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Language Arts 8 (Period Per 4)

Instructor
Will McBride
Department
Language Arts
Terms
2018-19 Trimester 1
2018-19 Trimester 2
2018-19 Trimester 3


Assignment Calendar

Course Description

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Homework 1/7-1/11 LA8

Monday
Search for Realistic Fiction novel
Answer Essential Question in Literature section of your notebook; 1 paragraph of 7-10 sentences minimum.  The Essential Question is located on my Edlio page.
 
Tuesday
 
Wednesday
 
Thursday
Bring Realistic Fiction book with parent signature to class on Friday.

Essential Question Prompt - The Book Thief

Answer the following question in a paragraph in the literature section of your notebook.
 
How does society/community influence our identity and the choices we make?

Homework 12/10-12/14 LA8/Accelerated

Monday
Finalize script for presentation and begin work on images.
 
Tuesday
Continue work on images/maps/photos/videos for presentation.
 
Wednesday
Work on Student Activity and put finishing touches on Presentation.
 
Thursday
Finalize script/presentation/student activity; presentations start Monday and will begin in numerical order. (#1 Dictatorship Under the Third Reich, 2. Early Stages on Persecution, etc)

Homework 11/26-11/30 LA8

Monday
Continue reading Historical Fiction novel
 
Tuesday
Continue work on Monster project; coordinate with partner if 2 of you are working together.
Bring materials for project to class everyday.
 
Wednesday
Continue work on Monster project
Reminder, AR test/Thesis Statements are due next Thur, Dec 6th.
 
Thursday
Continue working on Monster project

Homework 11/12-11/16 LA8

Monday
Veteran's Day
 
Tuesday
Complete 1st Impression Chart pg 8
 
Wednesday
Characterization Chart - Steve, Richard, Osvaldo pg 5
 
Thursday
Characterization Chart - James, Mrs. Harmon, Mr. Harmon
Read to page 206

Homework 11/5-11/9 LA8

Monday
Begin search for Historical Fiction novel
 
Tuesday
Complete Character Chart (pg 2 in packet)
Reread Principles and Accomplices (pg 3 in packet)
 
Wednesday
 
 
Thursday
Being Historical Fiction/Signature on Friday.

Homework 10/29-11/2 LA8

Monday
Continue reading Mystery novel; start working on thesis statement.
 
Tuesday
Bring colored pencils/markers to class on Wednesday
 
Wednesday - Halloween
No Homework - enjoy Trick or Treating!
 
Thursday
Complete Mystery novel for AR test on Friday.
Write thesis statement on 3x5 notecard.

Homework 10/22-10/26 LA8 & Accelerated

Monday
Continue reading Mystery novel
 
Tuesday
No Homework!
 
Wednesday
Copy & answer 1 question from discussion today in Literature section - 1 paragraph.

Thursday
Finish answering Anticipation Questions for Monster. Write answers in notebook under Literature.

Homework 10/15-10/19 LA8

Monday
Begin finalizing personal narrative essay; remember to include plenty of sensory details, at least 1 simile and 1 metaphor.
 
Tuesday
Be sure to include the importance of the event in your personal narrative; should be located in the conclusion of your essay.
Remember to write in 3rd person
 
Wednesday
Make final adjustments to your essay.  You must highlight or underline 1 simile, 1 metaphor and all of your sensory details.  Be sure to label sensory details as well (sight, taste, touch, smell, sound).
 
Thursday
Print final draft of your personal narrative - make sure to bring the 2 pages of directions with you to turn in as well. Must be typed in Times New Roman or Arial in size 11 or 12 font with 1.5 or 2.0 spacing.  Minimum of 2 pages - maximum of 2.5 pages. 

Homework 10/8-10/12 LA8

Monday
Continue reading Mystery novel. Bring it to class every day.
Bring rough draft of personal narrative to class every day.
 
Tuesday
Read your mystery novel.
 
Wednesday
Read your mystery novel.
 
Thursday
Complete rough draft and bring to class along with peer edit sheet (2nd page of directions packet).  The rough draft can be hand-written or typed but you must have a hard copy for peer editing on Friday.
 
Friday is the last day you can change your mystery novel.

Homework 10/1-10/5 LA8

Monday
Review notes/vocabulary words for test on Flowers for Algernon on Tuesday.
Begin search for Mystery novel
 
Tuesday
Bring 3-5 items tied to important memories - pictures, toys, souvenirs
 
Wednesday
Complete Memory Chart for personal narrative
 
Thursday
Bring AR Mystery book and signature to class on Friday.