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Thursday, May 28, 2020

8th Book Talks Demavivas Zoom https://zoomZ.us/j/3724285577

1st 9:00-10:00-- Seb, Enochian, Brendan, Quinn, Will, Evan

2nd 10:00-11:00 Colum, Sidera, Ned, Jack, Cole

3rd 11:00-12:00 Sam, Luke, Shane, Ethan, Reif

Book Talk Presentations!

• Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
• Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Grammar

• If you haven't completed the noun/verb grammar assignment on Albert, please complete.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

Reminders:

• Final essays are due to Showbie. I am missing quite a few...
• If you haven't completed the noun/verb grammar assignment on Albert, please complete.
• Book Talks start tomorrow! Please use the book talk form to ensure you have all the parts.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

8th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoomZ.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Please see your assigned day for your book talk (either 5/28 or 5/29) on this spreadsheet. Report and book talk forms are linked above under "Important Links".

Writing:

• Today's Goal: Peer revision and revision during class time. Please upload final draft in Showbie by 6 pm. **You are expected to stay in the Zoom meeting to complete assignments.

Grammar:

• Noun and Verb Review Quiz in Albert. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Friday, May 22, 2020

8th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoomZ.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Book reports are due today. Book talk presentations are due the following week. Please see your assigned day (either 5/28 or 5/29) on this spreadsheet. Report and book talk forms are linked above under "Important Links".

Writing:

• Today's Goal: Draft of conclusion (full rough draft) by the end of the period. Please use Planning Guide on OneNote to draft your essay. **You are expected to stay in the Zoom meeting to complete assignments.

Grammar:

• This week you have been assigned a Noun and Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns and verbs, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

8th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoomZ.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Book reports are due on Friday. Book talk presentations are due the following week. Please see your assigned day (either 5/28 or 5/29) on this spreadsheet. Report and book talk forms are linked above under "Important Links".

Writing:

• Today's Goal: Draft of 3rd body paragraph by the end of the period. Please use Planning Guide on OneNote to draft your essay. **You are expected to stay in the Zoom meeting to complete assignments.

Grammar:

• This week you have been assigned a Noun and Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns and verbs, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Reminders:

• Writing goal: Body paragraph 2 due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Final essay due Tuesday, May 26th.
• New grammar assignment is listed under Tuesday's agenda due Tuesday, May 26th.
• Book Reports are due on Friday, May 22nd. Book Talks are due on Thursday, May 28th.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

8th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoomZ.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Book reports are due on Friday. Book talk presentations are due the following week. Please see your assigned day (either 5/28 or 5/29) on this spreadsheet. Report and book talk forms are linked above under "Important Links".

Writing:

• Today's Goal: Draft of 1st body paragraph by the end of the period. Please use Planning Guide on OneNote to draft your essay. **You are expected to stay in the Zoom meeting to complete assignments.

Grammar:

• This week you have been assigned a Noun and Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns and verbs, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Monday, May 18, 2020

8th Class Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Book reports are due on Friday. Book talk presentations are due the following week. Please see your assigned day (either 5/28 or 5/29) on this spreadsheet. Report and book talk forms are linked above under "Important Links".

Writing:

• Today's Goal: Draft of introduction due by the end of the period. Topic sentences due for Tuesday. Please use Planning Guide on OneNote to draft your essay.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Colons
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, May 15, 2020

8th Wordly Wise, Lesson 10 and Fahrenheit 451 Assessment (Multiple Choice)

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-10:00

Period 2 10:00-11:00

Period 3 11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Assessments will be on a Microsoft Forms and will be assigned through Teams. You should have only your novel and your device. Cameras and mics should be on unless we've discussed prior to the test.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10 Assessment
• **Seeing a dip in Showbie assignment submmission. Please make sure you do that last step and turn it in.

Writing:

• Please complete outline for Monday. Outline can be found on OneNote under "homework".

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Colons
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

8th Fahrenheit 451 Assessment (Short Answer)

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:00-11:00

11:00-12:00

Reading:

• Assessment will be on a Microsoft Forms and will be assigned through Teams. You should have only your book and your device. Cameras and mics should be on unless we've discussed prior to the test.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• Flashcards or quizlets due Friday. Assessment on Friday.
• **Seeing a dip in Showbie assignment submmission. Please make sure you do that last step and turn it in.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Colons
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Reminders:

• Compare your study guides to the study guide KEY for assessment on Thursday and Friday.
• Please keep up with Wordly Wise assignments. This week is your final Wordly Wise of the year!
• New grammar assignment is listed under Tuesday's agenda.
• Book Reports are due on Friday, May 22nd. Book Talks are due on Tuesday, May 26th.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

8th OFFICE HOURS Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:30-11:00

11:30-12:00

Reading:

• We will prepare for the assessment by reviewing the Study guide due Tuesday. Final assessment on Thursday and Friday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• Ex. E or sentences due Wednesday.
• Flashcards or quizlets due Friday. Assessment on Friday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Colons
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, May 11, 2020

8th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• Update Tracking Chart under "Handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Study guide due Tuesday. Assessment Thursday and Friday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• Ex. E or sentences due Wednesday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Colons
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, May 8, 2020

8th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• Symbolism: Fire and Phoenix
• Update Tracking Chart under "Handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read pages 130-end and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts" due today.
• Study guide due Tuesday. Assessment Thursday and Friday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• A, B, C 2 /3 due today (submit to Showbie).
• Ex D due Monday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Apostrophes
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

8th Office Hours Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

9:00-10:00

10:30-11:00

11:30-12:00

Reading:

• Update Tracking Chart under "Handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read pages 130-end and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts" due Friday.
• Questions also linked here.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday (submit to Showbie).

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Apostrophes
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

8th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• What is an allusion?
• Update Tracking Chart under "Handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read pages 115-130 ("A shotgun blast..." to "He ran very fast away from the house, down toward the river") and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts" due Thursday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday (submit to Showbie).

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Apostrophes
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, May 4, 2020

8th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• "Dover Beach" Continue discussion.
• Update Tracking Chart under "Handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read pages 107-115 (Beginning of Part 3 -"And he stumbled along the alley in the dark") and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts" due Tuesday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Apostrophes
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, May 1, 2020

8th G/L Assessment/Class Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**If you do not make it to your testing time, an e-mail will be sent to your parents, and you will have to reschedule before or after the e-learning school day next week.**

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• "Dover Beach"
• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read the rest of part 2 and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "handouts" due today.

Vocabulary:

• G/L Assessment today.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 29, 2020

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• "Dover Beach"
• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Read the rest of part 2 and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "handouts" due Friday.

Vocabulary:

• Greek and Latin Roots "mim, sembl, simil, simul" word list.
• G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie.
• G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

8th Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Reading:

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Quick Write: Reread pages 50-54. What is the mood? Support your answer with evidence from these 4 pages. Use both dialogue and actions. Submit document to Showbie today. **If you have a different edition or are using an e-reader, here are the opening and ending quotes:

“There’s a Phoenix car just drove up and a man in a black shirt…” (pg. 50)

“Mildred went out of the room an slammed the door” (pg. 54)

• Read pages 67-76 and answer comprehension questions under "handouts" in OneNote (due Tuesday).

Vocabulary:

• Greek and Latin Roots "mim, sembl, simil, simul" word list.
• G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie.
• G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, April 27, 2020

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Quick Write: Reread pages 50-54. What is the mood? Support your answer with evidence from these 4 pages. Use both dialogue and actions. Submit document to Showbie today. **If you have a different edition or are using an e-reader, here are the opening and ending quotes:

“There’s a Phoenix car just drove up and a man in a black shirt…” (pg. 50)

“Mildred went out of the room an slammed the door” (pg. 54)

• Read pages 67-76 and answer comprehension questions under "handouts" in OneNote (due Tuesday).

Vocabulary:

• Greek and Latin Roots "mim, sembl, simil, simul" word list.
• G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie.
• G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, April 24, 2020

8th Grade Wordly Wise Assessment Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**If you do not make it to your testing time, an e-mail will be sent to your parents, and you will have to reschedule before or after the e-learning school day next week.**

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit. (update for Monday)

Vocabulary:

• Flashcards or quizlets due.
• You will have 30 minutes to complete WW.
• Your camera and mic need to be on (unless we have discussed technical problems prior to the test).
• Grades will be e-mailed to you.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

Characterization

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" pgs. 37-65 (end of Part 1) due Thursday (end of ELA time)

Vocabulary:

• Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
• Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

8th Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Reading:

Characterization

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit.
• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" pgs 19-37 due Tuesday (end of ELA time)
• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" pgs. 37-65 (end of Part 1) due Thursday (end of ELA time)

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 9 Exercise E or sentences due Wed.
• Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
• Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, April 20, 2020

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

Characterization

• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts" on-going throughout unit
• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" pgs 19-37 due Tuesday (end of ELA time)

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 9 Exercise E or sentences due Wed.
• Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
• Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Please list the title and author of your independent reading book followed by your name on this list.

8th Office Hours 9:00am-12:00pm Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Reading:

• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" due by the end of your ELA class time today.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due today.
• WW Ex D due Monday
• Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Please list the title and author of your independent reading book followed by your name on this list.

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading:

Setting/Genre

• Introduction to Fahrenheit 451 under "class notes" in OneNote.
• During Reading: Tracking Chart under "handouts"
• Comprehension Questions under "handouts" due by the end of your ELA class time tomorrow.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due Friday. Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Please list the title and author of your independent reading book followed by your name on this list.

8th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Period 1 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 Office Hours

Period 2 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 Office Hours

Period 3 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

• Introduction to Fahrenheit 451 under "class notes" in OneNote.

Answer questions due at the beginning of class on Thursday.

Vocabulary:

• Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due Friday. Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading by April 14th at the lastest. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

8th Grade Office Hours 9am-12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Writing:

• Please submit your essays through Showbie
• Class Codes are listed above under "Important links"

Reading Focus: Genre Study

Access the following through OneNote. Log into the OneNote web application using your aaca.school login. Read and follow directions. You will be watching, reading, and annotating. Annotations and questions are due by the end-of-day on Wednesday.

• Wall-E and Characteristics of Dystopian Fiction under "Class Notes"
• "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Read and annotate (at least 10 annotaions) under "Handouts"

Vocabulary:

No vocabulary because of shortened week.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Commas and Introductory Elements
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 13th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, April 6, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading by April 14th at the lastest. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

8th Grade Office Hours 9am-12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Writing:

• Continue working on final drafts to be submitted through Showbie by Tuesday morning.
• Peer revision (share with at least one other 8th grader)
• Continue one-on-ones if needed.
• Rubric

Reading Focus: Genre Study

Access the following through OneNote. Log into the OneNote web application using your aaca.school login. Read and follow directions. You will be watching, reading, and annotating. Annotations and questions are due by the end of Wednesday during your respective class periods.

• Wall-E and Characteristics of Dystopian Fiction under "Class Notes"
• "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Read and annotate (at least 10 annotaions) under "Handouts"

Vocabulary:

No vocabulary because of shortened week.

Grammar Focus:

• Watch the following video: Commas and Introductory Elements
• Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 13th.
• Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, April 3, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading ASAP. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

8th Grade Class: Greek and Latin Assessment

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**Please check school email for your assigned time.

Period 1 Assessment Times

9:00-9:30

9:30-10:00

Period 2 Assessment Times

10:00-10:30

10:30-11:00

Period 3 Assessment Times

11:00-11:30

11:30-12:00

Reading Focus:

When you are finished with the assessment, please continue with rough draft. Please email with questions.

Grammar Focus:

Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm today.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading ASAP. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

8th Grade Office Hours https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**Period 1, please feel free to join the other two sessions whenever you are free.

Period 2 10:00-10:30

Period 3 11:00-11:30

** I am leaving time in the morning to meet with a few students individually. Please check your emails to see if you've received a Zoom invite from me.

Vocabulary:

• G/L #3 due today.
• G/L Test Friday. Please be prepared by studying before entering the Zoom meeting and having a blank piece of paper and a pen or pencil.

Writing focus:

Please use link below for helpful tips on your introduction and conclusion.

• Introductions and Conclusions
• Draft rough draft --due by the end of Friday

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

• Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.

Tuesday, March 31, 2019

8th Grade Lesson https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

1st Period 9:00-9:30

2nd Period 10:00-10:30

3rd Period 11:00-11:30

Vocabulary:

• G/L #2 due tomorrow

Writing focus:

• Commentary versus concluding sentences
• 2nd body paragraph due today.
• 3rd body due at the beginning of class on Thursday.

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

• Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.

Monday, March 30, 2019

8th Grade Office Hours 9am-12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Vocabulary:

Please use link below for Greek and Latin word list, assignment schedule, and how to submit G/L assignments. **Test on Friday.

Greek and Latin Roots

Writing focus:

Please use link below for examples of transitions and topic sentences.

Because Statements in Thesis and Topic Sentences

1st body paragraph due today.

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

Meet the Comma

Watch the short video above and complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson is open as of 8 am today and will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

There are no 8th grade Office Hours today.

By end-of-day (11:45 am)

• Please make sure you have completed the Commonly Confused Words quiz.
• Please make sure you have collected all evidence for the three body paragraphs of your OMaM essay.

Have a fun, safe, and healthy spring break!

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Today's ELA Schedule

Period 1 9:10-9:40 Live Lesson

Period 2 10:00-10:40 Live Lesson

Period 3 11:00-11:30 Live Lesson

Office Hours 11:30-12:00

1. Review Article and Questions

2. Questions on study guide

3. Live fishbowl discussion

Quiz on commonly confused words is available today and due tomorrow.

Finish gathering quotes (2-3 pieces of evidence per character) and send to me by tomorrow at noon.

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will continue one-on-one meetings until 2:00 today. Please check email to see who you are meeting with. Please email with questions.

Ms. Demavivas' meeting code https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Ms. Strome's meeting code https://zoom.us/j/5990009236

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will continue one-on-one meetings. Ms. Demavivas' meeting code 372-428-5577 Ms. Strome's meeting code is 599 000 9236. There will be no Office Hours today. Please email with questions.

1. No Red Ink practice and quiz due Thursday (class codes listed above)

2. Choosing and editing effective evidence. Please view the presentation link.

3. Write 3 topic sentences (one for each body paragraph) and find at least one direct quote for each character. Please make sure you've created a document that has thesis, topic sentences, and direct quotes (essay outline) by today and share it with me.

4. Continue to work on reading I’m Not a Tart: The Feminist Subtext of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men and answering the questions. This assignment is due today.

Monday, March 16, 2020

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will be available from 11:00 to 11:45 for questions. Meeting Code 223 338 008

1. Review answers to study guide. Assessment has been postpones, but please check for understanding, and feel free to ask questions.

2. Submit fishbowl questions (universal/interpretive) from Friday. The question should be be about the larger themes in the novel, rather than focusing on a particular event in the plot. If your questions does not do this, revise before adding to your class period’s document. Please submit your question followed by your name.

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

2. Using the planning guide posted to the ELA Blog on Friday 3/13, write your thesis statement about the American Dream. Submit thesis statement and the three characters you will focus on to analyze your thesis by the end of the day. You may email this to me individually.

**If you are in Period 1, please click here.

3. Read the following article by actress Leighton Meester and answer the accompanying questions: I’m Not a Tart: The Feminist Subtext of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men Please make a copy of the document and share with me by Tuesday at 3 pm.

**While you are planning your essay, I am also requiring that you set up a one-on-one meeting with either myself or Ms. Strome through Sign-up Genius by Wednesday to ensure that you are on the right track. Please sign up no later than 2 hours before a time slot, or we might have to reschedule the time. I will review the sign-ups, and either Ms. Strome or I will set up a meeting with you on Zoom! Time slots are available as early as tomorrow at 10:40 am if you are ready with your planning choices. Individual Writing Meetings

Friday, March 13, 2020

Study Guide

Of Mice and Men Essay Prompt and Planning Guide

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Vocabulary in Context Cheat Sheet

1. Identify the part of speech.
2. Make a prediction based on the sentence in which the word appears.
3. Look back at the passage in which the sentence appears.
4. Draw a conclusion based on both the sentence and the situation.
5. Explain what clues helped you determine the meaning of the word.
6. Look up the word and compare your answer.

Friday, March 6, 2020

1. 5 minutes to study/Wordly Wise

2. Continue character chart--Focus on Curley's Wife, Crooks, Lennie (Character traits and Dream/Goal)

3. Answer questions on chapter 3 and 4

4. Read the remainder of chapter 4

Homework: 1) Finish ch 3-4 questions 2) Read chapter 5 and update character chart

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Migrant Workers

In your own words, why was California not "the promised land of the migrants' dreams"?

Summarize what life was like for migrants? What was their work like? What was their free-time like?

What happened after the economy started to stabilize after WWII?

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Night study guide

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Cit Civ G/L List below

Friday, February 14, 2020

Days of Remembrance Speech

Night Final Prompt

Thursday, February 13, 2020

HOMEWORK:

Topics in Night

Theme is the central idea or message an author wants the reader to take away and apply to other stories and real life.

Write a theme statement using one of the topics 8th grade generated from the memoir Night below:

Perseverance Courage

Survival Humanity

Faith Despair

Death Family

Abandonment Dehumanization

Hopelessness Fear

Loss Powerlessness

Struggle Human needs

Perseverance Prejudice

Oppression Darkness

Change Desensitization

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Period 1 Chapter 6/7 Prompts

Period 2 Chapter 6/7 Prompts

Period 3 Chapter 6/7 Prompts

Monday, February 10, 2020

Period 1 Chapter 5 Prompts

Period 2 Chapter 5 Prompts

Period 3 Chapter 5 Prompts

Thursday, February 6, 2019

Period 1 Chapter 4 Prompts

Period 2 Chapter 4 Prompts

Period 3 Chapter 4 Prompts

Monday, February 3, 2020

Remembering Auschwitz

Period 1 Chapter 3 Prompts

Period 2 Chapter 3 Prompts

Period 3 Chapter 3 Prompts

Friday, January 31, 2020

1. G/L Roots Test

2. Finish and print journal entry + symbol (place in your folder and turn into bin) (DUE TODAY)

3. Continue reading Ch. 3 36-end + 1 interpretive question. (HOMEWORK IF NOT FINISHED)

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Chapter 2 Prompts

Period 2 Chapter 2 Prompts

Period 3 Chapter 2 Prompts

Wed, Jan 29, 2020

Asking Interpretive and Universal Questions

Monday, January 27, 2020

Night an Introduction (notes on the genre and the author of Night)

Night chapter 1 journal Prompts

G/L Roots Pot, Pos, Val

Friday, January 17, 2020

The Comedy of Errors What to Review

• Study "Characters in the Play" (located right before the Act 1 title page)
• Understand how Egeon, Emilia, Antipholuses, Dromios, Andrea, and Lucia are related to one another.
• Be able to plot diagram the play

--The climax is when Antipholus of Ephesus is wrongfully arrested for not paying Angelo for the gold necklace.

• Dramatic irony (definition and identification)--

--Be able to produce specific examples from the play that illustrate this type of irony.

• Stage directions (study the grid you drew in your ELA notebook)

--How can you use the stage to draw emphasis to certain actors or actions?

• What is open position?
• What is closed position?

Monday, December 16, 2019

Respond to at least 2 Book Talk Presentations from Tri 1

Monster

Paige by Paige I

New Kid

Maus I

Maus II

I Kill Giants

Awkward

The Avant Guards

Page by Paige II

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

Verbal Question Types

1. Analogies
   • Determine what the words mean (words may have multiple meanings)
   • Create a bridge sentence
2. Synonyms
3. Logic
   • Try to create real-world relationships to make the facts more clear

4. Verbal Classification

• Find the relationship between the words in the answer choices
• 3 words will belong in the same classification; one word will not.

5. Antonyms

Reading Section Answer Key (for Tuesday's homework)

113. c

114. b

115 b

116 a

117 d

118 c

119 b

120 b

121 c

122 d

123 b

124 a

125 c

126 d

127 c

128 b

129 d

130 a

131 c

132 b

133 b

134 a

135 b

136 a

137 B

138 A

139 D

140 A

141 C

142 D

143 B

144 B

145 A

146 C

147 D

148 B

149 A

150 D

151 D

152 C

153 A

154 D

155 A

156 B

157 A

158 D

159 B

160 A

161 D

162 C

163 B

164 B

165 C

166 B

167 A

168 C

169 C

170 A

171 B

172 B

173 D

174 A

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Please select at least one presentation and provide a constructive comment, a compliment, or a question. Please honor the same expectations for providing feedback on your classmates' presentations as you do in class.

Paige by Paige

I Kill Giants

The New Kid

Awkward

Maus 1

This One Summer

Batman: The Killing Joke

Monster

Maus 2

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

QUESTIONS TO GUIDE CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

So What?

• How do these characters’ experiences relate to our modern world?
• Sum it up – How do the “mockingbirds,” and the characters who come of age teach us how we should treat others?

Friday, Nov 8, 2019

Use the following tools to help you study for the final TKaM assessment on Monday.

Study Guide

Characterization Chart Part II

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Captions, thoughts, dialogue comic feature notes

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Coming of Age notes

Fri, Oct. 25, 2019

1. Socrative--review

2. Origins of Lynching connection

3. Watched a clip from TKaM film

• --Watch the clip
• --Compare and contrast the scene from the film to chapters 17-18 in the novel (Use a Venn diagram or a 3 column chart) --Record your observations on a separate sheet of paper to be submitted.
• --After listing your observations, answer the following question:

Why do you think the director or screen writer made the changes that he or she did?

Thursday, October 24, 2019

1. Homework check/ Chapter 18 socrative--Go over answers
2. Characterization TKaM Part 2: The Ewells, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell
3. Read aloud--Ch 18

Homework: 1) Read chapter 19 and annotate 2) WW due tomorrow

Monday, October 21, 2019

Chapter 15--Mood

Homework: Quick write: Thinking back to Tim Johnson and Mrs. Dubose, what might Dolphus Raymond symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird? Write 1 paragraph using 2 pieces of evidence from the text to support your answer.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Greek and Latin roots test

Homework: "The Origins of Lynching" and Questions (Answer questions in complete sentences)

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

• Discussed chapter 13
• Aunt Alexandra characterization/Calpurnia Characterization
• Review annotations

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

• Discussed chapter 12--Shared summaries added to Calpurnia chart
• Vocabulary in Context
• No Red Ink

Monday, October 14, 2019

G/L Roots "Tag, tact"

Part 1 Quiz

Friday, October 11, 2019

Characterization chart

Conflicts

Important Links:

• 8th grade book blog
• NoRedInk
• Quizlet for Wordly Wise (search for the correct lesson)
• Greek and Latin Roots Assignment Choices
• Independent Reading Trimester 1

Wed, Oct 2, 2019

Characterization presentations

Homework: Chapter 6-7 Questions: Please answer these in complete sentences in your ELA notebooks (reading).

1. Who fired the shot that scared the children into running?
2. What did Jem lose?
3. What do the children say happened to Jem's lost item?
4. What does Jem tell Scout about the lost item when he returns to retrieve it?
5. What items do Jem and Scout find in the tree?
6. What happened to the knothole? Who did it?

Monday, Sept 30, 2019

TKaM Part 1 Characterization

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Jim Crow: Read Sway and answer questions as they appear in your ELA notebook

Household Ads from the 1930s and 1940s : For each add answer the following questions

1) What was the purpose of creating this image? What's the message?

2) What do you notice? List general observations.

3) Who do you think was the intended audience. Explain.

Gender Roles: Read Sway and answer questions as they appear in ELA notebook.

Monday, September 23, 2019

• Greek and Latin Roots "Aud, son, phon"--Test Thursday; see word list below.
• Topic vs. Theme
• Setting in To Kill a Mockingbird

Homework: Guided notes Great Depression

Monday, September 16, 2019

• Shared theme responses.
• Symbolism and Foreshadowing Notes
• Looked for examples of symbolism and foreshadowing in "The Lottery"

Friday, Sept 13, 2019

• Independent Reading introduction
• Generate topics as a whole group and draft theme sentences.
• Prompt: What is a central idea or message the author wants the reader to take away and apply to other stories and real life? Write a well-organized paragraph explaining 1 theme. Use at least 2 direct quotes from the text to support your answer. Direct quotes should be introduced using lead-ins and should be explained using commentary.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

--Quick Write: Why was the character you chose important to the story?

1. Do they tell you something about the world of “The Lottery”?

2. Are they a symbol for something else?

3. Do they teach you something about society in real life?

• Discuss and identify the conflicts tracked for homework.
• What was the main conflict of "The Lottery"? How was it resolved?
• Began generating topics for themes in "The Lottery"

Wed Sept 11, 2019

• Characterization presentations continued
• Conflict review
• Homework: Highlight examples of conflict and label the type of conflict throughout “The Lottery”--pairs

Person v Person--Red

Person v Self--Orange

Person v Society--Purple

Person versus Nature--Yellow

Tuesday, Sept 10, 2019

• Identifying nouns assessment.
• Character analysis continued. Choosing specific adjectives to describe a character.
• Homework: Choose 1 character from "The Lottery." Write a well-organized paragraph explaining 1 personality trait (you may choose from the list of character traits you received today). Use at least 2 direct quotes from the text to support your answer. Direct quotes should be introduced using lead-ins and should be explained using commentary. Response can be hand-written or typed and should use the class header.
• CLASS HEADER (Upper right-hand corner)

Name

Date

Subject

Character Analysis "The Lottery"

Monday, Sept. 6, 2019

• Socratice on "The Lottery"
• Wordly Wise Lesson 1
• Character analysis "The Lottery"

Friday, September 6, 2019

• Greek and Latin root "Flu, flux" test
• Quick write: If the majority of people do something, does it make it right? Can good people do evil things?
• Introduced annotation symbols and bookmark.
• Began reading and annotating "The Lottery."

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

• Peak review game
• Greek and Latin Roots "Flu, Flux"=to flow
• Grammar Lesson: Nouns

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-the-noun/grammar-nouns/v/introduction-to-nouns-the-parts-of-speech-grammar-khan-academy

Thursday, April 9, 2019

Example introduction

Thursday, April 4, 2019

**Please make a copy of the document. You may type your responses and print or print a copy and handwrite the responses. You only need one copy of the questions per partnership.

I will collect both your annotated stories and your questions by the end of the period.

Harrison Bergeron During Reading and After Reading

Friday, March 29, 2019

Nya Tracker

Salva Tracker

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Zimmerman Response Questions (If you weren't in class or haven't completed the response).

How do people get water? Period 1 (Contains class generated questions)

How do people get water? Period 2 (Contains class generated questions)

Possible Resources

https://www.howstuffworks.com/

http://www.iwa-network.org/

https://water.org/

https://www.who.int/

https://www.cdc.gov/

https://www.britannica.com/

Thursday, February 8th

Collage

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Of Mice and Men Study Guide Key

Monday, November 5, 2018

• Chapter 26 theme in-class writing short response
• Summative Writing Assessment small group discussion/brain storm
• Greek/Latin Root Test this Friday "Flu, Flux" and "Aud, Son, Phon" (This is the link to the word lists)

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

• Quiz Chapter 12-20

Monday, October 22, 2018

• Wordly Wise Lesson 3 introduction
• Homework review chapter 19
• Fishbowl: Do you think Tom Robinson's testimony will help or hurt his case?

Friday, October 19, 2018

• Greek and Latin Root test
• Compare and contrast a scene from the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird to the novel. Mayella's cross examination film clip
• Why did the director and/or screenwriter make the changes that they did in the film version of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

• Static vs. Dynamic Characters
• Calpurnia: double identity

Monday, October 22, 2018

• Wordly Wise lesson 3 intro
• Chapter 19 comprehension question review
• Fishbowl discussion: Do you think Tom's testimpnial

Monday, October 8, 2018

• Students took an assessment on Part I of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Friday, October 5, 2018

• Symbolism in literature
• Reviewed the TKaM study guide.

To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide Key

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

• Today, we talked about what a "fishbowl" disucssion should look and sound like.

Inside the bowl:

Looks like: Sitting in a circle, sitting up, making eye contact, not fidgeting

Sounds like: One person speaking at a time, speaker is loud enough for everyone to hear, students use respecful language to both agree and disagree.

Outside the bowl:

Looks like: Sitting up, making eye contact, taking notes

Sounds like: Students should be silent until they are asked for their observations.

• Today's fishbowl discussion question was: Describe Miss Maudie Atkinson. How typical is she of Maycomb's women? What do the children think of her? (Chapter 5)
• Students also learned common symbols we will use to annotate literature throughout the year.