8th Grade English Period 3 Assignments
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- 2021-2022 School Year
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Slide #7 TLAD: Puzzlement Activity Crime Report -100 pts
Now that you have completed slide #6 and you have chosen one person as the main suspect for murder. You will write a report (on Slide #7) to convince others in the class that your team’s analysis makes the most sense. Be prepared to present findings to the class. Remember the file title/name should include all present group members' names as well as be on the Title Page of the Presentation.
***If absent, please be sure you have completed slide #4 & slide #6 before writing the crime report.***
Grading is as follows:
- A topic sentence which states the main suspect to indict.
- The report may (and probably should) also give evidence which rules other suspects out.
- Included in the analysis, is the information included on Slide #5's Link. (Evidence, Rules, Conclusions drawn [Analysis])
- Rules are logical and correctly stated
- Reasoning is logical
- "If...then" statements are used (you should name a suspect and/or suspects ruled out in this section)
- You may also include 'lesser' evidence (to strengthen your argument) from Slide #4, which you did not include on the Slide #5 Link, and it still should be logically reasoned.
- Conclude with a closing statement which restates the topic sentence in a different way.
- Transitions are used throughout effectively
- Correct standard English in spelling, mechanics, usage and grammar
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Think like a Detective: Puzzlement Activity (Slide #6)
Think like a Detective: Puzzlement Activity
1. You have already found all the evidence that you could which can indicate who the murderer is. You have made a list of all this evidence. Remember, evidence includes concrete, observable information; personal testimony; written documents; and material objects including their condition or appearance. Use this information, from your Slide #4 (already submitted) to begin to fill out the graph on a following slide, Slide #6.
2. Choose the most relevant and/or best evidence to use as supporting evidence to find the murderer. Place the amount of evidence asked, for your class, in the appropriate “Evidence” boxes.
3. Continue to work on the graph by completing the “Rules” section. Each piece of evidence should follow a generally accepted rule, which may begin with a phrase such as, “As a rule….” Remember to think of what is generally true.
4. Finally on the graph, draw conclusions from the evidence and reason why this shows who committed the crime. You may include suspect(s) names here.
4. If members of your team disagree, it is up to each member to find EVIDENCE to support his or her position so that in the end you have chosen one person as the main suspect for murder. Submit Slide #6
You are to submit ONE document per group demonstrating slide #6 with ALL group member names.
*** If Absent, please complete the following independently. Instructions are posted here and on the "TLAD" attachment below.***
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Think like a Detective: Puzzlement Activity (Slide #4)
Please view the following pages as a detective would. Detectives should look at ALL the evidence before they decide who is their main suspect to indict. Remember the same is true in the Argument Writing Genre. You must know all the evidence/facts before you choose your side or indict.
Directions: Begin with the crime scene. Look for any and all evidence. What do you see? What objects are there? What position is the victim? What do you notice about the room? Etc. Please list as many as you can on Slide #4. Do not draw conclusions about the evidence or give your opinions about the evidence on this page. ONLY LIST the EVIDENCE on this page.
Only ONE of you will make a copy of Slide 4 when submitting this part of the activity. Please list all of your grouP members name(s) on the document. Do not submit the entire presentation. I am only checking slide 4 today.
*** If Absent, please complete the following independently. Instructions are posted here and on the "TLAD" attachment below.***
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Evaluating Claims WS + Revised Claim
This assignment will be done in class on 5/6/2022.
1. For the first worksheet titled "Claim Notes" you are to explain which of the following claims are good claims? Support your answers with the evidence from the notes.
2: For the second worksheet titled "Evaluating Argument Claims" you will read each claim and decide if they are effective. Why or Why Not? Then, you will pick ONE to revise to make it effective an effective claim.
Please go back and use your "claim" notes if necessary. Reminder there are TWO worksheets attached to the document below, be sure to complete both.
***If you are absent follow the instructions below***
- Read "Claims, Claims, Claims" article
- Complete the worksheets attached below.
-Submit
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Discovery: Argumentative Writing Practice: Identifying Claim, Reasoning, Evidence, and Counterclaim
For this assignment, we will read the article "Parenting the Fortnite Addict," and complete the Discovery WS attached below titled "WS: Argumentative Writing Practice: Identifying Claim, Reasoning, Evidence, and Counterclaim".
-Please be sure to turn in ONE document with all NAMES if you are working with a partner; however, you MUST share the document to each other.
Refer to your notes when needed as they will be very helpful for this assignment.
If absent, read the article and then complete the Discovery WS.
Worksheet Link:
Discovery: Argumentative Writing Practice: Identifying Claim, Reasoning, Evidence, and Counterclaim
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Annotating "Parenting the Fortnite Addict" Article- 10 pts
Annotations help readers clearly identify where in the text important ideas and information are located, express the main ideas of a text, and trace the development of ideas/arguments throughout a text.
You will read and annotate the article, "Parenting the Fortnite Addict".
1. Go back and reread the article
2. Highlight, underline, and write on the article.
3. When you're reading and annotating, your notes should represent WHY you chose the claim, reason, evidence, and counterclaim for the article you read. (You will need to go back to the responses you wrote in the "Discovery Argumentative Writing WS")
Do not just highlight or underline the words/phrases, WRITE comments.
If you are absent, please complete the "Discovery:Argumentative Writing" WS before annotating thr article.
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Book Check #5
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Review Language of the Discipline #4: Argument
DIRECTIONS: You will independently read the PowerPoint slides on "Argument" and respond to a short questionnaire that is posted below as "Takeaways from L of D #4"
***When completed, you will SUBMIT "Takeaways from L of D #4" before the class period ends.***
Steps:
1. Make a copy of the slides
2. Read the slides carefully
3. Respond to the Questionnaire
4. Submit "Takeaways From L of D #4"
If absent, please download a copy of the PowerPoint below. Review and respond to the Questionnaire.
LINKS:
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Journal #13
Journal #13
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #11-15. Today you will only be working on Journal #13. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal #13 May 2, 2022
Please reflect on the “Literature Circle” assignment. First look at it generally. What do you think of the idea? Good/Bad, why? Next, reflect on it personally. Did you do well? Should there be more structure or less? Did you enjoy it more or less than any other reading assignment? Etc.
Each journal must include the journal number, the date, the journal question copied in its entirety and be single spaced, and you must skip at least one line before you begin your response. Your responses should be typed using Times New Roman font, Font size 12, double spaced, and with one inch margins. A full page of typed text is at least 400 words. You will begin each new journal on a new page, but in the same Google document. You will share your document with me at your class period's gmail account before you begin.
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Collect Literature Circle Group Folders
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Literature Circle #4
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Crossing The Wire Discussion Questions (pgs.116-172)
Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Be prepared to discuss your answers.
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Crossing The Wire: Narrative Writing Prompt: PART TWO
Now that you have responded to PART ONE of the "Personal Experience Writing Prompt," you will create a paragraph (at least 3-5 sentences) responding to the following question: (What connections can you make to Victor and his experience? Cite examples from the text to support your writing)
Please respond on the same worksheet you used to write for PART ONE.
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Crossing The Wire: Narrative Writing Prompt (PART ONE)
Instructions: In the novel, Crossing The Wire by Will Hobbs, Victor’s journey to the United States becomes challenging because of all the obstacles he experiences. Write about a time YOU encountered obstacles to success or if you are currently facing any obstacles. What are they and what are you doing to overcome them? (Note: Please fill the page as much as possible. Remember that this is your personal experience.)
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Literature Circle #3
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Crossing The Wire Discussion Questions (pgs. 59-115)
Please respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Be prepared to discuss your answers. Submit to Schoology when completedl
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Taking A Closer Look at Crossing The Wire by Will Hobbs
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Literature Circle #2
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Socratic Seminar #1
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Literature Circle #1
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Finalize Theme Worksheet #2 (DUE 3/11)
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Continue Theme Worksheet #2
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Theme Worksheet #2
In this worksheet, you will:
-Summarize the short story “Thank You Ma’am”
- Choose ONE theme statement from your Graphic Organizer
- Text Detail #1:
- Explanation #1:
-Text Detail #2
- Explanation #2
- Commentary
NOTE: This will be collected as a group, unless you have been working independently prior to this assignment. Be sure to write all your names on ONE sheet of paper.
Where to begin:
1. Reread “Thank You Ma’am,” by Langston Hughes
2. Review Notes from Topic Vs. Theme and Rubric
3. Choose ONE theme statement from the list you created on your “Graphic Organizer: Creating a Theme Statement”.
4. Write your theme statement in the “Theme Worksheet #2”.
5. Begin writing your summary, text details, explanations, and commentary.
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Graphic Organizer: Creating a Theme Statement for "Thank You Ma'am," by Langston Hughes
- Using Langston Hughes's short story, "Thank You Ma'am," come up with 3-4 topics/subjects and determine what the author is saying about those topics. (Author's central message).
- Use notes on Topic vs. Theme if needed.
- Choose ONE theme statement you would like to use for the "Theme Worksheet," assignment that will be done in class the following day.
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Theme Practice Worksheet - Topic Vs. Theme
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Topic vs. Theme
- Review the notes Topic vs. Theme
- Think about possible topics and themes in the short story "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes.
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Exit Ticket "Topic vs. Theme"
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Finalize Character Development Worksheet
- Proofread your work
- Use the attached checklist to revise your work
- Submit before 11:59 pm 3/3/2022
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Continue Character Development Worksheet
Character Development Worksheet
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Character Development Worksheet
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Character Traits/ Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'am"
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Anticipation Guide - Thank you Ma'am
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Journal #11
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"Second Read" Questions #1,2,3,5,6,&7
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Kurt Vonnegut Introduction
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Group Activity: Read Article and Respond to "Anticipation Guide Statements" (Google Slides)
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Journals #6-10
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Videotape Release Consent Form
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Figurative Language in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Graphic Organizer WS
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QW #1 - "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," by Maya Angelou
We finished reading "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou and completed the worksheet in class on this day 2/17. If you were absent please follow the directions below.
- Read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". You can find the PDF under "course materials".
- Complete the QW #1. You can find this worksheet in the "Response to Literature Stuff" folder in Schoology. I will also attach a copy below.
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Late Work Amendments Signed Tear off
Please show the attached letter to your parent. It is a very important letter outlining a change in my grading system. Both of you should read it and then sign it. Please either print out the signature page and then submit a photo of the signatures or open in Kami and use the signature option or draw your signatures and then submit.
Posted Today at 7:56 am
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Journals #6-10 - 100 pts
Please submit your one document which includes your journals #6-10. It is imperative that you follow the formatting instructions. You will be graded down for not following the instructions.
Remember you should format the file using the attached file directions. Here are the basic requirements:
- Times New Roman Font
- Font size 12
- One inch Margins
- Prompt should be single space or 1.15.
- Response should be double spaced.
- Each new Journal begins on a new page in the file (use the attached "2nd and subsequent" file)
Your Journals #6-10 may not come to me as a download (I do not want to have to open it separately). In order to be sure that does not happen, please download the google document as a pdf and then upload from your computer to be sure your formatting remains the same. Follow the path Below: But before you do, be sure your document is formatted correctly and then check it again to be sure.
On the Google Doc:
-> File
->Download
-> PDF Download (.pdf)
Once downloaded- Especially if you are on a Chromebook, please click on "Show in Folder" So that you will know where to find it when you upload it. If you are on a PC, when you search/browse computer for document, go to your downloads to find it.
Then use the Upload Tab to facilitate the Submission.
A second but less reliable way is to do the following:
Please use the Resources Tab in the Submission. Follow the path Below:
-> Submissions
-> Resources
-> Apps
-> Google Drive
-> Find your Journals #1-5
-> Click in the little box on the left side of the file Journals #1-5
-> Import
-> Import File
Finally, it is also very important that you turn in all of the Journals. If you are completely missing one of them, the highest grade you can earn is a B- because of the grading scale. This is one assignment which you are better off turning in late than incomplete. But do take caution: If you are never going to do the missing Journals, you might as well turn them in on time and get full credit on what you have done.
Posted Mon Jan 10, 2022 at 11:03 am
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Empathy vs. Sympathy - Check In
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Letter to Parents
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AR Class Quiz #4 - 30 pts
We will take this quiz during class on this day. If you take it early (on another day), it does not count unless you have prior approval.
Remember, you may only take one quiz on this day. If you take more, I use your lowest score. If you are absent, and do not take a quiz this day, please contact me so that we may schedule a makeup date. The only makeup quizzes which will count are ones that are taken in my room at nutrition. This is a class assignment, each day it is late, without a valid excuse, lowers your grad
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Journal #10
This was done in class on this day.
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #6-10. Today you will only be working on Journal #10. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal #10 February 9, 2022
Please describe a time when someone helped you accomplish something or helped you to change in a positive way. You may also consider a time when you helped someone else in that way. How did this help affect you and/or the other person? Also, what kind of person helps others? In other words, what are that helpful person’s characteristics? Finally, do you think everyone at some time or another needs help from others? Why or why not?
Please look on Schoology for your classes specific details.
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"About Me" WS
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Simile, Metaphor & Personification Practice
Please complete the 3 worksheets in the file. To get full credit, please use phrases, not just one word responses.
Posted Mon Feb 7, 2022 at 7:41 am
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Setting Analysis for Mood of "Drummer Boy of Shiloh" T-Graph GO - 50 pts
Please analyze "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury, found on page 22 of your Springboard textbook, using the "Setting for Mood T-Graph."
We will do this in class. If you are absent, please follow the attached Google Slide.
Please analyze all of the setting descriptions. The first one will be modeled for you in class or on the Slides, so you will do 4 more on your own.
Posted Thu Jan 27, 2022 at 10:29 am
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Historical Setting Literary Analysis WS
We listened to/read along with "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury in class on Friday, 1/28. I am checking for the completed worksheet in class on Monday, 1/31. If you were absent for those days please follow the directions below.
- Read/Listen to "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" on page 22 of your Springboard textbook. You can listen to it on the digital version.
- Read the directions on the attached worksheet and fill it in.
- If you are submitting it online, remember to email me and let me know.
Posted Today at 7:33 pm
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Bring Springboard Textbook to Class
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Symbolism Analyzing "Tell TAle Heart" - 50 pts
Please use the attached graphic organizer, "Symbolism Analyzing 3," to analyze 3 relevant symbols from "The Tell Tale Heart."
Be sure to look at the "Relevance" notes and the "Irony" notes to aid in that analysis. You may also go back to the symbolism notes found in the "Intro Symbolism Personal Interpretation" WS.
Fill in every space and think like a scholar. What could the symbol represent outside of itself?
Posted Mon Jan 24, 2022 at 7:49 am
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TTH Symbol Brainstorm
As you read the story, "The Tell Tale Heart," please brainstorm all the possible symbols, concrete nouns, that you see. You may do this on another piece of paper or the GO provided. Remember, do not begin to analyze the symbols until we go over the brainstorm lists.
If you are in class, you do not need to submit anything. I will be checking it off during class. If you are absent, please submit the document or a photo of your brainstorm list of possible symbols, concrete nouns. Remember concrete nouns are things that use your 5 senses; things you can either see, hear, taste, smell, or touch.
Posted Today at 11:42 am
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Intro Symbolism Personal Interpretations
Please read the "Symbolism Notes and Personal Int" notes and then choose 2 symbols to identify, draw, and interpret. (3 will be extra credit) After you have completed that activity, we will discuss the "Relevance Notes."
Posted Tue Jan 11, 2022 at 9:38 am
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Pondering Ethical Situation WS
This assignment will be done in class. If you are absent, please contact me to get your "Ethical Situation" to ponder.
Background Info: In the New York Times, there is an article titled "The Ethicist" written by Chuck Klosterman. It is a type of advice column like "Dear Abby," but it is about real-world ethical questions. Each group (partners) will receive an actual question and response which was at one time published in the New York Times.
Directions: After receiving your "Ethical Situation" to ponder, please use the attached WS to document your discussion and to respond to the given questions. Each student will submit his/her own completed WS.
Posted Tue Jan 11, 2022 at 8:47 pm
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Rose Intro Symbolism
Please follow the directions on the attached Google slide. When you are done, please submit as a PDF or other file. Do not submit a link.
Posted Thu Jan 13, 2022 at 11:47 am
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Book Check #4
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Pers 1, 3, Meet in Room 58 - Pers 2, 5, & 6 Meet in Front of Library
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BrainPOP Ethics
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Journal #9
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #6-10. Today you will only be working on Journal #9. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal # 9 January 11, 2022
Welcome Back! Please describe your Winter Break. What were the best/worst parts? If your break had a theme, what would it be and why? Also, please include a check in score of 1-4 with one being the worst and four being the best. You may also, or instead, pick a song or movie title which describes how you are feeling today.
Please view your classes journal assignment sheet in Schoology for further instructions.
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Lawyer Ethical Article Annotation - 50 pts
Please reread the article completely. Then choose one of the following options to demonstrate your proficiency and understanding of the article. Use the brochure (above) for symbols.
1. Please read and annotate the attached article, "Ethical Article by Lawyer." You will be graded according to the rubric.
2. Work independently or with a seat partner and answer the "Ethics Lawyer Article Questions" in the order on the paper. The order is meant to build your understanding of the topic. You will be assessed by the detail and explanation levels of your answers.
Posted Mon Nov 29, 2021 at 9:21 am
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Timed Giver Essay #3
In class today, we wrote and collected Giver Essay #3 encompassing chapters 16-23.
If you were absent, you must see me to get the prompt and directions.
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Ch 8-15 3 Giver WSs/GOs
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Timed Giver Essay #2
In class today, we wrote and collected Giver Essay #2 encompassing chapters 8-15.
If you were absent, you must see me to get the prompt and directions.
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Timed Giver Essay #1
In class today, we wrote and collected Giver Essay #1 encompassing chapters 1-7.
If you were absent, you must see me to get the prompt and directions.
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Read Chapter 1 of The Giver
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AR Quiz #2
We will take this quiz during class on this day. If you take it early (on another day), it does not count unless you have prior approval.
Remember, you may only take one quiz on this day. If you take more, I use your lowest score. If you are absent, and do not take a quiz this day, please contact me so that we may schedule a makeup date. This is a class assignment, each day it is late, without a valid excuse, lowers your grade. Your Author Project Book must have an AR Quiz and you may not have taken it previously. Please check early. It will be on you if you cannot take a quiz, which means you may not get a grade for this assignment or you may earn a lower grade.
You do not submit anything to this assignment. I will transfer the score from Renaissance Learning (AR).
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Journals #1-5 Due to Schoology Today
Please submit your one document which includes your journals #1-5. It is imperative that you follow the formatting instructions. You will be graded down for not following the instructions.
Remember you should format the file using the attached file directions. Here are the basic requirements:
- Times New Roman Font
- Font size 12
- One inch Margins
- Prompt should be single space or 1.15.
- Response should be double spaced.
- Each new Journal begins on a new page in the file (use the attached "2nd and subsequent" file)
Your Journals #1-5 may not come to me as a download (I do not want to have to open it separately). In order to be sure that does not happen, please download the google document as a pdf and then upload from your computer to be sure your formatting remains the same. Follow the path Below: But before you do, be sure your document is formatted correctly and then check it again to be sure.
On the Google Doc:
-> File
->Download
-> PDF Download (.pdf)
Once downloaded- Especially if you are on a Chromebook, please click on "Show in Folder" So that you will know where to find it when you upload it. If you are on a PC, when you search/browse computer for document, go to your downloads to find it.
Then use the Upload Tab to facilitate the Submission.
A second but less reliable way is to do the following:
Please use the Resources Tab in the Submission. Follow the path Below:
-> Submissions
-> Resources
-> Apps
-> Google Drive
-> Find your Journals #1-5
-> Click in the little box on the left side of the file Journals #1-5
-> Import
-> Import File
Finally, it is also very important that you turn in all of the Journals. If you are completely missing one of them, the highest grade you can earn is a B- because of the grading scale. This is one assignment which you are better off turning in late than incomplete. But do take caution: If you are never going to do the missing Journals, you might as well turn them in on time and get full credit on what you have done.
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Journal #5
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #1-5 Today you will only be working on Journal #4. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal #5 10-28-21
In honor of Halloween, please compose a spooky story to share. Be sure to include at least 10 adverbs and underline them. (please see examples of adverbs below) If you do not celebrate Halloween, please feel free to write a spooky story or tell of a time you were scared, either way, still use at least 10 adverbs in your response.
Each journal must include the journal number, the date, the journal question copied in its entirety and be single spaced, and you must skip at least one line before you begin your response. Your responses should be typed using Times New Roman font, Font size 12, double spaced, and with one inch margins. A full page of typed text is at least 400 words. You will begin each new journal on a new page, but in the same Google document. You will share your document with me to your class's gmail account. See Schoology.
Posted Tue Oct 12, 2021 at 8:02 am
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Book Check #3
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Journal #4
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #1-5 Today you will only be working on Journal #4. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal #4 October 12, 2021
What/Who do you consider to be a pioneer? Please define the term, as well as, giving qualities necessary to be one. Also, one famous American pioneer is Columbus. Describe what you know about him and what you believe the natives thought of him? Last, do pioneers exist today? Explain.
Each journal must include the journal number, the date, the journal question copied in its entirety and be single spaced, and you must skip at least one line before you begin your response. Your responses should be typed using Times New Roman font, Font size 12, double spaced, and with one inch margins. A full page of typed text is at least 400 words. You will begin each new journal on a new page, but in the same Google document. You will share your document with me to your class's gmail account. See Schoology.
Posted Tue Oct 12, 2021 at 8:02 am
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"Where I am From" Poem - 100 pts
This is due at the end of class Friday.
Please compose a "Where I am From" poem using one of the very similar templates. Remember, you may change the template to suit your poem. You do not have to use the exact wording from any of the templates; make it your own.
The only thing you must include are the words "I am From" of just "From." This means that you are not composing a poem about yourself, such as a "Who I Am" poem, but instead one about your background. Hence, a "where I am from" poem.
Please include thematic illustrations, symbols, pictures, background, borders, etc. to make your poem come alive. Be creative and thematic.
You will turn in a hard copy; there is no need to submit anything to Schoology.
Posted Sun Oct 3, 2021 at 7:17 pm
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WS Cultural Iceberg
After viewing the Cultural Iceberg Edpuzzle video, please complete the attached WS using your own culture/family/experiences.
Posted Tue Oct 5, 2021 at 7:35 am
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Theme Worksheet #1 - "Charles" - 100 pts
We will begin this in class.
Please analyze the theme in the short story, "Charles," by Shirley Jackson using the "Theme Worksheet Template."
As well as analyzing the theme, we will be practicing MLA parenthetical citation, embedding quotes, etc. It is imperative (which means very, very important) that you follow the "Theme Worksheet Rubric" exactly.
Submit only the "Theme Worksheet Template."
Posted Tue Sep 21, 2021 at 7:47 am
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AR Class Quiz #1
We will take this quiz during class on this day. If you take it early (on another day), it does not count unless you have prior approval.
Remember, you may only take one quiz on this day. If you take more, I use your lowest score. If you are absent, and do not take a quiz this day, please contact me so that we may schedule a makeup date. This is a class assignment, each day it is late, without a valid excuse, lowers your grade.
You do not submit anything to this assignment. I will transfer the score from Renaissance Learning (AR).
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Published Draft of OLR Paragraph - 150 pts
After going through the evaluation and revision/edit processes, please publish your final draft of "OLR" Paragraph. You are going to submit the final draft here without the process papers.
Please print out and turn in:
- Your Final Revised Draft (mandatory)
- The evaluation sheet where the other student wrote about your paragraph.
- Your rough draft, the one the other student wrote on.
- Any templates you may have used.
On this due date, you will also turn in the hard copy with all/any process papers you have. Please have the final draft on top. If you do not have a working printer at home, please visit Nobel's Library to use the printer there.
Your final draft must follow the attached MLA Format.
All directions and resources for composing the Rough Draft can be found in the "Rough Draft of OLR Paragraph" assignment in Schoology.
Posted Wed Sep 15, 2021 at 8:21 am
Posted Mon Sep 20, 2021 at 10:57 am
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Check in - 9/23/21
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Rough Draft of OLR Power Paragraph
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OLR TDP Evaluation
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Book Check #2
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Rough Draft of OLR Text Dependent/Power Paragraph
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OLR Plot Structure Graph Poster and Presentation
To View Your Notes: PLEASE GO TO YOUR KAMI PROGRAM; ONCE YOU ARE IN, CLICK ON THE FILE ICON AT THE TOP RIGHT; THEN FIND THE PLOT STRUCTURE NOTES. Or look at the notes in the "Plot Structure Stuff" Folder in Schoology.
Posted Wed Sep 1, 2021 at 12:39 pm
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Book Check #1
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Meet in Front of the Library Today
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Journal #2
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #1-5 Today you will only be working on Journal #2. Be sure to read both the entire attached files, especially how to format the 2nd and subsequent journals.
Journal #2 August 24, 2021
“Winning isn’t everything” and “Play to win” are two conflicting sayings. Which one do you agree with and why? In other words, how far would you go to be successful; is there anything you wouldn’t do or would do? Or, do you believe it’s the effort/playing fair that counts?
Each journal must include the journal number, the date, the journal question copied in its entirety and be single spaced, and you must skip at least one line before you begin your response. Your responses should be typed using Times New Roman font, Font size 12, double spaced, and with one inch margins.
Be sure to check Schoology for more information for your specific class.
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L of D #1
Please work independently or with your seat partner. Many of the words should be familiar to you. Please define them in your own words and only look in a dictionary as a last resort. To internalize each term, please draw, make, or copy/paste a symbol or picture which represents the term to you.
Language of the Discipline #1
- · Antagonist
- · Protagonist
- · Fiction
- · Non-fiction
- · Narrator
- · Setting
- · Conflict/Resolution
- · Climax
- · Exposition
- · Rising action
- · Falling action
- · Plot
- · Characters
- · Theme
Posted Sun Aug 22, 2021 at 1:05 pm
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Signed Tearoff Google Form
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Analyze Using Details
Please Note the Changes Made to this Assignment including the point value and the EXTRA CREDIT.
We are working on this during class. Please view the attached painting and follow the directions.
- List as many details as you can which you see in the painting.
- Compose a paragraph which analyzes the painting by responding to one of the two prompts given in the attached "Analyze Using Details" link.--This part is now EXTRA CREDIT. You must turn in the paragraph by 8/19 to be able to get extra credit. The list may be turned in after for late credit.
- If you prefer to write your details and/or paragraph on paper, please take a picture of it and submit that in instead of submitting the attached Google Slide.
Grading:
- You are being graded on your list of details only, now. The highest score you can get is 8/10 unless you also include the 5 explanations of what the detail shows/means, etc on the list. Then you may earn the A+ or 10/10.
The rest is regarding the EXTRA CREDIT paragraph because of my decision to change the assignment.
- Paragraph includes a topic sentence- either tells the title you created or the mood of the painting (depending on your choice)
- Paragraph uses/describes 3 details from the painting
- Each detail has an explanation of why it shows/means, etc. whatever you are proposing in your toopic sentence.
- Effort is really going to matter for this assignment. I want to see what you can do.
Posted Sun Aug 15, 2021 at 11:35 am
Due:
Journal #1
There is nothing for you to submit for this specific assignment; YOU WILL TURN THEM ALL IN ONCE WE HAVE COMPLETED 5 JOURNALS.
Before you begin, remember your journal responses will all be composed on a Google document. Title/Name the file with your first and last name like this, Last, First and Journal #1-5 Today you will only be working on Journal #1. Be sure to read the entire attached file. It is the Journal Directions, especially if you were not in class.
Journal #1 August 19, 2021
Every school year is different, and this one is especially different. Please describe your first thoughts/impressions of this school year. In your response, be sure to include three things that you learned since coming back to IN-PERSON school as well as some things you hope to learn this year.
Each journal must include the journal number, the date, the journal question copied in its entirety and be single spaced, and you must skip at least one line before you begin your response. Your responses should be typed using Times New Roman font, Font size 12, double spaced, and with one inch margins.
Please look on Schoology for more specific instructions for your class period.