Due Date: 11/7/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2 Period
G - Test on infinitives Friday
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 11-20 guided reading & quiz Tuesday
7 3-4 Period
Great job with the Robert Frost Poetry Projects today!!!!
R - The Outsiders Ch. 8-9 Quiz Friday; Ch. 8-9 guided reading due
8 7-8 Period
G - Sentences, Adjective Phrases, Adverb Phrases, Narrative Writing Test Tuesday
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 11-20 guided reading and quiz Tuesday
Due Date: 11/6/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - T.S. Ch. 6-10 guided reading and quiz Thursday
7 3-4
R - TO poetry project due Thursday; Ch. 8-9 guided reading and quiz Thursday
8 7-8
R - T.S. Ch. 6-10 guided reading and quiz Thursday
Due Date: 11/4/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 6-10 guided reading questions due Thursday; Quiz Thursday
G - Infinitives Test Friday
V - Unit 4 Test / Graphic Organizers (10) due Wednesday
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 8-9 guided reading questions due Thursday; Quiz ThursdayThe Outsiders Poetry Project due Thursday
V - Unit 4 Test / Graphic Organizers (10) due Wednesday
8 7-8
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 6-10 guided reading questions due Thursday; Quiz Thursday
G - Sentences and Clauses Quiz Thursday
V - Unit 4 Test / Graphic Organizers (10) due Wednesday
Due Date: 11/3/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
Have a safe & happy Halloween!
Both 8th grade L.A. classes have a Tom Sawyer Ch. 1-5 Quiz on Monday!!
Seventh graders should be working on Poetry Projects.
All L.A. classes have a Vocabulary Unit 4 Test on November 5. Ten graphic organizers are due.
Due Date: 10/31/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 1-5 guided reading due Mon.; Quiz Mon.
G - workbook pgs. 67-68; Infinitive Test Friday, Nov. 7 (study guide given in class today)
V - Unit 4 test and graphic organizers Wednesday, Nov. 5
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders ch. 5-7 guided reading due Fri.; Quiz Fri.; Students copied directions for a poetry project due on Thursday, Nov. 6
•Find and read 3 poems by Robert Frost.
•Write the title and a short paragraph to describe each poem you read.
•Due Thursday! Be ready to discuss!
V - Unit 4 test and graphic organizers Wednesday, Nov. 5
8 7-8
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 1-5 guided reading due Mon.; Quiz Mon.
V - Unit 4 test and graphic organizers Wednesday, Nov. 5
Due Date: 10/30/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - T.S. guided reading questions due, class discussion, quiz Tuesday (Nov. 4)
G - Caught'ya Test Thursday (from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24); pg. 99 ex. 2 #1-10
V - Submit Creative Writing Vocabulary / Grammar Story on eBackpack; Unit 4 Test and Graphic Organizers (10) Wednesday (Nov. 5)
7 3-4
R - T. O. Ch. 5-7 Guided Reading & Quiz Friday
Students completed their "Tuff Stuff" Presentations today. Some of the items and ideas that the seventh graders think are "tuff" or cool for their class are: Jesus, hanging out with friends, books, recycling, roller coasters, lacrosse, art, ballet, Nike, Sperrys, Vans, iPhones, nature and seeing God in nature, taking care of pets, quotes, documentaries, and endangered animals. Great job, seventh grade!!!
G - pg. 233 A #2,4,6 and B #2,4; pg. 234 C #2,4,6; workbok pg. 132
Caught'ya Test Thursday (from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24);
V - Unit 4 Test and Graphic Organizers (10) Wednesday (Nov. 5)
8 7-8
R - The Hound of the Baskervilles Test Tomorrow!
G - Caught'ya Test Thursday (from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24); We are working on Adjective and Adverb Phrases and Clauses in Grammar.
V - Unit 4 Test and Graphic Organizers (10) Wednesday (Nov. 5)
Due Date: 10/29/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
The NASA rocket launch scheduled for last night was rescheduled for this evening. We should be able to see it in the sky tonight as it makes its way to the International Space Station. The launch is scheduled for 6:22 P.M. See the NASA website for more information:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/launch/orbital.html
8 1-2
R - Tom Sawyer Ch. 1-5 due Friday with guided reading questions; students should be prepared for a comprehension quiz and discussion on the reading due date
V - Unit 4 G.O. (10) and Test Nov. 5
G - Caught'ya Test (from Sept.29-Oct.24) Thursday; workbook pg. 65
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 5-7 guided reading due Friday; Quiz Friday; Be prepared for a class discussion
V - Unit 4 G.O. (10) and Test Nov. 5
G - Caught'ya Test (from Sept.29-Oct.24); Narrative Essay Drafts should be submitted to eBackpack
8 7-8
R - Hound of the Baskervilles Test Thursday; Any remaining guided reading questions should be turned in ASAP, but they are past the due date and will be counted late
G - Study terms and notes from class today on Sentences 8.1; Caught'ya Test (from Sept.29-Oct.24); Personal narrative drafts should be turned in to eBackpack before the beginning of class tomorrow
V - Unit 4 G.O. (10) and Test Nov. 5
Due Date: 10/28/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
This week... In Grammar, we are continuing to study verbals in chapter 5. In Reading, we are beginning The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. We will work on descriptive writing as well.
Upcoming assessments / projects: Tuesday - Verbals Quiz; Thursday - Caught'ya Test
G - verbals quiz (on gerunds / gerund phrases and participles / participial phrases)
V - Unit 4 Test and Graphic Organizers (10) Nov. 5
7 3-4
This week... In Grammar, we are working on personal narratives. In Reading, we are reading and discussing The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
Upcoming assessments: Tuesday - Tuff Stuff project; Thursday - Caught'ya Test; Friday - The Outsiders Ch. 5-7 quiz
G - Work on personal narratives. We will work in class tomorrow as well. Students should be prepared to submit their drafts by the end of class on Tuesday. We will edit and revise before the final copy is graded.
R - T.O. "Tuff Stuff" project due Tuesday. Please see the eBackpack assignment for guidelines and scoring rubric. Students will have 5 examples of "tuff" (popular) items. They will share 1-2 orally in class by telling why they feel that the items are popular to them or other kids their age. We will compare our ideas of "tuff" stuff to those of the Greasers and the Socs in the book.
Vocabulary for T.O. is posted as a PowerPoint file on eBackpack. We have one more section of words to add to the file. Begin studying. Selected vocabulary words will be on the final test for T.O.
V - Unit 4 Test and Graphic Organizers (10) Nov. 5
8 7-8
This week... In Grammar, we are working on personal narratives. We will begin discussing types of sentences in preparation for studying compound and complex sentences (Ch. 8). In Reading, we are completing The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Upcoming Assessments: Thursday - Caught'ya Test; The Hound of the Baskervilles Test
G - Personal narrative drafts should be submitted on eBackpack
R - Study for HOB test Thursday
Due Date: 10/27/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
Have a great weekend!
All Language Arts classes should be working on / prepared for the following:
Grammar (Editing) Caught'ya Test: Thursday, October 30 (Test will be on a Caught'ya from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24.)
Vocabulary Unit 4 Graphic Organizers (10 total) due on the test date: Wednesday, November 5.
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 3-4 guided reading questions due Monday. We will complete #1 summaries in class on GoodNotes. Be prepared for a quiz on Monday on Ch. 3-4.
Tuff Stuff projects are due Tuesday. Both handouts for the project are on eBackpack.
8 7-8
R - The Hound of the Baskervilles guided reading questions through Ch. 15 are due on Monday.
Due Date: 10/24/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Test was today. We will begin a new book on Monday. Continue reading biographies / autobiographies.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
Infinitives pg. 95 ex. 1, 2, and 3 --> submit on eBackpack
Quiz on Verbals on Tuesday
V - work on Unit 4 organizers (10) and study
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 3-4 guided reading questions due Monday; Quiz on Ch. 3-4 Monday
"Tuff Stuff" Projects are due Tuesday (this is a change from the original due date of Monday).
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
We will continue to work on personal narratives in class
V - Study Unit 4 words; work on Unit 4 graphic organizers (10)
8 7-8
R - The Hound of the Baskervilles guided reading for Ch. 12-15 due Monday
Study for test on Thursday, Oct. 30. Study the SMARTboard presentation, guided reading questions, and PowerPoint from class.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
We will continue to work on personal narratives in class
V - Study Unit 4 words; work on Unit 4 graphic organizers (10)
Due Date: 10/23/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - J/H Test Tomorrow!
J/H Figurative Language HO due on eBackpack before the test. List five examples.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
Study Verbals Section 5.5
V - pg. 55-57 Choosing, Syn, Ant due Thursday; Begin studying Unit 4 words and working on graphic organizers due on the test date.
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 1-2 guided reading questions due Thursday; be prepared for a quiz on guided reading questions on Thursday.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
Complete workbook pgs. 131 and 134
Check eBackpack for your personal narrative essay topic approval.
V - Begin studying Unit 4 words and working on 10 graphic organizers due on the test date
8 7-8
R - Study The Hound of the Baskervilles study guide and guided reading questions.
Complete all remaining HOB guided reading questions by Monday and submit on eBackpack.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
We will begin our Narrative Writing draft this week
V - Begin studying Unit 4 words and working on 10 graphic organizers due on the test date
Due Date: 10/22/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - J/H Test Thursday! Study guided reading questions and study guide from class. We will continue our review game on Wednesday.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
Students who were absent due to illness or high school shadowing should complete workbook pg. 62 and pg. 92 - 93 ex. 1 #1-10.
V - We will begin Unit 4 on Wednesday
7 3-4
R - The Outsiders Ch. 1-2 Guided Reading Questions due Thursday. Be prepared for a quiz and discussion on the reading. Study the vocabulary words from the class activity. Use the definitions from the BLUE dictionary app.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
pg. 231 Activity E - Write the conclusion for the narrative.
V - We will start Unit 4 on Wednesday
8 7-8
R - Students who were absent or missed class for band should get guided reading answers from Ch. 1-3 and copy the test study guide questions. The Hound of the Baskervilles test will be Thursday, October 30.
All guided reading questions for Ch. 12-15 should be submitted before class on Monday.
G - Caught'ya Test October 30 (CY from Sept 29 - Oct 24)
V - We will start Unit 4 on Wednesday.
Due Date: 10/21/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
WEEKLY PREVIEW:
Reading - We will continue discussing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in preparation for a test on Thursday. We will start our next novel on Monday.
Grammar - We are working on Ch. 5 Verbals this week in preparation for a BIG quiz next Tuesday. We will begin studying descriptive writing at the end of this week.
Vocabulary - We are completing the review unit, and we will begin Unit 4 on Wednesday. The Unit 4 test will be Wednesday, November 5. Students can begin working on 10 graphic organizers for Unit 4. Writing for Grammar and Reading assignments may include requirements for use of vocabulary words, so students should have their vocabulary books with them in class each day.
R -
J/H Test Thursday! Study notes from SmartBoard review and guided reading questions and answers.
Test Includes: Matching characters and events; multiple choice comprehension from guided reading questions; quote interpretation from class group project; short essay; vocabulary from review
Figurative Language Handout due on eBackpack by the beginning of class on Thursday
G -
Caught'ya Test Thursday, Oct. 30. Study Caught'yas from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24.
V - Unit 4 begins on Wednesday! Ten graphic organizers are due for Unit 4 on Wednesday, Nov. 5
7 3-4
WEEKLY PREVIEW
Grammar - Students are working on Personal Narratives this week. After choosing an effective topic and prewriting, they will draft a personal narrative.
Reading - We are beginning The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton this week. We are keeping a Reader's Journal in the GoodNotes App on the iPads.
Vocabulary - We are completing the review unit, and we will begin Unit 4 on Wednesday. The Unit 4 test will be Wednesday, November 5. Students can begin working on 10 graphic organizers for Unit 4. Writing for Grammar and Reading assignments may include requirements for use of vocabulary words, so students should have their vocabulary books with them in class each day.
G - Caught'ya Test Thursday, Oct. 30. Study Caught'yas from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24.
V - Unit 4 begins on Wednesday! Ten graphic organizers are due for Unit 4 on Wednesday, Nov. 5
8 7-8
WEEKLY PREVIEW:
Grammar - We are working on Narrative Writing. After choosing an effective topic and prewriting, students will draft a personal narrative.
Reading - All Hound of the Baskervilles guided reading questions are due no later than the beginning of class on Monday, October 27. We will begin our review for the test this week. The projected test date is Monday, November 3.
Vocabulary - We are completing the review unit, and we will begin Unit 4 on Wednesday. The Unit 4 test will be Wednesday, November 5. Students can begin working on 10 graphic organizers for Unit 4. Writing for Grammar and Reading assignments may include requirements for use of vocabulary words, so students should have their vocabulary books with them in class each day.
G - Personal narrative topics due Tuesday. Make sure you submitted the sensory figure organizer on eBackpack.
Caught'ya Test Thursday, Oct. 30. Study Caught'yas from Sept. 29 - Oct. 24.
R - HOB guided reading questions Ch. 1-10 due Tuesday. Ch. 11-15 due Monday, October 27 before class time.
V - Unit 4 begins on Wednesday! Ten graphic organizers are due for Unit 4 on Wednesday, Nov. 5
Due Date: 10/16/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Begin studying for J/H test (10/23) and complete literary term chart handout on ebackpack (due 10/23)
7 3-4
R - "The Creation" presentations should be completed on Monday. We will do our final presentation during class on Tuesday.
BOOK FAIR TOMORROW DURING CLASS!!! BRING $$$$$$
8 7-8
R - HOB questions through Ch. 10 by Monday
BOOK FAIR TOMORROW DURING CLASS!!! BRING $$$$$$
Due Date: 10/15/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
Reading - J/H Ch. 10 guided reading due tomorrow; J/H test Thursday, October 23 (study guide will be given in class)
7 3-4
NO HOMEWORK!
Be prepared to show Mrs. Cody your group's portion of "The Creation" tomorrow!
8 7-8
Reading - Complete HOB questions for ch. 7 and 8 and submit on eBackpack
Due Date: 10/10/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Sept Book Project - Character Analysis presentations Friday and Tuesday; We will go to the book fair during class time on Friday
G - workbook g. 59-60
7 3-4
R - Sept Book Project - Character Analysis presentation Tuesday
8 - 7-8
R - Sept Book Project - Character Analysis presentations Tuesday
G - pg. 229 Activity B #2
Due Date: 10/9/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - All questions for Sections 1-3 due by tomorrow; Read through Section 3
G - workbook pg. 58
V - workbook pg. 44 #107
7 3-4
G - Pronoun Part II Test Thurs.
V - workbook pg. 42-44
8 7-8
G - pg. 226 C
V - workbook pg. 44 #1-7
Due Date: 10/8/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - J/H Section 3 guided reading / vocabulary due at the end of class tomorrow
G - Final copy of narrative essay due on eBackpack by 10:00 A.M. Wed; workbook pg. 57
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 Test Wed.
7 3-4
G - pg. 53 ex. 1-2
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 Test Wed.
8 7-8
R - Ch. 7 due Thursday
G - pg. 225 A
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 Test Wed.
Due Date: 10/7/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - J/H Section 3 guided reading and vocabulary due at the end of class Tues.
G - Personal narratives should be ready for editing / revising on Tues. They are due Wed.
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 test Wed.
7 3-4
R - Be prepared to work on "The Creation" group project Tues. There is a link to the dramatic reading video on eBackpack under "The Creation".
G - Pronoun test part I Tues., Complete workbook pg. 30
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 test Wed.
8 7-8
R - Read HOB Ch. 6 and complete guided reading (due at the end of class Tues.)
G - Noun test Tues.
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed.; Unit 3 test Wed.
Due Date: 10/6/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
V - Test Wednesday; 10 graphic organizers due
7 3-4
G - Pronoun Test Part I Tuesday; Pronoun Test Part II Thursday (Study guide is on SJRCS website)
V - Test Wednesday; 10 graphic organizers due
8 7-8
G - Noun Test Tuesday
R - HOB comprehension test Ch. 1-5 Monday
V - Test Wednesday; 10 graphic organizers due
Due Date: 10/3/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Study J/H practice quiz from today and vocabulary
G - Narrative Draft due at the end of class on Friday
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed; Unit 3 Test Wed
7 3-4
R - All ASOK guided reading questions should be turned in either through eBackpack or in the blue box in the classroom by the end of the day on Friday
G - Please see the Pronoun Study Guide on this website. The test will be divided into two parts. Part I will be Tuesday, and Part II will be Thursday. There will also be a pronoun writing assessment on Thursday that will focus on pronouns and antecedents and reflexive / intensive pronouns.
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed; Unit 3 Test Wed
8 7-8
R - HOB Ch. 4-5 READ!
G - p. 14 # 1-7; 25-39 odd only; Study for Noun Test on Tuesday; Please see the Noun Study Guide on this website
V - 10 graphic organizers due Wed; Unit 3 Test Wed
Due Date: 10/2/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - J/H Ch. 1-2 Reading Comp Quiz Thurs
7 3-4
R - ASOK Reading Comp Test Thurs
G - wb. pg. 34 if not completed in class
V - Complete Unit 3 workbook pages if not finished in class
8 7-8
R - HOB Ch. 1-3 Read
G - wb. pg. 10
V - Complete Unit 3 workbook pages if not finished in class
Due Date: 10/1/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
G - Caught'ya Quiz Wed
R - Read first section of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (J/H)
7 3-4
G - Caught'ya Quiz Wed; 3.6 and 3.7 Quiz Wed
R - Study notes for The Harlem Renaissance
8 7-8
G - Caught'ya Quiz Wed
R - Submit Ch. 1 and 2 Guided Reading ? for HOB
Due Date: 9/30/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
G - Narrative Test Tuesday; Caught'ya Editing Test Wednesday
7 3-4
R - ASOK finish all guided reading questions by the end of class on Wednesday; ASOK reading comprehension test Thursday
G - 3.6 and 3.7 Quiz Wednesday; Workbook pgs. 31-32 due Tuesday
8 7-8
R - HOB Read Chapter 2
G - workbook pg. 9 #1-12 only
Due Date: 9/29/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Frederick Douglass Test Monday
We will begin reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and studying the author Robert Louis Stevenson
G - Narrative Test Tuesday; Caught'ya Editing Test Wednesday
7 3-4
R - Complete ASOK guided reading by Wednesday
We will continue discussion non-fiction texts related to ASOK and begin studying the literature and authors of The Harlem Renaissance
8 7-8
R - We just began reading The Hound of the Baskervilles and studying the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Study Hound literary terms
Due Date: 9/26/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - FD test on Monday ---STUDY!--- All FD guided reading questions should be submitted by Monday morning
V - Study Unit 3
G - We will discuss workbook pg. 141 Friday
7 3-4
R - Continue working on ASOK guided reading
G - pg. 45 ex. 3; 3.6 and 3.7 Quiz Tuesday
V - Unit 3 Completing the Sentence; Synonyms; Antonyms workbook pages
8 7-8
R - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Quiz Friday
G - Indirect Object Quiz Friday
V - Unit 3 pgs. 34-39 due Friday
Due Date: 9/25/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Frederick Douglass Guided Reading Questions due Friday; FD test moved to Monday due to reconciliation during class on Friday; The FD study guide is available on ebackpack. We will continue discussing the book in class on Thursday and Friday.
G - workbook pg. 141
V -
7 3-4
R - Continue reading A Summer of Kings and answering guided reading questions. All ASOK questions should be completed by next Wednesday.
G - 3.4-3.5 Quiz; workbook pgs. 29-30
V -
8 7-8
R - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle quiz Friday
G - Indirect Object Quiz Friday
V - workbook pgs. 34-39
Due Date: 9/24/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Frederick Douglass test Friday (study guide on ebackpack); Complete all FD questions by Friday and submit through ebackpack
G - Study Narrative topics for test next Tuesday (study guide on ebackpack)
V - Test Sept. 23; 10 graphic organizers due Sept. 23
7 3-4
R - ASOK guided reading
G - 3.4 and 3.5 quiz Wed.
V - Test Sept. 23; 10 graphic organizers due Sept. 23; Students who did not finish the letter in class (p. 30 #1 can complete it for homework)
8 7-8
R - Begin studying lit terms for Hound
G - Direct Object quiz Wed.
V - Test Sept. 23; 10 graphic organizers due Sept. 23
Due Date: 9/23/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 1-2
R - Frederick Douglass Test Fri.
V - 10 graphic organizers due & unit 2 test Wed.
7 3-4
G - Quiz Wed.
R - ASOK p. 107-161 due Thurs.
V - 10 graphic organizers due & unit 2 test Wed.
8 7-8
G - Quiz Wed. Direct / Indirect Objects
R - Debate Rebuttals Tue
V - 10 graphic organizers due & unit 2 test Wed.
Due Date: 9/19/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2
G - wb pg. 139
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24
R - FD Ch. 10 #9-18 due Monday; Be prepared for class discussion Tuesday
7 LA 3-4
G - study pronouns used after "than" or "as"
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24
R - ASOK Ch. 11-12 questions due Tuesday
8 LA 7-8
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24
R - Debate rebuttals Monday
Due Date: 9/18/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
STUDENTS IN ALL CLASSES DID A GREAT JOB DISCUSSING THEIR CONSTITUTION DAY ASSIGNMENT TODAY!!!
8 LA 1-2
R - Quiz on Frederick Douglass Ch. 1-7 tomorrow (includes vocabulary from the back of the book and guided reading questions). Test will be matching, short answer, and multiple choice with one short essay option.
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24; bring your organizers to class on Fridays to work on them
G - All sensory figures should be submitted to e-backpack
7 LA 3-4
R - ASOK Ch. 10-12 guided reading questions due Friday; Lit terms quiz / ASOK quiz Friday (Quiz will cover questions from Chatpers 1-9)
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24; bring your organizers to class on Fridays to work on them
G - Subject and Object Pronoun Quiz tomorrow
8 LA 7-8
R - "Flowers for Algernon" TEST and DEBATE tomorrow
V - 10 graphic organizers due 9/24; bring your organizers to class on Fridays to work on them
G - Scores from the Subject Complement Quiz should be on PowerSchool soon; Prepare for Direct and Indirect Object practice tomorrow
Due Date: 9/17/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2
G - begin studying Narrative Writing Study Guide (on ebackpack) for test next week
V - work on 10 graphic organizers (due 9/24)
R - Frederick Douglass Quiz Ch. 1-7 (Thurs)
7 LA 3-4
G - Subject and Object Pronoun Quiz (Thurs)
R - Lit Terms / ASOK Questions 1-13 Test (Fri)
V - work on 10 graphic organizers (due 9/24)
8 LA 7-8
Students did a GREAT job with their introduction to direct objects today! :-)
G - Subject Complement Quiz (Wed)
R - "Flowers for Algernon" Debate and Test (Thurs)
V - work on 10 graphic organizers (due 9/24)
Due Date: 9/16/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
Vocabulary (all classes)
For Unit 2, students will choose 10 words from the unit that they feel they need the most help in learning. Complete one graphic organizer per word for those 10. On the test date (September 24), students will turn in those 10 graphic organizers.
Reminders:
All information for the graphic organizers is taken from the book except the original sentence and the picture. Student may use clip art for the pictures.
Up to 10 points may be deducted if work is not done neatly. Make sure your work reflects your best effort
8 LA 1-2
G - be prepared to share p. 230-231 D (Tue)
V - 10 graphic organizers (9/24)
R - FD Ch. 9 guided reading ? (on ebackpack) (Wed); Quiz Ch. 1-7 (Thurs)
7 LA 3-4
R - lit terms / ASOK quiz (F)
V - 10 graphic organizers (9/24)
G - Subj / Obj pronoun quiz (Thurs)
8 LA 7-8
G - Subj Comp Quiz (W)
R- Debate and "Flowers for Algernon" Test (Thurs)
V - 10 graphic organizers (9/24)
Due Date: 9/15/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
Students can begin working on their vocabulary graphic organizers using the template available through e-backpack.
For Unit 2, students will choose 10 words from the unit that they feel they need the most help in learning. Complete one graphic organizer per word for those 10. On the test date (September 24), students will turn in those 10 graphic organizers.
Reminders:
All information for the graphic organizers is taken from the book except the original sentence and the picture. Student may use clip art for the pictures.
Up to 10 points may be deducted if work is not done neatly. Make sure your work reflects your best effort.
Due Date: 9/12/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2
R - Memorable Quote (Fri)
Frederick Douglass book ch. 6 #2-6 and ch. 7 #2-6 due Monday
7 LA 3-4
R - Memorable Quote (Fri); A Summer of Kings guided reading questions #1-10 due Monday
8 LA 7-8
R - Memorable Quote (Fri)
G - wb pg. 6 (see "presentations" for more info on finding subject complements)
Due Date: 9/11/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2
G - p. 229 A Write one introduction paragraph
R - Memorable Quotes (F)
7 LA 3-4
G - p. 37 ex. 4 (write pronouns only); Please see the file under "presentations" for extra help with finding objects. We will continue to review our lesson on objects.
R - Memorable Quotes (F)
8 LA 7-8
R - Memorable Quotes (F)
G - Please see the file under "presentations" for extra help with finding objects.
Due Date: 9/10/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2 pd
V- graphic organizers; vocabulary test 9/10
R- memorable quote (F); Douglass ch. 5-6 p.29-35 w/ guided reading questions
7 LA 3-4 pd
V- graphic organizers (10); vocabulary test 9/10
R- memorable quote (F)
G- 36-37 ex. 2
Due Date: 9/8/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8th Grade 1-2 Period
V - graphic organizers due Wednesday; Unit 1 test Wednesday
R - Memorable Quote presentation Friday
7th Grade 3-4 Period
V - graphic organizers due Wednesday (10); Unit 1 test Wednesday
R - A Summer of Kings Ch. 1 guided reading questions 1-4; Memorable Quote presentation Friday
8th Grade 7-8 Period
V - graphic organizers due Wednesday; Unit 1 test Wednesday
R - "Flowers for Algernon" p.210 #1-9 Answer in complete sentences; Memorable Quote presentation Friday
Due Date: 9/5/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2
Voc - work on graphic organizers - due 9/10
Reading / Grammar Quiz on personal narrative terms: superstition, persuasive writing, autobiography, personal narrative, pun, first person point of view, sensory language, theme, closure, chronological order
7 LA 3-4
Voc - work on graphic organizers - due 9/10
8 LA 7-8
Voc - work on graphic organizers - due 9/10
Due Date: 9/5/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
Students in all Language Arts classes can work on:
1. Memorable Quote project - assignment sheet can be found under "forms"; due Friday 9/12
2. Vocabulary Graphic Organizers - due Wednesday 9/10; Vocabulary Unit 1 Test is Wednesday 9/10
Students have a pre-test for Vocabulary that they may use to preview the format of the upcoming test.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Due Date: 9/4/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
1-2 Period -
V - graphic organizers due 9/10
G - p. 222 A due Thurs.
R - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass ch. 1-2 guided reading due Thurs.
3-4 Period -
G - wb pg. 26 due Thurs.
7-8 Period -
V- graphic 9/10
G - Study for test Friday on singular and plural nouns (study guide notes given in class)
Due Date: 9/2/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
1-2 Period -
V - graphic organizers due 9/3
G - p. 222 A due Thurs.
R - summer reading project due Wed.; Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass ch. 1-2 guided reading due Thurs.
3-4 Period -
G - wb pg. 26 due Thurs.
R - summer reading project due Wed.
7-8 Period -
V - graphic organizers due 9/3
G - Study for test Friday on singular and plural nouns (study guide notes given in class)
R - summer reading project due Wed.
Due Date: 8/29/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
8 LA 1-2 Pd :
Parent HW
V - p. 17-19 (choosing, syn, ant)
Summer Reading Project Due Wed. 9/3
7 LA 3-4 pd.
Parent HW
V - p. 17-19 (choosing, syn, ant)
R - Summer Reading Project Due Wed. 9/3
G - complete p. 33 ex. 2
8 LA 7-8 pd.
V - p. 17-19 (choosing, syn, ant)
R - Summer Reading Project Due Wed. 9/3
G - p. 5 ex. 1-2 will be corrected in class tomorrow
Due Date: 8/27/2014
Subject: MS Language Arts
1-2 Period - Bring independent reading novel to class on Tuesday; Parent Homework
3-4 Period - Bring independent reading novel to class on Tuesday; Parent Homework
7-8 Period - Bring independent reading novel to class on Tuesday; Summer Reading Projects due 9/3
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