October 2025

Monday (Late Start)

September 29

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders:

• October Calendar (begins today!)

• "Landlady" Narrative (update) 

• "TWCSR" Literary Devices Notes (update)

• Group Body Paragraphs ("TWCSR" & "The Veldt") Thurs. (10/2)/Fri. (10/3)

3. Short Story #6:  "The Veldt" (Bradbury)

• Read/Discuss

Homework:

• Complete/Submit "TWCSR" Literary Devices Activity (if you have not already)

Take your time ... BEST effort!

• Complete reading "The Veldt" (Bradbury) by class time on Tues./Wed.

• Per. 1: Complete/Submit "The Veldt" Literary Devices Activity by Tuesday (9/30) at 11:59 pm

• Per. 2: Complete/Submit "The Veldt" Literary Devices Activity by Wednesday (10/1) at 11:59 pm

                           Friday (Block Periods)

October 2/3

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• The Book Thief  (parent email) 

• "The Veldt" Reading Check

• "The Landlady" Narrative (update)

3. MLA Grammar Notes (warm-up)

• Weave-In Practice (78-79)

4. "TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Organizer 

• Introduce Expectations & Groups

• Review "TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Group Body Paragraph  Slide Presentation

• Work in Groups (25-30 minutes)

5. Bradbury Group Body Paragraph:

• Open "TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Organizer 

• Write BP on Student Doc. (35-40 minutes)

Homework:

• After my email goes out, please speak with parents/guardians regarding the possibility of purchasing a copy of The Book Thief

• Please do NOT touch your group Body Paragraph between now and Monday morning!

• Copy/Paste your favorite quotes & explanation from "TWCSR," "The Pedestrian" & "The Veldt" into the "Bradbury/Poe" Activity by  the end of Tuesday (10/7)/Wednesday (10/8)

Do NOT submit at this time

Use Your Previously-Completed Lit.  Devices Notes from "TWCSR" & "The Veldt" to help you ...  

 Monday (Late Start)

October 6

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• Fall Dance (10/9)

• The Book Thief  (parent email) 

• Literary Device Notes (feedback)

• AMSND at CCA (dates posted in Stream)

3. Complete (15 mins. max):

"TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Organizer 

• Introduce Expectations & Groups

• Review "TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Group Body Paragraph  Slide Presentation

• Work in Groups 

Bradbury Group Body Paragraph:

• Complete/Submit "TWCSR"/"The Veldt" Organizer 

• Complete/Submit BP on Student Doc. (15 mins.)

• Edit!

4 Introduce Edgar Allan Poe 

• Poe Presentation 

Homework:

• Copy/Paste your favorite quotes & explanation from "TWCSR," "The Pedestrian" & "The Veldt" into the "Bradbury/Poe" Activity by  the end of Tuesday (10/7)/Wednesday (10/8)

Do NOT submit at this time

Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)

October 7/8

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• The Book Thief  (parent email)

• Group Body Par. (update)

• Seating Charts

• AMSND at CCA (dates posted in Stream)

3. MLA Grammar Notes (warm-up)

• Student Samples (feedback)

• Weave-In Practice (79-80)

4.  Literary Terms Focus: 

• Personification  (29-31)

• Symbolism (32-35)

5. Introduce Edgar Allan Poe 

• Poe Presentation 

• Poe Biography 

6. Short Story #8:  "The Tell-Tale Heart"  (Poe)

Before Reading:

• Purpose of Reading Selections

• How Important is it to Trust our Narrator?

• Title & Opening Paragraph > Foreshadowing?

• Introduce Literary Devices Activity

While Reading:

• Highlight Lit. Devices (optional)

After Reading:

• Victim's POV?

• What causes the narrator to "admit the deed?"

Homework:

• Need to know your Book Thief decision by class time on Thursday (10/9)/Friday (10/10)

• Complete/Submit "The Tell-Tale Heart" Lit. Devices Notes Activity by class time on Thursday (10/9)/Friday (10/10)

• Copy/Paste your favorite quotes & explanation from "TWCSR," "The Pedestrian" & "The Veldt" into the "Bradbury/Poe" Activity by  the end of Tuesday (10/7)/Wednesday (10/8)

Add: "The Tell-Tale Heart" notes by class time on Thursday (10/9)/Friday (10/10)

Do NOT submit at this time

   Friday (Block Periods)

 October 9/10

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Opener:  Three-Day Weekend!

3. Reminders: 

• The Book Thief  (parent email) 

• AMSND at CCA (dates posted in Stream)

• Seating Charts Update

• Next Week's Schedule

• Next Week > English 8H

• End of Quarter One (trends?)

4. The Book Thief (Pear Deck)

5.  Literary Terms Focus: 

• Tone vs Mood Activity (begin)

6. Short Story #8:  "The Tell-Tale Heart"  (Poe)

After Reading ("unpacking"):

• Victim's POV?

• What causes the narrator to "admit the deed?"

• Animated "The Tell-Tale Heart"

7.  "The Raven" (Poe) 

• Review Online Notes 

• The Simpsons > "The Raven"

• "The Raven" Audio Link 

• Read/Discuss poem

• Complete "The Raven" Lit. Devices (class jigsaw)

Homework:

"Annabel Lee" (Poe)

• Read/Complete/Submit Study Questions by class time on Tuesday (10/14)/Wednesday (10/15). Authentic responses only!

• Copy/Paste your favorite quotes & explanation from "TWCSR," "The Pedestrian," "The Veldt," & "The Tell-Tale Heart" into the "Bradbury/Poe" Activity 

Add: "The Raven" notes by class time on Tuesday (10/14)/Wednesday (10/15).  This is the final piece to this puzzle; therefore, please submit when done

 Monday 

October 13

             NO SCHOOL!!

Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)

October 14/15

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• Seating Charts (Q2)

• Next Two Weeks (transition time)

• The Book Thief  (update)

• Response to Literature (Topic in GC)

• The Book Thief  (Topic in GC)

• The Book Thief Presentations (10/28 & 10/29)

• End of Quarter One (trends?)

• Time Management 

3. Warm-Up: Lead-In/Weave-In Practice (slide #2)

4. Group Body Paragraph 

• Student Samples

• Group Review

5. "The Raven" (Poe) 

• Complete "The Raven" Lit. Devices (class jigsaw)

6. "Annabel Lee" (Poe)

• Student Feedback

• Read/Discuss

• "Ordinary" (Alex Warren)

 7. Begin Explanatory "Response to Literature" Essay

• Presentation (Day #1: Slides 1-22)

• Introduce Thesis Statement/Topic Sentences 

• Introduce Thesis/Topic Sentence Planner 

 Homework:

• Complete/Submit fully-completed Bradbury/Poe activity (if you have not already)

• Complete/Submit your Thesis/TS Planner by the end of Wed. (10/15)/Thurs. (10/16) 

Use the Response to Literature Slide Presentation as your guide!

Take your time ... think it through!

Friday (Block Periods)

October 16/17

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2.  Reminders: 

• Response to Literature Topic in GC

• The Book Thief  (Topic in GC)

• Next Two Weeks (transition time)

• Differences in Question Types

• The Book Thief Presentations (10/28 & 10/29)

• Hitting Submit(?)

3. Literary Terms Focus: 

• Tone vs Mood Activity (continue)

4. Adding Style Presentation 

• Review Slides 1-12

5.  Introduce The Book Thief Presentations 

• Review Slides #1-#6

• Form student groups/Select Topics

• Review Slide #7: "Steps to Success"

• Past Student Samples (Avoid too much text! Keep the text to a minimum; no paragraphs; Rely mostly on images, graphs, etc.)

6. Explanatory "Response to Literature" Essay

• Review Presentation (Day #1: Slides 1-22)

• Student Review (Thesis/TS Planner)

• Review Thesis/Claim Checklist

• Begin Presentation Body Paragraphs (Day #2: Slides 23-42)

• Introduce Body Pars. #1/#2 Planner

• Student Work Time

Homework:

• Complete/Submit Body Paragraph #1 AND Paragraph #2 Planners by class time on Mon. (10/20)/Tues. (10/21)

Use the Response to Literature Slide Presentation as your guide!

Take your time ... think it through!

• The Book Thief Presentations (begin researching your topic now!)

Per. 1 Presentations: Tuesday (10/28)

Per. 2 Presentations: Wednesday (10/29)

 Monday (Late Start)

 October 20

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders:

• Earthquake/Fire Drill (Thurs./Per. 3)

• Red Ribbon Week Daily Events (next week)

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

• Supplies for Next Unit (see under HW)

• This Week > Transition Week #2

3. Adding Style Presentation (posted in GC)

• Review Slides 1-12

• Add: Slides 13-18

4.  "Response to Literature" Essay

• Review BP Expectations

• Questions?

5.  Review The Book Thief Presentations 

• Review Slides #1-#9 (Rubric)

Keep the text to a minimum; no paragraphs; Rely mostly on images, graphs, etc.  Avoid Reading!

• Student Group Work Time

Homework

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

Supplies for The Book Thief Unit:  

• Your copy of the novel

• Pens (especially blue & other non-black colors)

• Various Highlighters

RTL Essay:

• Per. 1: Complete/Submit Body Paragraph #3 Planner by class time on Tues. (10/21)

• Per. 2: Complete/Submit Body Paragraph #3 Planner by the end of Tues. (10/21)

Use the Response to Literature Slide Presentation as your guide!

Take your time ... think it through!

The Book Thief Presentations 

Per. 1 Presentations: Tuesday (10/28)

Per. 2 Presentations: Wednesday (10/29)

Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)

October 21/22

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Opener:  Favorite Halloween Candy

3. Reminders: 

• Earthquake/Fire Drill (Thurs./Per. 3)

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

• Supplies for Next Unit (see under HW)

4. Warm-Up: Lead-In/Weave-In Practice (slide #4)

5  MLA Grammar Notes

• Fluff/Dead Words (Slides 31-32)

• Author's Name in an Essay (Slides 34-37)

6. The Book Thief Presentations 

• Student Group Work Time

7. "Response to Literature" Essay

• Basic Reminders (Slides 39-41)

• Introduction Paragraph (Slides 42-51)

• Introduction Planner

Student RTL Essay Work Time

Homework:

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

Supplies for The Book Thief Unit:  

• Your copy of the novel

• Pens (especially blue & other non-black colors)

• Various Highlighters

RTL Essay:

• Complete/Submit Introduction Planner by class time on Thurs. (10/23)/Friday (10/24)

Use the Response to Literature Slide Presentation as your guide!

Do NOT continue writing  your Body Paragraphs outside of class!

The Book Thief Presentations: 

Per. 1 Presentations: Tuesday (10/28)

Per. 2 Presentations: Wednesday (10/29)

Continue to develop YOUR slides on your own time!

Need ONE person from each group to share group's slides by Monday (10/27)/Tuesday (10/28) at 5:00 pm

Need ONE person from each group to submit group's Bibliography by 8:00 am on Tuesday (10/27)/Wednesday (10/28)

 Monday (Late Start)

 October 27

RED RIBBON WEEK! 

Mon. > "I'm Too Smart for Drugs" (Wear Neon)

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

• Supplies for Next Unit (see under HW)

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

• Homeroom this Week

• This Week 

3. The Book Thief Presentations 

• Review Scoring Guide

• Student Group Work Time

Homework:

• Begin bringing your copy of The Book Thief to class on Tues. (10/28)/Wed. (10/29)

Supplies for The Book Thief Unit:  

• Your copy of the novel

• Pens (especially blue & other non-black colors)

• Various Highlighters

The Book Thief Vocabulary:

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment next Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

Use flashcards under "Practice Sets" in Go Formative to prepare

RTL Essay:

• Per. 1: Complete/Submit Conclusion Planner (if you have not already)

• Per. 2: Complete/Submit Conclusion Planner by the end of Mon. (10/27)

Use the Response to Literature Slide Presentation as your guide!

Do NOT continue writing  your Body Paragraphs outside of class!

Editing Slides In-Class Only!

The Book Thief Presentations: 

Periods 1 & 2 Presentations: Monday (11/3)

Need ONE person from each group to share group's slides by Sunday (11/2) at 2:00 pm

Need ONE person from each group to submit group's Bibliography by 8:00 am on Monday (11/3)

C-210 will be open during 8th grade Homeroom on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday this week (if interested: email Mr. Copeland ASAP with requested date, group member names & HR teachers)

Tuesday/Wednesday (Block Periods)

October 28/29

Tues. > "I Dream of a Drug-Free School" (Wear PJ's)

Wed. > "We're REDy for a Drug-Free School" (Wear Red)

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Reminders: 

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment next Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

• Homeroom this Week

3.   Response to Literature Essay 

• Citing Quotes/Statistics in Introduction

• Student RTL Essay Work Time

4. The Book Thief 

• Begin Propaganda Presentation 

5. The Book Thief

• Review Reading Schedule (posted in GC)

• World War II Background 

• Juxtaposition

• Markus Zusak Interview 

• Exposition > "Death & Chocolate" (Juxtaposition)

Homework:

• Read/Annotate The Book Thief (through page 80 by class time on Tues. (11/4)/Wed. (11/5)

Supplies for The Book Thief Unit:  

• Your copy of the novel

• Pens (especially blue & other non-black colors)

• Various Highlighters

RTL Essay:

• ALL Planners should be completed by now

Do NOT continue writing any of your Body Paragraphs outside of class

The Book Thief Vocabulary:

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment next Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

Use flashcards under "Practice Sets" in Go Formative to prepare

The Book Thief Presentations: 

Periods 1 & 2 Presentations: Monday (11/3)

Need ONE person from each group to share group's slides by Sunday (11/2) at 2:00 pm

Need ONE person from each group to submit group's Bibliography by 8:00 am on Monday (11/3)

C-210 will be open during 8th grade Homeroom on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday this week (if interested: email Mr. Copeland ASAP with requested date, group member names & HR teachers)

Thursday/Friday (Block Periods)

October 30/31

Thurs. > "You're Too Strong for Drugs" (Wear Camo)

Fri. > "Scare the Drugs Away" (Wear Halloween Costume)

Agenda:

1. Welcome!

2. Opener:  Halloween Plans?

3. Reminders: 

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment next Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

• November Calendar 

4.   Response to Literature Essay 

• Student RTL Essay Work Time (if needed)

5. The Book Thief Presentations 

• Review Scoring Guide

6. The Book Thief 

• Complete Propaganda Presentation 

• Pacific Islands (WW II)

• Flags of our Fathers Trailer

7. The Book Thief

• Review World War II Background 

• Review Exposition > "Death & Chocolate" (Juxtaposition)

Read/Annotate/Discuss:

• "Beside the Railway Line"

• "The Eclipse"

• "The Flag"

Begin Part One (if time)

Homework:

• Read/Annotate The Book Thief (through page 80 by class time on Tues. (11/4)/Wed. (11/5)

RTL Essay:

• ALL Planners should be completed by now

Do NOT continue writing any of your Body Paragraphs outside of class

The Book Thief Vocabulary:

• The Book Thief Vocabulary Assessment next Thurs. (11/6)/Fri. (11/7)

Use flashcards under "Practice Sets" in Go Formative to prepare

The Book Thief Presentations: 

Periods 1 & 2 Presentations: Monday (11/3)

Need ONE person from each group to share group's slides by Sunday (11/2) at 2:00 pm

Need ONE person from each group to submit group's Bibliography by 8:00 am on Monday (11/3)