
Language Arts 8 Accelerated (Period 1,2,5)
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Homework 11/13-11/17
Monday
Search for Historical Fiction novel - due Friday w/ parent signature
Complete Mystery Book & Thesis statement for AR test on Tuesday.
Tuesday
Complete Writing Prompt (1/2 page in ink or typed)
Wednesday
Bring colored pencils/markers/crayons to class on Thursday
Thursday
Create a Help Wanted ad for a Hero w/ your partner.
Bring Historical fiction novel a/ parent signature on Friday

Homework 10/30-11/3
Monday
Continue working on personal narrative - remember to maintain 3rd person limited voice
Tuesday
Bring working rough draft (75% complete) to class on Thur; does not need to be typed
You will lose 10 points off your final essay grade if you do not have a working rough draft in class on Thursday.
Wednesday
Work on corrections from peer edit; maintain 3rd person voice; include 2 similes and 2 metaphors w/ plenty of sensory details; don't forget to include theme/lesson/truth about life in closing paragrah.
Thursday
Complete final draft of essay of essay - don't forget to underline and label sensory details, similes and metaphors. Final draft must be typed.

Homework 10/23-10/27
Monday
Bring 3-6 items and/or photos tomorrow as we start work on your personal narratives; the items/photos should have some significance to you.
Tuesday
Complete chart in personal narrative packet on items/photos
Wednesday
Begin introduction to your essay - focus on the narrator (3rd Person Limited or Omniscient) and how the narrator sees/describes your world.
Thursday
Continue working on essay - working rough draft (75-80% complete) due on Wednesday 11/1.



Writing Prompt #2 LA8 Accel
Please answer the prompt on a separate piece of paper w/ your heading. Due on Wednesday 9/27.

The Landlady Writing Prompt - LA8 Accel
Please watch the video taking notes (bullet-points) on the story as you go along. Look over the prompt - you are not required to start the essay tonight but be prepared to answer it in class tomorrow. You will have the full period to write your 1 page response to the writing prompt.