Monday, August 19, 2019

ELA 8 Weeks 2-3

Friday, 8/30/19
  1. Due: Spelling #2 Packet and Quizlet; "Let 'Em Play God" Worksheets and StudySync assignments should be submitted
  2. Agenda:
    1. Spelling #2
      1. Quick Review
      2. Test
    2. Spelling #4 Packet
      1. Identify words and go over assignment.
    3. AR Reading Range
      1. Some of you may go to the library to check out a reading book within your reading range.
  3. HW:
    1. "Let 'Em Play God" Quiz Tuesday, 9/3--Make sure you study the StudySync assignments you completed (especially the comprehension questions) to help prepare you for the quiz. 
    2. Spelling #4 Packet due Thursday, 9/12.
Thursday, 8/29/19
  1. Due: "Let 'Em Play God" First Read & Access Packet
  2. Agenda:
    1. AR--Take the STAR Reading test & head to the library to check out a reading book.
    2. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
      1. Skill:Author's Purpose--Submit in StudySync and turn worksheet in to 4th period basket by the end of the period.
      2. Skill: Word Meaning--Complete the worksheet and submit when you are finished. 
    3. If you finish both of the assignments above, use Quizlet to study for tomorrow's test.
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
    3. "Let 'Em Play God" Quiz Tuesday, 9/3--Make sure you study the StudySync assignments you completed (especially the comprehension questions) to help prepare you for the quiz. 
Wednesday, 8/28/19
  1. Due: "Let 'Em Play God" First Read due by the end of the period
  2. Agenda:
    1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
      1. Revisit and discuss Think Questions (#1)
      2. Revisit and discuss Comprehension Questions
      3. Submit your assignment in StudySync and complete and turn in Access Sheet
      4. Skill:Author's Purpose
  3. HW:
    1. Submit "Let 'Em Play God" by midnight! (I'll collect the packet tomorrow). 
    2. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
    3. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
Tuesday, 8/27/19
  1. Due: Spelling #2 Packet 
  2. Agenda:
    1. Spelling: Correct Packet
    2. Classroom: Quickwrite
    3. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
      1. Revisit and discuss Think Questions
      2. Revisit and discuss Comprehension Questions
      3. Submit your assignment in StudySync and complete and turn in Access Sheet
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 test Friday, 8/30.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
Friday, 8/23 and Monday, 8/26
  1. Due: Nothing today
  2. Agenda:
    1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
      1. Vocabulary
      2. Read
        1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
      3. Comprehension Questions 1-5
      4. Think Questions 1-5. Complete the packet work AND make sure you respond in StudySync using the RACE strategy. 
      5. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT.
    2. If you finish before the end of class on Monday, please work on homework from this class first, and then from your other classes.
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; test Friday, 8/30.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
Thursday, 8/22/19
  1. Due: Nothing today
  2. Agenda:
    1. StudySync: "Let 'Em Play God"
      1. Intro
      2. Vocabulary
      3. Read
        1. Highlights and Annotations: Use the Access 2 Worksheet to guide you as you mark the text. 
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 Packet due Tuesday, 8/27; Test is on Friday, 8/30.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Friday, 8/30. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
Wednesday, 8/21/19
  1. Due: Nothing today
  2. Agenda:
    1. Review the RACE reading response strategy.
    2. Review the Elements of Plot
      1. We will take notes that you will keep in your binders to reference throughout the school year.
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27. (See Tuesday's agenda if you can't remember which parts to complete.)
Tuesday, 8/20/19
  1. Due: "Blast: Suspense" (StudySync) w/ Access Worksheet
  2. Agenda:
    1. Log on to StudySync and open the assignment titled "BLAST: Suspense." (It's a submitted assignment, so it will be in your Binder).
      1. Share out and discuss responses and thoughts.
    2. Quizlet
      1. Go to Classroom & use the link to add yourself to my class on Quizlet.
      2. Complete the following for the spelling set:
        1. Flashcards
        2. Learn
        3. Write 
        4. Spell 
        5. Test--Options: All terms, no images, written answers, 85% or higher
  3. HW:
    1. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.
    2. Spelling #2 Quizlet due Tuesday, 8/27.
Monday, 8/19/19
  1. Due: Nothing Today
  2. Agenda:
    1. Finish feather presentations
    2. Log on to StudySync and begin the assignment titled "BLAST: Suspense."
      1. Read
      2. Respond
      3. Quick Poll
      4. Research
      5. Access Worksheet 
  3. HW:
    1. "BLAST: Suspense" due tonight by midnight (if you didn't finish in class)
    2. Spelling #2 Packet due Thursday, 8/22.