7th Grade (Dauntless) T-shirt Order Form - due by Friday 10/3

Team Dauntless

T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Order Form

 Form and Money Due to Mrs. Rice by Friday 10/3

Name __________________________­­_______          English Class period ___

___  Short-sleeved t-shirt, $8.00.  Circle size:   S    M     L     XL     XXL

         (adult only sizes; will shrink slightly)

___ Long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt, $16.00.  Circle size:  S    M    L    XL   XXL

        (adult only sizes; will shrink slightly)

Total $__________  Cash or checks made payable to Billinghurst Middle School

Week 8, Quarter 1 - 7th & 8th Grade English (Class Activities & Homework)

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 8, Quarter 1

Monday 9/29 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/22

·         Root of the Week, p. 5

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

Homework:  Due Friday 10/1 = team t-shirt money and order form; Read October Scholastic p. 4-9 and complete “Text Features” packet

Monday 9/29 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Tuesday 9/30 (4*)

·         SWT 9/29 & 9/30

·         Root of the Week, p. 5

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         Poetry Analysis Essay Draft Revision

Homework:  Read October Scholastic p. 4-9 and complete “Text Features” packet – due Thursday 10/2

Due Wednesday = September Sacred Writing Time (12 total)

Tuesday 9/30 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/30

·         Finish “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

·         Question/Discussion/Comp Book – p. 105 (group activity for Tell-Tale Heart)

Homework:  Due tomorrow = September Sacred Writing Time (13 total)

Due Friday 10/1 = team t-shirt money and order form; Read October Scholastic p. 4-9 and complete “Text Features” packet

Wednesday 10/1 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 10/1 – Safety Pin

·         Valerie Worth – object poetry

·         Create own Object Poem – p. 109 of comp book

Homework:  Due tomorrow = “Text Features” and “Evidence” activities (October Scope article, p. 4-9)

Wednesday 10/1 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Thursday 10/2 – (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 10/1

·         Finish Question/Discussion/Comp Book – p. 105 (group activity for Tell-Tale Heart)

Homework:  Due Friday 10/1 = team t-shirt money and order form; Read October Scholastic p. 4-9 and complete “Text Features” packet

Thursday 10/2 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 10/2 – the two sentence horror story

·         Hand out fall break reader’s journal for extra credit

·         Class review of homework packet “Text Features” and turn in

Homework:  Due Monday 10/13 = 1^st quarter late work AND optional extra credit Reader’s Journal for fall break

Friday 10/3 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 10/3

·         Collect T-shirt money and order forms

·         Review “Call of Duty” article and homework activity and turn in

·         Hand out and review Reader’s Journal (RJ) extra credit opportunity for fall break

Homework:  1^st quarter late assignments and Extra Credit Reader’s Journal due Monday 10/13 (6*, 7*) and Tuesday 10/14 (1* only)

Friday 10/3 – 8^th Grade (2*)

·         Team meeting! (This means crunch 2*, 3*, 4* on Monday 10/13

Homework = see Thursday

Week 7, Quarter 1 - Class Activities and Homework for 7th and 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 7, Quarter 1

Monday 9/22 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/22

·         Review study guide and create flash cards for “Root of the Week” quiz #1

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         Initial reading of Tyger by William Blake

Homework:  Study flash cards or study-guide for spelling/vocab quiz #1 on Friday

Due Friday = Read Scope 26-31 and complete questions and text marking activity

Monday 9/22 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Tuesday 9/23 (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/22 & 9/23

·         Review study guide and create flash cards for “Root of the Week” quiz #1

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         Notes on plot structure – p. 103

Homework:  Study flash cards or study-guide for spelling/vocab quiz #1 on Thursday (6*, 7*) and Friday (1* only)

Read Scope 26-31 and complete questions and text marking activity – due Thursday (6*, 7*) and Friday (1* only)

Tuesday 9/23 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/23

·         Staple “Snowy Woods” poem to p. 106 of comp book; staple questions/outline to p. 107

·         Socratic Seminar part 1 – “Tyger” by William Blake

Homework:  Study flash cards or study-guide for spelling/vocab quiz #1 on Friday

Due Friday = Read Scope 26-31 and complete questions and text marking activity

Wednesday 9/24 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/24

·         Plot Structure Notes, p. 103

·         Who is Edgar Allan Poe? Virtual museum tour – Richmond, Virginia

Homework:  Study flash cards or study-guide for spelling/vocab quiz #1 on Thursday (6*, 7*) and Friday (1* only)

Read Scope 26-31 and complete questions and text marking activity – due Thursday (6*, 7*) and Friday (1* only)

Wednesday 9/24 – 8^th Grade (2*)

·         Team meeting

·         Tomorrow’s Crunch = 2, 3, 4

Thursday 9/25 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/26  (1*)

·         SWT 9/25 & 9/26

·         Collect “Dear Future” homework packet

·         Spelling/vocab test #1 – Root of the Week (Correct in class)

·         Video on Working Dogs in the Military and review of October Scope magazine/homework

Homework:  Read October Scope pages 4-9 and complete “Text Features” and “Evidence” activities – due Friday 10/3

Thursday 9/25 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         No SWT today

·         Socratic Seminar Part 2 – “Tyger” by William Blake

·         Complete Self-Reflection and Partner Evaluation Sheets for Seminar

Homework:  Study flash-cards or study guide for Root of the Week spelling/vocab test #1  - test tomorrow

Due tomorrow = “Dear Future” and “Turning 10” homework packet

Friday 9/26 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/26

·         Turn in Self-Reflection and Partner Evaluation Sheets for Socratic Seminar

·         Staple “Tyger” poem to p. 108 of comp book

·         Root of the Week Spelling/Vocabulary Test #1 (correct in class)

·         Turn in “Dear Future” homework packet

·         Video on Working Dogs in the Military and review of October Scope magazine/homework

Homework:  Read October Scope pages 4-9 and complete “Text Features” and “Evidence” activities – due Thursday 10/2

Greek/Latin Roots Quiz #1 Study Guide (7th & 8th Grades)

“Word of the Week”

Study Guide #1

Quiz will be on Thursday 9/25 (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/26 (1*, 2* 3*, 4*)

Greek/Latin Roots (know the definition of each)

1.   voc = “call”

2.   cata = “with”

3.   counter = “against or opposite”

4.   flu = “flow or blow”

Word of the Week (know how to spell each and the definition)

1.   vocation (vo-ca-tion) = a person’s main occupation or job. Often used to indicate a “calling” to a job that requires a lot of dedication like teaching, nursing, or ministry.

2.   catalyst (cat-a-lyst) = something that causes a reaction or change

3.   countervail (coun-ter-vail) = to oppose or exert a force against something

4.   fluid (flu-id) = 1) a liquid substance, 2) not set; changing,

                    3) smooth or easy style,   4) easily converted to cash

Week 6, Quarter 1 - 7th & 8th Grade English (Class Activities and Homework)

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 6, Quarter 1

Monday 9/15 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/15/14

·         Root of the Week, p. 74

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         “Rocket’s Red Glare” quiz and constructed response

Homework:  Read Scope p. 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet – due Friday 9/19

Monday 9/15 – 8^th Grade (2*) and Tuesday 9/16  (3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/15 and 9/16

·         Root of the Week, p. 74

·         Multi-media review presentation

·         Essay draft, p. 104 of comp book

Homework:  Finish Poetry Analysis essay draft in comp book – due on Wed 9/17

Read Scope p. 17-21 and complete “What’s the Tone?” packet – due Thursday 9/18

Tuesday 9/16 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*) and Wed 9/17 (1*)

·         SWT 9/16 & 9/17

·         T-shirt design preview

·         Finish 2 constructed response questions on quiz (Rockets Red Glare)

Homework:  Read Scope p. 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet – due Friday 9/19

Wednesday 9/17 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         No SWT today

·         Essay draft review (in comp book)

·         Type and print Poetry Analysis Essay

Homework:  Didn’t finish poetry analysis essay?  Print and turn in by Friday for no late penalty

“What’s The Tone?” activity due tomorrow

T-shirt money and order form due tomorrow (only if it applies to you)

Thursday 9/17 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/17

·         Purpose of Title and Opening Paragraph in short story genre – partner activity and staple into comp book p. 102.

·         Notes on Plot Structure, p. 103

Homework:  Read Scope p. 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet – due tomorrow 9/19

Thursday 9/17 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         SWT 9/17

·         Collect Poetry Analysis Essays and T-shirt Money

·         Collect “What’s The Tone?” packet

·         Review “Dear Future” fictional short story and homework packet

·         Staple Robert Frost poem and essay questions/outline to pages 106 & 107 of comp book

Homework:  Read Scope 26-31 and complete “Dear Future” questions and Text Marking activities – due Friday 9/26

Friday 9/18 – 8^th Grade (4*)

·         Team meeting – team cheer practice for assembly

Homework:  See Thursday

Friday 9/18 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*) ** Mrs. Winship will be my substitute teacher today.

·         SWT 9/18

·         Review “Dear Future” fictional short story and homework packet

·         Class debate over “What’s the Tone?” packet

·         Collect “What’s The Tone?” at end of period

Homework:   Read Scope 26-31 and complete “Dear Future” questions and Text Marking activities – due Thursday 9/25 (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/26 (1* only)

8th Grade Team T-shirt Re-Order Form - due Thursday 9/18

Team Prestige

T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Re-Order Form

 Form and Money Due to Mrs. Rice by Thursday 9/18

Name __________________________­­_______          English Class period ___

___  Short-sleeved t-shirt, $8.00.  Circle size:   S    M     L     XL     XXL

         (adult only sizes; will shrink slightly)

___ Long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt, $16.00.  Circle size:  S    M    L    XL   XXL

        (adult only sizes; will shrink slightly)

Total $__________  Cash or checks made payable to Billinghurst Middle School

Week 5, Quarter 1 - Class Activities and Homework for 7th and 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 5, Quarter 1

** Academic Warning Notices go out this week.  If you are earning a C or below in English as of 5:00 PM Monday evening, you’ll be getting a notice in the mail in about a week and a half.  By then, your grade may be different, so keep checking Infinite Campus weekly.

Monday 9/8 – 7^th Grade (1*)

·         Final team meeting for new team name and t-shirt ideas

Monday 9/8 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/8

·         Root of the Week, p. 73

·         Multi-media Review Presentation

·         Begin essay outline for poem analysis

Homework:  “Poetry Dive” & Critical Thinking Questions for “The Rocket’s Red Glare” due Fri.

9/11 Extra Credit Opportunity also due on Friday

Tuesday 9/9 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/9

·         Root of the Week, p. 73

·         Multi-media Review Presentation

·         Finish Close-read activity on “Unbroken” – finally J

Homework:  “Poetry Dive” & Critical Thinking Questions for “The Rocket’s Red Glare” due on Thursday

Tuesday 9/9 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Wednesday 9/10 (4*)

·         SWT 9/9 & 9/10

·         Finish essay outline and begin poetry analysis paper

Homework:  “Poetry Dive” & Critical Thinking Questions for “The Rocket’s Red Glare” due Fri.

9/11 Extra Credit Opportunity also due on Friday

Wednesday 9/10 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/10

·         Finish “theme” on close read activity and turn in

·         Notes on Elements of a Short Story, p. 101 of comp book

Homework:  “Poetry Dive” & Critical Thinking Questions for “The Rocket’s Red Glare” due tomorrow

Thursday 9/11 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         9/11 SWT

·         September 11, 2001 – perspective articles (small group activity)

Homework:  Tomorrow = quiz on “Rocket’s Red Glare” play from Scope.  Review the play and the essay on singing the National Anthem at sporting events.  You may use the text for the quiz.

Due tomorrow = 9/11 Extra Credit opportunity and “Poetry Dive” packet

Thursday 9/11 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1* 20 minute classes)

·         9/11 SWT

·         Review “Poetry Dive” and turn in packet

·         Mini lesson on “tone” and hand out “What’s the Tone” homework packet

Homework:  Quiz on Monday on “Rocket’s Red Glare” play from Scope.  Review the play and the essay on singing the National Anthem at sporting events.  You may use the text for the quiz.

Due Friday 9/19 = Read Scope magazine, pages 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet.

Friday 9/12 – 7^th Grade (7*, 1*)

·         Counselor’s Presentation on Bullying and Anti-bullying Measures

Homework:  Quiz on Monday on “Rocket’s Red Glare” play from Scope.  Review the play and the essay on singing the National Anthem at sporting events.  You may use the text for the quiz.

Due Friday 9/19 = Read Scope magazine, pages 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet.

Friday 9/12 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         9/12 SWT

·         Review “Poetry Dive” and turn in packet

·         Review of “tone” and hand out “What’s the Tone” homework packet

·         Finish final 2 group presentations on yesterday’s 9/11 articles

·         Continue writing poetry analysis essay – will be typing final draft on Wednesday

Homework:  Due Thursday 9/18 = Read Scope magazine, pages 17-21 and complete “What’s The Tone?” packet.