Global Citizenship - News Presentation - Cause and Consequences of a Historic Event
Narrative Writing - Figurative Language - Plot Diagram - Child Labour and Human Rights Project
Writing Introductory paragraphs - Thesis statement - Writing supporting/body paragraphs: Body Paragraph Template, Use T.E.X.A.S. structure:
Topic Sentence
Explanation
eXample from text
Analysis
Summary sentence
Desigin Advertisments - photo essay - Reading comprehension - Art: Identity
Writing Sequence - Writing concluding paragraphs
Garbage - Asian Carp - A Tale of two Countries - Maginot Line - Main Idea
Sentence Structure and Writing Mechanics - How audience and purpose shape our writing - Revision of sentence variety
Writing Thesis Statement - Writing Introductory Paragraph - Writing Supporting Paragraph - Writing Cocluding Pragraph
Dialogue and Figurative Language - Similes and Metaphors to Create Vivid Imagery - Point of view - Complex Storytelling Techniques - Impact of Changing the Point of View on Tone and Reader’s Experience - Dialogue - Character Profile Examples from Literature - Character Development Worksheets - Plot Diagram Worksheet - Narrative Assignment – Grade 8 Rubrics
Aligning Descriptive writing with a clear purpose - Analyzing two passages - Understanding mood and tone - Show do not tell
Descriptive writing essay assignment and rubrics
Writing Sequence - Signal words for writing sequence
Expository Writing Introduction - Crafting a Thesis Statement for Expository Writing - Transition Words - Exercise Thesis Statement - Homework: Essay Analysis - Assignment: Expository Writing
Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension
Compare and Contrast Structrure
Compare and Contrast Example Essay
Sequence writing was due on Nov. 29 (last week)
Photo Essay is due on Dec. 3
Writing test is due on Dec. 9
Debate due Dec. 10
Expository writing is due on Dec. 12
Grammar test is due on Dec. 13
Reading practice test is due on Dec. 13
D.E.E.F. (Department of Events Exploration Forum)
What is Drama - Chracter Building Worksheet - Script Writing - Voice and Performance - Character Monolongue