8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 1 Write 3 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Write a 3 paragraph Reflectionabout what you did over the Winter Break.
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 2 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Answer the following questions 1 paragraph each:
How are expository writing and narrative writing similar?
How are expository writing and narrative writing Different?
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Thursday, January 12, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic #3Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Answer the following question (paragraph 1)
Provide one example to explain your answer (pp2)
Why is understanding the concepts & skills located on the Springboard Scoring Guide Rubric very important to getting a passing grade on the Embedded Assessment? (Use at least 2 skills in each paragraph)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Friday, January 13, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 4 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Answer the following 2 questions (1 paragraph each)
Explain what Benchmark Testing is.
Why is passing the BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement as a student? (Use at least 2 reasons in this paragraph)
***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY:250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.”
Instructions for completing BENCHMARK 2 TEST REVIEW PACKET #1
STEP 1:LOCATE ALL 30 QUESTIONS by highlighting each QUESTION YELLOW (Question 4,6, 7,13, 18, 19, must be done on a separate sheet of paper) # 22 Skip lines, blue or black ink only, NEATLY, CIRCLE AND COUNT
STEP 2: After reading the passage(s), SELECT YOUR ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.
STEP 3:UNDERLINE WITH RED PEN WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER OR WHAT LED YOU TO THE ANSWER FOR THE QUESTION.
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, January 17, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (Mon 1-16-17 NO SCHOOL MLK DAY)
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 5 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Answer the following STATEMENT ( Give 1 reason for each paragraph each)
Reflect on what you can do to prepare yourself to be successful when taking the BENCHMARK TESTS.
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 6 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Answer the following STATEMENT ( Give 1 reason for each paragraph each)
Reflect on why it is very important to complete every homework assignment every night.
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Thursday, January 19, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 7 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Re-Explain what Benchmark Testing is (1 Paragraph)
Why is passing the BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement as a student? (Use at least 2 reasons in this paragraph)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Friday, January 20, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 8 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Why is understanding the KEY WORDS in the QUESTIONS PRESENTED ON THE BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement FOR ACHIEVING A GRADE OF PROFICIENT OR ABOVE? (Use I reason in EACH paragraph)
FRIDAY ASSEMBLEY WARNING
***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY:250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.” (If assigned to you, due on Monday)
REMINDER:BRING BINDER TO SATURDAY SCHOOL
2. Focus Printout Week 1: Due Monday
GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 1-20-17:
1)JOURNALS # 1-5
2)SPRINGBOARD ACT. Previewing Embedded Assessment # 2
~ Highlighted Scoring Guide pg. 88
Work Completed on a Separate sheet of paper…
~ Re-sorted QHT Chart (stapled to 1st one)
~ Re-Written Scoring Guide (All 4 Columns)
3)STUDY ISLAND- ASSIGNMENT # 3
(DUE BY 4:30 PM TODAY)
GRADES THAT WERE TO BE ALREADY COMPLETED BY 1-17-17
1)WINTER BREAK HW PT. 2 ESSAY
2)BENCHMARK 2 REVIEW PACKET(all 3 steps in the directions followed)
3)STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENTS-
1 & 2
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Monday, January 23, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 9 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Explain how nuances in TONE arise from CONNOTATION.
NEXT EXPLAINwhy it is important to understand the NUANCES IN DICTION for completing your Embedded Assessment 2 for Unit 1?
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 10 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Explain howyou think most people react to challenges presented in their life? (Remember that challenges can be physical, mental, or as a result of your physical environment or social status)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 11 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
After reading & analyzing the poem “A Man” and completing the TP-CASTT graphic organizer…EXPLAIN HOW THE TITLE, ATTITUDE, AND THEME ALL CONNECT TO CREATE A DEEPER MEANING FOR ANYONE SUFFERING A CHALLENGE IN THEIR LIFE.(Remember that challenges can be physical, mental, or as a result of your physical environment or social status)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Thursday, January 26, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 12 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
After reading & analyzing the poem“ A Man” and the article “A Soldier Home After Losing a Leg in Afghanistan” …Compare HOW both subjects faced their challenges and then what they did to overcome them.(Remember to use evidence from the each text to support your comparison.)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Friday, January 27, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 13 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
(1st paragraph should describe your writing skills back in August.
2nd paragraph should be about how you feel those same skills have improved.)
Reflect back on how your writing has improved by completing this daily activity.
FRIDAY ASSEMBLEY WARNING
***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY:250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.” (If assigned to you, due on Monday)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Monday, January 30, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 14 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
(1st paragraph should describe your READING skills back in August.2nd paragraph should be about how you feel those same skills have improved.)Reflect back on how your READING SKILLS have improved by completing this daily activity.
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, January 31, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic #NONE*** begin to organize your work so that your grades can be collected.******
~ Journals 6-10
~Springboard Activities 1.11 & 1.12
~ Benchmark 2 Review Packet
~ Focus Printout 1-2 (signed)
GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 1-31-17:
- JOURNALS 6-10
- Focus Printout Weeks 1 & 2 Signed
- Benchmark 2 Review Packet
- SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.11 pgs. 53-54
~ ALL ACTIVITIES 1-6
~ CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER
~ Presentation paragraph
- .SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.12 pgs. 55-60
~ ALL ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTING
~ BOTH KEY IDEAS & DETAILS
~ AFTER READING- TP-CASST graphic organizer
~ AFTER READING ACT. 6-8
COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER
~ WRITING PROMPT pg. 60
6. STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENT # 4
ALREADY COMPLETED BY 1-27-17
- WINTER BREAK HW PT. 2 ESSAY
- BENCHMARK 2 REVIEW PACKET (all 3 steps in the directions followed)
- STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENTS-
1 & 2
4)JOURNALS # 1-5
5)SPRINGBOARD ACT. Previewing Embedded Assessment # 2
~ Highlighted Scoring Guide pg. 88
Work Completed on a Separate sheet of paper…
~ Re-sorted QHT Chart (stapled to 1st one)
~ Re-Written Scoring Guide (All 4 Columns)
6)STUDY ISLAND- ASSIGNMENT # 3
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 15 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Describe your definition of a hero by writing about your own definition of what a hero is.(Paragraph 1)
Next, give 2 examples that describe what a hero does.(Paragraph 2)
CLASSWORK-
Review Practice Defining Concept 5 Bullets: Label the topic for each bullet. (what the text is talking about) 10 mins.
Complete Springboard Act. 1.13 During Reading Act. # 4 by:
As you read SILENTLY, highlight passages that show how the author explains the function of a hero?
1)Yellow= what a hero does?
2)Green= what the function the hero has in life?
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Thursday, February 2, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 16 Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)
using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
FIRST Chose an idea, such as family, politeness, determination or love, NEXT, describe how this idea can be linked to idea of heroism(Paragraph 1)LAST, give 2 examples that of this link.(Paragraph 2)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Friday, February 3, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 17
Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs(6-8 sentences EACH)using a: Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format,Explain what the quote means to you (paragraph 1), then (paragraph 2) GIVE a real life example of how you can use it in your life, finally
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.”
-Confucius
FRIDAY ASSEMBLEY WARNING
***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY:250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.” (If assigned to you, due on Monday)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Monday, February 6, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 18
Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Pick 2 historical people that you can describe as historical figures?(Write about what makes him/her heroic?)
8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.
2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)
3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS
4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 19
Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;
Describe what you already know about President Abraham Lincoln (paragraph 1)