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First NINE WEEKS
20 august '25 - october '25
THIS (FIRST) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.2 Analyze literary text development. a. Determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot. b. Incorporate a theme and its relationship to other story elements into an objective summary of the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.7 Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.
RL.8.10 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. Build background knowledge and activate prior knowledge in order to make text-to-self, text to text, and text to world connections that deepen understanding of the text.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development. a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas. b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.3 Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
RI.8 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.
WEEK 8, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 6 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE WRITING - FINAL DRAFT WRITING SESSION, DAY 1
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, STUDENT WRITING NOTES/PACKETS
Assessments: NARRATIVE FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE TOMORROW AT THE END OF CLASS, AND ARE WORTH 100 POINTS!
NARRATIVE WRITING PACKETS ARE DUE AT THE END OF TODAY'S/TOMORROW'S CLASS, AND ARE WORTH 135 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 7 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE WRITING - FINAL DRAFT WRITING SESSION, DAY 2
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, STUDENT WRITING NOTES/PACKETS
Assessments: NARRATIVE FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE TODAY AT THE END OF CLASS, AND ARE WORTH 100 POINTS!
NARRATIVE WRITING PACKETS ARE DUE AT THE END OF TODAY'S CLASS, AND ARE WORTH 135 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 8 OCTOBER -
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THURSDAY, 9 0CTOBER -
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FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): NEOEA DAY -- NO CLASSES TODAY!
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WEEK 7, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE PRE-WRITING NOTES - ROUGH DRAFT EDITION
Material(s): CLASS SMART BOARD, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: N/A
TUESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" TEST PREPARATION SESSION
Material(s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ANNOTATION PACKETS
Assessments: "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS AND SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, 3 OCTOBER!
WEDNESDAY, 1 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE WRITING NOTES - NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES
Material(s): CLASS SMART BOARD, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 2 0CTOBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE WRITING - IN CLASS COMPOSITION SESSION
Material(s): CLASS SMART BOARD, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: NARRATIVE ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE TOMORROW AT THE END OF CLASS
FRIDAY, 3 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" TEST
Material(s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ON GOOGLE FORMS; ANNOTATION PACKETS AND STUDENT CREATED NOTES;
Assessments: "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS !
NARRATIVE ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY!
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WEEK 6, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): WAIVER DAY - NO SCHOOL
Material(s): ------
Assessments: -----
TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): INTRODUCING "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF"
Material(s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ANNOTATION PACKETS
Assessments: ANNOTATION PACKETS ARE TO BE READ AND ANNOTATED FOR CLASS ON THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!.... (THERE COULD BE A POP QUIZ THAT DAY)... SO YA BETTER READ!
WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): NARRATIVE PRE-WRITING NOTES - PRE ROUGH DRAFT EDITION
Material(s): CLASS SMART BOARD, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ANNOTATION STARTS
Material(s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ANNOTATION PACKETS
Assessments: ANNOTATION PACKETS ARE TO BE CONTINUED FOR TOMORROW FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" THE ANNOTATION GAMES!
Material(s): "THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF" ANNOTATION PACKETS
Assessments: ANNOTATION PACKETS SHOULD BE STUDIED FOR NEXT FRIDAY'S TEST!
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WEEK 5, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" TEST
Material(s): CLASS CHROMEBOOKS
Assessments: "CHECKOUTS" TEST WORTH 40 POINTS
TUESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): CAREER FAIR AT CANFIELD FAIR GROUNDS
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WEDNESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE SESSION
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS, CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT: "CHARLES" AND "CHECKOUTS"
Material(s): BBP ORGANIZERS, NOTES, AND CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECTS ARE WORTH 60 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS: "CHARLES" AND "CHECKOUTS"
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH ORGANIZERS, NOTES, AND CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS ARE WORTH 40 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER!
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WEEK 4, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER -
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TUESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): THOUGHT TRAPPER SESSION: "CHECKOUTS"
Material(s): THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS, "CHECKOUTS"PACKETS
Assessments: "CHECKOUTS" THOUGHT TRAPPER PACKETS ARE WORTH 64 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): Citing Textual Evidence; Supporting Inferences and Analyses of Explicit Statements: "CHECKOUTS"
Material(s): ASSIGNMENT ORGANIZERS, "CHECKOUTS" PACKETS
Assessments: "CHECKOUTS" ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 48 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
"CHECKOUTS" TEST WORTH 40 POINTS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): COMMON CORE SKILLS IN "CHECKOUTS": USING OBJECTIVE SUMMARIES TO CREATE THEMES AND ANALYSIS OF PLOT ELEMENTS
Material(s): "CHECKOUTS" STORY PACKETS, COMMON CORE ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ALL ORGANIZERS WORTH 82 POINTS, DUE MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
"CHECKOUTS" TEST WORTH 40 POINTS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): IN CLASS WORK DAY
Material(s): CLASS ORGANIZERS, NOTES FOR "CHECKOUTS"
Assessments: Assessments: ALL ORGANIZERS WORTH 82 POINTS, DUE MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
"CHECKOUTS" TEST WORTH 40 POINTS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER!
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WEEK 6, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): WAIVER DAY - NO SCHOOL
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Assessments: -----
TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER -
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WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER -
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THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER -
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FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER -
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WEEK 3, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): LABOR DAY! - NO SCHOOL
Material(s): ------
Assessments: -----
TUESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON ANNOTATION AND THOUGHT TRAPPER CORRECTIONS
Material(s): CLASS SMARTBOARD, HANDOUTS, WRITING UTENSILS
Assessments: "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER (WORTH 64 POINTS) IS DUE TODAY!
NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S VERSION OF "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMMON LIT'S VERSION OF "CHARLES" IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT; INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOTATIONS
Material(s): "CHECKOUTS" STORY PACKETS AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: SUMMARY QUIZ TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT; ANNOTATION CORRECTIONS
Material(s): "CHECKOUTS" STORY PACKETS AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: N/A
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WEEK 2, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 25 AUGUST -
Topic (s): "MY NAME IS.." AND "CLASS SURVEYS" TURN IN
NOTEBOOK BINDER CHECK
COMPUTER ACCOUNTS SETUP
"CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON INTRODUCTION
Material(s): CLASS SMARTBOARD AND CHROME BOOKS, HANDOUTS, WRITING UTENSILS
Assessments: "CHARLES" QUIZ TOMORROW!
TUESDAY, 26 AUGUST -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON QUIZ AND THOUGHT TRAPPER
Material(s): CLASS SMARTBOARD, HANDOUTS, WRITING UTENSILS
Assessments: "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER (WORTH 64 POINTS) IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST!
WEDNESDAY, 27 AUGUST -
Topic (s): OHIO GRADE 8 BENCHMARK ELA TEST, DAY 1
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: STUDENT TEST RESULTS TBD
THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST -
Topic (s): OHIO GRADE 8 BENCHMARK ELA TEST, DAY 2
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: STUDENT TEST RESULTS TBD
FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST -
Topic (s): OHIO GRADE 7 BENCHMARK ELA TEST, DAY 3;
"CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER - work in pairs
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS; THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: STUDENT TEST RESULTS TBD; COMPLETED THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS (WORTH 64 POINTS)
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WEEK 1, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 18 AUGUST -
Topic (s): OPEN HOUSE '25
Material(s): N/A
Assessments: N/A
TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST -
Topic (s): LAST DAY OF SUMMER
Material(s): N/A
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 20 AUGUST -
Topic (s): GREETINGS, INTRODUCTIONS, AND SALUTATIONS!
Material(s): COURSE SYLLABUS, CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: INTERACTIVE QUIZ ON FRIDAY
THURSDAY, 21 AUGUST -
Topic (s): CLASS NOTEBOOK SETUP, PROCEDURAL PRACTICE
Material(s): CLASS SMARTBOARD, PAPER, WRITING UTENSILS
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 22 AUGUST -
Topic (s): "MY NAME IS.." AND "CLASS SURVEYS"
Material(s): CLASS SMARTBOARD, HANDOUTS, WRITING UTENSILS
Assessments: "MY NAME IS.." AND "CLASS SURVEYS" ARE DUE FOR CLASS CREDIT ON MONDAY, 25 AUGUST FOR 10 POINTS!
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WEEK 9, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 12 MAY to THURSDAY, 15 MAY -
Topic (s): MAKE UPS AND FINAL GRADES
Material(s): ANY MADE UP ASSIGNED WORK FROM THE FOURTH NINE WEEKS
Assessments: ?
FRIDAY, 16 MAY -
THE FINAL DAY OF THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR! HAVE A SAFE AND GREAT SUMMER!
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WEEK 8, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 12 MAY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "THEY'RE MADE OF MEAT"
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM COMMON LIT'S "THEY'RE MADE OF MEAT", Worth 20 Points!
TUESDAY, 13 MAY -
Topic (s): "THEY'RE MADE OF MEAT" DATA DIVE
Material(s): CLASSROOM SMARTBOARD
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT GRADE 7/8 COMPETITION COMMON LIT'S "THE PARTY"
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM COMMON LIT'S "THE PARTY", Worth 20 Points!
THURSDAY, 15 MAY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT GRADE 7/8 COMPETITION COMMON LIT'S "THE PARTY"
Material(s): CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 16 MAY -
KENNYWOOD FIELD TRIP
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WEEK 7, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 5 MAY -
WAIVER DAY - NO CLASSES TODAY!
TUESDAY, 6 MAY -
Topic (s): "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY" THOUGHT TRAPPER AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH CORRECTIVE SESSIONS
Material(s): GRAPHIC ORGANIZER HANDOUTS
Assessments: "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY" THOUGHT TRAPPER (96 POINTS) AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH (40 POINTS)
WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY -
Topic (s): WRITINGS: TEACHER APPRECIATION, LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF
Material(s): HANDOUT NOTES, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION, 50 POINTS (DUE 9 MAY), LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF, 50 POINTS (DUE 14 MAY)
THURSDAY, 8 MAY -
Topic (s): WRITINGS: TEACHER APPRECIATION, LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF
Material(s): HANDOUT NOTES, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION, 50 POINTS (DUE 9 MAY), LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF, 50 POINTS (DUE 14 MAY)
FRIDAY, 9 MAY -
Topic (s): WRITINGS: TEACHER APPRECIATION, LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF
Material(s): HANDOUT NOTES, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION, 50 POINTS (DUE 9 MAY), LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF, 50 POINTS (DUE 14 MAY)
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WEEK 6, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 28 APRIL -
STATE MATH TEST , DAY ONE
TUESDAY, 29 APRIL -
EASTER BREAK, DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL -
Topic (s): WRITINGS: TEACHER APPRECIATION, LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF
Material(s): HANDOUT NOTES, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION, 50 POINTS (DUE 9 MAY), LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF, 50 POINTS (DUE 14 MAY)
THURSDAY, 1 MAY -
STATE SCIENCE TEST
FRIDAY, 2 MAY -
Topic (s): "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY" THOUGHT TRAPPER AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH
Material(s): THOUGHT TRAPPER AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH ORGANIZERS
Assessments: "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY" THOUGHT TRAPPER (96 POINTS) AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH (40 POINTS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 6 MAY!
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WEEK 4, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 14 APRIL -
Topic (s): SCIENCE FICTION AND "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY" QUIZ
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROMEBOOKS
Assessments: QUIZ (WORTH 22 POINTS)
TUESDAY, 15 APRIL -
Topic (s): ISAAC ASIMOV'S "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY"
Material(s): ANNOTATIVE STORY HANDOUTS
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL -
Topic (s): WRITINGS: TEACHER APPRECIATION LETTER AND
LETTER TO MY SENIOR SELF
Material(s): WRITING HANDOUTS, CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF WRITING ASSIGNMENTS, DATES AND POINTS TBA!
THURSDAY, 17 APRIL -
Topic (s): GROUP INQUIRY: ISAAC ASIMOV'S "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY"
Material(s): ANNOTATIVE STORY HANDOUTS, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 18 APRIL -
(IT'S ANOTHER) GOOD FRIDAY! NO SCHOOL!
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WEEK 3, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 7 APRIL -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: PRACTICE AT THE STATE SITE
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS, STATE TESTING SITE
Assessments: N/A
TUESDAY, 8 APRIL -
AIR ELA TEST PART 1
WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL -
AIR ELA TEST PART 2
THURSDAY, 10 APRIL -
Topic (s): SCIENCE FICTION AND "RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY"
Material(s): PACKET HANDOUTS AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: QUIZ (WORTH 20 POINTS) OVER READING TO BE ADMINISTERED ON MONDAY, 14 APRIL!
FRIDAY, 11 APRIL -
Topic (s): FREE READING FRIDAY - AN EXERCISE IN SUSTAINED SILENT READING
Material(s): A NOVEL OR READING ITEM OF STUDENT CHOICE
Assessments: COMPLETION OF FREE READING FRIDAY FORM; DUE MONDAY 14 APRIL - WORTH 20 POINTS!
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WEEK 2, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 31 MARCH
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "After Twenty Years" by O.Henry
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM COMMON LIT'S "After Twenty Years", Worth 20 Points!
TUESDAY, 1 APRIL -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE! AND AIR TEST PRACTICE: EXCERPTS FROM "WORLD WITHOUT FISH" AND "NO HORIZON"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM DUE TODAY!
WEDNESDAY, 2 APRIL -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "STANLEY WILLIAMS"
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM COMMON LIT'S ""STANLEY WILLIAMS"", Worth 20 Points!
THURSDAY, 3 APRIL -
Topic (s): R.A.C.E. RUN THROUGH/REVIEW WITH "WORLD WITHOUT FISH" AND "NO HORIZON"
Material(s): STUDENT ASSIGNED MATERIALS AND CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 4 APRIL -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: Call Me Maria
Material(s): Call Me Maria HANDOUTS
Assessments: Call Me Maria HANDOUTS ARE DUE AT CLASS PERIOD'S END TODAY!
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WEEK 1, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 24 MARCH
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S Stress for Success by Alison Pearce Stevens
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM !
TUESDAY, 25 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: EXCERPTS FROM "ONE EYED CAT" AND "WASABI VS THE CHILI PEPPER"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM DUE TODAY!
WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM ITEM IS DUE TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, 27 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: EXCERPTS FROM "WORLD WITHOUT FISH" AND "NO HORIZON"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM DUE TODAY!
FRIDAY, 28 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE
Material(s): OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEBSITE VIA CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: N/A
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THIRD NINE WEEKS
13 JAN. '25 - 21 MARCH '25
THIS (THIRD) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development. a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas. b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
RI.8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
RI.8.9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
W.8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Establish a clear thesis statement to present an argument.
b. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
c. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
d. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
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. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 8.)
L 8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
WEEK 9, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 17 MARCH (HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!) -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S Excerpt from Trail of Tears Diary by Jobe Alexander & Mary Hill
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM Excerpt from Trail of Tears Diary ITEM IS DUE TOMORROW!
TUESDAY, 18 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: "RIVER OF DREAMS" AND "GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM "RIVER OF DREAMS" AND "GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" - DUE 20 MARCH!
WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S VOICES ON THE TRAIL: WOMEN MOVING WEST
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM VOICES ON THE TRAIL: WOMEN MOVING WEST ITEM IS DUE TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, 20 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: "RIVER OF DREAMS" AND "GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM "RIVER OF DREAMS" AND "GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" - DUE TODAY!
FRIDAY, 21 MARCH -
WAIVER DAY NO CLASSES TODAY!
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MONDAY, 10 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "GOLD! GOLD! THE STORY OF THE GOLD RUSH"
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROMEBOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM "GOLD! GOLD! THE STORY OF THE GOLD RUSH", DUE TOMORROW!
TUESDAY, 11 MARCH -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE INTO COMMON LIT'S "GOLD! GOLD! THE STORY OF THE GOLD RUSH"
Material(s): CLASSROOM SMARTBOARD, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM "GOLD! GOLD! THE STORY OF THE GOLD RUSH", WORTH 20 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH -
Topic (s): JACK LONDON'S "THE KING OF MAZY MAY" VIA COMMON LIT
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT SITE
Assessments: COMPLETION OF "THE KING OF MAZY MAY" VIA COMMON LIT WORTH 20 POINTS DUE TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, 13 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP - "WHEELS OF CHANGE: HOW WOMEN RODE THE BICYCLE TO FREEDOM (WITH A FEW FLAT TIRES ALONG THE WAY)"
Material(s): WHEELS OF CHANGE HANDOUTS, COLORED
Assessments: COMPLETION OF AIR TEST PREP - "WHEELS OF CHANGE: HOW WOMEN RODE THE BICYCLE TO FREEDOM (WITH A FEW FLAT TIRES ALONG THE WAY)"
FRIDAY, 14 MARCH -
Topic (s): EIGHTH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO T.C.T.C. NO CLASS TODAY
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WEEK 7, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 3 MARCH -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT" STUDY GUIDE SESSION
Material(s):"ROUGHING IT" STORY PACKETS AND STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: STUDY FOR TEST "ROUGHING IT" ON FRIDAY 7 MARCH, WORTH 40 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 4 MARCH -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Material(s):"ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION QUESTION MATERIALS
Assessments: "ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ARE TO BE FINISHED FOR TOMORROW!
WEDNESDAY, 5 MARCH -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION GROUPS
Material(s):"ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Assessments: "ROUGHING IT" DISCUSSION GROUPSQUESTIONS ARE WORTH 10 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 6 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE: "THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" AND "WHEELS OF CHANGE"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: ANNOTATION AND MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER RESULTS FROM "THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" AND "WHEELS OF CHANGE" - DUE 11 MARCH!
FRIDAY, 7 MARCH -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT" TEST
Material(s):"ROUGHING IT" TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: "ROUGHING IT" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
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WEEK 7, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 24 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "MARK TWAIN" QUIZ
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "MARK TWAIN" QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT": ANTICIPATION GUIDE, STUDY GUIDE, PGS. 794-796 COLUMN 1
Material(s): "ROUGHING IT" ORGANIZERS AND HANDOUTS
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT": ANNOTATION SESSION
Material(s): "ROUGHING IT" STORY HANDOUTS AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "ROUGHING IT": SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT ORGANIZERS
Material(s): "ROUGHING IT" STORY HANDOUTS AND ORGANIZERS; SMARTBOARD
Assessments: "ROUGHING IT": SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS (RL2 - 30 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (RL3 - 30 POINTS) ARE DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): FREE READING FRIDAY - AN EXERCISE IN SUSTAINED SILENT READING
Material(s): INDEPENDENTLY SELECTED, SCHOOL APPROPRIATE READING MATERIAL.
Assessments: COMPLETION OF AUTHOR PURPOSE/RATING/SUMMARIZATION FORM,
WORTH 20 POINTS! DUE MONDAY, 3 MARCH!
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WEEK 6, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 17 FEBRUARY -
NO SCHOOL! presidents day
TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): REVIEW SESSION: STUDY GUIDE FOR "A FABLE"
Material(s): "A FABLE" STORY PACKET AND CLASS BINDERS.
Assessments: STUDY FOR "A FABLE" QUIZ, TO BE ADMINISTERED ON FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY!
WEDNESDAY, 19 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S Excerpt from "Roughing It": Lost in the Snow by: Mark Twain
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: COMMON LIT'S Excerpt from "Roughing It": Lost in the Snow IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE TOMORROW, 20 FEBRUARY!
THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE! (COMMON LIT SCORING AND RESULTS)
Material(s): CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "A FABLE" QUIZ
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS, GOOGLE CLASSROOM WEBSITE
Assessments: "A FABLE" QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS
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WEEK 5, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 10 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): THE FOX AND THE HORSE by The Brothers Grimm
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: THE FOX AND THE HORSE IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE BY TOMORROW 11 FEBRUARY!
TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): MARK TWAIN'S "A FABLE"
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: "A FABLE" IS TO BE READ AND ANNOTATED FOR THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY!
WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): Excerpt from Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: Excerpt from Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY!
THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): MARK TWAIN'S "A FABLE"
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: "A FABLE" QUIZ TO BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY!
FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY -
NO SCHOOL! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
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WEEK 4, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): CONVERSION OF WHOLE CLASS ARGUMENTATIVE INTO INDIVIDUAL NARRATIVE "SHOULD HE GET PAID?"
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSIONS, DUE WEDNESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY
TUESDAY, 4 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): CONVERSION OF WHOLE CLASS ARGUMENTATIVE INTO INDIVIDUAL NARRATIVE - "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" PEER REVIEW AND EDITING
Material(s): STUDENT BINDERS
Assessments: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSIONS, DUE WEDNESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): CONVERSION OF WHOLE CLASS ARGUMENTATIVE INTO INDIVIDUAL NARRATIVE - "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" GOOGLE DOC PREPARATION
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, STUDENT ARGUMENTATIVES
Assessments: SUCCESSFUL CONVERSIONS, DUE TODAY
THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S "LINCOLN" - "THE LONGING FOR LINCOLN" AND "LINCOLN"
Material(s): NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S "LINCOLN" PACKET
Assessments: PLEASE READ AND ANNOTATE FOR TUESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER!
FRIDAY, 7 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): FREE READING FRIDAY - AN EXERCISE IN SUSTAINED SILENT READING
Material(s): A NOVEL OR READING ITEM OF STUDENT CHOICE
Assessments: COMPLETION OF FREE READING FRIDAY FORM; DUE MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY - WORTH 20 POINTS!
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WEEK 3, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 27 JANUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S kEEPING UP WITH THE JONES'; "YouTube Made Me Do It" - "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" - CONVERSION TO GOOGLE DOCUMENTS
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMMON LIT'S kEEPING UP WITH THE JONES' IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS!
"YouTube Made Me Do It" GOOGLE DOCUMENTS ARE DUE 27-29 JANUARY!
TUESDAY, 28 JANUARY -
Topic (s): SCHOLASTIC'S "SHOULD HE GET PAID?"
Material(s): "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" ANNOTATIONS ARE DUE FOR STAUS CHECK TOMORROW!
WEDNESDAY, 29 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" - "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" - CONVERSION TO GOOGLE DOCUMENTS
Material(s): "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" ORGANIZERS, CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "YouTube Made Me Do It" GOOGLE DOCUMENTS ARE DUE TODAY!
THURSDAY, 30 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" WHOLE CLASS ARUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
Material(s): "SHOULD HE GET PAID?" WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY PACKETS, CLASSROOM SMART AND WHITE BOARDS
Assessments: WHOLE CLASS ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY RESULTS - WORTH 20 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
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WEEK 2, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 20 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY
NO CLASSES - INAUGURATION DAY/MLK HOLIDAY AND SNOW DAYS
THURSDAY, 23 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" VOCABULARY (GARNER, INCENTIVIZE, INFRINGE, NEGLIGENCE, NOTORIETY, RECKLESS, UNDERMINE, VULNERABLE)
Material(s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" VOCABULARY PRACTICE, FRAYER MODEL
Assessments: VOCABULARY PRACTICE (16 POINTS) AND FRAYER MODEL (22 POINTS) ARE DUE TODAY!
FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" - "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" - CONVERSION TO GOOGLE DOCUMENTS
Material(s): "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" ORGANIZERS, CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "YouTube Made Me Do It" GOOGLE DOCUMENTS ARE DUE 27-29 JANUARY!
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WEEK 1, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 13 JANUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT QUIZ "YouTube Made Me Do It"
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE AND CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "YouTube Made Me Do It" QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND ARE DUE TODAY!
TUESDAY, 14 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" - "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY"
Material(s): "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" ORGANIZERS, "GREAT TRANSITIONS" SKILL SHEET
Assessments: ALL ASSIGNED MATERIALS ARE DUE TOMORROW, 15 JANUARY!
WEDNESDAY, 15 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" - "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" - CONVERSION TO GOOGLE DOCUMENTS
Material(s): "WRITE AN ARGUMENT ESSAY" ORGANIZERS, CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "YouTube Made Me Do It" GOOGLE DOCUMENTS ARE DUE 22 - 24 JANUARY!
THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" VOCABULARY (GARNER, INCENTIVIZE, INFRINGE, NEGLIGENCE, NOTORIETY, RECKLESS, UNDERMINE, VULNERABLE)
Material(s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" VOCABULARY PRACTICE, FRAYER MODEL
Assessments: VOCABULARY PRACTICE (16 POINTS) AND FRAYER MODEL (22 POINTS) ARE DUE ON THURSDAY 23 JANUARY!
FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY -
WAIVER DAY - NO SCHOOL!
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SECOND NINE WEEKS
28 OCTOBER '24 - 10 JANUARY '25
THIS (SECOND) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view and perspectives of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create effects such as suspense or humor.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development.
a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept.
RI.8.6 Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
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. a. Establish a clear thesis statement to present information.
b. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia to aid comprehension, if needed.
c. Develop the topic with relevant, well chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
d. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
e. Use precise language and domainspecific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
f. Establish and maintain a formal style. g. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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.
W 8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others, while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WEEK 9, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 6 JANUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "TRANSFER RULES COULD CHANGE COLLEGE ATHLETICS"
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE AND CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "TRANSFER RULES COULD CHANGE COLLEGE ATHLETICS" QUESTIONS ARE WORTH 20 POINTS AND ARE DUE TODAY!
TUESDAY, 7 JANUARY -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE: "TRANSFER RULES COULD CHANGE COLLEGE ATHLETICS"
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS AND CLASSROOM SMARTBOARD
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 8 JANUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "FEAR PROMPTS TEENS TO ACT IMPULSIVELY"
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE AND CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "FEAR PROMPTS TEENS TO ACT IMPULSIVELY" QUESTIONS ARE WORTH 20 POINTS AND ARE DUE TODAY!
THURSDAY, 9 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" by Mackenzie Carro
Material(s): SCHOLASTIC HANDOUTS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ANNOTATION OF "YouTube Made Me Do It" IS DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 10 JANUARY -
Topic (s): "YouTube Made Me Do It" ANNOTATIVE SESSION
Material(s): SCHOLASTIC HANDOUTS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: PLEASE STUDY FOR A QUIZ OVER THIS ITEM ON MONDAY, 13 JANUARY!
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WEEK 8, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): Common Lit's Untangling the History of Christmas Lights
by Jamie Malanowski
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT DATA DIVE
Material(s): SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" ANNOTATION GROUP SHARE
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT VIA SMART BOARD
Assessments: SUCCESSFULLY SHARED ANNOTATIONS OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" STUDY SESSION
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT AND CLASS NOTES
Assessments: SUCCESSFULLY SHARED ANNOTATIONS OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEST
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT AND CLASS NOTES
Assessments: THE TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" IS WORTH 40 POINTS !
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WEEK 7, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" QUIZ
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS AND GOOGLE FORMS QUIZ
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL
Material(s): "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS, CLASSROOM DICTIONARIES
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 22 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH!
WEDNESDAY, 11 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by ike Kubic
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: Jewel Bird ASSESSMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" by Kristen Lewis
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT PACKETS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ANNOTATION OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS
FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" ANNOTATION CO-OPS
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ADDED ANNOTATIONS OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" FOR TUESDAY'S CLASS! A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
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WEEK 6, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 2 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): SPELLING BEE RUN OFF
Material(s): NONE
Assessments: NONE
TUESDAY, 3 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" BY KRISTEN LEWIS
Material(s): "The Shattered Sky" TEXT PACKET, VOCABULARY LIST, AND "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" (8 POINTS), "SUMMARIZING" (22 POINTS), AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" (10 POINTS) WORKSHEETS.
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" (8 POINTS), "SUMMARIZING" (22 POINTS), AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" (10 POINTS) WORKSHEETS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 4 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" BY KRISTEN LEWIS, ANNOTATIONS PART 2; IN CLASS ANNOTAION COMPLETION.
Material(s): "The Shattered Sky" TEXT PACKET, HIGHLIGHTERS AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" (8 POINTS), "SUMMARIZING" (22 POINTS), AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" (10 POINTS) WORKSHEETS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER!
THURSDAY, 5 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): EIGHTH GRADE CLASS FIELD TRIP TO T.C.T.C.
Material(s): NONE FOR TODAY
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" (8 POINTS), "SUMMARIZING" (22 POINTS), AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" (10 POINTS) WORKSHEETS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER!
STUDY FOR "The Shattered Sky" TEST ON MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER!
FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" , "SUMMARIZING" , AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" WORKSHEETS .
Material(s): "The Shattered Sky" "CENTRAL IDEAS AND DETAILS" (8 POINTS), "SUMMARIZING" (22 POINTS), AND "LIVING THROUGH THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION" (10 POINTS) WORKSHEETS .
Assessments: STUDY FOR "The Shattered Sky" TEST ON MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYBODY!
WEEK 5, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER
Topic (s): MOVIE SCREENING: "THE OUTSIDERS" - 2006, DAY ONE
Material(s): CCSS RL7 NOTES AND "EVALUATING DIFFERENT FORMATS" WORKSHEET
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): MOVIE SCREENING: "THE OUTSIDERS" - 2006, DAY ONE
Material(s): CCSS RL7 NOTES AND "EVALUATING DIFFERENT FORMATS" WORKSHEET
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
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WEEK 4, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "Reports from the Ruins of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906"
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS AND COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM THE ARTICLE
TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER
Material(s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER IS DUE NEXT MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 80 POINTS!
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" TEST IS FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" INFORMATIONAL TEXT RI1; FRAYER MODELS
Material(s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" INFORMATIONAL TEXT NOTES, WORKSHEETS ("IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" 16 POINTS AND "MAKING INFERENCES" 18 POINTS), AND FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS WORTH 22 POINTS.
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" TEST IS FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER IS DUE NEXT MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 80 POINTS!
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" 16 POINTS AND "MAKING INFERENCES" 18 POINTS ARE DUE MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER; FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS WORTH 22 POINTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER.
THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" STUDY GUIDE REVIEW AND IN CLASS STUDY SESSION
Material(s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" STUDY GUIDE
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER IS DUE MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 80 POINTS!
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" 16 POINTS AND "MAKING INFERENCES" 18 POINTS ARE DUE MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER; FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS WORTH 22 POINTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER.
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" TEST IS TOMORROW AND IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" TEST
Material(s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" TEST ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM VIA GOOGLE FORMS
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" THOUGHT TRAPPER IS DUE MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER AND IS WORTH 80 POINTS!
"THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" 16 POINTS AND "MAKING INFERENCES" 18 POINTS ARE DUE MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER; FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS WORTH 22 POINTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER.
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WEEK 3, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER (VETERAN'S DAY) -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER DRAFTING SESSION, PART 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC; CLASS CHROME BOOKS FOR ENTERING DRAFTS INTO GOOGLE DOCS.
Assessments: "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER OR MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER!
TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" BY Jack London
Material(s): ASSIGNED STORY PACKET
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" PACKET IS TO BE READ AND ANNOTATED FOR THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER!
"THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER OR MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 13 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER DRAFTING SESSION
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC; CLASS CHROME BOOKS FOR ENTERING DRAFTS INTO GOOGLE DOCS.
Assessments: "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER OR MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER!
THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" BY Jack London ANNOTATIONS DAY 1
Material(s): ASSIGNED STORY PACKET
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" PACKET IS TO BE READ AND ANNOTATED FOR THURSDAY, 14 NOVEMBER!
"THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER OR MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER!
FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" BY Jack London ANNOTATIONS DAY 2
Material(s): ASSIGNED STORY PACKET; RI5 NOTES AND "ANALYZING PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE ORGANIZER"
Assessments: "THE STORY OF AN WITNESS" "ANALYZING PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE ORGANIZER" IS DUE TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER!
"THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER IS DUE TODAY OR MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER!
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WEEK 2, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 4 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "THE POWER OF LIKE"
Material(s): CLASS CHROMEBOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE.
Assessments: COMMON LIT'S "THE POWER OF LIKE" IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC PRESENTATION
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC
Assessments: "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC WILL BE USED TO COMPOSE A COMPARISON /CONTRAST PAPER.
WEDNESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER DRAFTING SESSION
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC; CLASS CHROME BOOKS FOR ENTERING DRAFTS INTO GOOGLE DOCS.
Assessments: "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER OUTLINE AND RUBRIC WILL BE USED TO COMPOSE A COMPARISON /CONTRAST PAPER.
THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS, DAY 1
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS ORGANIZER
Assessments: CONTINUE WORK ON "THE OUTSIDERS" COMPARE/CONTRAST PAPER ! "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS ORGANIZER IS DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS, DAY 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS ORGANIZER
Assessments: "THE OUTSIDERS" SEMANTIC CHARACTER ANALYSIS ORGANIZER IS DUE AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY!
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WEEK 1, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 9 - 12 TEST
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 9 - 12 TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: TEST TODAY, NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
TUESDAY, 29 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): MOVIE SCREENING: "THE OUTSIDERS" - 1983, DAY ONE
Material(s): CCSS RL7 NOTES AND "EVALUATING DIFFERENT FORMATS" WORKSHEET
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
WEDNESDAY, 30 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): MOVIE SCREENING: "THE OUTSIDERS" - 1983, DAY TWO
Material(s): CCSS RL7 NOTES AND "EVALUATING DIFFERENT FORMATS" WORKSHEET
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
THURSDAY, 31 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): MOVIE SCREENING: "THE OUTSIDERS" - 1983, DAY THREE
Material(s): CCSS RL7 NOTES AND "EVALUATING DIFFERENT FORMATS" WORKSHEET
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
FRIDAY, 1 NOVEMBER -
WAIVER DAY - NO SCHOOL
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FIRST NINE WEEKS
21 AUGUST '24 - 25 OCTOBER '24
THIS (FIRST) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.2 Analyze literary text development.
a. Determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
b. Incorporate a theme and its relationship to other story elements into an objective summary of the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development.
a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
W.7.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.7.5 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.
W.7.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources, as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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.
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.
L.8.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
c. Spell correctly.
L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
L.8.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
WEEK 10, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 21 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 8 TEST
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 8 TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: TEST TODAY, NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 10-12 Study Guide
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 10-12 Study Guide Handout
Assessments: "BRONX MASQUERADE" Test on Monday 28, worth 40 points
WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): feature narrative - drafting
Material(s): feature narrative handout materials; chrome books
Assessments: completed drafting of feature narrative
THURSDAY, 24 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 10-12 discussion
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 10-12 Study Notes at Google Classroom
Assessments: "BRONX MASQUERADE" Test on Monday 28, worth 40 points
FRIDAY, 25 OCTOBER -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
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WEEK 9, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 9 Study Guide
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 9 Study Guide Handout
Assessments: "BRONX MASQUERADE" Test on Wednesday, 16 October, worth 40 points
TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): feature narratives - notes and introduction
Material(s): feature narrative handout materials
Assessments: completed annotation of feature narrative handout material
WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 9 TEST
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 9 TEST VIA GOOGLE FORMS
Assessments: "BRONX MASQUERADE" TEST is worth 40 points
THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): feature narrative - exemplar: "Baltimore's (and Johns Hopkins) Charm Renders a Change of Heart"
Material(s): feature narrative handout materials; colored pencils
Assessments: completed annotation of "Baltimore's (and Johns Hopkins) Charm Renders a Change of Heart"
FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): IN CLASS WORK SESSIONS
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS, NOTE MATERIALS, READING PACKETS
Assessments: Study for Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 9-12 scheduled for Monday 28 October!
feature narratives are due on friday 25 october/ monday 28 october!
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WEEK 8, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 7 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 - 4 TEST
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 - 4 TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: TEST TODAY, NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTER 5 ANNOTATIONS
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 5 - 8 TEXT HANDOUT; COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTER 6 FOR TOMORROW, 9 OCTOBER!
WEDNESDAY, 9 OCTOBER -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
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WEEK 7, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "MONKEYMAN" BY WALTER DEAN MYERS
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: "MONKEYMAN" QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE WORTH 10 POINTS!
READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 FOR TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER!
Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1-4 scheduled for Monday, 7 October!
TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 STORY PACKET, CHAPTERS 1 (27 POINTS) AND 2 (13 POINTS) QUESTIONS
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 FOR THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER!
CHAPTERS 1 (27 POINTS) AND 2 (13 POINTS) QUESTIONS DUE ON FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER!
Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1-4 scheduled for Monday, 7 October!
WEDNESDAY, 2 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 STORY PACKET
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 FOR THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER!
Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1-4 scheduled for Monday, 7 October!
THURSDAY, 3 OCTOBER -
Topic (s): ANNOTATING "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 STORY PACKET
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 FOR THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER!
Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1-4 scheduled for Monday, 7 October!
FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments: Test over "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1-4 scheduled for Monday, 7 October!
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WEEK 6, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): WAIVER DAY!
Material(s): NONE
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED TOMORROW! WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST PREP
Material(s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" ANNOTATED NOTES AND STUDY GUIDE
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED TOMORROW! WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST
Material(s): CHROMEBOOKS AND GOOGLE FORMS TEST
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): ANTICIPATION GUIDEAN INTRODUCTION TO THE "THE OUTSIDERS":
AN ANTICIPATION GUIDE
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" ANTICIPATION GUIDE HANDOUT
Assessments: ANTICIPATION GUIDE IS WORTH 34 POINTS AND IS DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 PACKET
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 FOR TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER!
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FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 PACKET
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 FOR TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER!
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WEEK 6, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): WAIVER DAY!
Material(s): NONE
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED TOMORROW! WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST PREP
Material(s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" ANNOTATED NOTES AND STUDY GUIDE
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED TOMORROW! WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST
Material(s): CHROMEBOOKS AND GOOGLE FORMS TEST
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): ANTICIPATION GUIDEAN INTRODUCTION TO THE "THE OUTSIDERS":
AN ANTICIPATION GUIDE
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" ANTICIPATION GUIDE HANDOUT
Assessments: ANTICIPATION GUIDE IS WORTH 34 POINTS AND IS DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 PACKET
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "THE OUTSIDERS" CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 FOR TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER!
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WEEK 5, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" TEST VIA GOOGLE DOCS
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: "CHECKOUTS" TEST IS WORTH 40 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION TO "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY"
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, BINDERS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ANNOTATION OF "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" IS DUE ON THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" COLLABORATIVE ANNOTATION
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS AND "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" STORY PACKETS
Assessments: COMPLETED ANNOTATION OF "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" IS DUE ON THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER!
"ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" ANNOTATIVE DISCUSSION
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS AND "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" STORY PACKETS
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): WORD CHOICE, CONNOTATON, AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY"
Material(s): RL4 AND 4D NOTES AND WORKSHEETS
Assessments: "ST. AGNES SENDS THE GOLDEN BOY" TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
RL4 AND 4D NOTES AND WORKSHEETS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER!
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WEEK 4, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" TEST
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, TESTS VIA GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: "CHARLES" TESTS ARE WORTH 40 POINTS!
"CHARLES" SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS (26 POINTS) AND ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (16 POINTS) ARE DUE TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER!
TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION TO "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): STORY PACKETS AND CLASS BINDERS; STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: READ AND ANNOTATE "CHECKOUTS" FOR TOMORROW; STUDY GUIDE IS TO BE COMPLETED FOR FRIDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT; PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS, CITING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, CLASS BINDERS, AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS.
Assessments: COMPLETE "CHECKOUTS" GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH FOR TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER; STUDY GUIDE IS TO BE COMPLETED FOR FRIDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER WITH A TEST TO FOLLOW ON MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" IN CLASS STUDY SESSION
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, CLASS BINDERS, AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS.
Assessments: COMPLETE "CHECKOUTS" GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH FOR TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER; TEST ON MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" ANNOTATIONS
Material(s): STORY PACKETS, CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPLETE "CHECKOUTS" GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPH FOR TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER; TEST ON MONDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER!
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WEEK 3, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER -
LABOR DAY OBSERVANCE - NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION TO THOUGHT TRAPPERS
Material(s): "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS; "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON TEXTS
Assessments: "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPERS ( WORTH 64 POINTS) ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" ON COMMON LIT
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPERS ( WORTH 64 POINTS) ARE DUE TOMORROW!
"CHARLES" STUDY GUIDES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY IN PREPARATION FOR MONDAY'S TEST!
THURSDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER DISCUSSION; INTRODUCTION OF STANDARDS RL2 AND RL 3
Material(s): "CHARLES" THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS; STANDARDS RL2 AND RL 3 NOTES
Assessments: TEST PREP FOR MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, WHEN A TEST WORTH 40 POINTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
FRIDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" ON COMMON LIT DATA DIVE AND STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
Material(s): SMART BOARD, "CHARLES" STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: THOUGHT TRAPPERS, STUDY GUIDES AND COMMON LIT RESULTS ARE TO BE USED FOR TEST PREP FOR MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, WHEN A TEST WORTH 40 POINTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
"CHARLES" SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS (26 POINTS) AND ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (16 POINTS) ARE DUE TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER!
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WEEK 2, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 26 AUGUST -
Topic (s): CONTINUATION OF CLASS SURVEY DISCUSSIONS
Material(s): CLASS SURVEY MATERIALS
Assessments: N/A
TUESDAY, 27 AUGUST -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION AND MODELED ANNOATATION OF "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON
Material(s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON TEXT HANDOUTS
Assessments: COMPLETE READING AND ANNOTATION OF "CHARLES" PAGES 8-11 FOR THURSDAY, 29 AUGUST!
WEDNESDAY, 28 AUGUST -
Topic (s): READING READINESS ASSESSMENT, PART 1
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMPLETE READING AND ANNOTATION OF "CHARLES" PAGES 8-11 FOR THURSDAY, 29 AUGUST!
THURSDAY, 29 AUGUST -
Topic (s): ANNOTATION DISCUSSION OF "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON
Material(s): "CHARLES" STORY PACKET (FOR ANOTATIING)
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
FRIDAY, 30 AUGUST -
Topic (s): READING READINESS ASSESSMENT, PART 2
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: LABOR DAY WEEKEND! NO HOMEWORK!
*SUPPORT MATERIALS, HANDOUTS, AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
WEEK 1, FIRST NINE WEEKS*
WEDNESDAY, 21 AUGUST -
Topic (s): SYLLABUS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Material(s): CLASS SYLLABUS
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 22 AUGUST -
Topic (s): SYLLABUS, PART 2 AND ENGLISH CLASS SURVEYS
Material(s): CLASS SYLLABUS AND CLASS SURVEY FORMS
Assessments: CLASS SURVEYS ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 26 AUGUST FOR 10 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST -
Topic (s): ENGLISH CLASS SURVEYS AND JOURNAL ENTRY - "WHAT I LEARNED IN MY FIRST WEEK IN SEVENTH GRADE"
Material(s): CLASS SURVEY FORMS AND NOTEBOOK PAPER
Assessments: CLASS SURVEYS AND JOURNAL ENTRIES ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 26 AUGUST FOR 10 POINTS EACH!
*SUPPORT MATERIALS, HANDOUTS, AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
FOURTH NINE WEEKS
25 MARCH - 27 MAY
THIS (FOURTH) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.2 Analyze literary text development. a. Determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot. b. Incorporate a theme and its relationship to other story elements into an objective summary of the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.7 Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.
RL.8.10 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. Build background knowledge and activate prior knowledge in order to make text-to-self, text to text, and text to world connections that deepen understanding of the text.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development. a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas. b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.3 Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
RI.8 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.
"KISS ME, KATE!"
~ PETRUCHIO (BRUCE WILLIS),
"ATOMIC SHAKESPEARE" - 1987
WEEK 9, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 20 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEXT AND ACT 5 STUDY GUIDE
Material(s): ACT 5 TEXT AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR THURSDAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER ACT 5 WORTH 40 POINTS, THOUGHT TRAPPER WORTH 64 POINTS
TUESDAY, 21 MAY -
Topic (s): "Atomic Shakespeare" PART 1
Material(s): DVD AND CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: CLASS DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY -
Topic (s): "Atomic Shakespeare" PART 2
Material(s): DVD AND CLASSROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: CLASS DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, 23 MAY - -
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! HAVE A WONDERFULLY SAFE VACATION!
FRIDAY, 24 MAY -
DAY 1 OF SUMMER BREAK!
WEEK 8, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 13 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACTS 3 AND 4 TEST; THOUGHT TRAPPERS
Material(s): TEXT PACKETS AND TESTS VIA GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: TESTS ARE WORTH 40 POINTS! THOUGHT TRAPPERS ARE WORTH 64 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 14 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEXT AND ACT 5 STUDY GUIDE
Material(s): ACT 5 TEXT AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR THURSDAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER ACT 5 WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN ON MONDAY, 20 MAY!
WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEXT AND ACT 5 STUDY GUIDE
Material(s): ACT 5 TEXT AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR THURSDAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER ACT 5 WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN ON MONDAY, 20 MAY!
THURSDAY, 16 MAY - -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEXT AND ACT 5 STUDY GUIDE
Material(s): ACT 5 TEXT AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR THURSDAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER ACT 5 WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN ON MONDAY, 20 MAY!
FRIDAY, 17 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEXT AND ACT 5 STUDY GUIDE
Material(s): ACT 5 TEXT AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR THURSDAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER ACT 5 WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN ON MONDAY, 20 MAY!
WEEK 7, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 6 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACTS 4 , SCENES i AND ii
Material(s): TEXT PACKETS AND STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: STUDY GUIDES COMPLETED FOR TUESDAY 7 MAY!
TUESDAY, 7 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACTS 4 , SCENES
Material(s): TEXT PACKETS AND STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: STUDY GUIDES COMPLETED... TEST SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, 13 MAY!
WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 9 MAY - -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACT III & IV THOUGHT TRAPPERS
Material(s): TEXT PACKETS AND THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: COMPLETED THOUGHT TRAPPERS ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 13 MAY! (WORTH 64 POINTS!) TEST OVER ACTS III AND IV ON MONDAY 13 MAY! (WORTH 40 POINTS)
FRIDAY, 10 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACT III & IV THOUGHT TRAPPERS
Material(s): TEXT PACKETS AND THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: COMPLETED THOUGHT TRAPPERS ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 13 MAY! (WORTH 64 POINTS!) TEST OVER ACTS III AND IV ON MONDAY 13 MAY! (WORTH 40 POINTS)
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 6, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 29 APRIL -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 30 APRIL -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew"
ACTS 1 AND 2 AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR MONDAY, 29 APRIL!
TEST OVER INDUCTION, ACTS 1 AND 2, WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY!
Material(s): ACTS 1 AND 2 AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR TODAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER INDUCTION, ACTS 1 AND 2, WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN TOMORROW!
WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" TEST
Material(s): ACTS 1 AND 2 AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR TODAY!
Assessments: TEST OVER INDUCTION, ACTS 1 AND 2, WORTH 40 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 2 MAY - -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACTS 3 AND 4
Material(s): ACTS 3 AND 4 TEXT PACKETS AND STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: ACTS 3 AND 4 READ FOR MONDAY, 6 MAY! STUDY GUIDES COMPLETED FOR TUESDAY 7 MAY!
FRIDAY, 3 MAY -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" ACTS 3 AND 4
Material(s): ACTS 3 AND 4 TEXT PACKETS AND STUDY GUIDES
Assessments: ACTS 3 AND 4 READ FOR MONDAY, 6 MAY! STUDY GUIDES COMPLETED FOR TUESDAY 7 MAY!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 5, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 22 APRIL -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 23 APRIL -
DAY 1 MATH AIR TEST
WEDNESDAY, 24 APRIL -
DAY 1 MATH AIR TEST
THURSDAY, 25 APRIL - -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew"
Material(s): ACTS 1 AND 2 AND STUDY GUIDES READ AND COMPLETED FOR TUESDAY, 30 APRIL!
Assessments: TEST OVER INDUCTION, ACTS 1 AND 2, WORTH 40 POINTS, TO BE GIVEN WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY!
FRIDAY, 26 APRIL -
WAIVER DAY TODAY
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 4, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 15 APRIL -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" INTRODUCTION TO INDUCTION
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" WHO'S WHO, INDUCTION TEXT, AND STUDY GUIDE.
Assessments: "Taming of the Shrew" ANTICIPATION GUIDE IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE ON MONDAY, 15 APRIL!
TUESDAY, 16 APRIL -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION, SCENES 1 AND 2
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION TEXT, AND SCENES 1 AND 2 STUDY GUIDE.
Assessments: "Taming of the Shrew" STUDY GUIDE FOR SCENES 1 AND 2 IS DUE FRIDAY!
WEDNESDAY, 17 APRIL -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION, SCENES 1 AND 2 - IN CLASS READING!
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION TEXT, AND SCENES 1 AND 2 STUDY GUIDE.
Assessments: "Taming of the Shrew" STUDY GUIDE FOR SCENES 1 AND 2 IS DUE FRIDAY!
THURSDAY, 18 APRIL - -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION, SCENES 1 AND 2 - IN CLASS GROUPING!
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION TEXT, AND SCENES 1 AND 2 STUDY GUIDE.
Assessments: "Taming of the Shrew" STUDY GUIDE FOR SCENES 1 AND 2 IS DUE TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 19 APRIL -
Topic (s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION, SCENES 1 AND 2 - DISCUSSION
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" INDUCTION TEXT, AND SCENES 1 AND 2 STUDY GUIDE.
Assessments: NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 3, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 8 APRIL -
ONE LAST AIR PRACTICE BEFORE The Eclipse!
TUESDAY, 9 APRIL -
DAY 1 ELA AIR TEST
WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL -
DAY 2 ELA AIR TEST - CANCELLED
THURSDAY, 11 APRIL - -
DAY 2 ELA AIR TEST - CANCELLED
FRIDAY, 12 APRIL -
Topic (s): PRELUDE TO THE SHREW! "Taming of the Shrew" ANTICIPATION GUIDE!
Material(s): "Taming of the Shrew" DISCUSSION AND START OF ANTICIPATION GUIDE
Assessments: "Taming of the Shrew" ANTICIPATION GUIDE IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE ON MONDAY, 15 APRIL!
WEEK 2, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 1 APRIL -
EASTER BREAK CONTINUED
TUESDAY, 2 APRIL -
EASTER BREAK CONTINUED
WEDNESDAY, 3 APRIL -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 4 APRIL - -
Topic (s): KEYS TO VACABULARY: TWO COLUMN NOTES IN "EXCERPT FROM ONE EYED CAT"
Material(s): TEXT HANDOUT AND TWO COLUMN NOTE ORGANIZERS
Assessments: TWO COLUMN NOTE ORGANIZER RESULTS ARE WORTH 25 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 5 APRIL -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PRACTICE AT THE OHIO EDUCATION STATE TESTING SITE
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: AIR TEST EFFORTS ON TUESDAY 9 APRIL AND WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL!
WEEK 1, FOURTH NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 25 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S What is an Eclipse? by NASA
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: WORTH 20 POINTS
TUESDAY, 26 MARCH -
Topic (s): A Data Dive INTO COMMON LIT'S What is an Eclipse? by NASA
Material(s): CLASS ROOM SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 27 MARCH -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 28 MARCH - -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
FRIDAY, 29 MARCH -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
THIS (THIRD) QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view and perspectives of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create effects such as suspense or humor.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
RI.8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
RI.8.9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
W.8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Establish a clear thesis statement to present an argument.
b. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
c. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
d. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others, while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction alludes to themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, and religious literary texts, such as (but not limited to) the Bible and The Epic of Gilgamesh, including describing how the material is rendered new”).
b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”).
W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 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. 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.
SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
WEEK 9, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 18 MARCH -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 19 MARCH -
Topic (s): RACE RECAP - PREPARATIONS FOR AIR TEST RESPONSES
Material(s): RACE NOTE HANDOUTS, COLORED PENCILS (NOTES AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM)
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 20 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S The power of 'like'
by Alison Pearce Stevens
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: WORTH 20 POINTS - WILL BE ENTERED INTO FOURTH NINE WEEKS!
THURSDAY, 21 MARCH - -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE: COMMON LIT'S The power of 'like'
by Alison Pearce Stevens
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 22 MARCH -
Topic (s): R.A.C.E. PRACTICE: COMMON LIT'S The power of 'like'
by Alison Pearce Stevens
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: WORTH 10 POINTS - WILL BE ENTERED INTO FOURTH NINE WEEKS!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 8, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 11 MARCH -
WAIVER DAY - NO SCHOOL TODAY
TUESDAY, 12 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST CORRECTION/COVERAGE:
"EXCERPT ONE EYED CAT" AND "CLASH OF THE CONDIMENTS"
Material(s): PACKET HANDOUTS, PENS, PENCILS, AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: "EXCERPT ONE EYED CAT" AND "CLASH OF THE CONDIMENTS" WORTH 28 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 14 MARCH - -
Topic (s): ECLIPSE CHOICE BOARDS/END OF QUARTER MAKEUPS, DAY 1
Material(s): STUDENT ECLIPSE CHOICE BOARDS, MAKEUP MATERIALS, CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: TBD
FRIDAY, 15 MARCH -
Topic (s): ECLIPSE CHOICE BOARDS/END OF QUARTER MAKEUPS, DAY 2
Material(s): STUDENT ECLIPSE CHOICE BOARDS, MAKEUP MATERIALS, CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: TBD
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 8, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 4 MARCH -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 5 MARCH -
Topic (s): SCHOLASTIC'S "SHOULD GUM BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL?"
Material(s): "SHOULD GUM BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL?" TEXT AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF SCAVENGER HUNT FORMS, WORTH 16 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 6 MARCH -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 7 MARCH - -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT DATA DIVE
Material(s): CLASSROOM SMARTBOARD
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 8 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP AND PRACTICE:
"EXCERPT ONE EYED CAT" AND "CLASH OF THE CONDIMENTS"
Material(s): PACKET HANDOUTS, PENS, PENCILS, AND COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: DUE ON 12 MARCH!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 7, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 26 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People
by James Bird
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People IS WORTH 20 POINTS AND IS DUE TOMORROW!
TUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" By Mike Elgan
Material(s): "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" HANDOUT; COMMON CORE HANDOUTS RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" AND RI2 "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS"
Assessments: RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" (20 POINTS)
AND RI2 (14 POINTS) "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS" ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, 29 FEBRUARY !
WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 29 FEBRUARY - -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" By Mike Elgan
Material(s): "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" HANDOUT; COMMON CORE HANDOUTS RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" AND RI2 "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS"
Assessments: RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" (20 POINTS)
AND RI2 (14 POINTS) "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS"
FRIDAY, 1 MARCH -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP, GROUP EDITS: "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" By Mike Elgan
Material(s): "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" HANDOUT; COMMON CORE HANDOUTS RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" AND RI2 "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS"
Assessments: GROUP COMPILATIONS OF RI1 "IDENTIFYING STRONG TEXTUAL EVIDENCE" (20 POINTS)
AND RI2 (14 POINTS) "ANALYZING CENTRAL IDEAS"
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 6, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY -
NO SCHOOL - FEBRUARY BREAK
TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" By Bruce Watson
CREATING INFERENCES AND CENTRAL IDEAS
Material(s): "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" TEXT HANDOUTS;
CCSS RI1 AND RI2 HANDOUTS
Assessments: CCSS RI1 AND RI2 HANDOUTS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY AND WORTH 36 POINTS
WEDNESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY - -
Topic (s): "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" By Bruce Watson
CREATING INFERENCES AND CENTRAL IDEAS - CORRECTION SESSION
Material(s): "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" TEXT HANDOUTS;
CCSS RI1 AND RI2 HANDOUTS
Assessments: CCSS RI1 AND RI2 HANDOUTS ARE DUE TODAY AND WORTH 36 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 23 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION AND MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS AND MADE UP MATERIALS
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 5, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" By Bruce Watson
Material(s): GRADE 8 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: FULL ANNOTATIONS AND QUESTION COMPLETION - 7 POINTS
WEDNESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "ARMY EYES 3D PRINTED FOOD FOR SOLDIERS"
Material(s): CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: RESULTS FROM ASSESSMENT Q'S - WORTH 20 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY - -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: "EXCERPT FROM GADGETS: BUILT NOT TO LAST" By Mike Elgan
Material(s): GRADE 8 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: AIR STYLED RESPONSE QUESTIONS WORTH 12 POINTS ARE DUE BY END OF CLASS TODAY!
FRIDAY, 16 FEBRUARY -
NO SCHOOL - FEBRUARY BREAK
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 4, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 5 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
by Steve Henn, for NPR
Material(s): RACE NOTES; PAPER FORMS FOR ANNOTATION
Assessments: RACE SESSION ON 8 FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY - -
Topic (s): How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
by Steve Henn, for NPR DATA DIVE!
Material(s): PAPER FORMS FOR ANNOTATION; SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY - -
Topic (s): How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
by Steve Henn, for NPR RACE FRAMES!
Material(s): PAPER FORMS FOR ANNOTATION; SMART BOARD
Assessments: RACE FRAMES SUBMISSION ON FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY!
FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: "EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" By Bruce Watson
Material(s): GRADE 8 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: FULL ANNOTATIONS AND QUESTION COMPLETION - 7 POINTS
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 3, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 29 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): ARGUMENATIVE WRITING - final drafting; LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): ARGUMENATIVES ON GOOGLE DOCS; COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: SUBMITTED ARGUMENATIVES; LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: Discussions and Coverage of Annotations and Multiple Choice: "WHEELS OF CHANGE" by Sue Macy
Material(s): GRADE 8 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: QUESTION COMPLETION - 7 POINTS
WEDNESDAY, 31 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 1 FEBRUARY '24 -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: INTRODUCTION OF
"EXCERPT FROM THE AMAZING AUTHOR OF OZ" By Bruce Watson
Material(s): GRADE 8 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: FULL ANNOTATIONS AND QUESTION COMPLETION FOR 9 FEBRUARY - 7 POINTS
FRIDAY, 2 FEBRUARY '24 -
Topic (s): How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
by Steve Henn, for NPR
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS, COMMON LIT WEBSITE
Assessments: TBD
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 2, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 22 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 23 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING
Material(s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING ORGANIZER PACKETS
Assessments: ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING ORGANIZER PACKETS ARE WORTH 17 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 29 JANUARY!
WEDNESDAY, 24 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING SESSION
Material(s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING ORGANIZER PACKETS; CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: ARGUMENT ESSAY WRITING ORGANIZER PACKETS ARE WORTH 17 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON MONDAY, 29 JANUARY!
THURSDAY, 25 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: Annotations and Multiple Choice: "Excerpt from "River of Dreams" by Hudson Talbott
Material(s): GRADE 7 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: CLASS PARTICIPATION - 10 POINTS
FRIDAY, 26 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): AIR TEST PREP: Annotations and Multiple Choice: "WHEELS OF CHANGE" by Sue Macy
Material(s): GRADE 7 AIR TEST PREP MATERIALS; CLASS SMART BOARD
Assessments: CLASS PARTICIPATION - 10 POINTS
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 1, THIRD NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 15 JANUARY '24 -
MLK HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY SETUP AND YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT! ANNOTATIONS
Material(s): SCHOLASTIC'S "WRITE AN ARGUMENT" CHECKLIST AND OUTLINE
Assessments: COMPLETE CHECKLIST STEPS 1 THROUGH 6 FOR THURSDAY, 18 JANUARY!
WEDNESDAY, 17 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 18 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY CONTINUED: YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT! QUIZ
Material(s): YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT! QUIZ FORMS
Assessments: YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT QUIZZES ARE WORTH 20 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 19 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT! ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY DRAFTING
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS; STUDENT GOOGLE DOCS
Assessments: ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS ARE WORTH 100 POINTS
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
SECOND NINE WEEKS
30 OCTOBER - 12 JANUARY
THIS QUARTER'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view and perspectives of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create effects such as suspense or humor.
RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.8.2 Analyze informational text development.
a. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
b. Incorporate central ideas and their relationships into an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.6 Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
RI.8.9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
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.
a. Establish a clear thesis statement to present information.
b. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia to aid comprehension, if needed.
c. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
d. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
e. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
f. Establish and maintain a formal style.
W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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.
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.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others, while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
WEEK 9, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 8 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day? - DATA DIVE
by Jay L. Zagorsky
Material(s): COMMON LIT AND GOOGLE CLASSROOM WEBSITE VIA CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: N/A
WEDNESDAY, 10 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): DRAFTING OF FEATURE STORY WRITING (NARRATIVE, INFORMATIONAL, RESEARCH WRITING)
Material(s): "5 KEY INGREDIENTS FOR GREAT FEATURE STORIES" AND PLACEMENT OF FEATURE STORY HEADINGS INTO GOOGLE DOCS FOR FINAL DRAFT SHARE ON 16 JANUARY (WORTH 100 POINTS!)
Assessments: COMPLETION OF OF FEATURE STORY ASSIGNMENT, DUE 16 JANUARY.
THURSDAY, 11 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): SCHOLASTIC'S "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" BY MACKENZIE CARRO
Material(s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" SCHOLASTIC ARTICLE HANDOUT, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: PERFORMANCE ON TOMORROW'S POP QUIZ, WORTH 7 POINTS.
FRIDAY, 12 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): SCHOLASTIC'S "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" BY MACKENZIE CARRO
Material(s): "YOU TUBE MADE ME DO IT" SCHOLASTIC ARTICLE HANDOUT, QUIZ
Assessments: PERFORMANCE ON TODAY'S POP QUIZ, WORTH 7 POINTS.
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 8B, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 1 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY 12
Material(s): SAUER KRAUT, 7UP, TV FOR WATCHING BOWL GAMES
Assessments: DO WE NEED ALKA SELTZER? WHO WOM THE BOWL GAMES? ARE WE HAPPY?
TUESDAY, 2 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY 13
Material(s): ROSE SUCHAK LADDER, CHRISTMAS STORAGE BOXES
Assessments: IS EVERYTHING PUT AWAY? DID WE HAVE A GREAT BREAK?
WEDNESDAY, 3 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 4 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION TO FEATURE STORY WRITING (NARRATIVE, INROMATIONAL, RESEARCH WRITING)
Material(s): HEART MAP ORGANIZER (PREWRITING), "5 KEY INGREDIENTS FOR GREAT FEATURE STORIES" AND "OHIO FAMILY TAKES FIRST STEPS OF EIFFEL TOWER TOWARD A LOVE OF PARIS" HANDOUTS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF HEART MAP ORGANIZER (WORTH 20 POINTS) FOR START OF FEATURE STORY MAPPING.
FRIDAY, 5 JANUARY '24 -
Topic (s): INITIATE FEATURE STORY WRITING (NARRATIVE, INROMATIONAL, RESEARCH WRITING)
Material(s): "5 KEY INGREDIENTS FOR GREAT FEATURE STORIES" AND PLACEMENT OF FEATURE STORY HEADINGS INTO GOOGLE DOCS FOR FINAL DRAFT SHARE ON 16 JANUARY (WORTH 100 POINTS!)
Assessments: COMPLETION OF OF FEATURE STORY ASSIGNMENT, DUE 16 JANUARY.
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GREAT BREAK!
WEEK 8A, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 18 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
by Jay L. Zagorsky
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE VIA CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 19 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day? - DATA DIVE
by Jay L. Zagorsky
Material(s): COMMON LIT AND GOOGLE CLASSROOM WEBSITE VIA CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: THE RISE OF THE MEME WRITING IS WORTH 3 POINTS
WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s):
Material(s):
Assessments:
THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY 1
Material(s): PRESENTS, HOT CHOCOLATE, TINSEL, CHRISTMAS TREES!
Assessments: STOCKING STUFFERS - GOODIES OR COAL!
FRIDAY, 22 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY 2
Material(s): PRESENTS, HOT CHOCOLATE, TINSEL, CHRISTMAS TREES!
Assessments: STOCKING STUFFERS - GOODIES OR COAL!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 7, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 11 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis THOUGHT TRAPPER
Material(s): THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 48 POINTS AND ARE DUE TODAY!
WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): CHRISTMAS NARRATIVE
Material(s): CLASS BINDERS, PENCILS AND PENS
Assessments: TBD
FRIDAY, 15 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 6, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 4 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis QUIZ
Material(s): PAPER QUIZZES, SCHOLASTIC ARTICLE HANDOUTS, WRITING MATERIALS
Assessments: QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 6 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis THOUGHT TRAPPER
Material(s): THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 48 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER!
THURSDAY, 7 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis ANNOTATIONS
Material(s): OUT OF THE FLAMES STORY PACKETS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 48 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER!
FRIDAY, 8 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis THOUGHT TRAPPER (IN CLASS SESSIONS -CONTINUED)
Material(s): THOUGHT TRAPPER ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 48 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 5, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 27 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): SEMANTIC TRAIT VOCABULARY ANALYSIS
Material(s): CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER
Assessments: COMPLETION OF ORGANIZER, WORTH 30 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
by Mike Kubic
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE VIA CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): DATA DIVE: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
by Mike Kubic
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE VIA CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: N/A
FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUT OF THE FLAMES by Kristin Lewis
Material(s): ANTICIPATION GUIDES, SCHOLASTIC ARTICLE HANDOUTS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: QUIZ WORTH 20 POINTS TO BE GIVEN ON TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 4, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 20 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT! ORGANIZERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER, ANNOTATED NOVEL PACKETS, AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ALL ORGANIZER MATERIALS ( SUPER SIZED 'SIDER AND INDIVIDUALS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT! ORGANIZERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER, ANNOTATED NOVEL PACKETS, AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ALL ORGANIZER MATERIALS ( SUPER SIZED 'SIDER AND INDIVIDUALS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER '23 -
NO SCHOOL TODAY - THANKSGIVING BREAK DAY 1
THURSDAY, 23 NOVEMBER '23 -
NO SCHOOL TODAY - THANKSGIVING BREAK DAY 2
FRIDAY, 24 NOVEMBER '23 -
NO SCHOOL TODAY - THANKSGIVING BREAK DAY 1
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 3, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 13 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS; CLASS BINDERS, ANNOTATED STORY PACKETS
Assessments: DUE ON FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER!
TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS; CLASS BINDERS, ANNOTATED STORY PACKETS
Assessments: DUE ON FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT! ORGANIZERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER, ANNOTATED NOVEL PACKETS, AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ALL ORGANIZER MATERIALS ( SUPER SIZED 'SIDER AND INDIVIDUALS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER '23 -
EIGHTH GRADERS VISIT TCTC TODAY! NO CLASSES!
FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER FOR BODY BIOGRAPHY PROJECT! ORGANIZERS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
Material(s): "THE OUTSIDERS" SUPER SIZED 'SIDER CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZER, ANNOTATED NOVEL PACKETS, AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER TRAIT ORGANIZERS
Assessments: ALL ORGANIZER MATERIALS ( SUPER SIZED 'SIDER AND INDIVIDUALS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER!
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 2, SECOND NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): VIEWING OF "THE OUTSIDERS" MOVIE, 1983 - DAY 3
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS MOVIE ON DVD VIA CLASSROOM SMART BOARD; CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPILATION OF MOVIE NOTES FOR COMPARE CONTRAST WRITING
TUESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER '23 -
COUNTY WIDE INSERVICE - NO SCHOOL TODAY!
WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 9 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): VIEWING OF "THE OUTSIDERS" MOVIE, 2006 - DAY 1
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS MOVIE ON DVD VIA CLASSROOM SMART BOARD; CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPILATION OF MOVIE NOTES FOR COMPARE CONTRAST WRITING
FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): VIEWING OF "THE OUTSIDERS" MOVIE, 2006 - DAY 2
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS MOVIE ON DVD VIA CLASSROOM SMART BOARD; CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPILATION OF MOVIE NOTES FOR COMPARE CONTRAST WRITING
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
WEEK 1, SECOND NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 30 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 9, 10, 11, AND 12 STUDY SESSION
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 9, 10, 11, AND 12 READING PACKET
Assessments: OUTCOME OF TOMORROW'S TEST!
WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 9, 10, 11, AND 12 TEST
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 9, 10, 11, AND 12 READING PACKET
Assessments: OUTCOME OF TODAY'S TEST!
THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): VIEWING OF "THE OUTSIDERS" MOVIE, 1983 - DAY 1
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS MOVIE ON DVD VIA CLASSROOM SMART BOARD; CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPILATION OF MOVIE NOTES FOR COMPARE CONTRAST WRITING
FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): VIEWING OF "THE OUTSIDERS" MOVIE, 1983 - DAY 2
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS MOVIE ON DVD VIA CLASSROOM SMART BOARD; CLASS BINDERS
Assessments: COMPILATION OF MOVIE NOTES FOR COMPARE CONTRAST WRITING
*THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN LIGHT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES, SCHOOLS PROCEDURES, OR THE NECESSITY FOR RETAEACHING OF GIVEN CURRICULAR TOPICS.
FIRST NINE WEEKS
23 AUGUST - 27 OCTOBER
WEEK 10, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 23 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): WRITING WORKSHOP - WRITING 3 PACKET: DRAFTING STRATEGIES, NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES, AND CONCLUSION.
Material(s): NARRATIVE WRITING STANDARDS PACKET
Assessments: APPLICATION OF WRITING SKILLS TO NARRATIVE FINAL DRAFTS (WORTH 100 POINTS), DUE ON THURSDAY, 26 OCTOBER, FRIDAY, 27 OCTOBER, OR THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER!
TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 9 - 12, PAGES 131 - 180, PREPARATION FOR ANNOTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26.
Material(s): ANNOTATION AND DISCUSSION OF STORY PACKETS
Assessments: READING CHECK AND COMPLETION OF OUTSIDERS READING QUESTIONS, AVAILABLE THROUGH GOOGLE CLASSROOM. DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 27 OCTOBER!
A TEST WORTH 40 PTS.OVER THESE CHAPTERS WILL BE GIVEN ON WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 25 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 26 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): WRITING WORKSHOP - NARRATIVE CONCLUSIONS, PRECISE WORDS, REFLECTIVE TECHNIQUE
Material(s): NARRATIVE WRITING PACKETS
Assessments: PREPARATION OF NARRATIVE GOOGLE DOCS WITH APPLICATION OF EXEMPLAR AND AID FROM RUBRICS.
NARRATIVES ARE DUE TODAY, TOMORROW, AND MONDAY VIA GOOGLE DOCS, WORTH 100 POINTS!
TEST OVER BRONX MASGUERADE, PAGES 82-107 ON MONDAY, WORTH 40 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 27 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s):
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Assessments:
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
CONGRATULATIONS EIGHTH GRADE!
WEEK 9, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 16 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): WRITING WORKSHOP - PREWRITNG AND PLANNING STRATEGIES; DISTRIBUTION OF STUDY GUIDE FOR OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5-8
Material(s): NARRATIVE WRITING STANDARDS PACKET
Assessments: COMPLETION OF PACKET PAGES 1 - 3 FOR THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER!
STUDY GUIDE FOR OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5-8 IS DUE ON THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER, WITH TEST TO FOLLOW ON FRIDAY, 20 OCTOBER!
TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, AND 6, PAGES 68 - 99 annotation discussion.
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 READING PACKET
Assessments: CONTINUATION OF PACKET READING AND ANNOTATIONS FOR CHAPTERS 7 AND 8 ON THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER!
WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): WRITING WORKSHOP - RUBRIC AND EXPEMPLAR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCUSSION
Material(s): NARRATIVE WRITING RUBRIC AND EXPEMPLAR HANDOUTS
Assessments: PREPARATION OF RUBRIC, STUDY AND APPLICATION OF EXEMPLAR
STUDY GUIDE FOR OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5-8 TEST TOMORROW!
FRIDAY, 20 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 TEST
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 READING PACKET
Assessments: OUTCOME OF TODAY'S TEST!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
WEEK 8, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 9 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS; OUTSIDERS TEST OVER CHAPTERS 1 - 4 ON WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER!
TUESDAY, 10 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): REVIEW FOR OUTSIDERS TEST OVER CHAPTERS 1 - 4 TOMORROW!
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 1 -4 PACKETS; ANNOTATIONS
Assessments: OUTSIDERS TEST OVER CHAPTERS 1 - 4 WORTH 40 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 11 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): OUTSIDERS TEST OVER CHAPTERS 1 - 4 ON WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER!
Material(s): COWS, GOOGLE CLASSROOM TEST
Assessments: OUTSIDERS TEST OVER CHAPTERS 1 - 4 WORTH 40 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 12 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): READ AND ANNOTATE THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, AND 8, PAGES 68 - 130.
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 READING PACKET
Assessments: COMPLETION OF PACKET READING AND ANNOTATIONS FOR CLASS ON TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER!
FRIDAY, 13 OCTOBER '23 -
NEOEA DAY - NO SCHOOL!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 7, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 2 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy TEST
Material(s): St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy story packet, annotations; Google Classroom Test
Assessments: St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy TEST RESULTS
TUESDAY, 3 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): INTRODUCTION TO THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 1 AND 2
Material(s): THE OUTSIDERS, CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 PACKET
Assessments: COMPLETION OF PACKET READING AND ANNOTATIONS
WEDNESDAY, 4 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS; PLEASE CHECK GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR "OUTSIDERS CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 STUDY QUESTIONS! THEY ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER!
THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER '23 -
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FRIDAY, 6 OCTOBER '23 -
Topic (s):
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THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 6, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER '23 -
WAIVER DAY, NO SCHOOL!
TUESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): ANNOTATED READING OF St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy
Material(s): St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy STORY PACKETS; COLORED PENCILS.
Assessments: COMPLETION OF St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy ANNOTATIONS, DUE ON THURSDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER.
WEDNESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): COWS, LEXIA WEBSITE
Assessments: LEXIA RESULTS
THURSDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): ANNOTATIONS OF St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy
Material(s): St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy STORY PACKETS; COLORED PENCILS.
Assessments:
FRIDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): ANNOTATIONS OF St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy
Material(s): St. Agnes Sends The Golden Boy STORY PACKETS; COLORED PENCILS.
Assessments:
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
GO GET 'EM BAND!
FIRST NINE WEEKS
23 AUGUST - 27 OCTOBER
WEEK 5, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: LEXIA SESSION OUTCOMES
TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS; SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER; GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) - CLASS MATERIALS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS (45 POINTS); SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER (32 POINTS) ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER! TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS; SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER; GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) - CLASS MATERIALS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS (45 POINTS); SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER (32 POINTS) ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER! TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS; SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER; GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) - CLASS MATERIALS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS (45 POINTS); SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER (32 POINTS) ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER! TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER!
FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" TEST
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS; SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER; GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) - CLASS MATERIALS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS (45 POINTS); SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER (32 POINTS) ARE DUE TODAY!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 4, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LEXIA SESSION
Material(s): CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: LEXIA SESSION OUTCOMES
TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): ANNOTATING "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT, DAY 1
Material(s): "CHECKOUTS" STORY PACKETS
Assessments: COMPLETED ANNOTATIONS OF "CHECKOUTS"; DUE TOMORROW! WORTH 10 POINTS!
WEDNESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): ANNOTATING "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT, DAY 2
Material(s): "CHECKOUTS" STORY PACKETS
Assessments: COMPLETED ANNOTATIONS OF "CHECKOUTS"; PREPARE FOR NEXT WEEK'S TEST!
THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS; SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER
Assessments: PLOT STRUCTURE GRAPHS (45 POINTS); SUMMARIZING KEY SUPPORTING DETAILS ORGANIZER (32 POINTS) ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER! TEST TO BE ADMINISTERED ON WEDNESDAY,
20 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHECKOUTS" BY CYNTHIA RYLANT
Material(s): GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) - CLASS MATERIALS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
Assessments: ANALYZING A CENTRAL IDEA OR THEME (20 POINTS) AND ANALYZING STORY ELEMENTS: PLOT (30 POINTS) ARE DUE IN TUESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 3, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): LABOR DAY - NO CLASSES!
Material(s):
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TUESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER '23 - -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" TEST REVIEW; SIX WORD MEMOIRS, PART 2
Material(s): "CHARLES"/SIX WORD MEMOIR NOTES AND HANDOUTS
Assessments: "CHARLES" TEST, 6 SEPTEMBER, WORTH 40 POINTS!
"SIX WORD MEMOIR" PART TWO - DUE THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" TEST
Material(s): "CHARLES" TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Assessments: "CHARLES" TEST RESULTS
"SIX WORD MEMOIR" PART TWO - DUE TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" TEST DATA REVIEW (DEEP DIVE)
Material(s): "CHARLES" TEST AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM ON CLASSROOM SMARTBOARD
Assessments: IN CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND RESPONSES TO TEST DATA
FRIDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT'S "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CLASSROOM CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: COMMON LIT'S "CHARLES" RESULTS!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 2, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 28 AUGUST '23 -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON
Material(s): "CHARLES" STORY PACKET
Assessments: "CHARLES" ANNOTATIONS , WORTH 10 POINTS, DUE THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST!
TUESDAY, 29 AUGUST '23 - -
Topic (s): READING READINESS TEST, PART 1
Material(s): CLASSROOM C.O.W.S.
Assessments: READING READINESS TEST, PART 1 RESULTS
WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST '23 -
Topic (s): READING READINESS TEST, PART 2
Material(s): CLASSROOM C.O.W.S.
Assessments: READING READINESS TEST, PART 2 RESULTS
THURSDAY, 31 AUGUST '23 -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON; QUESTIONS 1-10, CRITICAL THINKING 1 - 4, LET'S MAKE SOME INFERENCES 5-6, AND POINT OF VIEW #7.
Material(s): "CHARLES" STORY PACKET TWO SIDED QUESTION HANDOUT - WORTH 50 POINTS!
Assessments: "CHARLES" STORY PACKET TWO SIDED QUESTION HANDOUT - DUE TOMORROW, WORTH 50 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER '23 -
Topic (s): "CHARLES" BY SHIRLEY JACKSON; QUESTIONS 1-10, CRITICAL THINKING 1 - 4, LET'S MAKE SOME INFERENCES 5-6, AND POINT OF VIEW #7.
Material(s): "CHARLES" STORY PACKET TWO SIDED QUESTION HANDOUT - WORTH 50 POINTS!
Assessments: "CHARLES" TEST, 6 SEPTEMBER, WORTH 50 POINTS!
"SIX WORD MEMOIR" PART ONE - DUE TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER!
THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS
RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, mood, and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WEEK 1, FIRST NINE WEEKS
MONDAY, 21 AUGUST '23 -
NO SCHOOL - OPEN HOUSE!
TUESDAY, 22 AUGUST '23 - -
STILL NO SCHOOL - TEACHER REPORT DAY!
WEDNESDAY, 23 AUGUST '23 -
Topic (s): DISTRIBUTION/DISCUSSION OF SYLLABUS AND CLASS SURVEYS
Material(s): SYLLABUS AND CLASS SURVEY HANDOUTS
Assessments: NONE
THURSDAY, 24 AUGUST '23 -
Topic (s): CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF SYLLABUS AND CLASS SURVEYS
Material(s): CLASS WEBCAM AMD SMART BOARD; SYLLABUS AND CLASS SURVEY HANDOUTS
Assessments: COMPLETION OF CLASS SURVEY HANDOUTS - DUE TOMORROW, WORTH 10 POINTS!
FRIDAY, 25 AUGUST '23 -
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WEEK 8, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): Common Lit's Untangling the History of Christmas Lights
by Jamie Malanowski
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CLASS CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): COMMON LIT DATA DIVE
Material(s): SMART BOARD
Assessments: N/A
A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
WEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" ANNOTATION GROUP SHARE
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT VIA SMART BOARD
Assessments: SUCCESSFULLY SHARED ANNOTATIONS OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER -
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FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER -
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*SUPPORT MATERIALS, HANDOUTS, AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
WEEK 7, SECOND NINE WEEKS*
MONDAY, 9 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" QUIZ
Material(s): CLASS CHROME BOOKS AND GOOGLE FORMS QUIZ
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" QUIZ IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL
Material(s): "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS, CLASSROOM DICTIONARIES
Assessments: "The Shattered Sky" FRAYER MODEL ORGANIZERS ARE WORTH 22 POINTS AND ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH!
WEDNESDAY, 11 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by ike Kubic
Material(s): COMMON LIT WEBSITE, CHROME BOOKS
Assessments: Jewel Bird ASSESSMENT IS WORTH 20 POINTS!
THURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" by Kristen Lewis
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT PACKETS, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ANNOTATION OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS
FRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER -
Topic (s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" ANNOTATION CO-OPS
Material(s): "OUT OF THE FLAMES" TEXT, COLORED PENCILS
Assessments: ADDED ANNOTATIONS OF "OUT OF THE FLAMES" FOR TUESDAY'S CLASS! A TEST OVER "OUT OF THE FLAMES" WORTH 40 POINTS IS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, 20 DECEMBER!
*SUPPORT MATERIALS, HANDOUTS, AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
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