8th grade field trip to the Will Rogers Auditorium
will be Monday. Students will report to their 1st
period for attendance. They will be excused to the
cafeteria where they will be arranged into their small
groups. At 9:00a.m. we will leave on buses for Fort
Worth. We will enjoy live performances of 4
short plays. Following the plays we will spend an
hour at a nearby park for some relaxation. Students
are invited to bring water and a snack for this break
period. Students will then load buses to return to
DOwning's campus around 2:00. Once back on campus
students will enjoy a pizza lunch. Students will be
in the cafeteria until dismissal.
Monday: Field Trip
Tuesday: Vocabulary #8
wksht due Wednesday
Quiz Friday
Wednesday: Debriefing of Field Trip
20 sentences-techniques used to
enhance message.
Thursday: Media bias-techniques used by media
video presentation
Small group analysis of advertisement
Friday: Present small group work.
We are instituting some new policies to help build
a more positive rapport between the staff and
students. The staff's goal is to know each child's name.To that end;
*ID's must be worn on shirt collar or around
neck. They can be purchased for $3.00 & lanyards
for $2.00
*Once a student has been asked to wear a
temporary badge 3 times, they will be assigned
a detention by their assistant principal.
*This will start over every six weeks.
*After 4 detentions, it is then considered a
failure to comply with school directives and
will result in a PAS placement.
Week of November 17th
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH THESE EVENTS:
1. The 8th grade fundraiser at "Which Which"
is Wednesday night. A portion of all purchases made between 5 & 9 will go to the 8th grade class to help make money for the end of their year party.
2. The 8th grade field trip will be Monday, December 1st. This is the day we return from Thanksgiving break. Notices will be going home shortly.
Monday: Vocabulary #7
wksht due Tuesday
quiz Friday
Begin Research Presentations-Log Sheets
Tuesday: Vocabulary #7 wksht due
Continue Research Presentations
Wednesday: Continue Research Presentations
Thursday: Grammar Lesson; Homonyms-proper
usage-70 problems due Friday
study for Quiz #7
Friday: Homonyms wksht due
Quiz 7
Complete Research Presnetations
We are wrapping up our research project. Students are taking their formal research and creating a presentation, using technology, to present the research to the class. The technology portion of the project will be due Thursday, November 13th.
Monday-Thursday; Computer Lab using research to create
a presentation using technology.
-Power Point
-Photo Story
-Publisher-4 page brochure or
Web Site
-Dreamweaver
Monday-Vocabulary #6 list- wksht due Tuesday
Quiz Friday
**PRESENTATIONS DUE MONDAY****
Friday-Quiz Vocabulary #6
**TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS DUE MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 17th
Week of November 3rd
MONDAY; VOCABULARY #5 LIST & WORKSHEET
WKSHT DUE WEDNESDAY
QUIZ FRIDAY
COMPUTER LAB-CONTINUE FINAL COPY OF RESEARCH
TUESDAY; TURN IN ALL RESEARCH WORK:
FINAL COPY WITH EDIT MARKS
WORKS CITED
FORMAL OUTLINE
ROUGH DRAFT
REVISION CHECKLIST PAGE
5 OR MORE SOURCE CARDS
20 OR MORE NOTE CARDS
WEDNESDAY; VOCABULARY #5 WORKSHEET DUE-QUIZ FRIDAY
BEGIN PLAN FOR TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION
CAN BE A WEB SITE,
A POWER POINT OR
A PHOTO STORY FORMAT
USE HANDOUT
THURSDAY; PLAN THE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION
STUDY FOR QUIZ
FRIDAY; QUIZ VOCABULARY #5
PREPARE PRESENTATION FOR COMPUTER LAB-MONDAY
***WE WILL BE IN THE COMPUTER LAB AGAIN MONDAY-TURSDAY
PREPARING THE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS
THOSE ARE DUE FOR COMPLETION THURSDAY, THE 13TH
TUESDAY; LATE CHECK GRADE FOR DRAFT (Last Day)
GRAMMAR EDITS
REVIEW RUBRIC-GRADING EXPECTATIONS
WEDNESDAY; COMPUTER LAB
PAPER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO DO IN-TEXT CITATIONS MLA FORMAT
THURSDAY; COMPUTER LAB
FINAL PAPER EDIT MARKS
HOW TO DO A WORKS CITED PAGE MLA FORMAT
Monday: In the library finding a book
reference/resource. Use Citation generator
to add citation to your working bibliography.
Tuesday: "Organizing Your Material" due (given Friday)
Plagiarism & Outline Draft wksht
**Check grade for 25 cards-5 source &
20 note cards
Research Terms Worksheet-Due Friday
Wednesday: Create Formal Outline-DUe Thursday
Begin Rough Draft-Final copy will be
800 words or more-3 pgs double-spaced,
12 pt, Times New Roman font
Research Terms Worksheet-Due Friday
Thursday: Continue rough draft.
Review Research Terms Worksheet for test
Friday
Thursday: Continue Rough Draft
Research Terms Worksheet-Due Friday
Friday: Continue Rough Draft
Test on research terms
Week of October 13th
We are finding sources & information for or research regarding current social issues. If your child would like to do some research at home it is reccommended that they use a removeable flash drive.
For this research it is important to use reliable cources. Their internet searches are to be via the school bookmarks for research. Students that have difficulty may try the research link attached Please note; Wikipedia is not a source to be used at any time.
Monday: -Select Topics
-Review research via Videos: Finding credible
sources, internet search keywords, &
creating a bibliography
Tuesday: -Use of Data Bases-Review
-Begin to find sources of information
-Record sources in a working bibliography
Wednesday: -Find sources of information
-Record sources in a working bibliography
-After finding 5-6 sources begin recording
information onto note cards.
Thursday: -Find sources of information
-Record sources in a working bibliography
-After finding 5-6 sources begin recording
information onto note cards.
Friday: -"Organizing Material" Arranging
information
-Outline strategies
Week of October 6th
We are in the process of learing how to complete a final research paper. Students should have their topic selections ready Friday, October 10th. Parents, if you have not seen the handout for this project, please e-mail me a request for a copy of that. We will be in the computer lab next week doing preliminary research information.
Monday: "Writing a Research Report"
Read & discuss ch 1-"Introduction to Research"
*ch 1 wksht-complete with a partner.
Study for Test Vocabulary 1-4
Tuesday: "Writing a Research Report"
correct & turn in ch 1 wksht
Read & discuss ch 2-"Selecting a Topic"
ch 2 wksht-small group completion
Study for Test Vocabulary 1-4
Wednesday: "Writing a Research Report"
correct & turn in ch 2 wksht
Read & discuss ch 3-"Finding & Recording
Your Sources"
ch 3 wksht-small group completion
Study for Test Vocabulary 1-4
Thursday: "Writing a Research Report"
correct & turn in ch 3 wksht
Read & discuss ch 4 "Gathering Information"
ch 4 wksht-small goup completion
Study for Test Vocabulary 1-4
Friday: Test Vocabulary 1-4
Topic Selection Assignments-due
Week of September 28, 2008
Binder Checks continue this week.
Monday: Vocabulary #4
wksht due Tuesday
quiz Friday
Tuesday: Grammar-Subjects & Predicates
Language Network pgs 6-11
Lang. Net Workbook pgs 1, 2a.,4, 5, 6b,7
due Thursday
Wednesday: Curriculum Based Assessment
*Bring novel for after test*
Thursday: Grammar Homework pages due
Grade & Correct
Research Expectations Reveiwed
Topic Selection/Signature Page
due next Friday
Friday: Quiz #4
Week of September 22, 2008
**No Vocabulary this week** We are focused on
editing & revising our first processs paper to prepare
for publishing in the computer lab later this week.
Flash drives are extremely helpful to enable students to work on computer projects at school and at home.
Monday: Peer edit & revise papers.
Check Grade Rough drafts-should be 3 to 4
pages of handwriting.
**C&R BINDER CHECKS BEGIN**
Tuesday: complete edit/revise process to prepare for
publishing in the lab Wednesday.
Edit: complete peer handout
1. Highlight every other sentence. Correct
any run-ons/fragments
2. Correct misspellings. Correct form of
word/homonym? (There, their & they're)
3. Capitalization & punctuation
4. Same tense
Revision:
1. Inclusion of 4 types of figurative
language (circle all)
2. Inclusion of 4 effective usages of new
vocabulary . (mark with a *)
3. Inclusion of 2 items from ADD DEF Q
(underline)
4. Revised Introduction/Conclusion
Wednesday: Begin the publishing process
Thursday; Continue the publishing process.
Friday: Finish the publishing process.
Completed process papers due at the end
of the class period.
***Each step is worth a 100 point daily grade.
Prewriting/brainstorming, rough draft, editing,
& revising. The Final published paper will be a
100 point major grade.
Final paper; 1. Typed in computer lab.(33 points)
a. Use Header-footer format
b. Title-14 or 16 point font
c. Times New Roman-12 point font
d. Double-spaced 2 pgs
2. Mechanics/Grammar (33 points)
3. Highlighting figurative language,
& vocabulary(33 points)
Week of September 15, 2008
Monday: Vocabulary #3
Worksheet due Tuesday
Quiz Friday-Study
Tuesday: Vocab #3 wksht due
Review steps of process writing
Transcribe Figurative Language Notes
Begin Process paper "Do-Over"-Write an
imaginative story that highlights how
maturity enables us to evaluate possible
outcomes so that we think before we act.
The story should sustain reader
interest; include well-paced action and
an engaging story line; create a
specific, believable setting through the
use of sensory details; develop
interesting characters; and use a range
of literary strategies and devices to
enhance the style and tone.
**Rough draft of this paper will be due
Monday, the 22nd.
draft is to be 3-4 pages of handwriting
Study for Quiz
Wednesday: Transcribe/discus ADD DEF Q notes.
Continue rough draft of process paper.
Study for Quiz
Thursday: Continue rough draft.
Study for Quiz
Friday: Quiz #3
Finish 3 to 4 page rough draft for Monday.
We will peer edit/revise this draft next week and be in the computer lab Wednesday-Friday publishing them. Final, published paper with rough draft, edit & revision evidence is due Friday, the 26th. This is a Major grade project-60%.
Week Of September 8th
I have been entering grades in esembler. Please make a point of checking that site regularly. You may set to receive automatic notification of grades if you so choose. We are settling into the routine for 8th grade. Most students have been "on top of things" thus far, which is fantastic!
Students have their first major grade assignment due in my class Thursday, their bio poem. I will be handing out the grading rubric on those today so all students are aware of the expectations. I will also enter the guidelines at the end of this week's plans.
Monday: Vocabulary #2
wksht due Tuesday
Quiz-Friday
Check grade for 2 Bio Poem drafts
Tuesday: Vocab #2 wksht due
Understanding word choice-class discussion
Continue Bio Poem Project-Due Thursday
study for quiz on Friday
Wednesday: "My List of 12" file in HH
Continue Bio Poem Project-Due tomorrow
study for quiz on Friday
Thursday: Share Bio Poems-
study for quiz on Friday
Friday: Quiz #2
Share remainder of bio poems.
Bio Poem Project
Colored paper for this projectis available in class. Poem may be hand-written or printed from a computer. Use glue or tape-not staples to add collage elements. (Staples cannot go through the laminator.)
Rubric-15 points for each item:
* Must have 12 or more lines
* Use of an overall or unifying theme
* 2 poem drafts (check graded Monday 9-8)
* Proper spelling, grammar & punctuation
* Creative Title
* Neatness & use of color
* College elements support your theme (6 picture minimum)
Please keep in mind that this project is a Major grade (60%) so it is important to give a best effort.
Wednesday: Vocabulary Wksht #1 due
Late Grade for Binder Set-up Check
Analytical Writing-10 sentences-File I.W.
"All about Me!" file H.H.
Thursday: Bio Poem Project-Due Thursday, Sept 11
Format Handout-must create 2 drafts
Rubric for project reviewed
*Draft of poem due Monday, Sept, 8
Friday: Quiz-Vocabulary #1
Work on draft of Bio Poem
*Draft of Bio poem due Monday, Sept, 8
Welome to School Year 2008-2009!
A syllabus for 8th grade English students went home
with all students Monday. Students are to return the
syllabus receipt form by Tuesday, September 2nd. The
syllabus details specific assignments to be focused on
throughout the year, behavior expectations in my
classroom,and my grading policy.
I am asking all students to create a “Collections &
Reflections” binder of all their writing projects. To
organize their work each student should supply the
following;”
•1” 3-ring binder. The ones with exterior clear
page pockets are a great choice.
**No binders 2” or more as there is not enough shelf
space for the larger binders
•Wide ruled filler paper
•6 dividers
Before beginning our curriculum, we will cover general
campus conduct expectations, code of conduct, etc.
Week of August 25th
Monday: Syllabus
Bullying information
*2nd period students received paperwork that
needs to be filled out and returned to
second period teachers
Tuesday: "Dress Code Information"
"Items not Allwed on Campus Information"
Textbooks issued
Wednesday: Textbook Damage Reports filled out
"Lost/Damaged Textbooks Information"
"Re-test Opportunities Information"
Collections & Reflection Binder set-up
Directions
*Binders due for check grade-Tuesday, 9-2
Thursday: Learning Style Survey
Analysis of quote-10 sentences-Informal
Writing(file in C&R binder)
Friday: "One More Day of Summer" 25 sentences-
Creative, Informal Writing
Enjoy the three day weekend! Please remember that Collection & Reflection binders will be check graded on Tuesday, September 2nd.
I look forward to 08-09 being a terrific year!
Should you as parents need to contact me, please use
my e-mail, fredericksk@lisd.net.
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