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.

Acuity, Day 2

1st - 4th 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 complete a creative writing assignment (due Friday) in response to watching the movie Hunger Games.

End of Year Calendar

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

Class Calendar

Acuity, Day 1

1st - 4th hour classes will be taking the acuity test. 
Grade sheets were sent home today with 1st - 4th hour students! They are due back, signed by a parent, on Friday!

6th and 7th hour classes will be attending the school play.

Movie Unit, Day 2

Grade sheets were sent home today with 6th and 7th hour students! They are due back, signed by a parent, on Friday!

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.

Movie Unit, Day 1

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

Mad Libs

Objectives:

• Students will be able to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Students will be able to 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 participate in one-on-one discussions.
• I can participate in group discussions.
• I can participate in teacher-led discussions.
• I can follow rules for discussions.
• I can ask questions that connect the ideas of my group members.
• I can respond to questions posed by my group members.

Task List:

• We will complete a Mad Lib together as a class.
• Students will work in partner groups to complete a set of Mad Libs. 
• Each group will choose one Mad Lib to share with the class.

MAP Testing, Day 3

Students will be taking the MAP assessment from approximately 8:45-12:00 today.

Students will report to their regular afternoon classes.

MAP Testing, Day 2

Students will be taking the MAP assessment from approximately 8:45-12:00 today.

Students will report to their morning classes.

Objectives:

• Students will be able to write routinely over shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
• Students will be able to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

I Cans:

• I can write a narrative paper.
• I can use descriptive vocabulary and sensory language.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can provide a conclusion.

Task List:

• Students will write a brief narrative in response to a teacher provided writing prompt.