Monday, January 31st

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After their Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz, students will examine the motives of the characters in order to justify their actions.
Homework - Students should prepare for their test on "Rules of the Game."

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After their Chapter 9 Vocabulary Quiz, students will examine and utilize various forms of nouns in their sentences.
Homework - Students should prepare for their test on "Immigrant Kids."

Tuesday, January 25th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will find examples of internal and external conflicts from the story "Rules of the Game."  They will then examine recent stories we have read to find other examples of these conflicts.
Homework  - In a chart, list 3 examples each of internal and external conflicts found in your January RRS assignment.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will present their outline examples to the rest of the class.  They will then examine the author's use of primary and secondary sources in writing non-fiction.
Homework - In a paragraph, relate a favorite story told to you from a member from your family.

Monday, January 23rd

Parents, Guardians, and Students: Today is the first day of the 3rd marking period.  Any missing or late assignments from the 2nd marking period are due immediately for partial credit.  Tomorrow is the last day I can accept these assignments.

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Since we haven't met in over a week, we will review the story "Rules of the Game."  Students will then make comparisons between the experiences of the character with their own.
Homework - Interview Question for a parent:  How similar or different is your parenting style from the one your parents used when you were growing up?  Explain with examples.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will create and present an example of an outline (with main idea, subheadings, and examples.)
Homework -Answer the following in a paragraph:  How are the challenges faced by today's immigrants similar/different than those faced by the immigrants in the story?  Explain with examples.

Thursday, January 13th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After the students continue with Vocabulary Unit 9, they will then start their next story, "Rules of the Game."  With this story, students will draw personal conclusions based on events in the test.
Homework - Answer the following in a paragraph:  This story isn't just about the rules of playing chess; it is truly about the rules of life.  What rules of life does Waverly learn in the story?

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will first take their Vocabulary Chapter 8 Quiz.  Then, they will read the article "What a Difference a City Year Makes" in order to analyze its structure. Students will discuss the importance of its headlines, subheadings, pull quotes, photographs, and photo captions. 
Homework - Make sure pages 14-17 + Tuesday's sub packet are completed and ready to turn in tomorrow.  This is your last Classwork Packet for the 2nd Marking Period.

Monday, January 10th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After their Vocabulary Unit 8 Quiz, students will be able to describe personal connections they were able to make with the story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."  Doing so will help them with their essay assignment: "What is your treasure?  Describe something that is valuable to you, but might not be seen that way by others."  (2 sides of a page) 
Homework - Students are to write their essay rough draft and prepare for tomorrow's test on the story.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students are taking their test on "What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?"  After, they can complete and submit late assignments for partial credit.
Homework - Students are to prepare for tomorrow's Chapter 8 Vocabulary Quiz.

Thursday, January 6th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will define and find examples of static and dynamic characters in our new story, "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."  The will apply this concept to other types of media including movies and TV shows.
Homework - Create a chart that lists and explains 5 examples of dynamic characters in books you have read.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will examine the methods by which the author applies characterization in order to create realistic personality qualities to the characters in the story.  Students will then apply these methods to previous stories we have read this year.
Homework - Students are to begin writing their rough draft for the following essay question: Explain the author's use of static and dynamic characters from the story "What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything?"  Rough drafts are due before Monday's test.

Wednesday, January 5th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to define and find examples of static and dynamic characters in our new story, "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."  The will apply this concept to other types of media including movies and TV shows.
Homework - Create a chart that lists and explains 5 examples of dynamic characters in books you have read.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will examine the methods by which the author applies characterization in order to create realistic personality qualities to the characters in the story.  Students will then apply these methods to determine the personality qualities to previous stories we have read this year.
Homework - Students are to continue with last night's assignment: Create a chart that lists and explains 5 examples of dynamic characters in books you have read.

Tuesday, January 4th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - In continuing with our studies in poetry, students will compare/contrast writing samples as well as examine the poet's use of including sensory details in his/her work.
Homework - Paragraph Response: Of the four poems we have studied over the last two days, which one do you feel is the best representative of the genre?  Explain your answer.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to define and find examples of static and dynamic characters in the current story as well as other types of media including movies and TV shows.
Homework - Create a chart that lists and explains 5 examples of dynamic characters in books you have read.

Monday, January 3rd

Parents, Guardians, and Students: Happy New Year and welcome back!  I hope everyone is rested and ready to finish off the second marking period.  We only have 3 weeks, so make sure you hit the ground running as you return to the regular schedule.  There is plenty of time to bring your grades up!

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will examine examples of poetry and their uses of simile, metaphor, and sensory details.
Homework - Explain in a paragraph how natural objects can influence your mood.  Use sensory details in your description.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives -With the help of their new story "What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?," students will be able to use details to draw conclusions about character personality traits.
Homework - Paragraph Response: Describe a situation where you got into an argument with a parent....and YOU were right!