Team Dauntless T-shirt/Sweatshirt Re-order (8th Grade Only)

Team Dauntless

T-Shirt & Sweatshirt Re-Order Form

 Form and Money Due to Mrs. Rice by Friday 10/9

Name __________________________­­_______          English Class period ___

___  Short-sleeved t-shirt, $7.00.  Circle size:   S    M     L     XL     XXL

         (adult only sizes; will shrink slightly)

___ Long-sleeved hooded sweatshirt, $14.00.  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

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 8, Quarter 1

Monday 9/28– 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         Root of the Week – amble

·         Root of the Week – Spelling and Vocab Test #1

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         1* only = finish Tell-Tale Heart Discussion Questions

Homework: Complete Poetry Analysis packet – due on Friday 10/2

Reminder… all make-up work for 1^st grading quarter is due Friday 10/2

Monday 9/28 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         Root of the Week – amble

·         Root of the Week – Spelling and Vocab Test #1

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

Homework: Complete Poetry Analysis packet – due on Thursday 10/1

Reminder… all make-up work for 1^st grading quarter is due Friday 10/2

 Tuesday 9/29  - 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/29

·         Glue “Tone” notes into comp book (Notes and Activities Section)

·         Begin Plot Diagram Group Project/Assessment (Plot Sequencing)

Homework: Complete Poetry Analysis packet – due on Friday 10/2

Reminder… all make-up work for 1^st grading quarter is due Friday 10/2

Tuesday 9/29 – 8^th Grade (4*)

·         Team Meeting

Homework:  See Monday – 8^th Grade

Wednesday 9/30 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Thurs 10/1 (7*, 1*)

·         Review composition notebook for 1^st quarter (students have 1 week to complete anything that may be missing or incomplete)

·         Plot Diagram Assessment for “Tell-Tale Heart” in groups of 3

Homework:  Due on Friday = Poetry Analysis Packet and and Late Work for 1^st Quarter

                        Due Wed 10/7 = 1^st Quarter Composition Notebook Scored in Class

Wednesday 9/30 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/30

·         Hand out t-shirt re-order forms

·         Glue in “Tone” notes – comp book

·         Begin Poetry Analysis Essay Outline

Homework:  Due tomorrow = Poetry Analysis Packet

                       Due by Friday = Late Work for 1^st Quarter

                       Due by Friday 10/9 = t-shirt/sweatshirt re-order form and money

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

·         Review Composition Notebook for 1^st Quarter (students have 4 days to complete any missing or incomplete assignments before we score the comp books)

·         Partner then Whole-Class review of Poetry Analysis Homework (then turn in)

·         Hand out and review “Synthesis” Activity with attached Essay Prompt

·         Scope introductory video on sugar in the American diet

Homework:  Read October Scope pages 22-28, then complete “Synthesis” activity and essay (essay prompt on the back side of the Synthesis activity).  Due Friday 10/9

Re-ordering a team t-shirt or sweatshirt?  Money and order form due by Friday 10/9

Need to finish anything in your composition notebook?  Comp book will be scored on Tues 10/6

Friday 10/2 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 10/2 – “Regrets”

·         Turn in Poetry Analysis Homework

·         Hand out and review “Synthesis” Activity with attached Essay Prompt

·         Scope introductory video on sugar in the American diet

·         Continue Group Plot Diagram Assessment

Homework:  Read October Scope pages 22-28, then complete “Synthesis” activity and essay (essay prompt on the back side of the Synthesis activity).  Due Thursday 10/8

Need to finish anything in your composition notebook?  Comp book will be scored on Wed 10/7

Friday 10/2 – 8^th Grade (2*)

·         SWT 10/2 – “Regrets”

·         Frost Poetry Analysis Outline

Homework:  Read October Scope pages 22-28, then complete “Synthesis” activity and essay (essay prompt on the back side of the Synthesis activity).  Due Friday 10/9

Re-ordering a team t-shirt or sweatshirt?  Money and order form due by Friday 10/9

Need to finish anything in your composition notebook?  Comp book will be scored on Tues 10/6

Missing and Incomplete Assignments/Revisions Due Date for 1st Quarter

Hi Students and Parents!  

It's hard to believe that the end of the grading quarter is quickly approaching.  If you have a missing  assignment, NOW is the time to do it for partial late credit.  If you have an incomplete assignment, you may finish for further credit.  If you would like to revise an assignment to improve a score, NOW is the time!  Notice the emphasis on "NOW" :-) 

I will not accept any late work or revisions after Friday, October 2nd.  There are no exceptions after this date.  This will be the cut-off date for 1st quarter grades except for our composition notebooks that we'll score during the 9th week.  Any other assignments we work on in class or you complete for homework during the 9th week of the quarter will appear under Term 2 on Infinite Campus.  

I am proud of how hard so many of you have worked this first quarter. Our assignments have not been easy and you've worked through several revisions.  Keep it up!  Fall break is just around the corner.

xoxo,
Mrs. Rice

Study Guide for 1st "Root of the Week" Quiz

“Root of the Week” - Study Guide #1

 *Students have a hard copy of this study guide AND flashcards

Quiz will be on Monday, Sept 28^th (all class periods)

Greek/Latin Roots (know the definition of each)

1.   doc = “to teach”

2.   clar = “clear”

3.   gul = “throat”

4.   greg = “herd or flock”

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

1.   indoctrinate (in-doc-tri-nate) = to educate; to brainwash

2.   declaration (dec-la-ra-tion) = a public, formal statement

3.   gullible (gul-li-ble) = describes a person who is easily cheated, deceived, or duped

4.   gregarious (gre-gar-i-ous) = describes someone who is social and likes to be around others; animals in a herd

Week 7, Quarter 1 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 7, Quarter 1

Monday 9/21– 7^th Grade (6*) and Tuesday 9/22 (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/21 and 9/22 (Dog vs. Cat Personalities)

·         Root of the Week Quiz #1 Study Guide and Flash Card Baggies

·         Multi Media Review Presentation

·         “Tell-Tale Heart” Questions with Seat Partners

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet. 

Due Thursday 9/24 (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/25 (1* only)

Monday 9/21 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/21  (Dog vs. Cat Personalities)

·         Root of the Week Quiz #1 Study Guide and Flash Card Baggies

·         Multi Media Review Presentation

·         Close-read Activity of Robert Frost’s “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening”

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet.  Due Friday 9/25 (If you’re going on the choir trip that day, your assignment is due Thurs 9/24).

8^th Grade – Tuesday 9/22 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/22

·         Seat Partner Analysis Questions – Frost Poem

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet.  Due Friday 9/25 (If you’re going on the choir trip that day, your assignment is due Thurs 9/24).

Use Flashcards or Study Guide to study for the (very short) Root of the Week Quiz.  Quiz = Monday 9/28

7th Grade – Wednesday 9/23 (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/23 – Fall Imagery

·         “Tell-Tale Heart” partner discussion questions

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet.  Due tomorrow (6*, 7*) and due Friday (1* only)

Use Flashcards or Study Guide to study for the (very short) Root of the Week Quiz.  Quiz = Monday 9/28

8^th Grade – Wednesday 9/23

·         2* = Team Meeting (see Tuesday for homework)

8^th Grade – Thursday 9/24 (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         SWT 9/24 – Fall Imagery

·         Finish Robert Frost poetry analysis questions and staple into comp book

·         Start Frost analysis essay outline

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet.  Due Tomorrow

Use Flashcards or Study Guide to study for the (very short) Root of the Week Quiz.  Quiz = Monday 9/28

7^th Grade – Thursday 9/24 (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/25 (1*)

·         SWT – Your Opinion on Extreme Sports

·         Whole-class review of “Tone” packet (students may revise as we discuss)

·         Hand out and Review “Poetry Analysis” assignment

Homework:  Use Flashcards or Study Guide to study for the (very short) Root of the Week Quiz.  Quiz = Monday 9/28

Complete Poetry Analysis packet – due Friday 10/2 (reminder… all late work is due Friday 10/2; therefore, you do not have the opportunity to turn in this assignment for late credit!)

8^th Grade – Friday 9/25 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT – Your Opinion on Extreme Sports

·         Whole-class review of “Tone” packet (students may revise as we discuss)

·         Hand out and Review “Poetry Analysis” assignment

Homework:  Use Flashcards or Study Guide to study for the (very short) Root of the Week Quiz.  Quiz = Monday 9/28

Complete Poetry Analysis packet – due Thursday 10/1 (reminder… all late work is due Friday 10/2; therefore, you do not have much of an opportunity to turn in this assignment late!)

Week 6, Quarter 1 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 6, Quarter 1

Monday 9/14 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/14

·         Root of the Week – greg

·         Multi Media Review Presentation

·         Final draft revision reflection; address envelope; turn in rough draft, reflection, and final draft of letter

Homework:  On lined paper, revise “Close Read” activity.  Number the sections of your revisions.  Revise no matter your score (see my questions and suggestions on your paper).  Due Friday 9/18

Monday 9/14 – 8^th Grade (2*) and Tuesday 9/15 (3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/14 and 9/15

·         Root of the Week – greg

·         Multi Media Review Presentation

·         Collect 9/11 Extra Credit Assignment (will not be accepted late)

·         Finish final group presentation of 9/11 article

Homework:  On lined paper, revise “Close Read” activity.  Number the sections of your revisions.  Revise no matter your score (see my questions and suggestions on your paper).  Due Thursday 9/17 (2*, 3*) and  Friday 9/18 (4* only)

7^th Grade – Tuesday 9/15 (6*, 7*) and Wed 9/16 (1*)

·         SWT 9/15 and 9/16

·         Glue “Inference” notes into Comp Book

·         Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”

Homework:  On lined paper, revise “Close Read” activity.  Number the sections of your revisions.  Revise no matter your score (see my questions and suggestions on your paper).  Due Friday 9/18

8^th Grade – Wednesday 9/16 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/16

·         Wheelbarrow Activity in Comp Book (Notes and Activities Section)

·         William Carlos Williams, “Red Wheelbarrow”

·         Love That Dog, p. 1-5

Homework:  On lined paper, revise “Close Read” activity.  Number the sections of your revisions.  Revise no matter your score (see my questions and suggestions on your paper).  Due Thursday 9/17 (2*, 3*) and  Friday 9/18 (4* only)

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

·         SWT 9/16

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

·         Begin Group Discussion Questions

Homework:  On lined paper, revise “Close Read” activity.  Number the sections of your revisions.  Revise no matter your score (see my questions and suggestions on your paper). 

Due Tomorrow

8^th Grade – Thursday 9/17 (2*, 3*) and Friday 9/18 (4*)

·         SWT 9/17 and 9/18

·         Collect Revision Homework for Close Read

·         Review notes on “Tone” and hand out new homework assignment

·         Finish William Carlos Williams’ inspired poem

·         4* only = finish poetry terms notes

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet.  Due Friday 9/25 (If you’re going on the choir trip that day, your assignment is due Thurs 9/24).

7^th Grade – Friday 9/18 (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT  9/18

·         Collect Revision Homework for Close Read

·         Review notes on “Tone” and hand out new homework assignment

·         Continue “The Tell-Tale Heart” group discussion questions

Homework:  Read September Scope article and paired essay, “Should Kids Do Extreme Sports?” (p. 20-23).  Then, complete “Tone” packet. 

Due Thursday 9/24 (6*, 7*) and Friday 9/25 (1* only)

Week 5, Quarter 1 - 7th & 8th Grade

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 5, Quarter 1

Monday 9/7

·         Labor Day

7^th Grade – Tuesday 9/8 ( 6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 9/8 “I Request Some Money” prompt

·         Root of the Week – gul

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Revision Video

·         Peer Revision Groups of 3 for Letter

Homework:  Using the specific advice of your peers that you wrote on your sticky notes, revise your letter.  Use the “model butterfly” letter to support your revision.  Revision due Mon 9/14

8^th Grade – Tuesday 9/8

·         No 8^th Grade Core Classes Today due to Math MAP Testing Schedule

Homework:  Using the specific advice of your peers that you wrote on your sticky notes, revise your letter.  Use the “model butterfly” letter to support your revision.  Revision due Wed 9/9

7^th Grade – Wednesday 9/9

·         No 7^th Grade Core Classes Today due to Math MAP Testing Schedule

Homework:  Using the specific advice of your peers that you wrote on your sticky notes, revise your letter.  Use the “model butterfly” letter to support your revision.  Revision due Mon 9/14

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

·         SWT 9/9

·         Root of the Week – gul

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Student Reflection on Final Draft Revision – set up envelopes to mail final letter

·         From Love That Dog – Random Uses for a Wheelbarrow

Homework:  9/11 Extra Credit Assignment – can be used for extra credit in both English and Social Studies.  Due Monday 9/14 (2* only) and Tuesday 9/15 (3*, 4*)

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

·         6* = Safe Schools Counselor Presentation – anti-bullying

·         6*, 7*, 1* = 1 hour classes (crunch)

·         Peer Revision Groups for Clothing Letter

 Homework:  Using the specific advice of your peers that you wrote on your sticky notes, revise your letter.  Use the “model butterfly” letter to support your revision.  Print your final draft.  Final Draft of Letter due Mon 9/14

8^th Grade – Thursday 9/10

·         No 8^th Grade Core Classes Today due to Math MAP testing schedule

Homework:  9/11 Extra Credit Assignment – can be used for extra credit in both English and Social Studies.  Due Monday 9/14 (2* only) and Tuesday 9/15 (3*, 4*)

7^th Grade – Friday 9/11 (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         No 7^th Grade Core Classes Today due to Math MAP testing schedule

Homework:  Using the specific advice of your peers that you wrote on your sticky notes, revise your letter.  Use the “model butterfly” letter to support your revision.  Print your final draft.  Final Draft of Letter due Mon 9/14

8^th Grade – Friday 9/11 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT 9/11 (Images from 9/11/01)

·         9/11/01 Perspective Articles – group activity and presentation

Homework:  9/11 Extra Credit Assignment – can be used for extra credit in both English and Social Studies.  Due Monday 9/14 (2* only) and Tuesday 9/15 (3*, 4*)