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8 th Grade ELA. 2 nd Six Weeks October 7 – November 15 , 2013. 8 th ELA Mustang Minutes 4 th , 6 th , & 7 th Period Monday, October 7, 2013. Journal/Warm Up Time: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
8th Grade ELA
8th Grade ELA
2nd Six WeeksOctober 7 November 15 , 2013
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodMonday, October 7, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:Reflect in your journal about your 1st Six Weeks of 8th grade. Include your thoughts about grades, lessons learned, friends, etc. If you were able to change anything, what would it be and why?Class Time:New Six Weeks: passes, seats, calendars, etcRead At First Sight in Reality Central, pages 28-31Personal Narrative PaperRemember: You will turn in all 5 Mini-Writes this Friday for a major grade.
At First SightBias noun prefer one group/thing over anotherConfirm verbto agree with it or demonstrate that it is trueFactual adjectivetrue or realObjective adjectivewhen you separate your feelings about something from the factsProcess nounset of steps you follow
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodTuesday, October 8, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:Copy these words in your journal:Class Time:Leveling the Playing FieldMiniWrite #2 - PersuasiveP. prewriteO. OrganizeW. Write a rough draftRemember: You will turn in all 5 Mini-Writes this Friday for a major grade.
Linear PlotSub plotConflictResolutionRising actions, climaxExpositionDenouementCentral characterThemePoint of viewLimited point of viewOmniscientSubjectiveObjectiveProtagonistAntagonistSyntaxEtymologygeneralizationsLeveling the Playing FieldBias noun prefer one group/thing over another every timeInform verbgive a person knowledge of itOpinion verb the way you think or feel about something, may or may not be based on factsOppose verbtake a position against somethingPersuade verb convince someone to think or act a certain way
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodWednesday, October 9, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:finish and turn in M.W. #2Class Time:Privacy vs Safety (56-59)MiniWrite #3- Analytical DebateP. prewriteO. OrganizeW. Write a rough draftTurn in by end of period.Remember: You will turn in all 5 Mini-Writes this Friday for a major grade.
Privacy vs SafetyArgument noun, a reason or set of reasons for or against a point of viewInfluence noun, the effect that something has on a person or thingIrritate - verb, you annoy or anger the personNegotiate verb, try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromiseStalemate noun, a situation in which no further action can occur
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodThursday, October 10, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:turn in M.W. #3Copy vocabulary wordsClass Time:Debating the Ratings (20-23)MiniWrite #4 Opinion PieceP. prewriteO. OrganizeW. Write a rough draftTurn in by end of period.Remember: You will turn in all 5 Mini-Writes this Friday for a major grade.Substitute tomorrow I will be on school business
Debating the Ratings Control verb, you guide or rule itIllogical adjective, something that goes against what is reasonable or expectedObservation noun, something you witness or a comment you make about what you have seenOpinion verb, the way you think or feel about something, which may or may not be based on factTheory noun, a central idea on which you base an argument
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodFriday, October 11, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:Read Priscilla and the WimpAnswer the questions, turn inClass Time:MiniWrite #5 Imaginative PieceP. prewriteO. OrganizeW. Write a rough draftTurn in by end of period.Remember: You will turn in all 5 Mini-Writes this Friday for a major grade.Substitute today I am on school business
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodTuesday, October 15, 2013Journal/Warm Up Time:Read Priscilla and the WimpAnswer the questions, turn inClass Time:Finish MiniWrite #5 Imaginative PieceP. PrewriteO. OrganizeW. Write a rough draftTurn in by end of period.Remember: You earn a major writing process grade on all 5 MiniWritesComputer Lab 223 tomorrow
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodWed. - Fri, October 16-18, 2013Computer LabWednesday: 223Type a revised draft of your favorite MiniWrite.Save on your student driveDrop a copy in my drop boxI will print a revised copyiStationThursday: 223Ask a friend to proofread and help you edit, elaborate, and evaluate your paper.Fix (E.R.) your paper.Save on your student driveDrop a copy in my drop boxLearning.comFriday: 230iStationLearning.com
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodMonday, October 21, 2013Journal:What did you do this weekend? Class:MiniWrite Editing & RevisingVocabulary Review sheetRemember:Substitute on TuesdayVocabulary Test on ThursdayComputer Lab 230 Friday for Final DraftsReturn Parent Consent form for Do The Write Thing papers.
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodTuesday, October 22, 2013Journal:Substitute no journal (I am scoring 7th grade benchmarks)Pass out the 2013-2014 Student and Parent Consent Forms and explain that we will begin this next week for our next writing task. All students need to return this form by Friday. They should be signed by both student and parent. If a parent does not want their paper entered in the competition, they must sign and write a note explaining that they do not want their childs paper entered. They will still write it, but it wont be sent in. Class:Using your English notes, define and study the words on the Words to Know for the TEST.This will be due on the day you take the test, completed.Remember:Substitute on TuesdayMajor Vocabulary Test on ThursdayComputer Lab 230 Friday for Final DraftsReturn Parent Consent form for Do The Write Thing papers.
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodWednesday, October 23, 2013Journal Time:Free-write Write about anything you want.Class:Turn in Do the Write Thing permission slipUsing your English notes, define and study the words on the Words to Know for the TEST.This will be due on the day you take the test, completed.Remember:Major Vocabulary Test on Tomorrow!!!Computer Lab 230 Friday for Final DraftsReturn Parent Consent form for Do The Write Thing papers.
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodThursday, October 24, 2013Journal Time:STUDY FOR TESTClass:Literary Terms and Vocabulary TESTRemember:Computer Lab 230 Friday TOMORROWReturn Parent Consent form for Do The Write Thing papers.
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodMonday, October 28, 2013Journal Time:What is violence? Give some examples.Class:Spelling Bee QualifierDo The Write ThingRemember:Return Parent Consent form for Do The Write Thing papers.
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUkTAImPig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zomme79LsXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqof0vv6SrM
http://www.infowars.com/11-examples-of-the-escalating-crime-and-violence-that-are-plaguing-communities-across-america/
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodTuesday-Wednesday, October 29-30, 2013Journal Time:Pick up your test bookletTurn in your signed progress reportClass:District Reading BenchmarkD.E.A.R. timeRemember:Test taking strategies
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUkTAImPig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zomme79LsXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqof0vv6SrM
http://www.infowars.com/11-examples-of-the-escalating-crime-and-violence-that-are-plaguing-communities-across-america/
Test Taking Strategies/SuggestionsUnderline and highlight important detailsSummarize each paragraphRead the story article 2 timesLook at the questions before you read the storyUse the Context cluesDouble checkUse the dictionary
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodThursday, October 31, 2013Journal Time:1. Read through the scholastic book order form, If you HAD to buy one, which one would you choose and why?2. Get out about 2 pieces of paper and put your name, date, and period on top right hand cornerClass:Do The Write Thing P.O.W. Remember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestTo bring in your signed class progress report that you received last Friday or this Monday.
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUkTAImPig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zomme79LsXw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqof0vv6SrM
http://www.infowars.com/11-examples-of-the-escalating-crime-and-violence-that-are-plaguing-communities-across-america/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/24/from-bullied-to-bravery-one-girls-story/3184789/
Do The Write ThingPonder these questions:When you hear the word violence, what thoughts or memories do you have? What are some signs of bullying? Can bullying be a prelude to violence? Can anything be done to reduce bullying?
Can bystanders be the key to controlling some types of bullying? How can bystanders safely intervene?
Do you think the media promotes violence? How does the amount of violence portrayed in movies, music, books, television, newspapers, videogames, and Internet sites affect you?
Are todays young people being desensitized about violence due to the amount of violence they are exposed to on a daily basis? Do teen celebrity role models influence todays youth to dress provocatively, diet to be thin, drink underage and make poor decisions? Are they sending the wrong message to their fans?
Are reality shows teaching us that it is ok to be rude and uncaring to others?
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodFriday, November 1, 2013Journal Time:Pick up the fundraiser envelope and put your name on itClass:Fundraiser InfoD.E.A.R. timeMake up WorkBegin rough draft of DTWT
Remember:Fill our address booklet for a prizeTo bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestTo bring in your signed class progress report that you received last Friday or this Monday.
Bullying and violence in schools http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e-YMXQdSLk
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Teen Violence Documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJUkTAImPig
History Day 2011 Documentary - Columbine High School Massacre http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zomme79LsXw
An Anthropological Perspective: Teen Violence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqof0vv6SrM
Infor wars article http://www.infowars.com/11-examples-of-the-escalating-crime-and-violence-that-are-plaguing-communities-across-america/
From bullied to braveryhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/24/from-bullied-to-bravery-one-girls-story/3184789/
Teen killer social media http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOkjhEcZF0
Video game violencehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH4TxiimpJo
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodMonday, November 4, 2013Warm Up:Read the feature news story 11 Examples of the Escalating Crime and Violence that are Plaguing Communities Across America.Summarize the article, list the 11 examples of Crime and Violence Class:Types of ViolenceSchool violenceCommunityCityState, Country, WorldDo The Write Thing essay or poemP.O.W. Remember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestReturn your signed class progress report
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Expository Text http://prezi.com/5pkhdivurw3b/expository-text-features/
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodTuesday, November 5, 2013Warm Up:SubstituteClass:Write your Do The Write Thing essay or poemP.O.W. Remember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestReturn your signed class progress report
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Expository Text http://prezi.com/5pkhdivurw3b/expository-text-features/
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodWednesday, November 6, 2013Warm Up:Meet in Computer Lab 223Class:Type your Do The Write Thing essay or poemEdit, proofread, save a copy in your student drive and my drop boxRemember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestReturn your signed class progress report
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Expository Text http://prezi.com/5pkhdivurw3b/expository-text-features/
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodThursday, November 7, 2013Warm Up:Substitute I am on school businessClass:District Writing BenchmarkDo the P.O.W. todayRemember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestReturn your signed class progress report
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Expository Text http://prezi.com/5pkhdivurw3b/expository-text-features/
8th ELA Mustang Minutes4th, 6th, & 7th PeriodFriday, November 8, 2013Warm Up:Substitute I am on school businessClass:Finish District Writing BenchmarkDo the E.R. todayDo the multiple choice sectionRemember:To bring in your consent form, even if you do not want to enter the contestReturn your signed class progress report
http://www.dtwt.org/
http://www.dtwtx.org/resources/ess-overview.htm#
Expository Text http://prezi.com/5pkhdivurw3b/expository-text-features/