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 7 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. HG chapters 22-24 w/focus questions (GC)
2. "Let Me Count the Ways" Writing Task (GC/SS)--this writing task is to be completed after you have finished reading HG Chapter 22. There is a link to the poem attached to the assignment in Classroom.
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.

Futures Week 31

Monday, 3/30 to Friday, 4/3

1. Do the daily challenge in the Ross Classroom each day. This will keep you involved with school & it enters you in the raffle to win new custom Vans!
2. Complete the Check-in assignment (GC) and submit by Friday. The main thing you need to do while we're off is keep up with the work from your core classes. Note: You only have to complete it for the subjects you're working on. For example, if you only work on Science and History on Monday, then only fill out those sections on the document for that day.
3. Spend 30 minutes outside each day--go for a walk, play some basketball, anything active!
4. I miss you & hope to see you all May 4th!

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 7 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. HG chapters 19-21 w/focus 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.

Futures Week 30

Monday, 3/23 to Friday, 3/27

1. I hope you're all staying healthy! I miss you all!
2. Do the daily challenge in the Ross Classroom each day. This will keep you involved with school & it enters you in the raffle to win new custom Vans!
3. Complete the Check-in assignment (GC) and submit by Friday. The main thing you need to do while we're off is keep up with the work from your core classes.
4. Enjoy spending time with your family.

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 7 Week 29

Thursday and Friday, 3/19 and 3/20

1. Agenda:
1. Work on your Piktochart and 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 Hunger Games--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--Piktochart due date is now TBD--check the blog on Mondays while we are closed.

Tuesday, 3/17/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Learning Target:
1. Compare and contrast a written story to the filmed version.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games
1. Compare/Contrast part 2 novel to clips from the film (GC)
2. Read Chapter 19 and begin focus questions (GC)
3. Piktochart
1. Work on Character Block and Setting Block
4. Test Make-Ups
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. None--Piktochart due date is now TBD--check the blog on Mondays while we are closed.

Monday, 3/16/20

1. Due: Narrative Recording (Classroom)
2. Learning Target:
1. Compare and contrast a written story to the filmed version.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games
1. Compare/Contrast part 2 novel to clips from the film (GC)
2. Piktochart
1. Work on Character Block and get started on Setting Block
3. Test Make-Ups
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. Piktochart Character and Setting Blocks will be checked on Wednesday, 3/18.

Futures Week 29

Thursday and Friday, 3/19/20 and 3/20/20

1. Agenda:
1. Work on assignments from your core classes.
2. Do the daily challenge in the Ross Classroom.

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 Remember the Titans--This is only for students who are at school today. Students at home just need to catch up on late/missing work.
3. HW: 
1. None

Tuesday, 3/17/20--Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

1. Due:Nothing
2. Agenda:
1. Exploring Sports as an Engine for Justice
1. Remember the Titans
3. HW: 
1. None

Monday, 3/16/20

1. Due:Nothing
2. Agenda:
1. Close Read: Exploring Sports as an Engine for Justice
2. Remember the Titans
3. HW: 
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 7 Week 28

Friday, 3/13/20

1. Due: 
1. Ch. 18 questions (submit Part 2 questions in GC)
2. Narrative book cover (turn in to the basket)
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games
1. Chapters 16-18 Reading Quiz
2. Piktochart
1. Work on Character Block and get started on Setting Block
2. Work on your audio recording of your narrative.
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. Use Voice Recorder or Soundtrap to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16.
2. Piktochart Character and Setting Blocks will be checked on Thursday, 3/19.

Thursday, 3/12/20

1. Due: Ch. 17 questions 
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games
1. Read and analyze Chapter 18 w/focus questions
1. The chapter 16-18 quiz will be Friday.
2. Piktochart
1. Work on Character Block and get started on Setting Block
4. HW/Due Dates: 
1. Narrative Book Cover due Friday, 3/13.
2. Use Voice Recorder or Soundtrap to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16.
3. Piktochart Character and Setting Blocks will be checked on Thursday, 3/19.

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 Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. Narrative Audio Recording (GC)
2. The Hunger Games
1. Read and analyze Chapter 17 w/focus questions
4. HW: 
1. Use Voice Recorder or Soundtrap or Synth to record your narrative--due Monday, 3/16.
2. Narrative Book Cover due Friday, 3/13.

Tuesday, 3/10/20

1. Due: Narratives due at the end of the period
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 GC to SS
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.

Futures Week 28

Friday, 3/13/20

1. Due: Learning Log
2. Agenda:
1. Finish recording and submit the audio recording of your song (GC)
2. St. Patrick's Day Puzzle Challenge
3. HW: 
1. None! Have a nice weekend & stay healthy!

Thursday, 3/12/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW: 
1. Learning Log Due Friday--This should be your best effort!

Wednesday, 3/11/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Agenda:
1. Glory Road
1. Music as a Unifying Force in History
1. Suli Breaks
2. Finish drafting your own lyrics to a song about a social injustice (GC)
3. Use Soundtrap to record yourself singing/reciting/rapping the lyrics to your song. 
3. HW:
1. TRF due Thursday
2. Learning Log Due Friday--This should be your best effort!

Tuesday, 3/10/20

1. Due: TRF; Turn in your song lyrics/poem to the Young Writer's assignment in the Ross Classroom for Extra Credit (send me a screenshot to receive EC).
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW: 
1. Learning Log Due Friday--This should be your best effort!

Monday, 3/9/20

1. Due: Nothing
2. Agenda:
1. Glory Road
1. Music as a Unifying Force in History
2. Draft your own lyrics to a song about a social injustice (GC)
3. HW:
1. Learning Log Due Friday--This should be your best effort!

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 7 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: HG Questions Chapter 16
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: HG Questions Chapters 10-15
2. Learning Target:
1. Determine a theme in The Hunger Games and analyze its development over the course of the novel.
3. Agenda:
1. The Hunger Games
1. Chapters 10-15 Reading Quiz
2. Review answers to focus questions
3. Read Chapter 16 and respond to focus questions
4. HW:
1. None

Monday, 3/2/20

1. Due: Spelling Quizlet and packet
2. Learning Target:
1. Demonstrate mastery of spelling words by earning a proficient score on the test.
3. Agenda:
1. Spelling 20
1. Correct Packet
2. Quizlet Live
3. Test
4. HW:
1. Finish all HG Questions through chapter 15--I will check chapters 12-15 on Tuesday. 
2. HG Chapters 10-15 Quiz on Tuesday.

Futures Week 27

Friday, 3/5/20

1. Due: CN 
2. Agenda:
1. Cornell Notes Check
2. Glory Road
1. Music as a Unifying Force in History
3. HW:
1. None!

Thursday, 3/5/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW: 
1. TRF due Tues./Thurs.
2. CN due Friday

Wednesday, 3/4/20

1. Due: Nothing today
2. Agenda:
1. Glory Road
1. Letter--Address for mailing
2. Music as a Unifying Force in History
3. HW:
1. TRF due Tues./Thurs.
2. CN due Friday

Tuesday, 3/3/20

1. Due: TRF
2. Learning Target:
1. Work in small groups to solve level 2 or 3 questions using inquiry.
3. Agenda:
1. Tutorial 
4. HW: 
1. TRF due Tues./Thurs.
2. CN due Friday

Monday, 3/2/20

1. Due: Binder Check with ELA and choice notes
2. Agenda:
1. Glory Road
1. Letter 
3. HW:
1. TRF due Tues./Thurs.
2. CN due Friday