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Assignment:
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Tue
6/5 - Friday
6/8
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Exams: please report to the following room Monda at 7:45:
period 1 204
period 5 205
period 9 206
**do not forget to check the Summer Reading list on the school website - two books from the 9th grade section!!:)
1. Essay Rewind sheet - due Wednesday 6/6
2. Essay Kickbacks (if you have them) - Due Thursday 6/7
3. iSearch for Anne Frank - Due Friday 6/8
Exam Review -- Eng 8 Final Review Sheet 2018.doc
Class Writing notes
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Mon
6/4
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Study for the Lion and Anne Frank test!
Lion.pptx
Begin working on content revisions for your Tom Sawyer essay -- due Wed 6/6 -- see examples below for guidance
Tom Sawyer Essay examples.pptx
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Fri
6/1
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Finish reading Lion for Monday (test Tuesday)
Complete the 3-2-1 Socratic Seminar prep sheet for Lion - see question stems below if you need help.
Question Stems.docx
3 2 1 prep sheet.docx
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Wed
5/20
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Finish reading Act II scene iii (ends on page 70) - if you want to listen as you read, click on the link below.
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Period 1 stopped at part 2 -- 55 min
Period 5 stopped at part 2 -- 53:22
Period 9 stopped at part 2 -- 52:15
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Tue
5/29
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Finish Act II scene i (49 - 58) in Anne Frank |
Tue
5/22
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Finish reading Anne Frank Act I scene 5 (pg 46) |
Monday
5/21
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Finish reading Anne Frank Act I scene 4 |
Friday
5/18
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Continue reading Lion - 12 DAYS LEFT TO FINISH
Complete 2 Achieves by Sunday -- LAST TWO!!
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Thur
5/17
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Finish reading Anne Frank Act I scene 3 (page 32) |
Tue - Wed
5/15-16
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Read Lion and work on Achieves (2 by Sunday) |
Mon
5/14
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Finish Act I scene I and ii (quiz tomorrow) |
Friday 5/11 |
Read Lion - this independent novel is due by Wed 5/30 (the test will be that day).
Read 2 Achieve articles by Sunday at 10PM
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Tue -Friday
5/8-10
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- Continue to work on essay -- needs to be printed by the start of class on Friday (if you are absent Friday it is still due)
- Review vocabulary - quiz on 1-19 Friday 5/10
- Read 2 Achieve articles by Sunday at 10PM
- Start reading Lion - this independent novel is due by Wed 5/30 (the test will be that day).
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Mon
5/7
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Finish finding evidence (one quote from Tom Sawyer and one from purple book). Write it out with citation.
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Fri
5/4
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Revise claim (if you got it back with corrections) - revise on the same sheet as your draft
3 Achieves by Sunday
Finish identifying vocabulary 19 in pink book
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Thur
5/3
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Review vocabulary 1-18 (especially missed terms on the past quizzes)
Finish writing claim (one sentence that states your opinion on a topic/theme we covered in this unit- mischief, siblings, love, parents, loss of innocence, maturing)
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Wed
5/2
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Finish reading to the end of the book (212 - 232) - expect a quiz on chapters 31-35 tomorrow.
Continue to note the evidence that proves a change in Tom
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Tue
5/1
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Class: Read 155 - 157 - noted how Tom has changed from a kid who literally ran from his problems
HW:
Finish reading in Tom Sawyer (200-212) -- note evidence that Tom changed
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Mon
4/30
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Class: Read "Shame" in purple book -- looked for personification
HW:
vocab 18 work (flashcards or sentences)
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Thur
4/26
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Study vocabulary 1 - 17
*Finish reading "Eclipsed" in purple book if needed - note light/dark imagery and what causes loss of innocence
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Wed
4/25
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Finish reading Midnight Murder (bottom of 66 “A faint wind moaned…-72 [end of chapter]) AND Tom’s Nightmare (mid 81 “The crowd fell apart now…– 84 [end of chapter]) -
***expect a quiz tomorrow so make sure your 5Ws are complete.
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Tue
4/24
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Finish noting the central idea of "On Turning Ten" by Billy Collins (purple book) |
Mon
4/23
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Vocabulary 17 flashcards or sentences
Finish "The Family Hour" - note 3 aspects of sibling rivalry
**write a claim that answer this question: How does the tone toward sibling rivalry differ in Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer and Jo Ann Beard’s “The Family Hour”?
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Fri
4/20
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Revise tone narrative
Finish matching terms and definitions for vocabulary 17
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Thur
4/`19
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Finish your narrative draft that implies/shows your own ideas/opinions/attitudes toward young love.
Be sure to:
1. identify what your opinions are on young love
2. pick the format to express them (short story, poem, song, text conversation, comic strip, etc.)
3. IMPLY (meaning never say your opinions on young love directly) you ideas about young love through your story/song/etc.
*You only need a rough draft tomorrow :)
TS mini unit 3_first loves.pptx
Review for vocab 16 quiz
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Wed
4/18
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Identify the central idea (a sentence explaining what Janis Ian's message is on love) and a tone word (adjective that describes her attitude toward love) -- this should be written in your purple book next to the song lyrics (page 25).
**If you were out today read/listen to the song "At Seventeen" (page 25) and complete the above assignment. You also need to see me to makeup the Tom Sawyer First Loves quiz.
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Tue
4/17
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Finish reading Tom Sawyer page 50 – 53 & mid55-59 -- 5W for each |
Mon
4/16
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Vocabulary 16 flashcards or sentences
**If you did not finish in class, finish reading "Girls" (page 21 in purple book) - mark two areas where he emphasizes emotion and note it in the margin.
Letter reminding and detailing quarter 4 homework policy Quarter 4 Change in Policies - LETTER TO PARENTS.docx
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Fri
4/13
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No homework!
(If you were absent, be sure to work through vocabulary 16 sentences on page 23-24 and use your guesses to match terms with definitions)
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Thur
4/12
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Review for vocabulary 1-15 |
Wed
4/11
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Review vocabulary for vocab 1-15 quiz on Friday |
Tue
4/10
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If needed, find quote to support your claim (from the in-class writing) |
Mon
4/9
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Prepare for a Did You Read Quiz on ch 14, 15, 17 (only the pages assigned) - you may use your 5W notes on the quiz
*You will have an in-class writing tomorrow too - bring any writing reference materials you may want to use (past writings/PowerVerb sheet/essay notes).
Finish flashcards OR sentences (I will be checking that you did one or the other tomorrow)
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Thur
3/29
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Finish reading and noting 5Ws ** You will have a Did You Read Quiz on ch 14, 15, 17 (only the pages assigned) on Tuesday 4/10 when you return from break**
Ch 15
•Tom, Sid, Mary, Aunt Polly, Mrs. Harper
*What occurs to Tom that prevents him from leaving a note with Aunt Polly that he is ok and just ran away? (108)
Ch 17
•119 – 121 Sunday School
•121 – 123 (end) Fake Funeral
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Wed
3/28
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Achieve redemption - 3 due by Thur at 3 for past credit |
Tue
3/27
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Finish reading chapter 14 - you should have two 5Ws (100-102 & 102 - 104 end of chapter) |
Mon
3/26
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Finish Essay Rewind sheet using your argument essay
**Kickbacks from argument essay are due Wednesday -- print out corrected essay and highlight mistakes, hand in with original essay and the kickback sheet**
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Fri
3/23
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"Who Am I?" worksheet and study for vocabulary 14 quiz |
Thur
3/22
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Tom Sawyer quiz is tomorrow - be sure to review
Vocabulary 14 quiz is moved to Monday
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Tue
3/20
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Vocabulary 14 Sentences
Review for the quiz (x2) - Tom Sawyer chapter 1,2,4,5,6 (only the pages we have read)
Review:
- past quizzes
- literary terms: hyperbole, simile, metaphor, ironies (situational, dramatic, verbal))
- 5Ws - you may use these on the quiz
- flow, dialogue, colon quotes and citation rules
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Mon
3/19
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Vocabulary 14 flashcards
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Fri
3/16
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Finish revising your mini paragraph - print it BEFORE class starts on Monday
Things to check:
•Claim has depth – not just Twain implies church is boring – add church is boring because… (add what it is missing that makes it so).
Check:
•The intro to the quote has plot details – does it set the scene?
•While in church, Tom accidentally frees a pinch bug… •
Is the punctuation correct between your words and the quote?
•Is it cited (Twain 34). •
Do you have two sentences of CM?
3 Achieves
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Thur
3/15
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Finish your mini paragraph (4 sentences minimum) -- PROMPT: Based on our readings, what is Twain's attitude toward religion?
Think …
•Reward system to earn Bible
•Who else enjoyed the pinch bug and poodle show
•What Tom learns at the end of mass •
Now pull it all together in a mini paragraph to answer the prompt…
(claim) In the novel Tom Sawyer, Twain implies …
(support) Intro(context)/quote/citation
(explain) CM 1 – what is going on (paraphrase)
CM 2 – what is implied (what is Twain saying about religion THROUGH this quote)
**Don't forget, when you introduce a quote from a story, you need to include what is going on at that point in the novel. Include some of the 5Ws (who is there, where are they, what is going on or what just happened, etc.).
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Wed
3/14
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Finish reading pages 31-34 in chapter 4 of Tom Sawyer
create a 5W
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Tue
3/13
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Work on Achieve articles
3 Achieve 3000 Articles due Sunday by 10PM
(3 scores of 75% or higher)
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Mon
3/12
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Review chapter 2 for close reading quiz |
Fri
3/9
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3 Achieves by Sunday
Be prepared for a vocabulary 13 quiz on Monday
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Tue
3/6
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Finish reading chapter 2 and complete 5Ws for the following two scenes:
- Tom, Jim, Aunt Polly
- Tom and friends
Quiz on chapter 2 tomorrow!
TS mini Unit 2_mischief.pptx
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Mon
3/5
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Finish vocabulary 13 sentences if needed |
Fri
3/2
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**ATTENTION: Due to the early dismissal, all students can use the weekend to work on the argument paper - first period - if you want, you can hand in an updated version on Monday :):)**
Here are the slides from class Argument Notes_parenting styles.pptx Complete 3 Achieves by Monday -- Vocab 13 sentences will be handed out on Monday and the quiz will be Thursday 3/8
**Period 1 - your sentences are now due on Tuesday
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Thur
3/1
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Finish your argument paragraph - should be PRINTED by the start of class tomorrow. Be sure to check the Writing Conventions Checklist as part of your editing tonight (all documents are in the "Grammar & Writing Notes" link in the References category above). The example of the second half of the paragraph we used in class is below:
Addressing the opposition Model.docx
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Wed
2/28
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**Vocab 13 Quiz moved to Thursday 3/8***
Finish the argument paragraph (all 10 sentences) - it is not due for grading tomorrow, but we will be working with the draft
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Tue
2/27
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Finish the first half of the paragraph (should have 5 sentences total - claim, explanation of parenting style, intro/quote/citation, CM1, and CM2) - look in the "Grammar & Writing Notes" link for writing resources |
Mon
2/26
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Vocab 13 flashcards - see answers below
Vocab 13_terms and definitions.pdf
Find your two pieces of evidence - one to prove your side and one to prove your opposition. Don't forget they should come from two different articles
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Fri
2/23
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3 Achieve articles by Sunday
Finish the following steps for the argument paragraph (if needed):
1. Open new Google Doc - name it (top left corner) Parenting Styles
2. Type MLA heading (check link on conventions checklist below for instructions)
3. Give it a title (centered on page)
4. Write the first two sentences
- claim (answer to the question - which parenting style(s) is most effective?
- explain the parenting style (give characteristics from the chart that make up the most effective parent)
Conventions Check List.docx
Parenting Argument Paragraph directions.docx
Argument Rubric_paragraph.docx
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Thur
2/22
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Finish reading "Family Dentistry" pg 41-44 in Tom Sawyer and finish 5 W if needed. |
Wed
2/21
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Finish reading the excerpt from Richard Wright's Black Boy -- underline any evidence of Mrs. Wright's parenting style |
Fri
2/16
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Achieves are due SUNDAY (not Tuesday) - 3 total
Finish reading "Is Strict Parenting Better?" in the purple packet (page 9) - if you don't have your packet, a digital copy can be found under the "Tom Sawyer" link in the resources above.
As you read:
1. Underline things each speaker says that captures their opinions on parenting (Chua vs. Caplan)
2. When you finish, write a quick summary capturing each speaker's opinions on parenting (Chua vs. Caplan)
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Thur
2/15
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Study for the vocabulary 1-12 quiz
Finish reading chapter 1 and complete the 5W for the fight scene
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Wed
2/14
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Finish noredink.com title practice if you did not finish in class |
Tue
2/13
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Finish vocabulary 12 sentences
V12 fillin sentences rev.docx
Finish 5W post-it for the jam scene (pages 3-4) in Tom Sawyer if needed
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Mon
2/12
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Vocabulary 12 flashcards -- be sure to:
1. Work through the example sentences, writing a guess above each term.
2. Use the guess to match the term with the definition
3. Check that you have the correct term/definition match - answers below
Vocab 12 terms with def.pdf
4. Create flashcards
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Fri
2/9
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Finish "16 Things" list - a list of 16 things you wished you could do as a kid |
Thur
2/8
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Study for vocabulary 1-11 quiz |
Tue
2/6
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Finish vocabulary 11 sentences if needed
V11 fillin sentences rev.docx
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Mon
2/5
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Finish Midterm Reflection Journal - due tomorrow. Hand written or typed.
Vocab 11 flashcards (check term/definition below if needed)
Vocab 11 terms and def.pdf
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Fri
2/2
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Complete 2 Achieves by Sunday
Finalize Midterm Reflection Journal
Self-reflection journal - post midterm.docx
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Tue-Thur |
continue to finish reading your independent novel
Finish the project (written/typed script and visual aid) by Friday -- see below for most updated version of the assignment and rubric
free pick Independent Reading.doc
propaganda_reading project rubric_G8.doc
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Mon
1/29
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Continue to read your independent novel (finish Thursday) - begin working on your project - you need:
1. Sales Pitch: you need a 30 second (1/2 page written) sales pitch to "sell" the book to the class and make them want to read it. You need to use at least TWO of the propaganda strategies we noted in class (see note sheet/PowerPoint below).
Propaganda.pptx
Propaganda Notes_with def.doc
2. Visual: you need something to reference during your sales pitch - it can be a graph representing something you talk about in the pitch (its okay if the information is made up), it can be a magazine ad for the book, it can be a trailer for the book you videotape, it can be a couple slides on PowerPoint you use when speaking, etc. Visual should be neat, colored and eye catching.
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Thur/Fri
1/18 - 19
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Review for the midterm (Wed 11:45 in the GYM)
midterm review.pptx
Eng 8 Midterm Review Sheet 2018.doc This shows that_Power Verb.docx
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Tue
1/16
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Review for Tone Quiz - know definition, what DIDLS stands for, and how to identify tone in a passage.
Continue to read independent novel and review vocabulary for midterm
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Fri
1/12
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Complete 3 Achieves by Sunday (not MONDAY)
continue reading your independent novel
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Thur
1/11
Wed
1/10
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Study vocab 1-10 for quiz tomorrow
Review vocabulary 1-10
Continue to read your novel
Tone Notes: tone intro_day 1 and 2.pptx
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Tue
1/9
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Vocab 10 Sentences
Vocab 10 intro.pptx
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Mon
1/8
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Vocabulary 10 flashcards - check definitions below
Vocab 10 terms and def.docx
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Fir
1/5
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3 Achieve 3000 Articles due Sunday 10PM
(3 scores of 75% or higher)
**Vocabulary 1-9 quiz moved to MONDAY**
3 Achieves by Sunday at 10PM
Start reading independent reading novel (due 2/1) free pick Independent Reading.doc
Review vocabulary and "Who Am I?" packet for Monday's quiz
English 8 non fiction mini unit agenda 2018.docx
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Wed
1/3
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Finish 1-4 on "Who Am I?" packet (this was classwork)
Finish your two assigned words on "Who Am I?" Sheet (see below)
Student 1 - 5. plucky 6. inert
Student 2 - 7. imply 8. morbid
Student 3 - 9. credible 10. adversaries
Student 4 - 11. complemented 12. YOUR PICK!
Who am I wks.docx
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Tue
1/2
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Finish vocabulary 9 flashcards and sentences
Vocab 9 2017.pdf
V9 fillin sentences 2017 2.docx
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Wed
12/20
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Study for Irony Test (tomorrow) - see review materials below
G8 irony review.pptx
2016 Irony Jeopardy.ppt
irony-worksheet-2.pdf
Irony worksheet 2_answers.docx
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Tue
12/19
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Study for the Irony Test: review the class notes from today's review activity
Irony Test Review Guide 2017.doc
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Mon
12/18
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Finish Steward rewinds if needed
Begin studying for the Irony Test (Thur)
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Fri
12/15
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Achieves
Review vocabulary 1-8
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Thur
12/14
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Study for The Pearl test -- see resources in "The Pearl" link above. |
Wed
12/13
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Finish vocabulary 8 flashcards |
Tue
12/12
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Finish "The Monkey's Paw" - quiz tomorrow |
Mon
12/11
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Finish reading The Pearl -- 6 5W notes (one per chapter) due tomorrow
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Fri
12/8
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Read The Pearl -- due Tuesday 12/12 ( I will be checking your 6+ 5W postits)
Complete 2 Achieve articles by Sunday
*Finish the in-class paragraph if needed
Task: Write a short paragraph explaining how Mr. Steward from Richard Matheson's short story "Button Button" can be identified as a devil-like character.
Topic Sentence/Thesis (with TAG)
Intro/embed to quote + quote + citation
CM 1 & 2
CS
Reminders: MLA heading, citations, correct punctuation between your lead (embedding) and the quote.
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Thur
12/7
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Study for vocabulary quiz 1-7
*Continue reading The Pearl - test next Thursday
V7 fillin sentences 2017.docx
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Wed
12/6
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Finish Essay Rewind sheet if you did not do so in class |
Tue
12/5
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Continue to read The Pearl
**If you have essay kickbacks (a need to revise MLA heading, citations, capitalization, and/or title formatting) they are due by Monday in order to change the kickback grade from a zero to a 75%. Edits should be completed AND highlighted and then submitted to Google Classroom - the original essay and rubric needs to be handed in on Monday also, otherwise I cannot assess improvements (you will keep the zero). The directions for each correction is hyperlinked on the document below:
Conventions Check List.docx
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12/4
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Vocabulary 7 flashcards
*If you were assigned additional embedding quote practice it is due Wed
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Thur
11/30
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Review for vocabulary 1-6 quiz |
Wed
11/29
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Review embedding quotes (flow, dialogue, colon) - quiz tomorrow
Embedding Quotes.pptx
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Tue
11/28
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Vocab 6 sentences
Review "The Open Window" and "Button Button" for the quiz tomorrow
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Mon
11/27
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Vocabulary 6 flashcards (see Fri 11/17 for PowerPoint)
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Wed
11/22
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Enjoy your break!! |
Tue
11/21
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Quote Rewind of your focus quote - finish if needed
Embedding Quotes.pptx
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Mon
11/20
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Finish "The Elephant and the Blind Men" poem if needed (gists, multiple choice, short answer)
**Noredink.com embedding quotations due tomorrow
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Fri
11/17
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3 Achieves for Sunday
Finish working through vocabulary 6 sentences and matching the term with the definition - check against the PowerPoint below if needed.
Vocabulary 6.pptx
**Noredink.com assignment on flow, dialogue, and colon quotes is due Tuesday 11/22 (should take 15-20 min)
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Thur
11/16
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Study for vocabulary 1-5 quiz |
Wed
11/15
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Finish reading "The Open Window" - note 2 GIST statements per page that capture some of the 5Ws (who, what, where, when, why). |
Tue
11/14
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Vocabulary 5 sentences
V5 fillin sentences 2017.docx
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Mon
11/13
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Vocabulary 5 flashcards (check definitions and forms below if needed)
Vocabulary 5.pptx
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Thur
11/8
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Revise essay based on class discussion and checklist (rubric and checklist below) -- the checklist below has hyperlinks to help pages if you are unsure how to execute it in your paper. Paper due Monday PRINTED
Conventions Check List.docx
Eng 8 general rubric_content.doc
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Wed 11/7 |
Finish the introduction - see notes from class or PowerPoint below
2016 11-21 GELATIN intro.pptx
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11/6
Mon
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Apply suggestions on first part of your paper (check for comments in Google Doc)
If you didn't finish to the end of the second body paragraph in class, finish for Wednesday's class
By Wed you should:
1. Finish first body paragraph (trans + context + quote 2, citation, CM1 and CM2, concluding sentence).
2. Complete all of body paragraph 2
Topic Sentence (introducing how Terry changed)
Context + quote 1, citation, CM 1&2
Transition + context + quote 2, citation, CM 1&2
Concluding sentence
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11/3 |
finish introducing your quote, citing it, and adding CM1 and CM2
*By Monday you should have the following typed up (most of this was done during class):
MLA heading
title
thesis
topic sentence, intro to quote/quote, citation, CM1 and CM2
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11/2 |
Finish writing your topic sentence
essay.pptx
This shows that_Power Verb.docx
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11/1 |
If you did not finish in class - Highlight 4 pieces of evidence from "Stop the Sun" that support your thesis (two for the first adjective, two for the second). Note in the margin which adj the quote supports. |
10/31 |
Happy Halloween! No Homework :)
Class Notes:
essay.pptx
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10/30
Mon
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Finish PTSD Journal - TYPED and Printed by class tomorrow - Don't forget the grammar challenge - use the SWABIs below to start the dependent clause - don't forget the comma!
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10/26
Thur
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Review for Short Story Test Tomorrow
Short Story Review 2017.pptx
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10/25
Wed
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"Paws for Purple Hearts" Journal - TYPED due Tue 10/31
PTSD socratic sem journal.docx
Review for the Short Story Unit Test (Fri 10/27) - use guide below
Review sheet - unit 1 test 2017.doc
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10/24
Tue
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Reflection on Socratic Seminar
Add anything you didn't get a chance to say in the Socratic Seminar
Socratic Seminar Reflection_shortened.doc
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10/23 |
Finish the 3-2-1 sheet to prepare for the PTSD Socratic Seminar tomorrow - remember it is your ticket into the seminar and must be completed.
seminar intro_vocab_prep321.pptx
3 2 1 prep sheet.docx
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Fri
10/20
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Makeup/finish any articles and graphic organizers in PTSD Seminar Packet
3 Achieves by Sunday at 10PM
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Thur
10/19
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Study for vocabulary 1-4 quiz
Be sure all articles 1-4 and graphic organizers are complete in PTSD packet (we will complete article 5 "The Ballad of the Green Berets" as a class).
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Wed
10/18
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Finish the first two articles (PTSD and Letter Home from WWII) - annotate using INSERT and fill in the graphic organizer
seminar intro_articles.pptx
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Tue
10/17
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Finish vocab 4 sentences
V4 fillin sentences 2017 (002).docx
**NoRedInk.com due tomorrow!! (you have had a week - no excuses)
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Mon
10/16
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Finish flashcards for vocabulary 4 - see PowerPoint below to check terms/definitions
Vocabulary 4.pptx
NoRedInk due Wed 10/18
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Fri
10/13
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Finish reading "Stop the Sun" and annotating character, setting, and literary elements
Finish story log
Short Story Log.doc
**NoRedInk.com assignment due Wed 10/18
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Thur
10/12
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Start on No Red Ink.com assignment - Compound Sentences - DUE Wed 10/18
Class Codes if you haven't added it to your account:
Period 1 - famous boot 7
Period 5 - hurried suit 63
Period 9 - chilly oil 88
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Wed
10/11
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Finish annotating characterization, setting, and literary elements for "Ambush"
Finish story log for "Ambush"
*Quiz on "Ambush" tomorrow
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Tue
10/10
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Finish revision sheet (one thing you did well and a revision of the ONE line that was marked on your journal). See grammar notes below for reference
Miss Awful journal revision notes.pptx
Miss Awful journal revision sheet.docx
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Fri
10/6
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Great focus today you guys!!! Be sure to complete your 3 Achieves by SUNDAY (not Monday). If you complete them on Monday they will not count for this window - they would count for the next Sunday due date. |
Thur
10/5
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Review vocabulary 1-3 for quiz
Review "Miss Awful" and "Sniper" notes for quiz
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Wed
10/4
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Finish reading "Sniper" - mark character and setting annotations in the margin
Fill in story log for "Sniper"
Short Story Log.doc
*May have a quiz on "Miss Awful" and "Sniper" tomorrow
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Tue
10/3
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Vocabulary 3 sentences
V3 fillin sentences 2017.docx
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Mon
10/2
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Happy October!!
Finish vocabulary 3 flashcards - see PowerPoint below for forms if needed.
vocab 3 ppt intro.pptx
**If you did not complete the "Miss Awful" annotations over the weekend, be sure to complete it tomorrow for partial credit (English Overtime tomorrow for those who still do not have it completed).
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Fri
9/29
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Finish reading and annotating "Miss Awful" (see annotation guide below)
Miss Awful_annotation guide.pptx
Finalize Achieve articles for Sunday by 10
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Thur
9/28
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Review for the unit 2 vocabulary quiz (spelling and definition + vocabulary 1 definitions)
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Wed
9/27
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Study for the Summer Reading Test - use the log below to pull out the important parts of the story. You may use your summer reading novel (no post-its) and your purple short story notes on the test. The log is to help you study, but you may not use it on the test.
Short Story Log.doc
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Tue
9/26
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Vocabulary 2 Sentences
Finish "Miss Awful" best/favorite journal - below you will find the PowerPoint with tips and the assignment. It can be typed or hand written (on assignment sheet or a piece of loose-leaf) -- Don't forget - this is a long term due date and is due tomorrow even if you are not in class.
Miss Awful journal slides.pptx
Miss Awful pre reading journal 2016.docx
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Mon
9/25
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Finish vocabulary 2 flashcards (part of speech, definition, forms) - use PowerPoint below if needed
lesson 2 ppt intro.pptx
*""Miss Awful" best/favorite teacher journal due Wed 9/27
*Summer Reading Test Thur 9/28
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Wed
9/20
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Study vocabulary 1 definitions and spelling -- quiz Monday 9/25
Complete the 3 Achieve articles -- due Sun
**Begin working on your journal assignment (favorite and best teacher). Check the PowerPoint below for tips on thesis statements and paragraph structure.
Miss Awful journal slides.pptx
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Tue
9/19
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Finish your DO Now if needed -- "Describe your FAVORITE teacher" - give two adjectives to describe and specific examples to support.
Finish vocabulary 1 sentences - be sure to include context clues (parts of the definition/examples) and mind your grammar (caps and 2nd person pov [no you/you're]).
lesson 1_sentences.pptx
V1 fillin sentences 2017.docx
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Mon
9/18
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Finish vocabulary 1 flashcards (include term, definition, part of speech [adj, noun, verb, etc.], and form) - check definition with the PowerPoint below
lesson 1 ppt intro.pptx
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Fri
9/15
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*Finish selecting interests in noredink.com -- once you select continue and are taken back to the home screen you are done :)
*If you did not finish STAR, you will have time to complete the assessment at the start of Monday's class
star_nri.pptx
Continue prepping for the summer reading test (Thur 9/28)
Continue working on Achieves (3 due Sunday)
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Thur
9/14
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Continue prepping for the summer reading test (Thur 9/28)
Continue working on Achieves (3 due Sunday)
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Wed
9/13
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Finish purple short story notes if needed - quiz tomorrow (open notes)
8 ss terms.pptx
8 ss terms - CLOZE student notes.docx
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Tue
9/12
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Review the Elements of Literature notes (purple) - use PowerPoint 8 ss terms below to check your class notes
Continue to work on summer reading - test 9/28
3 Achieves due Sunday
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Mon
9/11
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Review the Elements of Literature notes
8 ss terms.pptx
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Fri
9/8
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Finish the leveled set on Achieve (30 question assessment) if needed
Read 2 Achieve articles (before reading poll, article, activity (quiz), after reading poll) by Sunday at 10 PM
- I only take the first try score and it needs to be 75% or higher to count
*Continue reading summer reading novels (2) if needed
*Have all class materials by Monday
Achieve leveled set day 4.pptx
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Thur
9/7
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**Englishbook due tomorrow**
Finish SMART Goals Sheet
Goal wrap up day 4.pptx
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Wed
9/6
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1. Finish 5 Years Packet (blue) - see directions below:
- take 3-5 min to quiz yourself on page 3 (don't look up the answers - the point is to see what kind of
things really matter in life)
- Write 5 DREAMS - big idea things you want to accomplish in life
- Write 5 GOALS - small steps you can start in the next couple of months that will help lead you to your
dreams.
**2 Life Goals
**3 Academic Goals
- Write your Mission Statement (see link above in Resources for help - today's PowerPoint is also in Resources under "Five Year Goals") - this should be 1-2 sentences
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Tues
9/5
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Review the Class Expectations with parent/guardian and get Student Information Sheet signed *please note if email waiver has been signed
Create an account on Quizlet.com
Bookmark this page :)
Finalize summer reading - quiz week 3
**Englishbook Sheet due Friday 9/8
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