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Monday April 6-Monday-April 13
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Spring Break
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: April 13 - April 17
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the April issue of Scope magazine and/or complete the Inquiry & Research section on page 645.
Monday, April 13-
Last day of Spring Break
Tuesday, April 14 –
Grammar: Introducing infinitive phrases and gerund phrases -
1. Watch the instructional video - Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9fc4JIgcak
This video gives explanations and examples of infinitive phrases and gerund phrases.
2. Infinitive phrases are defined on page R75. Examples can be found on this page as well. Link: Pages R75-668
3. Gerund phrases are defined on page R76. Examples can be found on this page as well. Link: Pages R75-668
Wednesday, April 15-
1. Grammar in Context: Infinitive Phrases - page 668 - Complete the Writing Exercise. Type the 5 sentences. Link: Pages R75-668
2. Grammar in Context: Gerund Phrases - page 646 - Complete the Writing Exercise. Type the 5 sentences.
Due - April 16th Link: Pages R75-668
Thursday, April 16-
Email the Grammar in Context assignments to me. Type your answers in an email or attach your typed answers in a Word document or PDF.
In the subject line include: Your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 3rd hour, Infinitive Phrases.
Friday, April 17–
Teacher planning day.
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: April 20 - April 24
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the April issue of Scope magazine and/or complete the Vocabulary and Spelling section on page 667.
Monday, April 20-
1. Watch the Citing Text Evidence and Elaboration video. Video Link: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=citing+text+evidence&&view=detail&mid=0F5915FDA8912DB4E8230F5915FDA8912DB4E823&&FORM=VRDGAR
2. Introduction to “Flowers for Algernon” - Read ONLY page 220 and preview the story (picture walk, read the vocabulary words, and footnotes, read all captions and headings while looking at the pictures). Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
3. NEXT WEEK: Possible Zoom Meeting - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 21 –
1. Start “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 221 - 223 - Stop at Progress Report - Mar 8. WE WILL NOT FINISH THE STORY THIS WEEK. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Wednesday, April 22 -
1. Continue “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 223 - 226 - Stop at Progress Report - Mar 19. We will continue reading the story next week. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Thursday, April 23-
1. Answer the following comprehension questions. See the directions below.
Don't forget to use all the important words from the question in your topic sentence or thesis statement and write complete sentences. Use text evidence and sensory details with explanation and reasoning. Don't forget to cite your text evidence. You can use the MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder.
1. What inference can you make about Miss Kinnian’s character from what Charlie writes about her?
2. What does Charlie hope will happen once he is smart?
Email your answers to the comprehension questions to me. Type your answers in an email or attach a Word document. Please don't attach pictures.
In the subject line include: your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 1st hour, "Flowers for Algernon" 1 & 2.
Friday, April 24 –
Teacher planning day.
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: April 27 - May 1
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the April issue Scope or research Rorschach Test (Who developed the text? What is it? Why and how is it used?) .
Monday, April 27-
1. No Zoom meeting this week.
2. Watch the two videos. Video 1 Link: In-Text Citation Chart Video 2 Link: In-Text Citation
3. Read and highlight the MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder. You must watch Video 1 to know what to highlight.. Link: MLA Cheat Sheet
Tuesday, April 28 –
1. Continue reading “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 226 - 229 - Stop at Progress Report - Apr 6. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Wednesday, April 29 -
1. Continue reading “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 229 - 231 - Stop at Progress Report - Apr 22. We will continue reading the story next week. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Thursday, April 30-
1. Answer the following comprehension questions. Read the rubric before you answer the questions.
Rubric: A. Don't forget to restate the question and use all the important words from the question in your topic sentence or thesis statement. B. Use and Cite appropriate text evidence. C. Explain your text evidence and give your reasons. Use the MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder. Video 1 Link: In-Text Citation Chart Link: MLA Cheat Sheet
3. How is Charlie's intelligence affecting his reactions to people and situations?
4. How does Charlie now feel about himself and others?
Email your answers to the comprehension questions to me. Type your answers in an email or attach a Word document. Please don't attach pictures.
In the subject line include: your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 1st hour, "Flowers for Algernon" 3 & 4.
Friday, May 1 –
Teacher planning day.
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: May 4 - May 8
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the May issue Scope and/or complete one of the Strange Writing Prompts from the April Homework Page.
Monday, May 4-
1. This week, we will be answering quesitons using evidence form the text to explain irony. Watch the video. Link: What is Irony?
2. Review your MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder. Link: MLA Cheat Sheet
Tuesday, May 5 –
1. Continue reading “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 231 - 236 - Stop at Progress Report - May 20. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Wednesday, May 6 -
1. Continue reading “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 236 - 241 - Stop at Progress Report - June 22. We will continue reading the story next week. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Thursday, May 7-
1. Answer the following comprehension questions. Read the rubric before you answer the questions.
Rubric: A. Don't forget to restate the question and use all the important words from the question in your topic sentence or thesis statement. B. Use and Cite appropriate text evidence. C. Explain the irony. Include and connect text evidence to your reasons and explanation. D. Identify the type of irony. Use the MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder. Video 1 Link: In-Text Citation Chart Link: MLA Cheat Sheet
5. Explain the irony in how Charlie's relationships with other people are affected by his increased intelligence. Include the type of irony you are writing about.
6. Explain the irony of Charlie being the only person who can solve his problem (page 238, May 25). Include the type of irony you are writing about.
Email your answers to the comprehension questions to me. Type your answers in an email or attach a Word document. Please don't attach pictures.
In the subject line include: your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 1st hour, "Flowers for Algernon" 5 & 6.
Friday, May 8 –
Teacher planning day.
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: May 11 - May 15
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the May issue Scope and/or complete one of the Strange Writing Prompts from the April Homework Page.
Monday, May 11-
1. Watch the video. Link: Citing Text Evidence 2
Tuesday, May 12 –
1. Continue reading “Flowers for Algernon” read pages 241 - 245. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14
1. Page 246: Answer questions 3, 4, and 5 in the Think Critically section. Link: "Flowers for Algernon," pages 220-258
Rubric: A. Don't forget to restate the question and use all the important words from the question in your topic sentence or thesis statement. B. Use and Cite appropriate text evidence. C. Explain your text evidence and give your reasons. Use the MLA Cheat Sheet in your writing binder. Video 1 Link: In-Text Citation Chart Link: MLA Cheat Sheet
Email your answers to the comprehension questions to me. Type your answers in an email or attach a Word document. Please don't attach pictures.
In the subject line include: your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 1st hour, Think Critically 3-5.
Friday, May 15 –
Teacher planning day.
Miss Thompson – Language Arts – 8th grade
Lesson Plans: May 18 - May 22
Please include your first and last name, and HOUR, and assignment title on ALL assignments!!!
Honors: If you have extra time, read an article from the May issue Scope and/or complete one of the Strange Writing Prompts from the April Homework Page.
Monday, May 18-
This week you will be writing a paragraph. Please watch the video to refresh your skills in paragraph writing. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AIKiPmUXck
Tuesday, May 19 –
Think about and research a book you want to read this summer. I have included a short list of some classic titles.
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Arrowsmith by Lewis, Sinclair
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The Bean Tree by Kingsolver, Barbara
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The Haunting of Hill House by Jackson, Shirley
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The Chocolate War by Comier, Robert
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True Grit by Portis, Charles
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Smith, Betty
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My Antonia by Cather, Willa
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Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May
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The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank's Diary
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A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday
Spend some time considering a book to read. Look into the specific genre that you enjoy. Find a new book by an author you enjoy reading, reread a favorite title, or try something new and different. And finally, choose a book.
Begin writing a paragraph about your choice.
Information to include:
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Title and author of the book you chose.
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Very brief description of what you learned about the plot. Read the back jacket or do an Internet search for reviews or summaries (2 or 3 sentences).
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Explain why you chose this book.
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Your paragraph should be at least 5 sentences in length. Refer to the video to make sure you are using a proper format.
Friday, May 22 –
Email your answers to the comprehension questions to me. Type your answers in an email or attach a Word document. Please don't attach pictures.
In the subject line include: your first and last name, hour, and assignment. Ex. Jan Doe, 1st hour, Book Choice Paragraph.
Optional Additional Learning Activities:
1. Read "The Lady, or the Tiger." (The first link might be blurry, but the pictures are in the first link. The second link is a website). Link: "The Lady or the Tiger"
This is the link you can use to listen to the story. It is written in a way that listening is probably the best way to experience the story.
Audio Link: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/yetcres/multimedia/McDougalLiterature/pages/grade08.htm
Read and complete Writing Option #2, page 602, in the first story link. If you email your story ending I would be happy to read it sometime this summer.
2. Link: Strange Writing Prompts
3. Scope Magazine: Password: thompson210 Link: Scope Magazine