Wednesday, October 26th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create their Flash Cards for Vocabulary Unit 4.  They will then have time to start their test corrections for their Collection 1 Unit Test.  After that, students will resume their study of the horror genre with "The Tell-Tale Heart" by analyzing the narrator's reliability.
Homework - Corrections for both "The Latehomecomer" quiz and the Collection 1 Unit Test are due by tomorrow.  They should also continue working on their Reader Response Packet that is due NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.
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.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 25th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their Word Sort for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then complete quiz corrections for "The Latehomecomer."  After that, students will resume their study of the horror genre with "The Tell-Tale Heart" by analyzing the narrator's reliability.
Homework - Students are to complete quiz corrections for "The Latehomecomer" by Thursday, 10/27.  They should also continue working on their Reader Response Packet that is due NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST.
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.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.

Monday, October 24th

Lesson Objectives - After a discussion concerning the popularity of the horror genre in book and movies, students will review the requirements for their Performance Task at the end of Collection 2.  Students will then start the next story, "The Tell-Tale Heart" where they will discuss the elements that made it a classic of the genre.
Homework - Students are to continue working on their Reader Response Packet that 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.8.2 - 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.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 18th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue working on their Performance Task: The Expository Essay.
Friday, 10/14: Plan your essay.
Monday, 10/17 & TODAY: Write your essay rough draft.
TOMORROW: Edit and revise your draft.
Thursday, 10/20: Compose your final draft.
Homework - Students are submitting their Close Reader - Collection 1 question responses.  They should also continue reading for October's RRP.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.a - Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.b - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.c - Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.d - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.e - Establish and maintain a formal style.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.f - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

Monday, October 17th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue working on their Performance Task: The Expository Essay.
Friday 10/14: Plan your essay.
Monday 10/17 - Tuesday 10/18: Write your essay rough draft.
Wednesday, 10/19: Edit and revise your draft.
Thursday, 10/20: Compose your final draft.
Homework - Students are submitting their Class Work pages 7-11 tomorrow.  They should also continue reading for October's RRP.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.a - Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.b - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.c - Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.d - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.e - Establish and maintain a formal style.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.f - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

Thursday, October 13th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their quiz for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then use their Close Reader workbooks to find relevant materials to use in their upcoming Performance Task which they will start tomorrow.
Homework - Continue reading for October's RRP.  Be aware of the the upcoming due dates for the Close Reader book check and class work pages 7-11.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.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.RI.8.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.3 - Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Tuesday, October 11th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make create their Graphic Representations for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then view a brief documentary where they will examine the auditory and visual aspects that help people receive information.
Homework - Vocabulary Unit 3 quiz is on Thursday.  Make sure you bring your completed flash cards.  Continue reading for October's RRP.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.2 - Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.3 - Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

Friday, October 7th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make participate in the Sentence Share activity for Vocabulary Unit 3.  They will then continue their study of the author's use of figurative language in the memoir titled "The Latehomecomer.".
Homework - "My Favorite Chaperone" quiz corrections and September's RRP are due ASAP!  Continue reading for October's RRP.
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.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.

Thursday, October 6th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make quiz corrections for "A Place to Call Home."  They will then continue their study of the author's use of figurative language in the memoir titled "The Latehomecomer.".
Homework - "My Favorite Chaperone" quiz corrections and September's RRP are due ASAP!  Continue reading for October's RRP.
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.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.

Tuesday, October 4th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete their Word Sort for the third vocabulary unit.  Students will then continue their Notes With Quotes activity with the story "Museum Indians."  They will meet in groups to collect story information before they compose their individual quiz responses.
Homework - "My Favorite Chaperone" quiz corrections are due on Wednesday, 10/5.
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.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.