Theme Extra Credit

EXTRA CREDIT!!!
An extra credit assignment for The Giver has been pushed out in Google Classroom. 

Hi! I hope you're all doing well! The only thing you need to do this week is finish and submit any assignments you were still working on. Make sure that on your designated device return day you return your Chromebooks and any materials/novels you have checked out.

I miss you! I look forward to seeing you when you return your materials!

ELA 8 Week 36

Monday, 5/11- Friday, 5/15
Please complete the items on the agenda below. All assignments can be accessed from Google Classroom and are due on Friday, 5/15. I miss you all and hope you're doing well! I will hold a Google Meet on Thursday at 11 AM to discuss The Giver chapter questions. Please check Google Classroom that day for the code.

Agenda for the week:

1. We are continuing our novel, The Giver. The digital copy of the text and the audio files are in the Doc Library on the blog and in GC. 
2. Read chapters 17-23 and respond to the reading questions for those chapters. 
3. Take the AR test when you finish the novel.
4. The dates to return your novels and devices has been announced as the week of May 18th. Check the Ross Classroom for details.

ELA 8 Week 35

Monday, 5/4- Friday, 5/8
Please complete the items on the agenda below. All assignments can be accessed from Google Classroom and are due on Friday, 5/8. I miss you all and hope you're doing well! I will hold a Google Meet on Thursday at 2 PM. Please check Google Classroom that day for the code.

Agenda for the week:

1. We are continuing our novel, The Giver. The digital copy of the text and the audio files are in the Doc Library on the blog and in GC. 
2. Read chapters 11-16 and respond to the reading questions for those chapters. 
3. The dates to return your novels and devices has been announced as the week of May 18th. All final due dates will be set to May 18th in order to accommodate the device return date. 

ELA 8 Week 34

Monday, 4/27/20 - Friday, 5/1
 Please complete the items on the agenda below. All assignments can be accessed from Google Classroom and are due on Friday, 5/1. The novel drop-off and pick-up is Wednesday at noon. Please email me if you have any questions. 

Agenda for the week:

1. We are continuing our novel, The Giver. The audiobook and digital copy of the text are in the Doc Library on the blog and in GC. 
2. There is a slideshow in GC that you will work on as you read. The slideshow contains reading questions. Read chapters 6-10 and respond to the reading questions for those chapters. 
3. The Giver Brochure Activity (GC)
4. Grammar: StudySync Noun Clauses

ELA 8 Week 33

Monday, 4/20/20 - Friday, 4/24
Today our online learning journey continues! I hope you're all doing well! Please complete the items on the agenda below. All assignments can be accessed from Google Classroom and are due on Friday, 4/24. We will have a Google Meet opportunity on Thursday. I will send a link for you to join the meet on Thursday morning. Please email me if you have any questions. 

Agenda for the week:

1. We are beginning our next novel, The Giver. The digital copy of the text is in the Doc Library on the blog, but I will also push it out in GC. 
2. There is a slideshow in GC that you will work on as you read. Read chapters 1-5 and respond to the reading questions for those chapters. 
3. Grammar: StudySync Adverb Clauses
4. Google Meet on Thursday to discuss the new novel, assignments, answer questions, and just check in! I'll send details Thursday morning, so make sure to check your email and Google Classroom that day.

ELA 8 Week 32

Monday, 4/6 to Thursday, 4/9

1. Updates/Information:
1. Friday, 4/10, is the start of Spring Break! You will not be assigned any ELA work over the break.
2. Agenda for the week:
1. The following is a list of assignments for you to complete this week.  All assignments (even the StudySync assignments) can be accessed through Google Classroom. They are all due by Thursday, so manage your time wisely. Spend about an hour each weekday on ELA, the same way you'd spend a class period each day in ELA. 
1. DA chapters 19 & Epilogue w/study questions (GC)--Turn in your focus questions when you're finished! Yay! You've finished the novel!
2. Take the Devil's Arithmetic AR test when you are finished reading. 
3. Movie Trailer Written Response--complete the writing task in Google Classroom. 

ELA 8 Week 31

Monday, 3/30 to Friday, 4/3

1. The following is a list of assignments for you to complete this week.  All assignments (even the StudySync assignments) can be accessed through Google Classroom. They are all due Friday, so manage your time wisely. Spend about an hour each weekday on ELA, the same way you'd spend a class period each day in ELA. 
1. DA chapters 16-18 w/reading questions (GC)
2. The Devil's Arithmetic Writing Task (GC/SS)
3.  Flipgrid: Movie Trailer--Access the Flipgrid assignment in GC. Follow the directions in Classroom and on the topic in Flipgrid. 
4. StudySync Grammar: Adjective Clauses (GC)
1. Watch the Define video.
2. Complete the Vocabulary.
3. Read the Model closely.
4. Complete the Your Turn questions.

ELA 8 Week 30

Monday, 3/23 to Friday, 3/27

1.  I miss you all, and I hope you're doing your best to stay healthy!
2. The following is a list of assignments for you to complete this week.  All assignments (even the StudySync assignments) should be accessed through Google Classroom. They are all due Friday, so manage your time wisely. Spend about an hour each weekday on ELA, the same way you'd spend a class period each day in ELA. 
1. DA chapters 12-15 w/study questions (GC)
2.  StudySync Blast: Americans Adapt to Coronavirus Isolation (access this assignment from GC)
1. Read the background.
2. Respond to the Blast Question in complete sentences.
3. Answer the Quick Poll Question.
4. Explore the Research Links.
5. Give 10 (yes, 10!) Peer Reviews.  Remember to explain why you gave a specific rating.
3.  Flipgrid: Access the Flipgrid assignment in GC. Follow the directions in Classroom and on the topic in Flipgrid. 
4. StudySync Grammar: Main and Subordinate Clauses (GC)
1. Watch the Define video.
2. Complete the Vocabulary.
3. Read the Model closely.
4. Complete the Your Turn questions.

ELA 8 Week 29

Thursday and Friday, 3/19 and 3/20

1. Agenda:
1. Work on any late or missing assignments.
2. Tell your parents/guardians one thing you're thankful for.

Wednesday, 3/18/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Agenda:
1. I will miss you all dearly.  I truly hope we get to come back to school to finish the year together because I'm not ready to say goodbye to all of you yet!
2. Please take care of yourselves during the closure. Do your best to stay healthy.
3. I will be posting  every Monday. Turn them in on Fridays.
4. Today in class, we will view clips from The Devil's Arithmetic Film --This is only for students who are at school today. Students at home just need to catch up on late/missing work.
3. HW/Due Dates: 
1. None

Tuesday, 3/17/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Chapter 11 w/study questions (GC)
2. Test make-ups
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. None

Monday, 3/16/20

1. Due: Narrative Recording (GC)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Cover page in notebook
2. Test make-ups
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. None

ELA 8 Week 28

Friday, 3/13/20

1. Due: 
1. DA Chapter 10 questions (GC)
2. Narrative book cover (turn in to the basket)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Review Chapter 10 questions
2. Quizlet Live 
3. Chapters 7-10 reading quiz
2. Work on the audio recording of your narrative or catch up on missing assignments.
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. Use Soundtrap or Voice Recorder to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16.

Thursday, 3/12/20

1. Due: DA Chapters 8 and 9 work (stamp)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Chapter 9--Review Questions  (stamp) and Allusion activity (NB)
2. Chapter 10--read and complete questions (GC)
3. DA Chapter 7-10 Quiz will be Friday--review your study questions to prepare.
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. DA Ch. 10 ?s should be finished by Friday, 3/13.
2. Narrative Book Cover--due Friday, 3/13.
3. Use Soundtrap or Voice Recorder to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16.

Wednesday, 3/11/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
2. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Audio Recording (GC)
2. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Corona Virus has made it to Hannah's hometown! Check it out!
2. Read Chapter 9
3. Chapter 8 Questions (GC)--turn in today
4. Chapter 9--Questions and Allusion activity (NB)--due tomorrow
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. DA Chapter 9 questions due Thursday, 3/12
2. Narrative Book Cover due Friday, 3/13
3. Use Soundtrap or Voice Recorder to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16

Tuesday, 3/10/20

1. Due: Narratives due by the end of the period (GC)
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Writing
1. Draft Narrative (GC)
1. Finish your draft
2. Turn in to the Young Writers' assignment in Ross Classroom for EC
2. Design a book cover for your narrative
4. HW: 
1. Narrative Book Cover due Friday, 3/13.

Monday, 3/9/20

1. Due: Narrative Plot Chart
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
3. Agenda:
1. Connect Classroom to StudySync
2. Narrative Writing
1. Descriptive Details (SS)
2. Draft Narrative (GC)
4. HW: 
1. Work on your narrative for 20-30 minutes--it will be submitted by the end of class tomorrow.

ELA 8 Week 27

Friday, 3/6/20

1. Due: Narrative Writing 101
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Writing
1. Plot Chart (GC)
4. HW: 
1. None. 

Thursday, 3/5/20

1. Due: Story Beginnings (SS) & Analyze a Personal Narrative 
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Writing
1. Brainstorm and get your ideas organized (GC)
4. HW: 
1. None.

Wednesday, 3/4/20

1. Due: DA Chapter 8
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice and apply concrete strategies for identifying features of narrative writing.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Writing
1. Pre-writing Packet
1. Review Elements of Fiction--Read "Just Keep Going..."
2. Steps to writing a fictional narrative--read, highlight, annotate each section
3. Analyze a Personal Narrative--Complete 1-6 and highlight/annotate your answers in the sample text
4. HW: 
1. StudySync: Spotlight Story Beginnings--do all parts and submit by Thursday, 3/5 @ 8 AM. 
2. Complete 1-6 of the "Analyze a Personal Narrative" page in your packet from today--due tomorrow.

Tuesday, 3/3/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on the test.
2. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 22
1. Correct test
2. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Chapter 7 w/questions (GC)
4. HW: Read DA Chapter 8 pp. 57-64

Monday, 3/2/20

1. Due: Spelling Quizlet and packet; Elie Wiesel Speech assignment (SS)
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on the test.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 22
1. Correct/Review packet
2. Quizlet Live
3. Test
4. HW:
1. Quiz on Elie Wiesel's speech on Tuesday.

ELA 8 Week 26

Friday, 2/28/20

1. Due: Spelling will be collected/tested on MONDAY! 
2. Learning Target:
1. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and ingroups and outgroups.
3. Agenda:
1. Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
1. StudySync TV--Watch the videos and complete the section on your access packet.
2. Think Questions--Complete all of the Think Question Frames on your access sheet, then turn your packet in to the 4th period basket.
3. Respond to any two think questions in StudySync and then submit the assignment. Use the RACE strategy. Your responses should be higher level than the frames that you completed on the packet. 
2. Spelling #22 Quizlet
4. HW:
1. Spelling 22 packet and quizlet due, and test on MONDAY!!!!!

Thursday, 2/27/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and ingroups and outgroups.
3. Agenda:
1. Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech--Don't submit this assignment yet!!
1. Complete the "Targeted Research Chart"  on the access chart before you read. 
2. Read and annotate
1. Highlight at least two sentences that showcase Wiesel's character.
2. Highlight the key details related to Wiesel's purpose in the speech. For example, “Because if we forget, we are guilty, we are accomplices.” Annotation: He is talking about how everyone needs to remember how horrible the Holocaust was; if people forget the horrors of the Holocaust, they are guilty of wrongdoing as well.
2. Spelling #22 Quizlet
4. HW:
1. Spelling 22 packet and quizlet due, and test on Friday, 2/28.

Wednesday, 2/26/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and ingroups and outgroups.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling #22 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
2. Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
1. Quickwrite: GC--spend 5-10 minutes responding.
4. HW:
1. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

Tuesday, 2/25/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and ingroups and outgroups.
3. Agenda:
1. Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
1. Finish Video Guide
2. StudySync First Read w/Access Sheet
1. Intro
2. Vocabulary
4. HW:
1. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

Monday, 2/24/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Learning Target:
1. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and ingroups and outgroups.
3. Agenda:
1. Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
1. Elie Wiesel and Oprah at Auschwitz
1. Video Guide
4. HW:
1. Finish Elie Wiesel & Oprah Video guide--due Tuesday, 2/25
2. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

ELA 8 Week 25

Friday, 2/21/20

1. Due: DA Ch. 6 questions (journal); DA Journals will be turned in today! 
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Check Journal Table of Contents
2. Chapter 4-6 Quiz
1. Multiple Choice Form Quiz (GC)
2. Timed Written Portion
2. Work on Spelling 22 packet
4. HW:
1. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

Thursday, 2/20/20

1. Due: DA Ch. 5 questions and figurative language activity (journal)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Chapter 5 Figurative language review worksheet (turn in to the basket when finished).
2. Read Chapter 6 and respond to the study questions on page 14 in your journal.
1. Chapter 6 study questions
2. Work on Spelling 22 packet
4. HW:
1. DA--Finish any reading/questions you need to catch up on.
1. Chapters 4-6 Quiz will be on Friday, 2/21.
2. Journal Check Friday, 2/21.
3. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

Wednesday, 2/19/20

1. Due: DA Ch. 4 characterization (in notebook)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Chapter 4 Review
2. Read Chapter 5
3. Chapter 5 Questions (Journal Page 12)
4. Chapter 5 Journal Activity (Journal Pages 13)
4. HW:
1. DA Chapters 5 questions and journal activities due Thursday, 2/20.
1. Chapters 4-6 Quiz will be on Friday, 2/21.
2. Journal Check Friday, 2/21.
3. Spelling 22 packet due Friday, 2/28

Tuesday, 2/18/20

1. Due: Holocaust Adobe Spark; DA Ch. 4 questions and characterization (in notebook)
2. Learning Target:
1. Identify and review unit 22 spelling words.
2. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 22
1. Identify and practice spelling words.
2. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Review Chapter 4 Questions and characterization responses (notebook)
2. Share Holocaust Remembrance Sparks w/small groups--Google Classroom
4. HW:
1. DA Ch.4 characterization due Wednesday, 2/19
2. Spelling 22 packet due Wednesday, 2/26
3. EXTRA CREDIT--ATTEND COLLEGE NIGHT AT RIVERBANK HIGH SCHOOL AND/OR DENAIR HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIVE 25 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT IN THE ASSIGNMENTS PORTION OF YOUR GRADE. THE ASSIGNMENT IS IN CLASSROOM--due Friday, 2/28.

ELA 8 Week 24

Thursday, 2/13/20

1. Due: Spelling 21 Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on the test.
2. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 21 
1. Quizlet Live
2. Test
2. The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Read Chapter 4
2. Respond to Chapter 4 Questions (journal page 10)
3. Complete the Chapter 4 Characterization activity (journal page 11)
4. HW:
1. Finish Chapter 4 Assignments--due Tuesday, 2/18.
2. Holocaust Remembrance Adobe Spark (GC) due Tuesday, 2/18.
3. EXTRA CREDIT--ATTEND COLLEGE NIGHT AT RIVERBANK HIGH SCHOOL AND/OR DENAIR HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIVE 25 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT IN THE ASSIGNMENTS PORTION OF YOUR GRADE. THE ASSIGNMENT IS IN CLASSROOM.

Wednesday, 2/12/20

1. Due: DA Ch.4 journal page should be glued in and ready to go at the start of class.
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. Correct Spelling 21 packet
2. Revisit Holocaust Remembrance Assignment in GC
4. HW:
1. Spelling 21 Quizlet due and Test on Thursday, 2/13.
2. Holocaust Remembrance Adobe Spark (GC) due Tuesday, 2/18.

Tuesday, 2/11/20

1. Due: DA Ch.3 Focus Questions (Stamp); Symbolism Sheet should be glued in to your notebook; Glue Stick Check
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic 
1. Review Chapter 3 Focus Questions
2. Notebook page 9--Symbolism
3. Quizlet live review of chapters 1-3
4. Chapters 1-3 Quiz--multiple choice
2. Work on Spelling 21 Quizlet
4. HW:
1. Set up Chapter 4 in your notebook--due Wed., 2/12.
2. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12; Quizlet due and Test on Thursday, 2/13.
3. Holocaust Remembrance Adobe Spark (GC) due Tuesday, 2/18.

Monday, 2/10/20

1. Due: DA Ch. 1-2 Focus Questions (Stamp); Glue Stick Check
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Devil's Arithmetic and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic 
1. Review Chapters 1 and 2 
1. Questions/Answers
2. Notebook page 5--Hannah's Family
3. Notebook page 7--Flashback
2. Read and analyze Chapter 3 
1. Focus Questions
2. Notebook page 9--Symbolism
2. Spelling #21 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
4. HW:
1. DA Chapter 3 questions and symbolism due Tuesday, 2/11.
2. DA Chapters 1-3 quiz on Tuesday, 2/11.
3. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12; Quizlet due and Test on Thursday, 2/13.

ELA 8 Week 23

Friday, 2/7/20

1. Due: DA Research (Stamp)
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice using concrete strategies for identifying and analyzing dramatic elements and theme.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. The Devil's Arithmetic 
1. Share Research: Passover, Seder, Concentration Camps
2. K-W-L
3. Chapters 1 and 2 w/focus questions
4. HW:
1. DA Chapters 1 & 2 w/questions due Monday, 2/10.
2. Glue Stick check Monday, 2/10.
3. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12.

Thursday, 2/6/20

1. Due: "Anne Frank" First Read
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice using concrete strategies for identifying and analyzing dramatic elements and theme.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. ELA Centers
1. The Devil's Arithmetic notebook setup, Skill: Dramatic Elements, Skill: Theme, StudySync TV
2. "The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play" Quiz
3. The Devil's Arithmetic Pre-reading
1. Research: Passover, Seder, Concentration Camps
4. HW:
1. Finish DA Pre-reading research in notebook--Due Friday, 2/7.
2. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12.

Wednesday, 2/5/20

1. Due: "Anne Frank" First Read
2. Learning Target:
1. Practice using concrete strategies for identifying and analyzing dramatic elements and theme.
2. Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations to express ideas and build upon the ideas of others.
3. Agenda:
1. ELA Centers
1. The Devil's Arithmetic notebook setup
2. Skill: Dramatic Elements
3. Skill: Theme
4. StudySync TV (Use the First Read to complete this center)
4. HW:
1. "The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play" Quiz on Thursday, 2/6.
2. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12.

Tuesday, 2/4/20

1. Due: Drama Notes 
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary by earning a proficient score on an assessment. 
2. Perform an initial reading of a text and demonstrate comprehension by responding to short analysis and inference questions with textual evidence.
3. Agenda:
1. Review Spelling Packet #21
2. Elements of Drama
1. I Have...Who Has? Review Game
2. Quiz (GC)
3. Continue Working on The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play (StudySync)
1. Read the play.
2. Highlight and annotate:
1. Highlight at least two details that show the character traits and differences between at least two characters. Use the annotation tool to describe each character called out.
2. Highlight one sentence that shows how Mr. Frank feels returning to the attic. Using the annotation tool, explain why you think he feels that way.
3. Respond to Think Questions 1-4 using the RACE strategy.
4. Submit this assignment when you have finished. 
4. HW:
1. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12.

Monday, 2/3/20

1. Due: 
1. Drama Notes should be complete--I'll collect them tomorrow before the quiz.
2. The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play--Vocabulary
2. Learning Target:
1. Perform an initial reading of a text and demonstrate comprehension by responding to short analysis and inference questions with textual evidence.
3. Agenda:
1. The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play (StudySync)
1. Read the play.
2. Highlight and annotate:
1. Highlight at least two details that show the character traits and differences between at least two characters. Use the annotation tool to describe each character called out.
2. Highlight one sentence that shows how Mr. Frank feels returning to the attic. Using the annotation tool, explain why you think he feels that way.
3. Respond to Think Questions 1 and 2 using the RACE strategy.
4. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT--WE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON IT TOMORROW.
2. If you finish with the StudySync work for today, begin working on Spelling Packet #21.
4. HW:
1. Drama Quiz Tuesday, 2/4--Study the notes you took on Friday.
2. Spelling Packet #21 due Wed., 2/12.

ELA 8 Week 22

Friday, 1/31/20

1. Due: Spelling Quizlet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on your spelling test.
2. Practice defining vocabulary words from literature using context.


3. Agenda:
1. Spelling
1. Quizlet Live
2. Test
2. The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play
1. Read Intro and watch the video
2. Complete the vocabulary and SAVE.
4. HW:
1. Drama notes summary due Monday, 2/3--There will be a quiz on these terms on Monday.
2. Anne Frank Vocabulary (if you didn't finish this in class)

Thursday, 1/30/20

1. Due:"Hitler Youth" Close Read; Spelling 20 Packet
2. Agenda:
1. Correct Spelling Packet
2. Elements of Drama Notes
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.
2. Drama notes summary due Monday, 2/3.

Wednesday, 1/29/20

1. Due:"Hitler Youth" Skills Worksheets, SS assignments, Effective Sentences Packet
2. Agenda:
1. "Hitler Youth" Close Read (SS)
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

Tuesday, 1/28/20

1. Due:Kobe Bryant Blast (SS) and research Links (GC)
2. Agenda:
1. "Hitler Youth" Centers (SS)
1. Informational Texts w/ Access Sheet
2. Reasons and Evidence w/Access Sheet
3. Reading Quiz (SS)
4. Writing Effective Sentences (Finish your packet and turn it in)
3. HW:
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

Monday, 1/27/20

1. Due:Writing Effective Sentences 1-10; Hitler Youth SS Assignment; 
2. Agenda:
1. Discuss Writing Effective Sentences
2. Blast: Kobe Bryant (SS)
1. Read
2. Respond to BLAST question
3. Quick Poll
4. Research Links (doc in Google Classroom)
5. 3 Peer Reviews
3. HW:
1. Kobe Bryant Blast due Tuesday, 1/28 @ 8 AM.
2. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30; Quizlet/Test Friday, 1/31.

ELA 8 Week 21

Thursday and Friday, 1/23/20 and 1/24/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. I will combine four ineffective sentences about one topic to create 1 effective sentence about that topic.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. StudySync TV with packet questions
2. Think Questions 1, 2, and 3--You may work with a neighbor to respond to the Think questions--make sure you RACE your responses. 
3. Don't do the last section of your packet (sentence frames)
4. Submit when finished, and turn your packets into the basket (DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR PAPER!)
2.  Spelling 20 Quizlet
1. Flashcards
2. Learn
3. Write
4. Spell
5. Test--Options: all terms, no images, written responses, 85% or higher.
3. Writing Effective Sentences 3-10--We will discuss our answers on Monday
4. HW:.
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30 and Quizlet due/Test on Friday, 1/31.

Wednesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: Blast--Conflict in Communities; "Hitler Youth" Vocabulary (SS)
2. Learning Target:
1. I will combine four ineffective sentences about one topic to create 1 effective sentence about that topic.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Writing Effective Sentences 1-2
2. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. Read and annotate 
1. Match (Handout)
2. 3 annotations/highlights--something shocking and/or appalling 
4. HW:.
1. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.

Tuesday, 1/21/20

1. Due: Blast--Conflict in Communities
2. Learning Target:
1. Identify spelling words and definitions.
2. Explore background information about conflicts in communities with a focus on the psychology of prejudice and "ingroups" and "outgroups."
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 20 Packet
2. Historical Context: The Holocaust
1. Slides--Take notes as we discuss information. 
2. "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow"
1. Intro
2. Vocabulary
4. HW:
1. Finish "Hitler Youth" Vocabulary due Wednesday, 1/22.
2. Spelling 20 Packet due Thursday, 1/30.