Track and Field Day

No classes today; students will be participating in track and field activities.

Movie Unit, Day 7

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Skill(s):

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use relevant descriptions, facts, and details with reasoning.
• I can use appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation.

Task List:

1. Students will present their writing prompt responses to the class. Note: No late presentations will be allowed.

End of Year Calendar

Please review the calendar for the rest of the year, taking note of important dates.

Class Calendar

Movie Unit, Day 6

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Skill(s):

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use relevant descriptions, facts, and details with reasoning.
• I can use appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation.

Task List:

1. Students will present their writing prompt responses to the class. Note: No late presentations will be allowed.

Movie Unit, Day 5

6th and 7th hour classes will be taking the acuity test.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Skill(s):

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use relevant descriptions, facts, and details with reasoning.
• I can use appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation.

Task List:

1. Students will continue working on their writing prompts; responses are due at the end of class.  Note: Writing prompt responses will be due tomorrow for 6th and 7th hour classes.

Movie Unit, Day 4

6th and 7th hour classes will be taking the acuity test.

Today is the last day any late work will be accepted!!!

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Skill(s):

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use relevant descriptions, facts, and details with reasoning.
• I can use appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation.

Task List:

1. Students will finish up the movie.
2. Students will choose one writing prompt to answer based on the movie.

Movie Unit, Day 3

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Skill(s):

• Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use relevant descriptions, facts, and details with reasoning.
• I can use appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation.

Task List:

1. Students will continue watching Hunger Games. Note: Any student without a signed permission slip will not be allowed to watch the movie.