English 8AB (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- School Year 2011-2012
- Department
- English
- Location
- D213
- Description
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The major emphasis of this course is to promote the communication skills of eightth-grade students through a balanced language arts program which provides for student growth through appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and critical thinking. The literature-based units provide a framework in which the students use English skills to understand their expanding personal world, including ideas, attitudes, ideals, and values. English 8AB meets the basic English requirements.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Complete "Errors in Thinking" Exercise
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I. Complete "Sarah Bishop" essay
II. complete self-assessment for "Diary" Project (absentees and those who were unprepared today)
II. complete self-assessment for "Diary" Project (absentees and those who were unprepared today)
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complete self-assessment on "Diary" Project
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I. Complete study questions for "Sarah Bishop" Chapters 1-9
II. study for QUIZ tomorrow
II. study for QUIZ tomorrow
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"Sarah Bishop"
I. read Chapters 4-6
II. Answer Chapter 4-6 Study questions
I. read Chapters 4-6
II. Answer Chapter 4-6 Study questions
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"Sarah Bishop" read Chapters 4-6 (pages 20-41)
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"Sarah Bishop"
I. read pages 1-19
II. Answer the five study questions from each chapter (you copied the questions in class today)
III. vocabulary #1-6: find the definitions for the following words:
a. muslin (n)
b. pelt (v)
c. vermin (n)
d. clout (v)
e. militia (n)
f. asylum (n)
I. read pages 1-19
II. Answer the five study questions from each chapter (you copied the questions in class today)
III. vocabulary #1-6: find the definitions for the following words:
a. muslin (n)
b. pelt (v)
c. vermin (n)
d. clout (v)
e. militia (n)
f. asylum (n)
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I. Diary entry#7:
----Describe a celebration that your family has in hiding
II. Diary entry #8
----Your hiding comes to an end. Describe how your experience ends:
----are you discovered and taken away to be imprisoned?
----has the situation on the outside improved to the point you are no longer in danger?
----have the people who have been threatening you been captured or killed?
----what will now become of you and your family?
----Describe a celebration that your family has in hiding
II. Diary entry #8
----Your hiding comes to an end. Describe how your experience ends:
----are you discovered and taken away to be imprisoned?
----has the situation on the outside improved to the point you are no longer in danger?
----have the people who have been threatening you been captured or killed?
----what will now become of you and your family?
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Diary Entry #5
----Your outside contact comes to visit. What things does he/she bring you?
----What news about your situation does he/she bring?
Diary Entry #6
Describe a conflict you have with one of the other people in hiding.
----Who is it with?
----Why are you having a conflict?
----How is it resolved?
----Your outside contact comes to visit. What things does he/she bring you?
----What news about your situation does he/she bring?
Diary Entry #6
Describe a conflict you have with one of the other people in hiding.
----Who is it with?
----Why are you having a conflict?
----How is it resolved?
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I. Review entries #1-4 of your diary writing project
II. Check for completeness
II. Check for completeness
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Diary Entry #4:
1. Your father describes the rules you must follow while in hiding; what are they?
2. Describe your first full day in hiding, from the moment you wake up, until you go to sleep.
1. Your father describes the rules you must follow while in hiding; what are they?
2. Describe your first full day in hiding, from the moment you wake up, until you go to sleep.
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Entry #2 of Diary:
Your dad comes home and explains to the family that you are in danger and must go into hiding:
-----why? (explain completely)
-----where will you be hiding?
-----who on the outside will help you?
Entry #3
You arrive at your hiding place:
-----explain your preparation for this day
-----describe what your hiding place looks like
-----draw a diagram
Your dad comes home and explains to the family that you are in danger and must go into hiding:
-----why? (explain completely)
-----where will you be hiding?
-----who on the outside will help you?
Entry #3
You arrive at your hiding place:
-----explain your preparation for this day
-----describe what your hiding place looks like
-----draw a diagram
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Complete entry #1 of your diary writing project (describing yourself, family, friends, school, hobbies, likes/dislikes)
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Brainstorm ideas for your writing project:
You and your family have to go into hiding for your safety and protection. What are the reasons/circumstances that are forcing you into hiding?
You and your family have to go into hiding for your safety and protection. What are the reasons/circumstances that are forcing you into hiding?
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"Diary of Anne Frank" Act II (page 778)
1. copy question 5a, b, c, d
2. answer each section of the question thoroughly in complete sentences
1. copy question 5a, b, c, d
2. answer each section of the question thoroughly in complete sentences
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Self-assessment of Book Report #4 due tomorrow (if you did not turn it in today)
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"Diary of Anne Frank": copy and answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. page 778 #4a, b
2. page 757 Critical Viewing (in the margin of the page)
3. page 759 Reading Check (in the margin of the page)
1. page 778 #4a, b
2. page 757 Critical Viewing (in the margin of the page)
3. page 759 Reading Check (in the margin of the page)
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Write a "Recurring Theme" paragraph on the two pieces of literature you were read:
"Rainbow Fish" and "The Skeetches"
"Rainbow Fish" and "The Skeetches"
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I. "Diary of Anne Frank -- Act II"
1. review vocabulary #1-6 (page 748)
2. do FLUENCY (page 780)
1. review vocabulary #1-6 (page 748)
2. do FLUENCY (page 780)
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Review notes for "Anne Frank Act I" for TEST tomorrow
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study World War II Vocabulary for "Anne Frank, Act I" Test
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I. Book Report #4 is DUE!
II. Subject/Verb Agreement
----1. Review Page 747
----2. Do Page R32-33 (at the back of the book)
-------#1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
II. Subject/Verb Agreement
----1. Review Page 747
----2. Do Page R32-33 (at the back of the book)
-------#1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
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I. BOOK REPORT #4 DUE!
II. "Diary of Anne Frank": Page 745 copy and answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
#2a, b
#3a, b
#1a, b, c
II. "Diary of Anne Frank": Page 745 copy and answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
#2a, b
#3a, b
#1a, b, c
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I. Book Report #4 Rewrite is due MONDAY (typed, double-spaced OR written in PEN, DOUBLE-SPACED, ONE SIDE ONLY--BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY)
II. Rough draft and Plot Graph is also due n Monday
II. Rough draft and Plot Graph is also due n Monday
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Book Report #4:
1. completed plot graph due tomorrow (including personal review of your book)
II. first paragraph of your book report is due tomorrow
III. first paragraph should include the following in complete, well-written sentences:
----title and author of the book
----setting (when and where does the action take place)
----main character(s)
----confict
1. completed plot graph due tomorrow (including personal review of your book)
II. first paragraph of your book report is due tomorrow
III. first paragraph should include the following in complete, well-written sentences:
----title and author of the book
----setting (when and where does the action take place)
----main character(s)
----confict
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I. Book report book #4 Book (reading should be finished by WEDNESDAY)
II. Bring book to class on THURSDAY to use as a reference in writing your book report
III. We will write the report IN CLASS on THURSDAY and FRIDAY
II. Bring book to class on THURSDAY to use as a reference in writing your book report
III. We will write the report IN CLASS on THURSDAY and FRIDAY
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I. reading for Book Report #4 should be finished by tonight
II. Bring your book to class tomorrow
III. We will be writing book report #4 in class
II. Bring your book to class tomorrow
III. We will be writing book report #4 in class
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I. Copy vocabulary #1-7 and definitions (Page 699)
II. Do Fluency (page 747)
III. READ, READ, READ book for Book Report #4 (Book Report will be written in class NEXT THURSDAY)
II. Do Fluency (page 747)
III. READ, READ, READ book for Book Report #4 (Book Report will be written in class NEXT THURSDAY)
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Study "World War II" Vocablary for QUIZ tomorrow
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I. "Diary of Anne Frank" copy and answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. page 701 Reading Check
2. page 702 Literary Assessment
3. page 703 Reading Check
II. READ, READ, READ (your book for book report #4)
1. page 701 Reading Check
2. page 702 Literary Assessment
3. page 703 Reading Check
II. READ, READ, READ (your book for book report #4)
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READ, READ, READ (your book for book report #4)
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I. Choose a book from new book list for Book Report #3
II. Bring the book to class
II. Bring the book to class
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I. Choose a book for your next book report from the book list you received in class today
II. bring the book to class on Monday
III. do Fluency: Sentence Completion (page 394)
IV. study Vocabulary #1-8 (page 379) for QUIZ on Monday
II. bring the book to class on Monday
III. do Fluency: Sentence Completion (page 394)
IV. study Vocabulary #1-8 (page 379) for QUIZ on Monday
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finish completing Book Report #3 self-assessment
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finish "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" quickwrite
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Study Vocabulary, Latin root "--spec", and spelling strategy (page 108) for quiz tomorrow
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"The Day I Got Lost"
1. copy vocabulary #1-5 (page 533)
2. read page 535-538
3. Literary Analysis (page 538)
copy and answer in complete sentences:
#1, 2, 5 (for Professor Shlemiel only)
1. copy vocabulary #1-5 (page 533)
2. read page 535-538
3. Literary Analysis (page 538)
copy and answer in complete sentences:
#1, 2, 5 (for Professor Shlemiel only)
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I. Complete summary of "The Telltale Heart using your plot graph
II. Book Report #3 is DUE(if not already turned in)
II. Book Report #3 is DUE(if not already turned in)
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I. "The Telltale Heart" Plot Graph
II. 8th Grade Project (shield with illustrations reflecting family or values/composition describing illustrations
III. Book Report #3 (was due TODAY!)
II. 8th Grade Project (shield with illustrations reflecting family or values/composition describing illustrations
III. Book Report #3 (was due TODAY!)
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8th Grade Academy Project
---1. design a shield to reflect family background, a skill you are proud to possess, and/or your personal qualities
---2. write a composition to describe what you drew on your shield and to explain how it is a reflection of you
---1. design a shield to reflect family background, a skill you are proud to possess, and/or your personal qualities
---2. write a composition to describe what you drew on your shield and to explain how it is a reflection of you
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I. Book Report DUE!
II. work on 8th Grade Academy Project
1. create a shield that reflects personal or family values
2. write a description of what you drew and how your illustrations reflect the values
II. work on 8th Grade Academy Project
1. create a shield that reflects personal or family values
2. write a description of what you drew and how your illustrations reflect the values
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I. Interview Book Report due TOMORROW (Thursday)
II. Write the TITLE and AUTHOR of your book on the last page of your book report
II. Write the TITLE and AUTHOR of your book on the last page of your book report
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I. Continue working on the interview book report (of the person whose biography you read)
II. edited and rewritten copy will be due on Thursday
II. edited and rewritten copy will be due on Thursday
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Book Report #3 (Biography) is in the form of an interview
I. write introductory paragraph in which you introduce the person, tell about his/her personal background, and why he/she is famous
II. Write 12 focus questions in which you ask about specific aspects of his/her life work. These SHOULD NOT be questions that can be answered "yes/no" or in one word.
III. Answer each of the questions completely in paragraph form (one paragraph per question).
I. write introductory paragraph in which you introduce the person, tell about his/her personal background, and why he/she is famous
II. Write 12 focus questions in which you ask about specific aspects of his/her life work. These SHOULD NOT be questions that can be answered "yes/no" or in one word.
III. Answer each of the questions completely in paragraph form (one paragraph per question).
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I. Biography reading should be done by Monday
II. Bring book to class to use in writing book report
II. Bring book to class to use in writing book report
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I. "Flowers for Algernon"
complete your reponses to page 210 #7a, b and page 211 #2 (beginning March/mid April/July)
II. READ READ READ (your biography)
complete your reponses to page 210 #7a, b and page 211 #2 (beginning March/mid April/July)
II. READ READ READ (your biography)
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I. "Flowers for Algernon" (page 210)
copy/answer the following in COMPLET SENTENCES:
----#3 a, b, c
----#5 a
II. READ READ READ (your biography)
copy/answer the following in COMPLET SENTENCES:
----#3 a, b, c
----#5 a
II. READ READ READ (your biography)
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I. "Flowers for Algernon"
copy the following and answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
---Page 203 Reading Check
---Page 205 Literary Analysis/Reading Check
II. READ READ READ (the biography you've been reading for your book report)
DUE next Monday (will be written in class)
copy the following and answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES:
---Page 203 Reading Check
---Page 205 Literary Analysis/Reading Check
II. READ READ READ (the biography you've been reading for your book report)
DUE next Monday (will be written in class)
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"Flowers for Algernon": copy the following questions and answer in complete sentences:
1. Page 195 Reading Check
2. Page 199 Reading Check
3. Page 201 Critical Viewing
1. Page 195 Reading Check
2. Page 199 Reading Check
3. Page 201 Critical Viewing
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Verb Tenses: Page R32A
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I. "Flowers for Algernon"
copy and answer in complete sentences the following:
---page 192 Reading Strategy
---page 193 Reading Cheack
II. continue reading the biography you have chosen for book report #3
copy and answer in complete sentences the following:
---page 192 Reading Strategy
---page 193 Reading Cheack
II. continue reading the biography you have chosen for book report #3
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READ READ READ (your biography for book report #3)
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I. "Vietnam Veteran's Memorial" Project is DUE
II. bring biography you have chosen to class
II. bring biography you have chosen to class
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I. study vocabulary #1-8 (page 181) for QUIZ tomorrow
II. "VietnamVeteran's Memorial" Project due
III. bring the biography you have chosenfor the next book report to class
II. "VietnamVeteran's Memorial" Project due
III. bring the biography you have chosenfor the next book report to class
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I. Book report #2 due
II. bring the book you have chosen for your biography Book Report (#3) to class on Monday
II. bring the book you have chosen for your biography Book Report (#3) to class on Monday
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I. Vietnam Veteran's Menorial brochure due
II. choose biography for next book report/clear topic with me by Monday
II. choose biography for next book report/clear topic with me by Monday
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Work on "Vietnam Veteran's Memorial" Brochue (Final copy due Friday)
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Brochure (final copy due Friday)
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Rough draft of "Maya Lin Memorial" brochure due
(see page 325 for detailed description of the project)
(see page 325 for detailed description of the project)
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I. Finish reading "The Vision of Maya Lin" (to page 322)
II. Copy/answer in complete sentences the following:
----page 322 #4a, b
----#5a, b
----#1
II. Copy/answer in complete sentences the following:
----page 322 #4a, b
----#5a, b
----#1
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I. "The Vision of Maya Lin"
copy/answer in complete sentences the following:
----page 322 #2a, b
----#2a,b
II. Book Report #2 due (last day to turn in your essay is tomorrow, if you have not turned it in)
copy/answer in complete sentences the following:
----page 322 #2a, b
----#2a,b
II. Book Report #2 due (last day to turn in your essay is tomorrow, if you have not turned it in)
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Book Report #2 due (if not turned in today)
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I. Online 12-item Assessment (ELA1) at:
ac.corek12.com
to be done online by Monday 7 (7PM)
II. Book Report #2 due on Monday
ac.corek12.com
to be done online by Monday 7 (7PM)
II. Book Report #2 due on Monday
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I. copy vocabulary and definitions #1-7 (page 315)
II. do Fluency:Definitions (page 324)
III. read "The Vision of Maya Lin" (page 316-319)
IV. Book Report due
II. do Fluency:Definitions (page 324)
III. read "The Vision of Maya Lin" (page 316-319)
IV. Book Report due
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Final Draft of Book Report due tomorrow
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Work on rough draft of the first four paragraphs of the book report
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work on book report questions #1-10
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Bring book for BOOK REPORT (to be written in class tomorrow)
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"A Retrieved Reformation"
1. study vocabulary for QUIZ on Monday
2. book report (in class) on Tuesday (on your independent reading book)
1. study vocabulary for QUIZ on Monday
2. book report (in class) on Tuesday (on your independent reading book)
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I. read "A Retrieved Reformation" (pgaes 242-246)
II. Book report will be in class next Tuesday
---finish reading your book
---bring the book to class next Tuesday
II. Book report will be in class next Tuesday
---finish reading your book
---bring the book to class next Tuesday
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Read "The Skater" (the 7-line poem you copied from the English book in class)
1. identify a figure of speech in the poem
2. explain what the figure of speech means
1. identify a figure of speech in the poem
2. explain what the figure of speech means
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Work on rough draft for "Underground Railroad" Project
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"Brown vs. Board of Education"
1. copy/answer in complete sentences:
----page 236 #2a, b, c
----page 236 #3a, b, c
2. study page 238 (for QUIZ tomorrow)
---vocabulary
---latin roots
---spelling strategy
1. copy/answer in complete sentences:
----page 236 #2a, b, c
----page 236 #3a, b, c
2. study page 238 (for QUIZ tomorrow)
---vocabulary
---latin roots
---spelling strategy
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"Brown vs. Board of Education" Vocabulary
1. copy vocabulary #1-7 (page 229)
2. do Synonyms (page 238)
1. copy vocabulary #1-7 (page 229)
2. do Synonyms (page 238)
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Edit/rewrite your letter to President Obama
----in pen (blue or black ink)
----double spaced
----one side only
----you may type your letter
----in pen (blue or black ink)
----double spaced
----one side only
----you may type your letter
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I. Collect information for reasons to request memorial to Harriet Tubman
II. Write introductory paragraph of letter to President Obama (requesting memorial)
II. Write introductory paragraph of letter to President Obama (requesting memorial)
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"Harriet Tubman"
Page 140 Synonyms (1-8)
Page 140 Synonyms (1-8)
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I. "Harriet Tubman"
----read background/setting purpose (page 128-129)
----copy vocabulary/definitions (page 129)
II. Book Report #2
----Choose book for next book report (from the 8th grade list--not the same book you read for the firt book report)
----Start reading you book
----you will have until November 1 to finish reading your book
----read background/setting purpose (page 128-129)
----copy vocabulary/definitions (page 129)
II. Book Report #2
----Choose book for next book report (from the 8th grade list--not the same book you read for the firt book report)
----Start reading you book
----you will have until November 1 to finish reading your book
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"The Secret"
I. finish graphic organizer (Literary Analysis: fact + fact = speculation)
II. copy/answer in complete sentences:
----page 124 #3a, b, c
----page 125 #9
I. finish graphic organizer (Literary Analysis: fact + fact = speculation)
II. copy/answer in complete sentences:
----page 124 #3a, b, c
----page 125 #9
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"The Secret"
---add four more important notes to list
---what was the secret?
---what was Mr. Cooper's dilemma (difficult decision to make)?
---add four more important notes to list
---what was the secret?
---what was Mr. Cooper's dilemma (difficult decision to make)?
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"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" (pages 7-12)
Copy and answer the following Review and Assess Questions of page 12:
1; 3a, b; 4a, b; 5a; 6a, b
Copy and answer the following Review and Assess Questions of page 12:
1; 3a, b; 4a, b; 5a; 6a, b
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I. "Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
---Copy vocabulary #1-4 (page 5)
---Do page 8 (Concept Development: Synonyms)
II. 5-paragraph essay due if not turned in today (Summer reading)
---Copy vocabulary #1-4 (page 5)
---Do page 8 (Concept Development: Synonyms)
II. 5-paragraph essay due if not turned in today (Summer reading)
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Summer Reading 5-paragrapgh essay due tomorrow
---Final copy (rewrite)
---Rough draft
---Final copy (rewrite)
---Rough draft
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Summer reading 5-paragraph essay (roigh draft due tomorrow)
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I. Finish reading your book for summer reading by Monday
II. Bring book or book title and author to class on Monday
II. Essay will be written in class
II. Bring book or book title and author to class on Monday
II. Essay will be written in class
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"My first day of school" journal due tomorrow (if not turned in today)
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I. Autobiopoem (last day to turn it in is tomorrow, Wednesday)
II. Journal ("My first day of kindergaten"--8-10 sentences)
II. Journal ("My first day of kindergaten"--8-10 sentences)
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I. Autobiopoem due tomorrow (if not already turned in today)
II. Journal: one paragraph on the topic: "My first day of kindergarten"
II. Journal: one paragraph on the topic: "My first day of kindergarten"
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Autobiopoem due on Monday, September 12
---rewritten on unlined paper
---illustrated
---rewritten on unlined paper
---illustrated
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I. "Charles" Page 26 Questions #3-6(a,b,c)
II. Summer reading due:
We will write the essay in class
II. Summer reading due:
We will write the essay in class
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I. Write your 14 line Autobiopoem
II. Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow; you will be rewriting and illustratingyour poem
II. Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow; you will be rewriting and illustratingyour poem