Thursday, October 29th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their quiz for the Vocabulary Unit 4 words.  They will then read and translate Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven".  Students will then examine the elements of the horror genre and how they relate to "The Tell Tale Heart."  Both stories may be used to complete their Literary Review at the end of the collection. 
Homework - The last day to submit the Reader Response Sheet for October is on Monday, November 2nd.
CCSS - 

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

Wednesday, October 28th

Lesson Objectives - In small groups, students will complete their graphic representations for the Vocabulary Unit 4 words.  They will then complete corrections for "The Latehomecomer" quiz.  Students will then read and translate Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven".  This poem may be used to complete their Literary Review at the end of the collection.   
Homework - The Reader Response Sheet for October is due tomorrow.  Students will have their Vocabulary Unit 4 quiz as well.
CCSS - 

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

Tuesday, October 27th

Lesson Objectives - In small groups, students will complete their sentence share for Vocabulary Unit 4.  They will then complete corrections for "The Latehomecomer" quiz.  Students will then preview Collection 2 and the related Performance Task, the Literary Review.  Homework - The Reader Response Sheet for October is due at the end of the week.  
CCSS - 

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

Friday, October 23rd

Lesson Objectives - With the aid of the Peer Editing form, the students will finish editing their rough drafts for the Expository Essay Performance Task.  They will then continue writing their final drafts.  Both drafts are due today at the end of class.  
Homework - Any student who is still working on the essay must complete it for homework tonight.  October's Reader Response Sheet is due at the end of next week.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Thursday, October 22nd

Lesson Objectives - With the aid of the Peer Editing form, the students will finish editing their rough drafts for the Expository Essay Performance Task.  They will then begin writing their final drafts.  Both drafts are due today at the end of class.  
Homework - Any student who is still working on the essay must complete it for homework tonight.  October's Reader Response Sheet is due at the end of next week.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Wednesday, October 21st

Lesson Objectives - Students will finish writing the rough drafts for the Expository Essay Performance Task.  They will then complete the Peer Editing form in order to give/receive feedback about their writing.  Rough and final drafts are due on Thursday at the end of class.
Homework - October's Reader Response Sheet is due at the end of next week.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Tuesday, October 20th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make their flash cards for Vocabulary Unit 4.  They will then continue writing the rough drafts for the Expository Essay Performance Task.  Rough and final drafts are due on Thursday at the end of class.
Homework - October's Reader Response Sheet is due at the end of next week.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Monday, October 19th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their word sort for Vocabulary Unit 4.  They will then begin the process of completing their upcoming Performance Task Essay by evaluating and deciding with sources to use.  Both rough and final drafts are due by the end of class on Thursday, October 22^nd. 

Homework – The Close Reader book check (pages 9-18) along with Class Work pages 7-12 is tomorrow at the beginning of class.  Students are to continue reading their books for October's RRS.

CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text

Friday, October 16th

Lesson Objectives - Students will grade for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then analyze an example of a documentary by focusing on the use of voice-over, stills, and animation.  Finally, students will begin the process of working on their upcoming Performance Task Essay by evaluating and deciding with sources to use.
Homework - Students are to continue reading their books for October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text

Thursday, October 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their quiz for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then practice citing text evidence from the short story "Museum Indians" by completing their Notes With Quotes Quiz.  Students will then analyze an example of a documentary by focusing on the use of voice-over, stills, and animation.
Homework - Students are to continue reading their books for October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text

Wednesday, October 14th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their graphic representations for their Unit 3 Vocabulary unit.  They will then practice citing text evidence in the article, "Museum Indians."  Here they will find the main supporting ideas in order to determine the author's message.
Homework - Students will take their Vocabulary Unit 3 quiz tomorrow.  Bring Flash Cards..
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

Tuesday, October 13th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their sentence samples for their Unit 3 Vocabulary unit.  They will then practice citing text evidence in the article, "What to Bring."  Here they will find the main supporting ideas in order to determine the author's message.
Homework - Continue reading for October's Reader Response Sheet.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
•  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

Thursday, October 8th

Lesson Objectives - While examining "The Latehomecomer" students will analyze the author's main idea.  They will brainstorm the author's purpose and determine where these ideas will fit into the Performance Task.  They will then identify and correct samples of common writing mistakes.
Homework - Students are to get their Student Detail Report signed and returned by Tuesday, 10/13.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Wednesday, October 7th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their Word Sort for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then finish next story, "The Latehomecomer," where they will analyze the author's use of simile, metaphor, and sensory details.  They will brainstorm the author's purpose and determine where these ideas will fit into the Performance Task.
Homework - Students are to begin reading their book for October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Monday, October 5th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their quiz for Vocabulary Unit 2.  They will finalize their analysis of their own survey findings from last week.  Students will then begin the next story, "The Latehomecomer," where they will analyze the author's use of simile, metaphor, and sensory details.
Homework - Students are to begin looking for their book for October's RRS.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Friday, October 2nd

Lesson Objectives - Students will then finish their analysis of the next story, "A Place to Call Home."  They will continue to research and analyze their own survey findings.
Homework - Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz is on Monday.  Bring your flash cards.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.5 - Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.

Thursday, October 1st

Lesson Objectives - Students will create and perform their Vocabulary Theater skit for Unit 2.  They will then continue their analysis of the next story, "A Place to Call Home."  They will begin to research and analyze their own survey findings.
Homework - Class Work Pages 1-6, sub packet are due on Friday.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.5 - Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.