)

Academic 

• Pearl Timed Writing Assignment

Thursday, December 1

Pre-AP

• Check Study Guide Act 4 (daily grade combined with Act 3)
• John as a Tragic Hero discussion/worksheet
• Homework: Irony Worksheet & Cause/Effect #8-15

Academic

• Finish "Cheerleading as a Sport" Analysis and discussion
• PROJECT DUE TODAY

Friday, December 2

Pre-AP

• Check worksheets
• Introduce Project w/ examples
• Final Exam Reviews
• Review Sheet
• Study Guide Packet

Academic

• "Trashed" Documentary Trailer Analysis...
• Persuasive
• SAR
• Elements discussion

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - November 21 - November 25

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Membean Window #3 - November 14 - November 27 

• Academic - 60 minutes/70% accuracy
• Pre-AP - 75 minutes/70% accuracy

Academic Latin Roots Test - Tuesday, November 22nd  ---> Quizlet Link

Monday,  November 21
Pre-AP 

• Start Act 3
• Study Guide Q #1-4 w/ quotes and page numbers

Academic

• Check Grammar p 38-48 Conjunctions/Interjections/Prepositions
• Work Day on Project
• Resource - www.canva.com to help create CD booklet (free account)
• Teacher Example of Project

Tuesday, November 22

Pre-AP

• Continue Act 3
• Study Guide Questions

Academic

•  Latin Roots Exam

Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25

No School - Break

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - November 14 - November 18

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Membean Window #2 - October 24th to November 6th  

• Academic - 60 minutes/70% accuracy
• Pre-AP - 75 minutes/70% accuracy

Academic Pearl Exam - Tuesday, Nov. 15th
Academic Latin Roots Test - Tuesday, November 22nd  ---> Quizlet Link

Monday,  November 14
Pre-AP 

• Grammar p 38-48 Conjunctions/Interjections/Prepositions
•  Wanted Poster Project (quiz grade) due Tues. Nov. 15
• Examples
• Finish Act 2
• Study for Act 2 Quiz Tomorrow
• Vocab/True False/Lit Elements/Plot

Academic

• Grammar p 38-48 Conjunctions/Interjections/Prepositions
• Discuss Themes Worksheet
• Study for Exam

Tuesday, November 15

Pre-AP

• Wanted Poster Due (quiz grade)
• Act 2 Quiz

Academic

•  Pearl Exam

Wednesday, November16 


Pre-AP

• Check Study Guide
• Check Quiz
• Worksheets due Friday
• Mary Warren Act 2
• Conflict Act 2
• Cause/Effect 1-7

Academic 

• Intro Project
• Go over Test

Thursday, November 17 - Career Day

Pre-AP

• Work Day

Friday, November 18

Pre-AP

• Check Grammar p 39-48
• Check Worksheets
• Start Act 3
• Update Character Chart

Academic

• Check Grammar p 39-48
• Work Day on Project

8th Grade ELA (Pre-AP & Academic) - November 7 - November 11

Annoucements

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Pre-AP ONLY - Crucible Act 1 & Background Exam - November 8th - Click here for Study Guide

Academic ONLY - Latin Roots Set 4 Thursday, Nov 10
Academic Pearl Exam - Tuesday, Nov. 15th
Academic Latin Roots Test - Tuesday, November 22nd  ---> Quizlet Link

Monday,  November 7
Pre-AP 

• Go over Pop Quiz (daily grade)
• Introduce Wanted Poster Project (quiz grade) due Tues. Nov. 15
• Examples
• Grammar p 33-38 Adverbs (due Friday)
• Study for Act 1/ Background Exam tomorrow
• Act 1 & Background Exam Study Guide (Tuesday, November 8)

Academic

• Review Chapter 5
• Grammar p 33-38 Adverbs (due Friday)
• Start Chapter 6
• Study Guide 

Tuesday, November 8

Pre-AP

• ACT I/ BACKGROUND EXAM

Academic

•  Finish Chapter 6
• Study guide questions (due Wednesday)

Wednesday, November 9 


Pre-AP

• Journal Question #1 (2 paragraphs)
• Go over Test
• Wanted Poster Work Time

Academic 

• Check Chapter 4-6 questions -- collect
• Work on Timeline (due Friday)
• Study for quiz tomorrow

Thursday, November 10

Pre-AP

• Watch Act 1
• Complete Act 2 Vocabulary 

Academic

• Latin Roots Set 4 Quiz
• Go over quiz
• Return Packet

Friday, November 11

Pre-AP

• Check Grammar p 33-38
• Go over Act 2 Vocab definitions
• Start Act 2 

Academic

• Timeline Due
• Check Grammar p 33-38
• Themes in the Pearl