8th grade English Assignments

HW/Classwork for week of 4/28-5/2:

 

6th: Narrative writing (notes, lessons, and activities in class)

 

7th: The House on Mango Street - read and work on activity packet, MAY 5th/6th: Test on first half of House on Mango Street

 

8th: Work on Romeo and Juliet final project. Due: May 7th/8th, College entrance essay assignment (given and work on in class)

Good Luck on STAAR everyone!

 

6th/7th grade: You will get your IN CLASS project on Thursday/Friday!

 

8th grade: Don't forget your permission slip so you can watch the Romeo and Juliet movie!

4/14-4/18

 

6th: Buckle Down lessons and STAAR practice (finish for HW if you don't finish in class.)

7th: Buckle Down assignments (finsh at home if you don't finish in class.)

 

8th: R & J Bingo, R & J Test 4/17 and 4/18 (B/A)

6th grade: Continue Buckle Down Lessons, Red work book lessons (if you do not finish in class than it is HW!!) Go over STAAR practice benchmark (daily in class.)

 

7th grade: Continue Buckle Down Reading lessons (if we do not finish in class than it is HW!!) Begin reading House on Mango Street

 

8th grade: Continue reading Romeo and Juliet! Notes test next week!

 

6th grade: Continue to work on Buckle Down STAAR lessons. Spelling Unit 16.

 

7th grade: revising/editing practice. Narrative essay prompt: Write a personal narrative about a day you had to change your plans. (test grade.)

 

8th grade: Projects due M/T. Poetry and drama review. Continue Romeo and Juliet.

- continue Romeo and Juliet

- Notes test coming soon! (next week)

- poetry bell ringers

- project due March 24th/25th (8B/8A)

3-3-3-7:

- MARCH MADNESS!

- 6th grade: Continue Buckle Down Lessons

- 7th grade: Continue revising/editing/essay writing

- 8th grade: Continue Romeo and Juliet

- ALL CLASSESS: Work on your projects!!

- continue Romeo and Juliet

- STAAR bell ringers and practices

- Notes test Thursday/Friday

homework/classwork week of 2/17-2/21:

 

- STAAR bell ringers

- Begin Act 2 in class (readings, questions, and notes)

- notes test #2: Monday/Tuesday (24th/25th)

Homework/Classwork for week of 2/10-2/14:

 

- project presentations M/T

- Notes test #1

- Scene 4 and 5 notes

- read scene 4 and 5 and answer questions

- STAAR bell ringers

- Act 2 scene 1 notes

- Book Check #2

Homework/Classwork for week of 2/3-2/7:

 

- In class Oratorical: Feb. 3/4

- Nonfiction STAAR bell ringer

- scene 2 and 3 notes, read scene 2 and 3

- scene 4 and 5 notes, read scene 4 and 5

- answer all comprehension questions

- Notes Test: Feb 6/7

homework/classwork for week of 1-27-1-31:

 

- correct benchmark

- handout R&J comprehension questions (students must keep track of these!)

- Act 1 scene 1 notes - read act 1 scene 1 and answer questions

- STAAR bell ringer - "Forgotton Faces"

- Act 1 scene 2 and 3 notes - read act 2 and 3 and answer questions

All classes are taking the benchmark test this week. 8th graders will have their Intro to Shakespeare Test and a book check on Wed/Thursday. All students should be working on their six week projects. ASIP's will go home this week. Please sign and return as soon as possible.

Homework/Classwork for week of 1/13-1/17:

 

- Bell Ringers: An Old backpack, Cities With Stories,
- Shakespearian Language power point and activity. (Chart and story)

* Be ready for a Shakespear pop quiz next week!

Be ready to read Romeo and Juliet by January 13th. Let me know if you have any questions.

Homework/Classwork for week of 1/7-1/10:

 

6th grade:

- Assessment workbook pg. 29 story and questions

- Spelling pg. 60

- MAKE SURE TO TURN IN WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK!!

 

7th:

- Assesment workbook - "guided revising" practice

- Assessment workbook pg. 95 - Narrative Essay

- Assessment workbook story and questions - pg. 33-35

- MAKE SURE TO TURN IN WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK!!

 

8th:

- "Give CD Burning a Spin" STAAR prep practice

- Rewrite Shakespeare notes taken in class

- "Perfect Partner" activity

- "An Old Backpack" STAAR prep practice

- Shakespeare KWL chart

- MAKE SURE TO TURN IN WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK!!

Winter break homework for ALL CLASSES!! Due: January 7th, 2013. This will be your first grade for the 4th six weeks!

 

- write a 1-2 page essay that describes "your perfect holiday break."

- read a book of your choice (must be a chapter book that is on or above grade level) and write a 1-2 page summary of the book.

** extra credit: create a "book jacket" for the book. Include color, details from the book and pictures. Be creative!

Hello parents and students! I hope everyone stayed safe and warm over our snowy weekend! The following is a list of hw ,classwork, and events the next two weeks of ELA.

 

6th grade: Spelling test (Unit 7), Number the Stars "wrap up" packet, midterm review study guide

 

7th grade: Expository essay - prompt is on page 220 in the Write Source textbook in class (final copy due Friday), midterm review sstudy guide

 

8th grade: Finish all handouts for Night, reflection on reading packet, FIELD TRIP Friday December 13th, midterm review study guide

 

ALL GRADES:

- We will spend the latter part of the week reviewing for the midterm. The test questions will be very similar to those on the study guide so please make sure your student studies! Also, If the student brings their study guide on the day of the test I will give them EXTRA CREDIT on the midterm.

- ALL STUDENTS were given the opportunity to complete a "holiday packet" for extra credit on the third 6 weeks. This packet is due the day of their midterm in order to recieve the extra credit.

Homework/Classwork for week of 12-2-12-6:

- review section 4 of Night

- Read section 5 of Night and complete handouts

- Read section 6/7 of Night and complete handouts

- Read section 8/9 of Night and complete handouts

- Talk about Japanese pen pal letters

- FIELD TRIP MONEY DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th!!

Homework/Classwork for week of 12-2-12-6:

- review section 4 of Night

- Read section 5 of Night and complete handouts

- Read section 6/7 of Night and complete handouts

- Read section 8/9 of Night and complete handouts

- Talk about Japanese pen pal letters

- FIELD TRIP MONEY DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th!!

Homework for week of 11/11/11-15:

 

Monday/Tuesday: Class Spelling Bee, go over STAAR benchmark, NOVEL GRADE!!

Wednesday (B Day): Before we start questions, read and respond to synopsis of chapter 1, read chapter 1, complete graphic organizer and what would you take with you activity

Thursday/Friday: Students will read section two in their novel, students will complete the foreshadowing activity and what are your beliefs activity.

 

Attached are all of the activities associated with this novel. If you need another copy, please print it out.

homeowork/classwork for week of 11/18-11/22:

- Night: Read section 3 - complete activities (similes/metaphors and conflict activity)

- write a letter to Adolf Hitler (we will talk about this in class)

- Night: section 4 - complete activities (setting and tone)

 

* These activities will be handed out in class. If you need another copy, you may print it out here.