Period 5 English 8 Agenda
Semester One
Wednesday, December 16
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What are you looking forward to the most over break? (you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Movie and Compare Contrast Paragraph
- Complete the Plot Map
- Conflict Guide
- Participation Points
Apex: No Apex this week, please make sure you are caught up
Tuesday, December 15
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What's the best Christmas movie?(you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Movie and Compare Contrast Notes
- Complete the Plot Map
- Participation Points
Apex: No Apex this week, please make sure you are caught up
Monday, December 14
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What's the best thing to find in your stocking?(you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Read Chapters 19-23 and complete the reading guide.
- Plot Map
- Participation Points
Apex: No Apex this week, please make sure you are caught up!
Thursday, December 3
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What's the best gift you have ever given someone?(you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Read Chapters 16, 17, and 18 and complete the reading guide.
- Participation Points
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 12/4
- Study Guide 2.3.1 (GC) Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.3.2 Thursday
- Review 2.3.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.3.5 Friday
Wednesday, December 2
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your best memory of something colorful? (you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Read Chapters 13, 14, and 15 and complete the reading guide.
- Participation Points
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 12/4
- Study Guide 2.3.1 (GC) Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.3.2 Thursday
- Review 2.3.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.3.5 Friday
Tuesday, December 1
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: How do you feel about liars? Do you consider yourself a liar?(you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Chapters 10 Quiz
- Read Chapters 11 and 12 and complete the reading guide.
- Participation Points
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 12/4
- Study Guide 2.3.1 (GC) Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.3.2 Thursday
- Review 2.3.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.3.5 Friday
Monday, November 30
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Today is the anniversary of the big earthquake, what do you remember about it? (you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Chapters 1-9 Review
- Read Chapters 10 and and complete the reading guide. TURN IT IN please.
- Read 11 of The Giver making sure you complete the new reading guide as you go.
- There will be a quiz over chapters 1-10 tomorrow.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 12/4
- Study Guide 2.3.1 (GC) Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.3.2 Thursday
- Review 2.3.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.3.5 Friday
Thursday, November 19
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the nicest thing someone has ever said to you? (you may change the subject) Please turn in your bell work today.
-Good Things
-Read Chapters 8 and 9 of The Giver making sure you complete the reading guide as you go.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 11/20
- Study Guide 2.2.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.2.2 Thursday
- Review 2.2.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.2.5 Friday
Wednesday, November 18
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Can you remember being really little? What is the smallest you can remember being? (you may change the subject)
-Good Things
-Read Chapters 6 and 7 of The Giver making sure you complete the reading guide as you go.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 11/20
- Study Guide 2.2.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.2.2 Thursday
- Review 2.2.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.2.5 Friday
Tuesday, November 17
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: I can't taste or smell anything. It's really weird. If this happened to you, what taste or smell would you miss the most? (you may change the subject)
-Good Things
-Read Chapters 4 and 5 of The Giver making sure you complete the reading guide as you go.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 11/20
- Study Guide 2.2.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.2.2 Thursday
- Review 2.2.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.2.5 Friday
Monday, November 16
Hi guys!
I'm sorry I can't be with you guys yet. I apologize that your grades are not as up to date as they should be, I'm working on it when I can. Please be good for the sub.
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is something you used to like but feel too old for now? Footy PJs? Barbie Dolls? Dinosaur Nuggets? (you may change the subject)
-Good Things
-Read Chapters 2 and 3 of The Giver making sure you complete the reading guide as you go.
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 11/20
- Study Guide 2.2.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 2.2.2 Thursday
- Review 2.2.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.2.5 Friday
Thursday, November 5
Hi guys! Please make sure you've handed in the Tell Tale Heart activities. Here is your work for the day:
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What rules do you think are the most important in our community? Why are they important? (you may change the subject). Remember the answer sheet is in the Google Classroom.
Reading Strategies:
We are going to begin working with a novel called The Giver.
- Please watch the Screencastify introducing the novel.
- Then watch Ms Maki's video on how to access the novel on Sora.
- Complete the Reading Guide for Chapter 1.
Apex: There are no Apex assignments this week. If you did not complete the previous Apex assignments, please catch up.
Wednesday, November 4
Hi guys! I am sorry that I don't get the chance to see you this week. I miss your faces! We have a lot to do to catch up from the last Covid closure. We will make the best of our time, even though we are apart, so we can be on track for the quarter. Here is your work for the day:
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Describe your Halloween adventures (you may change the subject). Remember the answer sheet is in the Google Classroom.
Reading Strategies:
Before our last emergency closure, we read the Tell Tale Heart together in class. Please complete the reading guide in the Google Classroom. Pay close attention to the questions and answer in complete sentences.
At the end of the assignment I ask you to create a plot map of the story. I have provided, in the Google Classroom, a writable digital version of the plot map for you to fill out.
If you need to read or listen to the story again, please follow the directions for accessing the textbook. They are posted at the top of the Classwork feed in the Google Classroom. This story is also available online in lots of forms, you can Google it and get print and audio versions.
Apex: There are no Apex assignments this week. If you did not complete the previous Apex assignments, please catch up.
Wednesday, October 21
Well, kiddos, it looks like we won't see each other for the rest of this week. I'm sorry to miss out on instructional time with you. For the rest of this week, I would like you to complete Unit 2 lesson 1 in Apex. The Study Guide is in the Google Classroom. If you would like to print the study guide, fill it out, and e-mail it to me, you may.
If you have questions or need help, you may e-mail me at mollya.johnson@matsuk12.us. I will check my e-mail from 7:15 until 2:45.
Don't forget to hand in yesterday's assignment please!
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 10/23
- Study Guide 2.1.1 (GC) Wednesday
- Check UP 2.1.2 Thursday
- Review 2.1.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.1.5 Friday
Tuesday, October 20
Monday, October 19
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your pet peeve? (you may change the subject)
- Good things!
- Library
Objective: Reading Strategies
- Edgar Allen Poe Background
- Pre-Reading Guide for TT Heart
- First Read of Tell Tale Heart
Apex: We will work on this all week, it's due 10/23
- Study Guide 2.1.1 (GC)Monday/Tuesday
- Check UP 2.1.2 Wednesday
- Review 2.1.3 Thursday
- Quiz 2.1.5 Friday
Thursday, October 8
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the most scared you've ever been? (you may change the subject)
- Good things!
- Participation Points
- End of Quarter Reminder
- TEST today!: Making Connections, Visualization, Summarizing, Plot Map
Objective: Assessing Reading Strategies
Objective: Writing Strategies
- Prompt Buster 2 Practice (GC)
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/9
- Review 1.4.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.4.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.4.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.4.5 Friday
Wednesday, October 7
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your gamer tag and how did you get it? (you may change the subject)
- Good things!
- Participation Points
- End of Quarter Reminder
- TEST on Thursday: Making Connections, Visualization, Summarizing, Plot Map
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- "Monkey's Paw" Inferring in the reading guide (GC)
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/9
- Review 1.4.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.4.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.4.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.4.5 Friday
Tuesday, October 6
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Do you like scary stories? Why or why not? (you may change the subject)
- Good things!
- Participation Points
- End of Quarter Reminder
- TEST on Thursday: Making Connections, Visualization, Summarizing, Plot Map
Objective:Writing Strategies
- Notes on TAPF
- Prompt Buster Practice (GC)
- Break
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- "Monkey's Paw" Vocab and Pre-Reading (GC)
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 10/9
- Review 1.4.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.4.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.4.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.4.5 Friday
Monday, October 5
Bell Work: Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite spirit day? (you may change the subject)
- Good things!
- Participation Points
- End of Quarter Reminder
- TEST on Thursday: Making Connections, Visualization, Summarizing, Plot Map
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Plot Map Review
- Plot Map Practice
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.4.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.4.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.4.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.4.5 Friday
Friday, September 25
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.3.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.3.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.3.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.3.5 Friday
Thursday, September 24
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Describe your favorite breakfast. (you may change the subject)
- Good Things
- Participation Points
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Plot Map Review
- Plot Map Practice
- Break
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.3.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.3.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.3.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.3.5 Friday
Wednesday, September 23
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the best sport to play? What is the best sport to watch? Why? (you may change the subject)
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points (Please be excellent for Mr. K!)
- Summary Practice: Sports Article (GC)
- PRB: Read for 15 and Summarize (GC)
- Hand in the fairy tale plot map from yesterday!
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.3.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.3.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.3.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.3.5 Friday
Tuesday, September 22
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What was you favorite book or fairy tale when you were little? Why did you like it? (you may change the subject)
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Participation Points
- Summary Practice: Pixar (GC)
- PRB: Read for 15 and Summarize (GC)
- Plot Notes
- Plot Practice: Fairy Tale
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.3.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.3.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.3.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.3.5 Friday
Monday, September 21
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is your favorite emoji? What do you think should be made into an emoji? (you may change the subject)
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- IVF Statements (GC)
- Summary Notes
- Summary Practice: Emojis
Apex: (We will work on this all week, it's due 9/25)
- Review 1.3.3 Monday
- Study Guide 1.3.1(GC)Tuesday/Wednesday
- Check UP 1.3.2 Thursday
- Quiz in Apex 1.3.5 Friday
Thursday, September 10
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What is the worst punishment for you? grounding? taking away your phone? When you are done, please submit your bell work for the week.
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Context Cues in Photographs (GC)
- Close Reading: "Oranges" (GC)
Apex:
- Lesson 2 Study Guide (GC)
- Lesson 2 Practice (GC)
- Lesson 2 Quiz in Apex
Complete all things Apex as Friday homework.
Wednesday, September 9
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Do you like extreme sports? Why or why not?
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Visualization: The Cay (paper), Climbing Frozen Waterfalls (paper) Practice with PRB
- Using Context Clues: Henry P Baloney (paper)
Apex:
- Lesson 2 Study Guide (GC)
Tuesday, September 8
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: Describe the best dog you have ever know.
Objective: Exploring Reading Strategies
- Good Things
- Setting a Purpose: The House (paper)
- Making Connections: Notes (paper) , Practice with Cookie (GC), Practice with CH (GC) Practice with PRB (GC)
Apex
- Review Plot
- Begin Lesson 2 Study Guide (GC)
Thursday, August 27
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: If you could add a pet to your life today what pet would you choose? Why?
Objective: Getting to Know You and What You Need
- Good Things
- Apex First Lesson: Complete the Study Guide, Check Up, Review, Practice and Quiz
- Complete Getting to Know You Assignment in (GC)
- Poem of Self Draft (GC)
- Poem of Self Final Draft (paper)
Wednesday, August 26
Bell Work: In the Google Classroom you will find a Bell Work sheet for the week. Answer this question with a minimum of 5 complete sentences in the paragraph: What have you binge watched recently? Not a binge watcher? Tell me why not.
Objective: Getting to Know You and What You Need
- Good Things
- Apex First Lesson
- Complete Getting to Know You Assignment in (GC)
- Poem of Self Draft (GC)
- Poem of Self Final Draft (paper)
Tuesday, August 25
Objective: Getting to Know You
- Good Things
- Social Contract
- Language Live Placement Tests (LL Quicklinks)
- Getting to Know you Activities (GC)
- Stand Up/Sit Down
Monday, 8/24/2020
Welcome! Please choose a seat.
- What are your favorite hobbies?
- Favorite color?
- How many siblings do you have?
- Favorite things to eat?
- How many pets do you have?
- What did you enjoy doing this summer?
Objective: Learn Classroom Processes
- Good Things
- Join Google Classroom: Take Tech Survey (GC)
- Review Class Policies (GC)
- Room Tour
- Reading/Writing/Studying Surveys (GC)
- Apex Login
- Stand Up/Sit down game