Welcome to English 8!
This year we will be using a variety of literary forms and texts to develop and expand your skills in reading, writing, speaking, thinking, analyzing, and most importantly your imagination. Particularly, a main focus is to cultivate an enjoyment for literature. This is also the year when building a strong foundation of study and interpersonal skills are important to support you during your secondary school years. Three skills are especially important: time management, organization, and working cooperatively with others.
This year we will be using a variety of literary forms and texts to develop and expand your skills in reading, writing, speaking, thinking, analyzing, and most importantly your imagination. Particularly, a main focus is to cultivate an enjoyment for literature. This is also the year when building a strong foundation of study and interpersonal skills are important to support you during your secondary school years. Three skills are especially important: time management, organization, and working cooperatively with others.
English 8 Course Outline | |
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Classroom Reading Program - Guidelines & Requirements | |
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Reading Log | |
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NO FINAL EXAM!
Final projects to be completed next class.
Also,
Wednesday, June 4
Homework:
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 23
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Friday, May 16
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Wednesday, May 14
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Monday, May 12
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Tuesday, May 6
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Thursday, May 1
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Tuesday, April 29
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Friday, April 25
Homework:
Wednesday, April 23
NO HOMEWORK
Thursday, April 15
Homework:
Tuesday, April 13
NO HOMEWORK
Friday, April 11
In-class:
Due Tuesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 9
Homework:
Monday, April 7
Homework:
Thursday, April 3
Homework: Character Sketch Activities
Activity #1
Activity #2
Due Monday, April 7
Tuesday, April 1
Terms and Devices flashcards
Wednesday, March 12
Homework:
Monday, March 10
Homework:
Thursday, March 6
In-class:
Tuesday, March 4
Homework:
Thursday, February 27
Homework:
Tuesday, February 25
Homework:
Thursday, February 20
Homework:
Tuesday, February 18
Homework:
Friday, February 14
Homework:
Wednesday, February 12
Homework:
Friday, February 7
Homework:
Wednesday, February 5
Homework:
Monday, February 3
Homework:
Thursday, January 30
In class:
Tuesday, January 28
Next class:
Friday, January 24
Homework
Wednesday, January 22
Homework:
Monday, January 20
No homework!
Thursday, January 16
Homework:
Tuesday, January 14
Homework:
Friday, January 10
Handout:
Wednesday, January 8
Monday, January 6
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and I'll see you in the New Year!
Tuesday, December 17
NO HOMEWORK!!
Friday, December 13
Monday, December 9
Thursday, December 5
Homework:
Tuesday, December 3
LANGUAGE POWER UNIT 2 TEST NEXT CLASS
Thursday, November 28
LANGUAGE POWER UNIT 2 TEST: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Friday, November 22
Homework:
Vocab test next class
TERM 1 READING ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT LATE ASSIGNMENTS: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Wednesday, November 20
Homework:
Monday, November 18
Homework:
Thursday, November 14
Homework:
Tuesday, November 12
Homework:
Wednesday, November 6
Handout:
Monday, November 4
Handout:
Thursday, October 31
Homework:
Tuesday, October 29
Homework:
Thursday, October 24
Homework:
Tuesday, October 22
Handouts:
Friday, October 18
Homework:
Wednesday, October 16
Homework:
Friday, October 11
Homework:
Wednesday, October 9
Handouts:
Monday, October 7
Notes:
Thursday,October 3
Homework:
Tuesday, October 1
Homework:
Thursday, September 26
Homework:
Tuesday, September 24
Homework:
Friday, September 20
Handouts:
Wednesday, September 18
Handouts:
Monday, September 16
Handouts:
Thursday, September 12
Notes:
Tuesday, September 10
Homework:
Friday, September 6
Handouts:
Homework:
**Must have silent reading novel for next class**
Wednesday, September 4
Handouts:
Final projects to be completed next class.
- Bring all necessary materials
Also,
- Return any school novels to the library
Wednesday, June 4
Homework:
- "The Outsiders" literature circle workbooks due NEXT CLASS!
- Term 3 reading assignments (letter & poster) due NEXT CLASS!
Thursday, May 29
- "The Outsiders" literature circle workbooks due NEXT CLASS! (Wednesday, June 4)
- Term 3 reading assignments (letter & poster) due NEXT CLASS! (Wednesday, June 4)
Friday, May 23
Homework:
- "The Outsiders" roles for chapter 9-10
- Read chapters 11-12
Friday, May 16
Homework:
- "The Outsiders" Identifying Characters worksheet
- "The Outsiders" Sequencing activity
Wednesday, May 14
Homework:
- Read "The Outsiders" chapters 9-10
Monday, May 12
Homework:
- Read "The Outsiders" chapters 7-8
Tuesday, May 6
Homework:
- Read "The Outsiders" chapters 5-6
- Vocab Test
Thursday, May 1
Homework:
- Character Assignments 1 & 2
- Vocab Test
Tuesday, April 29
Homework:
- Character Assignments 1 & 2
Friday, April 25
Homework:
- Character Assignment: finish either the WANTED POSTER or CHARACTER SKETCH
Wednesday, April 23
NO HOMEWORK
- Read "The Outsiders" chapters 1-4, if you have not already
Thursday, April 15
Homework:
- Study for Vocab Test
- Read "The Outsiders" chapter 3 & 4
- Quiz on chapters 1-4
Tuesday, April 13
NO HOMEWORK
- Character sketch re-test in tutorial on Wednesday, April 14
Friday, April 11
In-class:
- Character sketch vocab test
- Character Sketch "essay"
- Read "The Outsiders" chapter 1 & 2
- "Illustrators/Questioners" prepare 5 questions for group discussion
Due Tuesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 9
Homework:
- Character Sketch outline
- IN-CLASS WRITE NEXT CLASS
Monday, April 7
Homework:
- Character Sketch outline
- IN-CLASS WRITE NEXT CLASS
Thursday, April 3
Homework: Character Sketch Activities
Activity #1
- Select a person (can be fiction or non-fiction)
- Brainstorm 30 characteristics of a character - try to go beyond appearances!
Activity #2
- Observe someone you know for one day
- List all mannerisms/gestures that you observe
- Select 5 of those mannerisms/gestures and make a connection to their personality
Due Monday, April 7
Tuesday, April 1
Terms and Devices flashcards
Wednesday, March 12
Homework:
- Prepare outline for in-class paragraph on Friday
Monday, March 10
Homework:
- Vocab Test
- Chapter 24-26 questions
- Brainstorm ideas for final writing assignment (will have time next class to prep)
Thursday, March 6
In-class:
- "What If?" Activity
- Chapter 21-23 questions
Tuesday, March 4
Homework:
- Chapter 19 & 20 questions
Thursday, February 27
Homework:
- Chapter 17 & 18 questions
Tuesday, February 25
Homework:
- Peer-Editing a friend's paragraph, "Going for the Gold"
- Vocab test next class
Thursday, February 20
Homework:
- Term 2 Reading Assignments (letter & poster) due
- Vocab test on Thursday, February 27
Tuesday, February 18
Homework:
- Chapter 15 & 16 Questions
Friday, February 14
Homework:
- Finish reading chapter 14
- Chapter 13 & 14 Questions
Wednesday, February 12
Homework:
- Chapter 11 & 12 Questions
- Vocab Test
Friday, February 7
Homework:
- Chapter 5-10 activity of choice
- Vocab Test - Friday, February 14
Wednesday, February 5
Homework:
- Chapter 9 & 10 Questions
Monday, February 3
Homework:
- Chapter 7 & 8 questions
Thursday, January 30
In class:
- "I think"/"I wonder" paragraphs
- Read chapter 6 and complete questions
Tuesday, January 28
Next class:
- Vocabulary Test
- Chapter 5 Questions
- WANTED: Dream Parents poster
Friday, January 24
Homework
- Chapter 3 & 4 Questions
Wednesday, January 22
Homework:
- Chapter 1 & 2 Questions - Answer in complete sentences
Monday, January 20
No homework!
Thursday, January 16
Homework:
- Shakespeare: Inquiry Worksheets
- Elizabethan Era presentations
Tuesday, January 14
Homework:
- Shakespeare: Inquiry Worksheet
- Life in the Elizabethan Era Project
Friday, January 10
Handout:
- Shakespeare-isms
Wednesday, January 8
- Vocab Test next class (Friday)
Monday, January 6
- Vocabulary crossword puzzle
- Vocabulary test on Friday
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and I'll see you in the New Year!
Tuesday, December 17
NO HOMEWORK!!
Friday, December 13
- "The Moose and The Sparrow" Plot Diagram
Monday, December 9
- Short Story Unit Test - Friday, December 13
Thursday, December 5
Homework:
- Reflection on Term 1 Journal
Tuesday, December 3
LANGUAGE POWER UNIT 2 TEST NEXT CLASS
Thursday, November 28
- "The Witch" Quiz
- Conversation presentations
LANGUAGE POWER UNIT 2 TEST: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3
Friday, November 22
Homework:
- "The Witch" questions
Vocab test next class
TERM 1 READING ASSIGNMENTS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT LATE ASSIGNMENTS: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Wednesday, November 20
Homework:
- Term 1 Reading projects (letter & poster)
Monday, November 18
Homework:
- Find 10 unfamiliar/difficult words from "The Witch"
- Vocab Test #6
Thursday, November 14
Homework:
- "The Wish" cover page
Tuesday, November 12
Homework:
- "The Wish" questions
- "The Wish" quiz
Wednesday, November 6
Handout:
- "The Wish" short story
- Vocab Test #5
- "The Wish" plot diagram
Monday, November 4
Handout:
- Vocab list #5
- "Barney" Quiz
- "Barney" Journal Entry
- Finish the story, "The Snow Day", with 2 endings (using 2 genres)
Thursday, October 31
Homework:
- Language Power lesson 14-16
- "Barney" questions
Tuesday, October 29
Homework:
- "Barney" plot diagram
Thursday, October 24
Homework:
- Vocab Test #4 (10 words)
Tuesday, October 22
Handouts:
- Language Power Unit 2 Workbook
Friday, October 18
Homework:
- "The Sea Devil" cover page
- Good copy of "Conflict" paragraph
Wednesday, October 16
Homework:
- "The Sea Devil" cover page - You will have next class to work on this!
Friday, October 11
Homework:
- "The Sea Devil" Vocab Test
Wednesday, October 9
Handouts:
- "The Sea Devil" short story
- plot diagram
Monday, October 7
Notes:
- Parts of a Paragraph
- Conflict paragraph
- Language Power (Unit 1-10) Test
Thursday,October 3
Homework:
- Vocab #2 Test
- Language Power Test
Tuesday, October 1
Homework:
- Compare/Contrast paragraph outline
- Vocab #2 Test
Thursday, September 26
Homework:
- "The Friday Everything Changed" Plot Diagram
Tuesday, September 24
Homework:
- Plot Diagram for "The Friday Everything Changed"
- "The Friday Everything Changed" Questions
Friday, September 20
Handouts:
- "The Friday Everything Changed"
- Vocabulary Quiz
- "The Friday Everything Changed" open book quiz
Wednesday, September 18
Handouts:
- Short Story Notes
- Vocabulary Quiz
Monday, September 16
Handouts:
- Language Power Booklet
Thursday, September 12
Notes:
- 2-column Notes & Linear Notes
Tuesday, September 10
Homework:
- Bookmark
Friday, September 6
Handouts:
- Classroom Reading Program
Homework:
- Bookmark Paragraph
**Must have silent reading novel for next class**
Wednesday, September 4
Handouts:
- Course Outline
- Getting to Know You