Thursday, September 28th

Lesson Objectives - Using their notes, students will explain the main idea of the memoir, "Bonne Annee."  After a review of understanding graphic aids, they will apply this concept to the informational text "A Place to Call Home."
Homework - Students are to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 2nd. 
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).

Wednesday, September 27th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make corrections for the Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz.  Students will continue their study of the next story, "Bonne Annee," as they work to find the main idea.  They will evaluate the close reading responses of the other other students to determine what is needed in an effective short written response.
Homework - Students are to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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, September 26th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their quiz for Vocabulary Unit 2.  Students will continue their study of the next story, "Bonne Annee,"  as they work to find the main idea.
Homework - Students are to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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.

Monday, September 25th

Lesson Objectives - Students will participate in a Graphic Representation activity for the Vocabulary Unit 2 words.  Students will continue their study of the next story, "Bonne Annee,"  as they work to find the main idea.
Homework - Vocabulary Unit 2 quiz is tomorrow and flash cards are due.  Students are to  complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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.

Friday, September 22nd

Lesson Objectives - Students will participate in a sentence share activity for the Vocabulary Unit 2 words.  Before they get into the next story, "Bonne Annee," students will review skills related to finding the main idea of an essay.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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, September 19th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make their flash cards for Vocabulary Unit 2.  They will examine ways to incorporate the author's words while answering close reading questions based on the text.  Finally, students will continue to apply the concepts of plot structure, characterization, and theme to the short story, "My Favorite Chaperone." 
Homework - The quiz on "My Favorite Chaperone" is tomorrow.  Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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.

Monday, September 18th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make complete their Word Sort activity for Vocabulary Unit 2.  They will continue to apply the concepts of plot structure, characterization, and theme to the short story, "My Favorite Chaperone." 
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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.

Friday, September 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their district writing pretest.  This will provide data that will help determine immediate needs in their writing curriculum.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 2nd. 
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, September 14th

Lesson Objectives - Students will make corrections for the Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz.  They will continue to apply the concepts of plot structure, characterization, and theme to the short story, "My Favorite Chaperone." 
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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.

Wednesday, September 13th

Lesson Objectives - After taking their Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz, students will review the concept of plot structure with a Level Up Tutorial.  They will apply the concept to "My Favorite Chaperone." Here they will also apply the ideas of theme and characterization.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 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.8.2 - 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, September 12th

Lesson Objectives - Students will review the concept of characterization and how authors use it.  They will apply the concept to the main character from "My Favorite Chaperone." Here they will also apply the concept of theme.
 Homework - The quiz for Vocabulary Unit 1 is tomorrow.  Flash cards are due as well.  Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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.

Monday, September 11th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create visual representations that demonstrate their understanding of the words from Vocabulary Unit 1. They will then finish presenting their applications of human nature themes and life lesson themes to various media formats.  They will begin their fist story of Collection 1, "My Favorite Chaperone." Here they will not only apply the concept of theme, but also characterization.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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.

Friday, September 8th

Lesson Objectives - Students will create sentences that demonstrate their understanding of the words from Vocabulary Unit 1. Students will then finalize yesterday's project where they were to apply the concepts of human nature themes and life lesson themes to various media formats.  They will begin to present these to the rest of the class.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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, September 7th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their first Reading Inventory test of the year.  They can use the last page of the test to find books to read for the Reader Response Packet. Students will then continue working on yesterday's project where they were to apply the concepts of human nature themes and life lesson themes to various media formats.  They will begin to present these to the rest of the class tomorrow.
Homework - Students are to begin looking for their book to read in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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.

Wednesday, September 6th

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue their studies of Vocabulary Unit 1 by creating their Flash Cards.  They will then review the expectations related to the completion of the Reader Response Packet that is due at the end of the month.  Students will then review and apply the concepts of human nature themes and life lesson themes to various media formats.  They will present these to the rest of the class tomorrow.
Homework - Students are to begin looking for their book to read in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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, September 5th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin Vocabulary Unit 1 with a word sort activity.  They will then preview their new ELA textbooks with the help of a scavenger hunt.  Students will take a close look at Collection 1 and the Performance Task they will complete at the conclusion of the unit.  They will then begin reading the first story, "My Favorite Chaperone." 
Homework - Students are to begin looking for their book to read in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet.
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.