Period 2 English 8 Honors Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2016 - 2017 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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In 8th grade, students read and understand a variety of informational texts including essays, speeches, biographies, and other types of historical, scientific, and technical material. Students also read and understand a wide range of literature such as stories, plays, and poems from across cultures and time periods. In writing and class discussions, 8th graders continue to gather information from multiple sources, and evaluate whether the sources are credible and accurate. Students write both short, focused compositions, and longer papers that involve research, reflection, and revision over time.
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
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Short Constructed Response
Using the notes from the reading of Olaudah Equiano's autobiography, students were guided through a three-step process for writing a short constructed response:
(1) RESTATE the question and answer it . . . this becomes the topic sentence.
(2) PROVIDE evidence or examples (may be from the text, personal experience, or real world, depending on the question) . . . this may be referred to as concrete details.
(3) EXPLAIN the connection and/or importance to the topic sentence (think about why is this important or why this matters) . . . this is the analysis of the evidence in context to the topic and may be referred to as commentary. [NOTE: This requires students to add something new to the "conversation" about the topic and involves critical thinking, which may be challenging.]
Students are considering what they knew about 17th-century Africa before the reading and comparing it to what was in the reading about life in Africa. Students were provided an example of the writing process with a response rough draft written at the start of class.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery
In preparation for reading Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, students are preparing to watch an excerpt of the Peabody Award Winner PBS documentary series: Africans in America.
Students read an excerpt of Olaudah Equiano's autobiography in class and are preparing to write a short constructed response to how their knowledge of life in 17th century Africa has changed after the reading.
Students will take notes on the excerpt of the documentary in class once their written responses are completed.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Growth Mindset Reading and Activity
Students read and reviewed the article, "You Can Grown Your Intelligence," and completed the activity sheet summarizing the main ideas from the article.
Students may work on the activity at home as there will only be 10-15 minutes of class time Friday to complete the assignment.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
Due:
Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Assignment
Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Six-Word Memoir
Students worked on producing both hard and digital copies of their six-word memoirs in class using an iPad to create a digital copy and assorted art materials for a hard copy.
This is the last day in class students may work on completing this project. If more time is needed, students may finish it as homework.
[W.8.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Six-Word Memoir
Students worked on producing both hard and digital copies of their six-word memoirs in class using an iPad to create a digital copy and assorted art materials for a hard copy.
[W.8.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Reading Log Check
Students turned in their completed reading logs as verification for last week's completed homework.
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Assignment
Six-Word Memoir
Students worked on producing both hard and digital copies of their six-word memoirs in class using an iPad to create a digital copy and assorted art materials for a hard copy.
[W.8.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
READING LOG DUE AT START OF CLASS MONDAY, AUGUST 29.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Masterpiece Sentences (Warm-Up)
Using a six-step process, students created masterpiece sentences, from a base sentence. Students were provided a model and handout explaining each step (stage) of the writing process. Students then shared out their masterpiece sentences with the class.
Students turned in all five sentences from the week, indicating which sentence they thought was their best work from the week.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Six-Word Memoir
Students reviewed the rubric for the six-word memoir, clarifying the requirements of the writing assignment, and then worked on revising, editing and rewriting their memoirs.
[W.8.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Masterpiece Sentences (Warm-Up)
Using a six-step process, students created masterpiece sentences, from a base sentence. Students were provided a model and handout explaining each step (stage) of the writing process. Students then shared out their masterpiece sentences with the class.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Six-Word Memoir
Students continued the prewriting stage of their own six-word memoirs.
[W.8.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Masterpiece Sentences (Warm-Up)
Using a six-step process, students created masterpiece sentences, from a base sentence. Students were provided a model and handout explaining each step (stage) of the writing process. Students then shared out their masterpiece sentences with the class.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Six-Word Memoir
Students began the prewriting stage of their own six-word memoirs.
[W.8.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.]
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Independent Reading -- HOMEWORK
Students are to read for twenty minutes from their independent reading books and update their reading logs with the pages read for the day.
California Common Core State Standards
RL8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
RI8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Due:
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Masterpiece Sentences (Warm-Up)
Using a six-step process, students created masterpiece sentences, from a base sentence. Students were provided a model and handout explaining each step (stage) of the writing process. Students then shared out their masterpiece sentences with the class.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Six-Word Memoir
Students were introduced to memoir (in contrast to autobiography) and presented the history and examples of six-word memoirs.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Masterpiece Sentences (Warm-Up)
Using a six-step process, students created masterpiece sentences, from a base sentence. Students were provided a model and handout explaining each step (stage) of the writing process. Students then shared out their masterpiece sentences with the class.
[W.8.3.d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.]
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Textbook Survey
Students took time to go through the ELA textbook (Grade 8 SpringBoard), skimming the table of contents and going through the units, making notes as to what texts and topics they find interesting.
[RI.8.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.]
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Student Survey
In order for me to better support students, students completed a brief survey about their learning and their lives at school and outside of school.
[W.8.2.b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.]
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What is an Ally?
Students engaged in a reflective writing activity about what is an ally, what it means to have an ally, and identifying their allies at school and outside of school.
[W.8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.]
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Class Syllabus
Students independently read the class syllabus and the request to redo/retest form, then pair-shared what they understood and/or needed clarification, and shared back with the whole class.
Questions were answered and clarification was provided as needed.
Students are to review the syllabus with their parents/guardians, complete the tear-off, and return it to class by Monday, August 22.
[SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.]
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Something About You
Students completed information about themselves then mingled with other students to learn about each other. Upon completion of the activity, students reflected on the value of the activity within an academic setting, including the benefits and challenges.
[SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.]
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Something About You
Students completed information about themselves then mingled with other students to learn about each other.
[SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.]