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WEEK 6: Weekly Directions

Complete the assignment for each day on a separate sheet of paper or in your ELA homework notebook. Write in complete sentences and follow all directions. Be prepared to review your answers in class.

🩷 MONDAY – Simile & Metaphor

Remember:

• Simile: Compares two things using like or as.

  • Example: The classroom was as quiet as a library.

• Metaphor: Compares two things by saying one thing is another.

  • Example: The classroom was a zoo.

Part A – Identify It

Write SIMILE or METAPHOR next to each sentence.

1. The baby was as quiet as a mouse. __________________

2. My brother is a walking encyclopedia. __________________

3. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton balls. __________________

4. Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day. __________________

5. The test was as easy as pie. __________________

6. The football player was a bulldozer on the field. __________________

7. His voice was like thunder. __________________

8. The classroom was a zoo after lunch. __________________

Part B – Create Your Own

Write one original simile about each topic.

9. School: ______________________________________________________

10. Your best friend: _____________________________________________

11. Homework: ___________________________________________________

12. Your favorite food: ___________________________________________

Challenge: Write one original metaphor about yourself.

🩷 TUESDAY – Personification

Remember:

Personification gives human actions, feelings, or qualities to something that is not human.

Example:
The wind whispered through the trees.

The wind cannot actually whisper, so this is personification.

Part A – Identify the Personification

Write YES if the sentence contains personification. Write NO if it does not.

1. The sun smiled down on the students. ________

2. The dog ran across the yard. ________

3. The alarm clock screamed at me this morning. ________

4. The flowers danced in the breeze. ________

5. The boy ate his breakfast quickly. ________

6. The old house groaned during the storm. ________

7. The car drove down the street. ________

8. The moon watched over the sleeping town. ________

Part B – Explain It

Choose TWO sentences from Part A that contain personification.

For each one, explain what human action or quality is being given to the nonhuman object.

9. Sentence #_____
   Explanation: ____________________________________________________

10. Sentence #_____
    Explanation: ____________________________________________________

Part C – Create Your Own

Write an original personification sentence about each topic.

11. The sun: _____________________________________________________

12. The wind: ____________________________________________________

13. A school bell: ________________________________________________

🩷 WEDNESDAY – Hyperbole & Idioms

Remember:

Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.

Example:
I have told you a million times to clean your room.

Idiom is an expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

Example:
It's raining cats and dogs.
Meaning: It is raining very heavily.

Part A – Hyperbole

Write HYPERBOLE or NOT HYPERBOLE.

1. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. __________________

2. I ate two slices of pizza for lunch. __________________

3. This backpack weighs a ton! __________________

4. She walked to school this morning. __________________

5. I have a million things to do today. __________________

6. The baby slept for three hours. __________________

7. That movie was so funny I almost died laughing. __________________

8. He ran as fast as he could. __________________

Part B – Idioms

Match each idiom with its correct meaning.

Idioms

9. _____ Break a leg

10. _____ Hit the books

11. _____ Under the weather

12. _____ Piece of cake

13. _____ Spill the beans

Meanings

A. To study
B. To reveal a secret
C. Very easy
D. To wish someone good luck
E. To feel sick or unwell

Part C – Create Your Own

14. Write a hyperbole about homework.

15. Write an idiom you have heard before and explain what it means.

Idiom: __________________________________________________________

Meaning: ________________________________________________________

🩷 THURSDAY – Alliteration, Onomatopoeia & Repetition

Remember:

Alliteration: Repetition of the same beginning consonant sound.

Example: Peter picked purple peppers.

Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates or represents a sound.

Examples: buzz, crash, boom, splash, bang

Repetition: Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis.

Example: Never give up. Never give up. Never give up.

Part A – Identify the Figurative Language

Write ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA, or REPETITION.

1. The bees buzzed around the flowers. __________________

2. Silly snakes slithered silently through the grass. __________________

3. Run, run, run until you reach the finish line. __________________

4. The thunder went BOOM! __________________

5. Busy bees buzzed beside the bushes. __________________

6. We will succeed. We will succeed. __________________

7. The door slammed with a loud BANG! __________________

8. Mike made many messy mistakes. __________________

Part B – Create Your Own

9. Write an example of alliteration using the letter S.

10. Write an example of onomatopoeia.

11. Write an example of repetition that could be used to motivate a team.

🩷 FRIDAY – Figurative Language Review

Part A – Identify the Figurative Language

Choose from:

Simile | Metaphor | Personification | Hyperbole | Idiom | Alliteration | Onomatopoeia | Repetition

1. The stars danced across the night sky. __________________

2. My backpack weighs a million pounds. __________________

3. She is a shining star. __________________

4. His hands were as cold as ice. __________________

5. The bees went buzz, buzz around the flowers. __________________

6. I need to hit the books tonight. __________________

7. Wild wolves wandered through the woods. __________________

8. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up. __________________

Part B – Explain the Meaning

9. What does the hyperbole “I have a million things to do” mean?

10. What does the idiom “hit the books” mean?

11. What does the metaphor “The classroom was a zoo” mean?

Part C – Show What You Know

Write one original example of each.

12. Simile:

13. Metaphor:

14. Personification:

15. Hyperbole:

16. Idiom:

17. Alliteration:

18. Onomatopoeia:

19. Repetition:

⭐ Friday Challenge

Write a 4–5 sentence paragraph about a crazy day at school. Your paragraph must include at least FOUR different types of figurative language.

Underline each example of figurative language and write the type above it.

Week 5: Home Leearning!

Continue working on the Build Insight question from Anne Frank Act 1: Remember to use the RACE startegy for all questions.

📚 8th Grade ELA – Week 4 Vocabulary Homework

SAVVAS ELA

Vocabulary Words: Theme, Tone, Mood, Symbolism, Figurative Language

Directions: You have already learned the definitions of this week's vocabulary words. This week, you will analyze how authors use literary elements to create meaning.

🎭 MONDAY – Tone Detective

Read each sentence.

Sentence 1

"The little girl skipped through the garden, laughing as butterflies floated around her."

Tone: __________________

Mood: __________________

Evidence: ______________________________________

Sentence 2

"The hallway was empty. A single light flickered above the door as footsteps echoed in the distance."

Tone: __________________

Mood: __________________

Evidence: ______________________________________

Sentence 3

"He stared at the broken trophy, remembering how hard he had worked to win it."

Tone: __________________

Mood: __________________

Evidence: ______________________________________

Challenge:

Explain the difference between tone and mood in your own words.

Write 4–5 sentences.

🎨 TUESDAY – Figurative Language Analysis

Identify the type of figurative language in each sentence.

Choose from:

Simile | Metaphor | Personification | Hyperbole

1. "The wind whispered through the trees."
   Type: __________________

2. "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
   Type: __________________

3. "I have told you a million times to clean your room."
   Type: __________________

4. "The classroom was a zoo."
   Type: __________________

Analysis:

Choose one example and explain:

What does the figurative language mean, and why is it more effective than saying the idea directly?

🔮 WEDNESDAY – Symbolism Investigation

Think of a symbol used in a story, movie, song, or poem.

Complete:

Symbol: __________________________________

What does it literally represent?

What does it symbolize?

What idea, emotion, or theme does it connect to?

Evidence: What makes you believe the symbol has this meaning?

Challenge:

Explain how the symbol would affect the story if it were removed.

Write 5–7 sentences.

🎬 THURSDAY – Theme & Evidence

Choose a story, chapter, movie, or poem.

Title: __________________________________

Possible Theme:

Evidence #1:

Evidence #2:

Evidence #3:

Now explain:

How do the events of the story develop the theme?

Write 6–8 complete sentences.

Important: Do not simply state the theme. Explain how the author develops it.

🧠 FRIDAY – Literary Analysis Challenge

Read the short passage:

The Last Seat

Jordan entered the crowded auditorium and looked around. Every seat seemed to be taken except one in the front row. He hesitated. Sitting there would mean being alone while everyone else sat with their friends. For a moment, Jordan considered leaving. Then he remembered his grandmother's advice: "Sometimes courage means doing something uncomfortable because you know it is right." Jordan walked to the empty seat and sat down.

Answer:

1. What is the tone of the passage?

2. What mood does the passage create for the reader?

3. What is a possible theme?

4. What does the empty seat symbolize?

5. Identify one example of figurative language.

🔥 Final Analysis

How do the tone, mood, symbolism, and theme work together to develop the author's message?

Write 8–10 complete sentences and use at least three vocabulary words in your response.

Grade 8 – Week 3 Vocabulary Homework: AUGUST 24-28

Words: theme, tone, mood, symbolism, figurative language

Monday – Identify It

Students read five short examples and identify which vocabulary word is being demonstrated.

Example:

The author describes the dark, empty house as silent and frightening.

Answer: Mood

Tuesday – Change the Mood

Students take the same basic sentence and rewrite it three different ways.

Original:
The boy walked into the room.

Rewrite it to create:

1. A happy mood

2. A scary mood

3. A mysterious mood

Wednesday – Symbolism Hunt

Students find three symbols in a book, movie, television show, or song.

For each:

Symbol:
What it represents:
Why the author/creator may have chosen it:

Thursday – Figurative Language Challenge

Students create:

• 1 simile

• 1 metaphor

• 1 example of personification

• 1 example of hyperbole

Then illustrate one of their examples.

Friday – Literary Analysis Challenge

Choose a story, poem, movie, or chapter.

Answer:

1. What is the theme?

2. What is the tone?

3. What is the mood?

4. What is one example of symbolism?

5. What is one example of figurative language?

Final Challenge: Explain how two of these elements work together in 3–5 sentences.

Grade 8 ELA – Week 2 Vocabulary Homework: August 17-21

Monday

Words: connotation, objective, subjective, evaluate, credibility

1. Write each word and its definition.

2. Identify the word's root or affix.

3. Write a sentence using the word correctly.

Tuesday

1. Find one synonym and one antonym for each word.

2. Write two examples and two non-examples.

Wednesday

Vocabulary Application Activity

Read a short passage and answer the following questions:

• Which words have positive connotations?

• Which statements are objective?

• Which statements are subjective?

Thursday

Read independently for 20 minutes.

Write:

• Two examples of credible evidence.

• One objective statement.

• One subjective statement.

Friday

Vocabulary Quiz

• Matching

• Fill in the blank

• Short response

Writing Prompt: Explain why credibility is important when evaluating information.