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January 30, 2009 All Periods - Writer's Workshop: -Score Jamestown Packet #1 -Write final draft of compare/contrast essay 3rd period - have choice between "Most Dangerous Game" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. January 29, 2009 All Periods - Writer's Workshop: -Finish compare/contrast notes and plan/draft compare-contrast essay of "Most Dangerous Game" (text to film) 3rd period - have choice between "Most Dangerous Game" and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. January 28, 2009 All Periods: -Journal: Obstacles constantly present themselves. Some are fleeting, such as facing an important test in school. Some may take years to oversome, such as a major injury or a loss of a loved one. Write about an obstacle you've faced in your life. Did the experience change you for the better, or did it leave you better or cynical? -Independent Reading - Jamestown Packet #1 Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. January 27, 2009 1st and 2nd period: -View "Johnny Tremain" movie -score and review assessment 3rd period: -Finish "Dangerous Game" ..complete compare/contrast notes -Assign Found Poem on story January 26, 2009 1st and 2nd period: -Finish "Dangerous Game"movie..complete compare/contrast notes -Johnny Tremain Assessment -View compare/contrast essay examples 3rd period: -Review "Dangerous Game" reading -Discuss plot diagram of story -Watch "Dangerous Game" movie..complete 3 column notes Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres. January 23, 2009 1st and 2nd period: View film "Most Dangerous Game" Complete compare/contrast organizer for reading and film 3rd Period: View film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Complete compare/constrast organizer for reading and film Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres. January 22, 2009 1st and 2nd Period: Finish reading and 2 column notes for "The Most Dangerous Game" Vocabulary Practice with words from reading 3rd Period: Finish reading and 2 column notes for "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Vocab. Practice Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres. January 21, 2009 All Periods: Journal Entry: An abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, once said, "If there is not struggle, there is no progress...". Since yesterday was the inauguration of President Barack Obama, please explain what you think President Obama's struggles will be in the next few months. Why do you think these are his main struggles? Using the struggles you choose and explained, now connect them with Frederick Douglass' quote. Must America and President Obama experience these struggles so that we can flourish once again? Or, are these struggles going to be the decline of America, the "Super-Power"? explain and support your feelings on this topic. Independent Reading - Book Reports due on February 9th January 20, 2009 All Periods: Social Studies District Assessment #2 1st & 2nd Periods: Read "The Most Dangerous Game' - summarize main points in 2 column notes 3rd Period: Read "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" -summarize main point in 2 column notes Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres. January 19, 2009 No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16, 2009 All Periods: RESEARCH PAPER DUE TODAY -Library -Read models of compare/contrast essays -Plan/draft compare/constrast essay on Ninny vs. Sarah Plain & Tall Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 15, 2009 All Periods: -Research Paper Format - Practice & Model -Draft Check - January 13th or 14th -Library Research Research Paper - due January 16th Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 14, 2009 All Periods: -Revising and Editing - Practice & Model -Draft Check - January 13th or 14th -Library Research Research Paper - due January 16th Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 13, 2009 All Periods: -Drafting - Practice & Model -Draft Check - January 13th or 14th -Library Research Research Paper - due January 16th Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 12, 2009 All Periods: -View "Sarah Plan and Tall" tall notes on graphic organizer Goal: I will read, listen to, comprehend, and respond to variety of genres. January 9, 2009 1st and 2nd period: -Johnny Tremain Quiz #2 -Sound of Music clip to view what a governess is -Read "The Ninny" and "The Governess" -Complete 3-column notes to analyze character motivations 3rd period: -Sound of Music clip to view what a governess is -Read "The Ninny" and "The Governess" -Complete 3-column notes to analyze character motivations -Found Poem on a particular character analysis Goal: I will determine what character traits lead readers to understand character motivations. January 8, 2009 All Periods: -Outline - Model and Practice -Library Research -Note Check and Outline Check Research Paper - due January 16th Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 7, 2009 -Johnny Tremain Quiz #1 (1st and 2nd period only) -Journal - Does culture influence behavior? -Independent Reading Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. January 6, 2009 All Periods: -Thesis Statement - Model and Practice -Library Research -Source and Thesis Statement Check Research Paper - due January 16th Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate information from a variety of texts and sources. January 5, 2009 1st and 2nd period: -Punctuation Practice -Prediction Practice -Johnny Tremain Homework-Chapters 1-3 with packet (Due Friday) 3rd period: -"Maya Ling" - prediction/short constructed response Goal: How can I use my prior knowledge to predict a piece of literature. December 19, 2008 8th grade Award Ceremony - 11:15-12:00pm -Hand in Concrete Poem -Research Topics pertaining to American Revolution in Library -Mini-Lesson - outlining important details Goal: I will be able to organize my research notes in an efficient outline form 3rd period: -All of the above -Socratic Seminar: "The Birds" Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes or writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 18, 2008 1st and 2nd period: -Present/Past Participle, page 303 -Readers Journal pages 8-15 "Making Predictions" -Introduce Concrete Poetry-Concrete Poem due 12/19 (formative) Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. 3rd period: -Introduce Concrete Poetry-Concrete Poem due 12/19 (formative) -Handout: "The Birds" Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes or writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 17, 2008 -Research Topics pertaining to American Revolution in Library -Mini-Lesson - choosing a topic and using resources in the library Goal: I will be able to locate and recall information in texts with different structures and evaluate iniformation from a variety of texts and sources. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 16, 2008 All Classes -Library Check-out -Journal: Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in the early American colonies? What role would you play in the development of America? What would you do for a living? What would your family life be like? Where would you live? Why? Explain -Colony Quiz (formative) -Independent Reading Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 15, 2008 -Using Comma Quiz, page 301 (formative...1st and 2nd period Only) -Read "Ring out Wild Bells" - In-Common Formative Goal: I will be able to SIFT for main idea and theme. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 12, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Comma Usage Handout, page 299 (1st and 2nd period only) -Work in groups and read "Love is a Place", "Blow, Blow", "Harlem Nights Song", and "Winter Moon" -Students SIFT or journal for main idea and theme Goal: I will be able to use background knowledge to help make inferences. 3rd Period: -All of the above -Socratic Seminar: "To Build a Fire" by Jack London Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes or writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 11, 2008 -Language Arts In-Common District Assessment for 8th grade Goal: I will demonstrate my understanding of the State Standards. 3rd Period: -All of the above -Handout: "To Build a Fire" by Jack London Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes or writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 10, 2008 ALL CLASSES: Hand in Lyric Poem/Share -Journal: Have you ever sat outside at night under a sky filled with twinkling stars? What do you think about when you look at the stars? Do you feel small in comparison to the universe above you, or is your focus on something else altogether? Describe your thoughts under a starry night sky. Use figurative language in your description. When you finish writing, go back and underline and label each figurative language you used. -Independent Silent Reading Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 9, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Comma Handout, page 297 (1st and 2nd period Only) -"Freedom of the Moon" - SIFT or journal for main idea and theme -Introduce Lyric Poetry - Groups to jigsaw different lyric examples (Lyric 17, Silver, My Mother Taught me Purple, Solar) Handout - Common Tone Words Goal: I will use a variety of strategies to determine main idea and theme. I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 8, 2008 1st and 2nd Period: -Readers Journal pages 16-17 - Prefixes and Suffixes -Read pages 508-509 "Mushrooms" -Read page 511 "The Bat" -TPCASTT with a partner -Do Build Vocabulary page 512 Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. 3rd Period: -Read "Scarlett Ibis" -TPCASTT with partner and share Goal: I will identify and use figurative language and literary terminology in a variety of genre and modes of writing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 5, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Review Week 12 District Assessment -Set goal for Week 16 Assessment on December 11th -Brainstorm "Slavery in Americas" to develop an understanding of our background knowledge -Reading for Meaning, pages pages 73-77 - Groups Jigsaw to share -"Two Descriptions of the Middle Passage" primary sources with questions Goal: I will gain an understanding of what the 'middle passage' was and what historical significance this had on slavery in the Americas. 3rd Period: -Pages 73-77 - Jigsaw to share -Primary sources with historical critique -Socratic Seminar: "The Most Dangerous Game" Goal: I will gain an understanding of what the 'middle passage' was and what historical significance this had on slavery in the Americas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 4, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Library Check Out -Journal Entry: If you could go anywhere in the world, at anytime in the past or future, where and to what time would you go? What would you want to see, and who would you want to meet? Explain. -Independent Silent Reading Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. 3rd Period: -All of the above -Handout: "The Most Dangerous Game" Goal: I will read a variety of texts and genres to increase my reading proficiency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 3, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Reenactment of Salem Witch Trials Goal: I will understand the legal court process and the significance of the witch trials on the legacy of the Puritan culture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2, 2008 ALL PERIODS: -Library Research for Salem Witch Trials -Groups work to prepare for trials Goal: I will locate and recall information in a texts with different structures and evalue information from a variety of texts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 1, 2008 -Begin Salem Witch Trial Research -Assign Trial Roles Goal: I will begin to research and gather information on my role. 3rd period: -All of the above -HO Readers Journal pages 106-107 "What can we learn from conflict?" Goal: I will understand that at the center of every theme in literature is the issue of conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 26-28, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 10, 2008 Agenda: “AnnabelLee” - SIFT and Constructed Response (formative) Goal: Iwill be able to analyze the plot of a story to help construct a response.
October 9, 2008 Agenda: Fieldtrip to Buell Theatre Studentsshould dress appropriately for the theatre Goal: Iwill experience different pieces of literature being acted out.
October 8, 2008 Agenda: IndependentReading Reader’sResponse Goalsetting and review of district assessment Goal: Iwill improve my reading ability by independently reading a variety of readinggenres.
October 7, 2008 Agenda: “TheRaven” - plot diagram, SIFT, constructed response Goal: Iwill be able to use a strategy to analyze a piece of literature.
October 6, 2008 Agenda: EdgarAllen Poe video Plotdiagram and constructed response for “Tell Tale Heart” Goal: Iwill be able to use a plot diagram to analyze a piece of literature.
October 3, 2008 Agenda: ConstructedResponse for “Charles” (formative) Goal: Iwill be able to use various strategies to assist me in deciding what detailsare relevant and support for constructive response.
October 2, 2008 Agenda: PlotDiagram and RAFT for “Dinner Party” (formative) Constructedresponse for “Dinner Party” Goal: Iwill be able to recognize an author’s point of view and understand for a storychanges based on the point of view. ct 1, 2008 *Outline checks on 9/18 & 9/22 -Focus Lesson: How to Write an Outline from Notes |
