8th Grade Composition Notebook - 4th Quarter

8th Grade Composition Book – 4th Quarter

Score 160 points possible  

Sacred Writing Time (SWT)

40 points   -  8 Entries, 5 pts. each (  6 entries should be ½ page or longer to earn credit)

Word Study

10 – CLUDE (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)

10  - DUCT (activity = 1-5)

10   - EQUA

10 - PHIL

Notes and Activities

10  - “Conquering Europe” (9 answers)

10 – “Analyze It” (7 answers – may be on “Conquering Europe page”)

10 – “Jewish Ghettos” (2 paragraph answers)

30 – “Anne Frank questions” – (6 answers over several pages - short paragraphs)

20  - “Boy on the Wooden Box Foreshadow/Retrospect” (glued in, 8 boxes 100% complete)

7th Grade Composition Notebook Table of Contents - 4th Quarter

7th Grade Composition Book – 4th Quarter

Score  = 186 points possible

Sacred Writing Time (SWT)

50 points  - 10 Entries, 5 pts. each ( 8 entries should be ½ page or longer to earn credit)

Word Study

10 – CLUDE (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)

10  - DUCT (activity = 1-5!)

10   - EQUA

10 - PHIL

Notes and Activities

10  - Civil Rights Movement Web (minimum of 10 circles)

10 – Judge a Book by Its Cover (who, what, when)

20 – “Figurative Language and Poetic Sound Devices Chart”

56 – “Pop Culture References and Allusions to Watsons novel” (2 points per question – 28 questions total)

Week 8, Quarter 4 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 8, Quarter 4

Monday 5/23– 7^th Grade ( 1*)

·         SWT 5/20 – Things I worry/wonder about (text to self connection, Watsons ch 9)

·         Finish chapter 9 and complete pop culture/allusion questions in comp book

 Homework:  Complete pre-write packet using info from your completed chart on page 29.  Then, write or type (preferred) your argument essay using the essay guide attached to homework packet.  Staple both together.  Due Thurs 5/26 (6*) and Fri 5/27 (7*, 1*)

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Monday 5/23 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Chapter 8 Literature Circle Activity

·         Chapter 9 – Group Read

Homework:  Finish reading chapter 9  - Due Tomorrow (Quiz!)

Tuesday 5/24 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*) (I have a sub today)

·         6* and 7* = chapter 11 – Watsons

·         Finish Chapter 10 then move to 11

·         Class time to work on essay packet if needed

Homework:  Complete pre-write packet using info from your completed chart on page 29.  Then, write or type (preferred) your argument essay using the essay guide attached to homework packet.  Staple both together.  Due Thurs 5/26 (6*) and Fri 5/27 (7*, 1*)

Tuesday 5/24 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Wednesday 5/25 (4*)

·         Chapter 9 Quiz

·         Read chapter 10 – whole class read

·         Complete 3^rd column of retrospect/foreshadow chart glued into comp book (group)

Homework:  Science CRT on Thursday.  Be here.  Be ready J

Wednesday 5/25 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1* crunch)

·         18 minute classes before lunch = Review comp book to be scored next week

·         Classes after lunch = iNevada Presentations!

Homework:  Complete pre-write packet using info from your completed chart on page 29.  Then, write or type (preferred) your argument essay using the essay guide attached to homework packet.  Staple both together.  Due Thurs 5/26 (6*) and Fri 5/27 (7*, 1*)

Thursday 5/26 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Science SBAC testing – all 3 periods

Thursday 5/26 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Friday 5/27 (7*, 1*)

·         Argument essay partner review

·         Chapter 11 pop culture questions/allusions and read chapter 12 (Watsons)

Homework:  Composition Notebooks scored next Wed 6/1 (6*, 7*) and Thurs 6/2 (1*)

All late/missing work due by next Thursday 6/2 for 4^th quarter.  No exceptions beyond that date.

Friday 5/27  - 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Review 4^th Quarter Composition Notebook

·         Group discussion – foreshadowing/retrospect (from comp book)

·         Teacher-read Epilogue

Homework:  Composition Notebook scored next Thursday 6/2

All late/missing work due by next Thursday 6/2 for 4^th quarter.  No exceptions beyond that date.

Week 7, Quarter 4 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 7, Quarter 4

Monday 5/16 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         Team Prototype Field Trip to Virginia City (see field trip info on this blog)

Homework:  Read Scope p. 28-29 and complete the chart on p. 29 directly in the magazine.  Due on Thursday

Monday 5/16 – 8^th Grade (4*)

·         Chapter 2 Literature Circle Activity

·         Chapter 3 – Group Read

Homework:  Finish reading chapter 3  - Due Tomorrow

Tuesday 5/17 – 7^th Grade (6*)

·         iNevada work day – Finish Top Ten Fact list and Bibliography.  Finish brainstorm sheet for project.

Homework:  same as Monday

Tuesday 5/17 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Multi-media Review Presentation

·         Chapter 3 quick-quiz

·         Teacher Read – Chapter 4 and Literature Circle Activity

·         Start Chapter 5

Homework:  Finish reading chapter 5 – due tomorrow

Wednesday 5/18 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1* crunch)

·         Multi-media Review Presentation

·         Finish Watsons Chapter 8

·         Watsons Pop Culture and Allusions – Questions 17-21 in comp book

Homework:  Read Scope p. 28-29 and complete the chart on p. 29 directly in the magazine.  Due Tomorrow

Wednesday 5/18 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Chapter 5 – Literature Circle Jobs

·         Chapter 6 – Group Read

Homework:  Finish Chapter 6 and/or Review Chapter 6 (hint: quiz!)

Due tomorrow (2*) and Friday (3*, 4*)

Thursday 5/19 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1* crunch)

·         Check off homework (completed chart on p. 29 of May Scope)

·         Hand out and review essay packet for argument essay (with notes and examples)

·         Start Watsons chapter 9

Homework:  Complete pre-write packet using info from your completed chart on page 29.  Then, write or type (preferred) your argument essay using the essay guide attached to homework packet.  Staple both together.  Due Thurs 5/26 (6*) and Fri 5/27 (7*, 1*)

Thursday 5/19 – 8^th Grade (2*) and Friday 5/20 (3*, 4*)

·         Chapter 6 Quick-Quiz

·         Teacher-Read Chapter 7

·         Literature Circle Activity on Chapter 7

Homework:  Read all of chapter 8.  Due Monday 5/23

Friday 5/20 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*)

·         SWT 5/20 – Things I worry/wonder about (text to self connection, Watsons ch 9)

·         Finish chapter 9 and complete pop culture/allusion questions in comp book

 Homework:  Complete pre-write packet using info from your completed chart on page 29.  Then, write or type (preferred) your argument essay using the essay guide attached to homework packet.  Staple both together.  Due Thurs 5/26 (6*) and Fri 5/27 (7*, 1*)

Week 6, Quarter 4 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 6, Quarter 4

7th Grade – Monday 5/9 (6*, 7*, 1* crunch)

·         Root-of-the-Week Bingo (review for test)

·         Multi-Media Presentation

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list – test = tomorrow

For the iNevada project, 10 notecards will be due tomorrow at the end of our 1^st period meeting time.

8^th Grade – Monday 5/9 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Root-of-the-Week Bingo (review for test

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Book check out and Literature Circle set-up

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be tomorrow 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

7^th Grade – Tuesday 5/10 (6*, 7*, 1* crunch before lunch, then iNevada group meeting after lunch)

·         Root of the Week, Spelling/Vocab Test #6

Homework: If you need to finish iNevada research cards, please have them ready for Friday.  Otherwise, consider typing your “Top 10 Facts” at home so your meeting time is freed up on Thursday.

8^th Grade – Tuesday 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

·         Root of the Week, Spelling/Vocab Test #6

·         Read Prologue and start chapter 1

Homework: Finish chapter 1 (up to page 30) of The Boy on the Wooden Box

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

7^th Grade  - Wednesday 5/11 (6*, 7*, 1* crunch)

·         Score Root of the Week Spelling/Vocab Test #6

·         Read Watsons chapter 7

 Homework: If you need to finish iNevada research cards, please have them ready for Friday.  Otherwise, consider typing your “Top 10 Facts” at home so your meeting time is freed up on Thursday.

8^th Grade – Thursday 5/12 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Frankbook Project Due (App. and Advertisement Justification Activity)

·         Chapter 1 Activity in Comp Book with Literature Group

Homework: Read Chapter 2 of The Boy on the Wooden Box (p. 30-49) – due tomorrow (2*, 3*) and Monday (4* only)

7^th Grade – Thursday 5/12 (1*)

·         iNevada work period  - type Top 10 Fact List and Bibliography and complete project idea generator with partner

Homework: Need to finish Top 10 Fact List or Bibliography?  Have ready by next Tuesday 5/17

8^th Grade – Friday 5/13 (2*, 3*)

·         Chapter 2 Literature Circle Activity

·         Chapter 3 Group Read

Homework: Finish Chapter 3 by Tuesday 5/17

7^th Grade – Friday 5/13 (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         Hand out May Scope magazine and review debate piece

·         Complete Watsons Chapter 7 questions and start chapter 8

Homework: Read May Scope (summer break debate) pages 28-29 and complete the chart on p. 29 (write directly in the magazine).  Don’t forget to write your claim at the bottom. 

Due Thurs 5/19

7th Grade Field Trip Information - Team Prototype

Virginia City Field Trip Information – Team Prototype

Hello Students and Parents of Team Prototype,

This Monday, May 16th, you will take a step back in time as you explore the rich Nevada history of Virginia City.  When your first class of the day is over (4*), go to your locker and gather everything you will need for the field trip, then head directly to 6*.  Do not check in with your 5* teacher; an email has already been sent that you will be on a field trip.  You are responsible for any missed classwork and homework for your 5* class.

You will be in a pre-determined, chaperoned group.  You may not switch groups or leave your chaperone.  You will be responsible for completing a packet based on Virginia City’s historical landmarks.  You must carry a backpack with a pencil and a thin folder to write on.  Your COMPLETED packet will be collected as you get off the bus at Billinghurst.  Busses will return to school by 1:45 PM.

You also need to carry a sack lunch and water in your backpack. Your group may eat at any time. We will be touring the historic Fourth Ward School as part of our field trip, you are not allowed to eat any food in the museum.  You may bring extra spending money for treats if time allows.  Wear your team t-shirt and comfortable walking shoes.  Jeans or shorts are acceptable; pay attention to the weather and wear layers if necessary.  Consider sunscreen and sunglasses.  You must follow the school dress code (no hats) and keep in mind the Bighorn Attitude as you respectfully tour the sites.  We STRONGLY encourage you to leave your I-Pods, cell phones, and other electronics at home or in your locker at school. 

We look forward to an enriching experience as you tour “the town that built San Francisco”!

Mrs. Rice, Mr. Kivi, Mrs. Campbell

Week 5, Quarter 4 - 7th & 8th Grade English

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 5, Quarter 4

7th Grade – Monday 5/2

·         No 7^th Grade Core Classes today due to Math SBAC testing schedule

Homework: Read April Scope p. 12 and 13 and complete the “Olympic Debate” activity –

due Thurs 5/5

8^th Grade – Monday 5/2 (2*, 3*, 4*) 90 minute classes

·         SWT – 5/2

·         Root of the Week Study Guide #6 and Flash Cards (final study guide!)

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Anne Frank play – Act 2

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

7^th Grade – Tuesday 5/3 (6*, 7*, 1* one hour classes before lunch, then iNevada group meeting after lunch)

·         Root of the Week Study Guide #6 and Flash Cards (final study guide!)

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Paraphrasing vs. Plagiarizing  - mini lesson

·         Watsons chapter 5

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10

Read April Scope p. 12 and 13 and complete the “Olympic Debate” activity – due Thurs 5/5

8^th Grade – Tuesday 5/3 (2*) and Wed 5/4 (3*, 4*)

·         Finish Anne Frank play!

·         Final Anne Frank discussion question #6 (in comp book)

·         Videos – 1) only known video to exist with Anne Frank, 2) Otto Frank discusses reading Anne’s diary

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

This Friday = open book assessment on The Diary of Anne Frank (play).  Were you absent and missed reading a scene or two?  You may check a text book out from me so that you’re prepared for Friday.

7^th Grade  - Wednesday 5/4

·         No 7^th Grade Core Classes today due to Math SBAC testing schedule

 Homework:  See Monday and Tuesday for the same homework reminder

8^th Grade – Thursday 5/5

·         No 8^th Grade Core Classes today due to Math SBAC testing schedule

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

This Friday = open book assessment on The Diary of Anne Frank (play).  Were you absent and missed reading a scene or two?  You may check a text book out from me so that you’re prepared for Friday.

7^th Grade – Thursday 5/5 (6*, 7*, 1* - 90 min classes)

·         SWT 5/5

·         Watsons, ch 6 and 7

·         Personification Example and Pop Culture Allusions/References in comp book

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10

Read April Scope p. 12 and 13 and complete the “Olympic Debate” activity – due Thurs 5/5

8^th Grade – Friday 5/6 (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Anne Frank Open Book Test

·         Into to The Boy on the Wooden Box (novel)

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10 (2*) and Wed 5/11 (3*, 4*)

Frankbook project due Thurs 5/12 (this project may not be turned in for late credit)

7^th Grade – Friday 5/6 (6*)

·         iNevada project day – class period to work with your partner

·         Crunch 6, 7, 1 on Monday

Homework: Use study guide #6 and/or flashcards to study your final “Root of the Week” list.  Test will be next Tuesday 5/10

Missing work?  There is no Scope assignment this week, so take care of any missing assignments, like, right now! J