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