8th GRADE--TRACK FOUR: WELCOME TO MS. KITHCART'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS!!!!
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**Notes and Homework**
Quarter 2: October 19-December 18
Monday, Oct 19: Journal. Introduce and discuss in small groups the poem entitled, "To Young Readers" by Gwendolyn Brooks.
HW: Write a poem about a reading experience.
Tues, Oct 20: Journal. Collect and discuss homework. Visit the media center to peruse books and other items at the Book Fair. Introduce unit on Non-fiction.
HW: Complete handout on non-fiction and study definitions for primary and secondary sources.
Wed, Oct 21: (Early early release day) Journal. Collect and discuss homework. Discuss Elements and types of non-fiction on pages 424-425 in literature books. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! these terms for an assessment later in the week. Study information and vocabulary on page 512 in the textbook. Read "The Trouble with Television" on pages 518-523.
HW: Complete page 524, questions 1-7. Answer in complete sentences! Study non-fiction elements. QUIZ forthcoming!!!!!
Thurs, Oct 22: Journal. Go over homework. Review in small groups for graded assessment. Return to media center to purchase books and other items form the Book Fair.
HW: Study literary elements for non-fiction. Study vocabulary for "The Trouble with Television" by Robert MacNeil.
Fri, Oct 23: (FIELDTRIP TODAY!!!!)Journal. Quiz on Non-fiction and "The Trouble with Television"
Mon, Oct 26: Journal. Re-take Friday's quiz.Complete in-class assignment on summarizing and making predictions. Read from "The Road to Coorain" and discuss.
HW: Complete handout. Prepare for quiz.
Tues, Oct 27: Journal. Discuss Monday's assessment. Review information on "The Road to Coorain" and discuss vocabulary associated with writing piece.
HW: Review notes
Wed, Oct 28: Journal. Quiz on vocab and context from yesterday's assignment. Complete in-class assignment on selective highlighting using excerpt from "Lots in Space" by Peter Spotts.
HW: Read pages 545-548. Answer questions 1-5 on page 549.
Thur, Oct 29:Journal. Go over homework. Review for quiz.
HW: Study for quiz!
Fri, Oct 30: Journal. Administer quiz. Introduce and start Group Projects (extension of nonfiction, particularly with use of newpaper.)
HW: none
Mon, Nov 2: Journal. Work on group projects.
HW: continue to compile information to present to your group. Some group members will type final submissions for project.
Tues, Nov 3: Journal. Finish up projects and present to whole class. Introduce persuasive essays after discussion of social context and counter arguments.
HW: Reseach topics for essay.
Wed, Nov 4: Journal. Complete in-class activity on counter arguments.
HW: complete handout
Thurs, Nov 5: Journal. Complete in-class activity on debating in preparation for collaborative activity next week with other 8th grade tracks.
HW: None
Fri, Nov 6: Journal. Complete writing and grammar activity in class using workbooks. Pages 49-54
HW: NONE. Fieldtrip is Monday, November 9th. Dress nicely!
Mon, Nov 9: FIELDTRIP
Tues, Nov 10: Journal. Complete follow-up activity from field trip.
Wed, Nov 11: NO SCHOOL.....Yippeeee!
Thurs, Nov 12: Journal. Discuss topics for persuasive essays. Begin writing.
Fri, Nov 13:Journal. Writing and grammar activity in class to assist with persuasive essays.
HW: none
Mon, Nov 16: Journal. Read "On Woman's Right to Suffrage" on pages 514-515. Complete page 516, 1-7. Answer questions in complete sentences.
HW: Complete handout. study for quiz tomorrow. Review pages 512-516 to include vocabulary and background information on Susan B. Anthony in preparation for quiz.
Tues, Nov 17: Journal. Quiz for "On Woman's Right to Suffrage" Review pages 512-516.
Wed, Nov 18: Journal. Return quiz grades. Discuss persuasive essays and what is included in them. Model a few essays. Discuss counter-arguments and practice creating them. Discuss five persuasive essay topics and allow students to pick one and start brainstorming ideas.
HW: Complete persuasive essay graphic organizer
Thurs, Nov 19: Journal. Write framed persuasive essay in class.
HW: work on rough draft.
Fri, Nov 20: Journal. Teacher/peer editing in class.
HW: Complete final drafts. Type preferably or hand write in blue or black ink only
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