8th ELA (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructor
- S. Abdelahad
- Term
- 2014-2015 SY
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Students will have smaller classes with more hands on activities. The emphasis will be on Persuasive Writing for this school year. There will be 1 Teen Biz (Activity and Thought Question) assigned per week. Students should also be reading a novel at home daily, as evidenced by a one sentence summary (written in their planner).
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Teen Biz: 2 articles @ 88%
Due Wednesday, 11/26
Venn Diagram: "Drummer of Shiloh" vs. Henry from The Red Badge of Courage
Explain the life of a soldier by using text evidence from both stories and research if needed. 3 body paragraphs: 3 aspects of life
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ELA: Read through Drummer Boy of Shiloh and fill in the Google doc "Road of Trials". Each person should contribute 2 examples/evidence for this week. Do not erase someone else's answer. You must have an original answer.
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Teen Biz: On a Wave of Hope Final
Monday: 11/10
Final Exam on "The Outsiders" on Thursday, November 13.
Study notes from the Debate.
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Teenbiz: Goodbye to an American Hero
Activity and Thought Question
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FALL INTERSESSION
1. Teenbiz - Two 88% Activities (dated from Oct. 4-12)
2. Christmas Card for a Veteran
- The Art of Encouragement
- We've been talking about heroes--here's an opportunity to thank one!
- Write a Christmas card for a hospitalized veteran
- At least two paragraphs thanking them for serving our country
- Make your own card or use a ready made
- Turn in handwritten card and envelope (DO NOT SEAL)
- http://www.theartofencouragement.com/
- http://vimeo.com/99423203
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The Outsiders Study Guide: Chapter 8
Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.
Be prepared for tomorrow's online quiz.
Begin reading Chapter 9.
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Presentation: Chapter 7 The Outsiders
Explain what is meant by "Things are rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human too." p.104
5 slides minimum, use text evidence and pics to enhance meaning
Due Friday, October 3
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Presentation: Chapter 7 The Outsiders
Explain what is meant by "Things are rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human too." p.118
5 slides minimum, use text evidence and pics to enhance meaning
Due TOMORROW!
Friday, October 3
Slide 1: Title
Slide 2: Explain "rough".
Slide 3: Explain "better... human too."
Slide 4: Text evidence.
Slide 5: Reflection.
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Quiz: The Outsiders Chapter 6
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p. 70 "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost
Research analysis and summary due Monday, Sept. 29
Reflection: What does this mean to you? due Tuesday, Sept. 30
Poster: Collage/storyboard due Wednesday, Oct. 1
Teen Biz: "A Hero? Yes."
Activity, Thought Question, Summary due Friday, Oct. 3
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A Hero in Early American History Award
Write a 5 paragraph essay in which you explain why you nominate your "Hero" for the Early American History Award. You should include text evidence from research to support your claim.
The essays will be posted online for your classmates to cast their votes.
The essays will be posted online for your classmates to cast their votes.
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Teen Biz: A Hudson River Hero
Activity, Thought Question and summary paragraph.
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The Outsiders Chapter 5 Quiz
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Keep Reading Journals current. Daily 5 page reading= 1 sentence summary.
Be prepared for unannounced Quick Quizzes/ Writing on the The Outsiders.
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Read the Teen Biz article, "Logging on to Stop Crime" (see mailbox).
Complete the Activity and Thought Question.
You will have a debate on whether or not Privacy Rights are being violated.
You may need to research to get more information.
Create a T Chart to show evidence of both sides (on paper).