READING


ELA Assignments for the week of May 18 - May 21, 2020

Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

Congratulations! You are almost done with 8th grade and middle school! All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw

This week you will finish reading our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer, and taking the AR test. You will not have any questions or vocabulary for this week. This work will be due on Thursday, 5/21/20. All missing work must be turned in by Friday, 5/22/20. Have a wonderful summer!!

The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.


  1. Read ch. 23 - 24 (p. 176-191) in The Shakespeare Stealer. Here is the link for the novel: https://nguyenrokihomeshome.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-shakespeare-stealer.pdf


  1. Read ch. 25 (p. 192-197) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Read ch. 26 (p. 198-205) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Read ch. 27 (p. 206-216) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Take the AR test for The Shakespeare Stealer. The monitor password to take the AR test is wats6loch7eis8.


ELA Assignments for the week of May 11 - May 15, 2020

Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw

This week you will be reading and answering questions for our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer. You will not have any vocabulary for this week. This work will be due on Monday, 5/18/20.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.

  1. Read ch. 18 (p. 134-140) in The Shakespeare Stealer. Here is the link for the novel: https://nguyenrokihomeshome.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-shakespeare-stealer.pdf


  1. Answer questions for ch. 18 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 18-22 to record your answers. The doc for ch. 18-22 is due on Monday, 5/18/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 19 (p. 141-150) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 19 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me.I have provided one google doc for ch. 18-22 for you to record your answers. The doc for ch. 18-22 is due on Monday, 5/18/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw


  1. Read ch. 20 (p. 151-160) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 20 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 18-22 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 18-22 is due on Monday, 5/18/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 21 (p. 161-168) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 21 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 18-22for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 18-22 is due on Monday, 5/18/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 22 (p. 169-175) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 22 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 18-22 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 18-22 is due on Monday, 5/18/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


ELA Assignments for the week of May 4 - May 8, 2020

Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw

This week you will be reading and answering questions for our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer and practicing vocabulary for The Shakespeare Stealer. You will NOT have any vocabulary for the ACT/SAT Words because I want you to use your time to practice The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions. This work will be due on Monday, 5/4/20.

Vocabulary: The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 2

  1. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 2 on Quizlet.com.

  2. Complete The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary #2 and submit to google classroom (due on Monday, 5/11/20).

  3. Take the test for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 2 on Quizlet on Friday, 5/8/20, email me your score.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.


  1. Read ch. 13 (p. 91-97) in The Shakespeare Stealer. Here is the link for the novel: https://nguyenrokihomeshome.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-shakespeare-stealer.pdf


  1. Answer questions for ch. 13 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 13-17 to record your answers. The doc for ch. 13-17 is due on Monday, 5/11/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Complete The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary #2 doc. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. (due on Mon,. 5/11/20)


  1. Read ch. 14 (p. 98-107) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 14 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me.I have provided one google doc for ch. 13-17 for you to record your answers. The doc for ch. 13-17 is due on Monday, 5/11/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw


  1. Read ch. 15 (p. 108-113) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 15 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 13-17 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 13-17 is due on Monday, 5/11/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 16 (p. 114-123) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 16 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 13-17 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 13-17 is due on Monday, 5/11/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 17 (p. 124-133) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 17 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 13-17 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 13-17 is due on Monday, 5/11/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Take the test for The Shakespeare Definitions 2 on Quizlet on Friday, 5/4/20. Email me your score.



ELA Assignments for the week of April 27 - May 1, 2020


Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw


This week you will be reading and answering questions for our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer and practicing vocabulary for The Shakespeare Stealer. You will NOT have any vocabulary for the ACT/SAT Words because I want you to use your time to practice The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions. This work will be due on Monday, 5/4/20.


Vocabulary: The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 1 and 2

  1. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 1 on Quizlet.com.

  2. Complete The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary #1 and submit to google classroom (due on Monday, 5/4/20).

  3. Take the test for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 1 ONLY (You will take the test for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 2 next week.) on Quizlet on Friday, 5/1/20, email me your score.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.

  1. Read ch. 8 (p. 52-57) in The Shakespeare Stealer. Here is the link for the novel: https://nguyenrokihomeshome.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-shakespeare-stealer.pdf


  1. Answer questions for ch. 8 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 8-12 to record your answers. The doc for ch. 8-12 is due on Monday, 5/4/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Complete The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary #1 doc. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. (due on Mon,. 5/4/20)


  1. Read ch. 9 (p. 58-65) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 9 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me.I have provided one google doc for ch. 8-12 for you to record your answers. The doc for ch. 8-12 is due on Monday, 5/4/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw


  1. Read ch. 10 (p. 66-72) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 10 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 8-12 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 8-12 is due on Monday, 5/4/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 11 (p. 73-81) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 11 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 8-12 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 8-12 is due on Monday, 5/4/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 12 (p. 82-90) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 12 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. I have provided one google doc for ch. 8-12 for you to record your answers . The doc for ch. 8-12 is due on Monday, 5/4/20. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Take the test for The Shakespeare Definitions 1 on Quizlet on Friday, 5/1/20. Email me your score.


ELA Assignments for the week of April 20 -24, 2020

Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw


This week you will be reading and answering questions for our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer, practicing vocabulary for The Shakespeare Stealer, and practicing the LA Vocabulary Week 22 ACT/SAT Words. This work will be due on Monday, 4/27/20.


Vocabulary: LA Vocabulary Week 22 ACT/SAT Words

  1. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 22 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 22 ACT/SAT Words on Vocabulary.com.

  3. Take the test for LA Vocabulary Week 22 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com on Friday, 4/247/20. Email me your score or send me a picture of your score.


Vocabulary: The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 1 and 2

  1. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 1 on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Definitions 2 on Quizlet.com.

NOTE: You do not have to take the test for The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary 1 or 2. You are practicing these words this week to prepare for reading our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.

  1. Read ch. 1-3 (p. 3-23) in The Shakespeare Stealer. Here is the link for the novel: https://nguyenrokihomeshome.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/the-shakespeare-stealer.pdf


  1. Answer questions for ch. 1-3 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


  1. Read ch. 4-5 (p. 24-35) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 4-5 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw


  1. Read ch. 6-7 (p. 36-51) in The Shakespeare Stealer.


  1. Answer questions for ch. 6-7 in The Shakespeare Stealer packet. A separate paper for you to turn in has been provided if you pick up a packet from school, or you can access the google doc in google classroom and submit it to google classroom or share it with me. The classroom code for Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.


ELA Assignments for the week of April 13 -17, 2020


Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw


This week you will be reading and answering questions for an informational text article, “The Lure of Shakespeare” and a poem, “Hamlet 1.3.78”, practicing vocabulary for our upcoming in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer, and practicing the LA Vocabulary Week 21 ACT/SAT Words. This work will be due on Monday, 4/20/20.


Vocabulary: LA Vocabulary Week 21 ACT/SAT Words

  1. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 21 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 21 ACT/SAT Words on Vocabulary.com.

  3. Take the test for LA Vocabulary Week 21 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com on Friday, 4/17/20. Email me your score or send me a picture of your score.


Vocabulary: The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary 1 and 2

  1. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary 1 on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary 2 on Quizlet.com.

NOTE: You do not have to take the test for The Shakespeare Stealer Vocabulary 1 or 2. You are practicing these words this week to prepare for reading our in class novel, The Shakespeare Stealer, next week.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.

  1. Watch the following videos about Shakespeare to develop background knowledge before reading the informational text article, “The Lure of Shakespeare.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geev441vbMI

https://youtu.be/lv4fWhObaTM


  1. Read the informational text article on commonlit.org. Answer the questions and submit the assignment. You can access the article using the class code for commonlit.org: Z5WYE8.


  1. Answer the following question for “The Lure of Shakespeare” in commonlit.org: According to the text, how have famous actors’ opinions of Shakespeare contributed to his fame? This answer should be a paragraph written response. You can access the doc in Google Classroom.


  1. Watch the following video to develop background knowledge before reading the poem, “Hamlet 1.3.78” This poem was written by Gary Soto, the author of the short story, “Broken Chain” and the poem, “Oranges” that we read in the beginning of the school year. This poem comes from a collection called You Kiss By Th’ Book. Soto begins every poem in this collection with a line from Shakepeare’s plays, but then takes the poem in new and surprising directions.

https://youtu.be/8JyxfJo-iiA


  1. Read the poem, “Hamlet 1.3.78” on commonlit.org. Answer the questions and submit the assignment. You can access the poem by signing into commonlit.org with your google account and using the class code: Z5WYE8.


  1. Answer the following question for “Hamlet 1.3.78” in commonlit.org: Consider the final image of the poem in lines 16-18. How does this image contribute to the theme of the poem? This answer should be a paragraph written response. You can access the doc in Google Classroom using class code: kg5mzyw.


ELA Assignments for the week of April 6 - 10, 2020


Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw


This week you will be completing 4 ELA post tests: Session 1 Research Simulation Task, Session 2 Literary Analysis Task, Session 2 Narrative Writing Task, and Session 3 Reading Informational and Literary Texts. You will only complete the multiple choice questions. You DO NOT have to complete the essay for Session 1 Research Simulation Task or Session 2 Literary Analysis Task. You DO NOT have to complete the ending of the story for Session 2 Narrative Writing Task.


Vocabulary: LA Vocabulary Week 20 ACT/SAT Words

  1. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 20 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 20 ACT/SAT Words on Vocabulary.com.

  3. Take the test for LA Vocabulary Week 20 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com on Friday, 4/10/20. Email me your score or send me a picture of your score.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.

  1. Complete the ELA post tests: Session 1 Research Simulation Task, Session 2 Literary Analysis Task, Session 2 Narrative Writing Task, and Session 3 Reading Literary and Informational Texts. You may access the tests in Google Classroom using the code kg5mzyw. The link is also provided here:

https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/cms/lib/IL01001530/Centricity/Domain/28/2015-2016-grade-8-ela-paper-practice-test.pdf

You do not have to complete the essays for Session 1 Research Simulation Task or Session 2 Literary Analysis Task. You do not have to complete the story for Session 2 Narrative Writing Task.


  1. Use the answer sheets provided in Google classroom to record your answers. Make a copy of the answer sheet so you can type your answers and submit it to Google classroom.


  1. Read for at least 20 minutes each day. Remember, the only way to become a better reader is to read!



ELA Assignments for the week of March 31 - April 3


Reading/ Writing - Mrs. Eisele leisele@pcsdk12.org

All of your assignments for this week are posted to my Google classroom. There is one classroom called 8th grade Reading/Writing. The code is: kg5mzyw


Vocabulary: LA Vocabulary Week 19 ACT/SAT Words

  1. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 19 ACT/SAT Words on Quizlet.com.

  2. Practice activities for LA Vocabulary Week 19 ACT/SAT Words on Vocabulary.com.


The class code for 8th grade Reading/Writing Google Classroom is kg5mzyw.

The class code for Commonlit.org is Z5WYE8.

The class code for Readworks.org is BBGW5Y.


  1. Watch the following videos clips of Rudyard Kipling and Victorian England to develop background knowledge before reading the poem, “If” by Rudyard Kipling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmhTzYrvLu4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NHIVFNGQX8

  1. Read the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling on both commonlit.org and readworks.org. Answer the multiple choice questions and submit the assignment.


  1. Answer the following question for “If” in commonlit.org: What do the details of this poem reveal about the poet’s point of view towards being a grown man? This answer should be a paragraph written response. You can access the doc in Google Classroom.


  1. Answer the following questions for “If” in readworks.org: Based on the last line of the poem, what can you conclude about who the speaker of this poem is? Support your answer with evidence from the text. What might the speaker’s purpose be? Support your answer with evidence from the text. These answers should be text dependent answers. (Restate and answer, evidence, explain.) You can access the doc in Google Classroom.


  1. You can now access AR from your home. Go to plattecanyonschools.org and under the student tab select Renaissance Learning AR login. Your parents will be provided a monitor password that you will need to enter in order to take an AR test. You may also read informational text articles and take the AR test for the article.