Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year.
2/8/10-2/12/10
Monday------------Watch a movie:“Harriet Tubman”
Homework: Read AR book
Tuesday-----------School Wide Fieldtrip
Homework: Read AR book
Wednesday---------OAS CRCT Practice in the Computer Lab
Homework: Read AR book
Thursday----------No School
Friday------------No School
2/1/10-2/5/10
Monday-----------Read “Harriet Tubman” In Elements of Literature. Map at least 4 word to own words.
Homework: Answer questions 2,4,5,6
Tuesday----------In small groups, work on vocabulary.
Homework: Read Ar book.
Wednesday--------Read “African American Short Stories in Elements of Literature. Dialogue with the text as you read. (CALI)
Homework: Read AR book.
Thursday-------- Complete Comprehension Test for “Harriet Tubman”
Homework: Study for test
Friday--------Grammar review in Holt Handbook. Grammar review in Holt Handbook.
CRCT practice
Language Arts Grade 8
1/25/10-1/28/10
Monday --------Map words to own for “The Landlady”. Follow example on pg 245 in Elements of Literature
Homework:Read “The Landlady in Elements of Literature. Dialogue with the text as you read. (CALI)
Tuesday-------Discuss foreshadowing and share examples from another story or book read.
Homework:Review tone, theme, and mood. Identify each in the story.
Wednesday------Complete Comprehension Test for “The Landlady.”
Computer Lab Georgia OAS
Homework: Read AR book.
Thursday--------Grammar review
Computer Lab Georgia OAS
Friday--------Grammar review in Holt Handbook
CRCT practice
Homework: None
1/18/10-1/22/10
Monday---------MLK
Tuesday--------1. Review the steps of the writing process.***Review for writing test. Finish brochures.
Homework:Read AR book.
Wednesday------Movie: My Friend Martin –an example of how a framework story unfolds.
Homework: None
Thursday-------Grammar review
Homework: Read AR book
Friday---------Complete Reading Comprehension test for ”The Inn of Lost Time.” CRCT practice
Homework: None
1/11/10-1/15/10
Monday---------Check out AR book from media center. Discuss literary elements. Read "The Inn of Lost Time," in Elements of Literature.
Homework: Using complete sentences, answer questions 2-7 on page 253 in Elements of Literature.
Tuesday-------Review the writing process. Discuss "The Inn of
Lost Time."Complete expository writing graphic organizer.
Homework: Read AR book. Study transition words and phrases.
Wednesday------Complete characterization profile on page 255 in Elements of Literature.
Homework:Read AR book
Thursday------- Read "The Open Window" in Elements of Literature. Create a brochure based on "The Inn of Lost Time."
Homework: Continue to work on brochure.
Friday------------Complete brochure. Due today
Homework: Read Ar book
Monday--------Teacher Work Day
Tuesday---------- 1. Review the steps of the writing process. 2. Complete expository writing graphic organizer.
Homework: Complete any unfinished work. Read AR book.
Wednesday--------1.With a partner, review graphic organizer 1. 2.Complete graphic organizer 2.
Homework: Read AR book. Write an introduction based on handout 2.
Thursday----------Review graphic organizer 2.
Complete revision handout 1 and 2.
Homework:Read AR book. Complete any unfinished work.
Friday-----------Review revision handouts.
Complete editing handouts 1 and 2.
Homework: Read AR book.
14-18 December 2009
Monday---------Read The Monkey's Paw. Create a ten question multiple choice test using inference questions only.
Homework: Read your AR book.
Tuesday--------Review the writing process. Practice writing introductions.
Homework: Read AR Book.
Wednesday------ Review writing test. CRCT Practice.
Homework: Read AR book.
Thursday------- Complete any unfinished work.
Friday---------- Complete any unfinished work.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
7-11 Dec. 2009
Language Arts
Monday---------Reading MAP Testing
Homework: Revise and edit introduction.
Tuesday--------Complete Language Arts MAP Test.
Homework: Read AR book.
Wednesday------Construct a three-paragraph body for the Medicine Bag introduction.
Homework: Read AR book.
Thursday-------Review infinitives and other verb forms.
In small groups, students will analyze their peer’s work.
Homework:Read AR book
Friday--------CRCT Practice
Students will participate in a Jeopardy Game. All questions will be geared towards increasing knowledge and skills for the CRCT Test.
30 November 2009-4 December 2009
Language Arts
Monday--------Review the writing process. View and discuss powerpoint. Work on book reports.
Homework: Finish book report.
Tuesday------- In small groups use sentence strips to create a five-paragraph essay.
Homework: None
Wednesday------ Continue working on essay. Identify topic sentences and supporting details.
Homework: Read AR book.
Thursday------- Discuss verb forms. Compare and contrast infinitives and prepositions.
Homework: Write five sentences containing infinitives.
Friday---------Read "The Medicine Bag," in Elements of Literature. Use each word to own word in a sentence. Complete reading test for "The Medicine Bag."
16-20 November
Language Arts
Monday------------Partners will complete a handout on direct and indirect objects. Then each student will correct a paragraph.
Homework: Read AR book and complete book report. Study direct and indirect objects.
Tuesday---------- Review direct and indirect objects. Review the mock writing test. Worrk on book report.
Homework: Continue to read AR book and work on book report.Study direct and indirect objects.
Wednesday----------Read Tell Tale Heart in Elements of Literature. Complete graphic organizer.
Homework: Continue to read AR book and work on book report.Study direct and indirect objects.
Thursday------------CRCT practice
Homework: Continue to read AR book and work on book report.Study direct and indirect objects.
Friday-------------- Complete any unfinished work.
9-13 November 2009
Language Arts
Monday--------Review CRCT Practice Test. Review direct objects. Complete any missing work.
Homework: Read pages 83-84 in Holt Handbook. Write five sentences using direct objects.
Tuesday------- Discuss indirect objects. Complete exercise 5. View PowerPoint on inferences.
Homework: Read AR Book.
Wednesday------ No School
Thursday------- 8th Grade Field Trip to Westville
Friday--------- CRCT Practice
Homework: Read AR book.
2-6 November
Language Arts
*Please encourage your child to study each night. On Friday, there will be a test on all assigned novels.
Monday----------In small groups, choose one of the projects to complete.
Homework: Complete any unfinished work for the novel study. Study for test on Friday.
Tuesday---------Work on group project. Last day to work on novel study.
Homework: Study for test on Friday.
Wednesday-------CRCT Practice
Read pages 81-83 in Holt Handbook.
Homework: Study for test on Friday
Thursday--------Complete exercise 2 on page 82.
Write a five paragraph essay on an assigned topic.
Highlight at least three direct objects.
Test on assigned novel.
Homework: Study for test on Friday.
Friday---------- Test on assigned novel.
26-30 October 2009
Monday---------Work on novel study. Test on pronouns.
Homework: Continue to work on novel study.
Tuesday-------- Work on novel study. Meet with groups.
Homework:Continue to work on novel study.
Wednesday-------- Continue to work on novel study.
Homework: Study. Continue to work on novel study.
Thursday--------Work on novel study.
Homework: Work on project.
Friday-----------Work on novel study.
12-16 October 2009
Monday------------Complete MAP test (Students will create their own MAP test based on "There Will Come Soft Rain."
Homework: Read pages 31-37 in Holt Handbook.
Tuesday-----------Read and discuss pages 31-37 in Holt Handbook.Take test on “There Will Come Soft Rain.”
Homework:Complete exercise 5 6-10.
Thursday-----------Discuss chapters 1 and 2 of assigned novel.Students take notes.
Homework:Work on novel packet.
Friday------------Review pronouns.Discuss chapters 2 and 4 of assigned novel.Students take notes.Work on novel packet.Review pronouns.
Homework: None
5-9 October 2009
Language Arts
Monday........Read “There Will Come Soft Rain,” in Elements of Literature.Complete “Reading Check.”
Homework:Use each "word to own" word in a sentence.
Tuesday.......Discuss “There Will Come Soft Rain.”
Answer questions 2-6.
Homework: Write two facts about the story using metaphors, two using simile, and two using personification.
Thursday.......Review literary elements (metaphor, simile, personification). Identify literary elements in the story.
Homework: Complete literary handout.
Friday.........CRCT Practice
Language Arts
Monday------Read and discuss pages 251-252 in Holt Handbook.Complete exercise 7 on page 252.
Wednesday-----Review Reading strategies (context clues)
Complete reading activity. Participate in a sentence auction.
Homework: Study
Thursday------Correct paragraph for misplaced and dangling modifiers. Review Reading strategies (context clues).
Homework:Complete context clues handout.
Friday------- CRCT Practice
21-25 September 2009
Skills-This week we will work on learning how to take a reading test. We will explore and discuss various strategies as well as practice using these strategies.
Language Arts
Monday--------Read “Broken Chain,” in Elements of Literature. Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting you and Alfonso.
Homework: Use each "Word to Own" word in a sentence.
Tuesday-------Discuss “Broken Chain.”
Pretend that you are Alfanzo. Write a letter to an advice column explaining one of your problems. Switch papers with a classmate and take the role of the columnist, responding with practical, encouraging advice.
Homework: Write five facts about the story using adverbs and five sentences using adverbs.
Wednesday-------Review advertising techniques. Choose one to create a magazine ad for a fictitious product that will benefit one of the characters in the story.
Continue to work on magazine ads.
Homework: Study
Thursday----------Review advertising techniques. Choose one to create a magazine ad for a fictitious product that will benefit one of the characters in the story.
Homework: Continue to work on magazine ads.
Friday-------------Create a fifteen question MAP Reading test. Model your questions after the examples given.
Homework: Study
14-18 September 2009
Skills-This week we will work on learning how to take a reading test. We will explore and discuss various strategies as well as practice using these strategies.
Language Arts
Monday--------Working in pairs, students will analyze peer’s writing.Conduct teacher student writing conference.
Homework:Continue working on essay.
Tuesday-------Read and discuss pages 238-241 in Holt Handbook. Complete exercise 1.
Homework: Complete modifier handout. Continue to work on essay.
Wednesday------Review homework. Complete exercise 2 on page 241 in Holt Handbook.
Homework: None
Thursday-------Review pages 24c3-247 in Holt Handbook.
Complete exercise 4 on page 244.
Homework:Continue to work on essay.
Friday--------- CRCT Practice. Polish essay in ink and in cursive.
Homework: None
8-11 September 2009
Skills: This week students will be learning the rules and regulations of the school in preparation for the agenda book test. Also we will work on the reading strategy inferences.
Language Arts
Monday------No School
Tuesday-----Read and discuss "The Treasure of Lemon Brown," in Elements of Literature. Write two facts about the story using compound sentences.
Write two facts about the story using compound sentences.
Homework: Using complete sentences, complete “Reading Check” and answer question 4 on page 103.
Wednesday----Review sentence structure.
Review home work. Discuss “The Treasures of Lemon Brown.” Use each “Word to Own” word in a sentence
Homework:None
Thursday-----Review for Friday’s test.
Complete “Lemon Brown” graphic organizer.
Homework: Study for test.
Friday---- Test Review essay introduction. Dissect the introduction and allow students to put it back together.
Homework: None
Skills: This week students will be learning the rules and regulations of the school in preparation for the agenda book test. Also we will work on the reading strategy inferences.
Language Arts
Monday-------Review sentence structure. Work in groups on newspaper project.
Homework: Complete sentence structure handout.
Tuesday-------------Review sentence structure. Work in groups on newspaper project.
Homework: Complete sentence structure handout.
Wednesday--------Students will work in the lab to type articles for the group newspaper.
Homework: None
Thursday----------Computer lab
Homework: Polish your article.
Friday----------Complete any unfinished work.
Homework: None
24-28 August 2009
Skills: This week we will begin reading Rumble Fish. Students will complete various exercises to help build comprehension and vocabulary.
Homework: Read 20 minutes every night.
Language Arts
Monday----Media Center Orientation
Homework: Study pages 140-144. Complete any unfinished work.
Tuesday----- MAP Reading Test
Homework: none
Wednesday----MAP Language Arts Test
Homework: none
Thursday----Review newspaper writing. In groups of four, create a home town newspaper for one of the Cinderella stories.
In groups of four, create a home town newspaper for one of the Cinderella stories.
Homework: Work on your assigned article.
Friday-----Continue to work on your newspaper.
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