English 8 - Gonterman - 2(A)-2(A) Assignments

Due: Day 2

Follow these steps to create a thoughtful, polished gift for a teacher who has made a difference in your life.
Step 1: Brainstorm & Draft
In your composition book, write a few rough drafts. Your poem must follow the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure:
Line 1: 5 Syllables
Line 2: 7 Syllables
Line 3: 5 Syllables
The Goal: Show specific gratitude or appreciation for a current teacher or a past teacher from 6th or 7th grade.
Step 2: Selection & Final Copy
Pick your favorite draft from your composition book.
Use the half-sheet of printer paper that you got in class.
Front Side: Write your haiku CLEARLY.
Back Side: Include the delivery information:
To: [Teacher’s Name]
From: [Your Name]
Step 3: Illustrate & Polish
Since these will be delivered directly to the teachers, make them look professional and heartfelt!
Decorate the front to bring the words of your haiku to life.
Use color, neat lettering, and meaningful illustrations.
Ensure the final product is clean and "gift-ready."
Note: Be specific! Instead of just saying "you are nice," try to mention something unique about their class or how they helped you grow.

You will have Wednesday, Thursday, and some time on Friday to work on your first draft. 

HW: Continue to work on Speech

1) Review the Prompt 

2) Review Annotations & Reminders
3) Use your outline to complete the Comparative Essay in class today. 

Don't stress and do your best! 

Congratulations on completing your Essay Unit!!!

Homework | Two Parts of your HW to Complete in your Comp Book: 
   → Part 1: Comparative Visual Organizer
   → Part 2: 1 Page Write Long in Comp Book

Details: 
   → Part 1: Comparative Visual Organizer:
Brainstorm time. You’re going to be comparing two texts. You need to start by identifying important similarities and differences. Two protagonists who have the same hair color is not an important similarity. To find out what is important, start by identifying:
→ the main themes
→  the main conflicts
→ the emotional journey and development of the protagonist. 
→ overarching mood and tone of each piece
→ topics in each piece 
You can start by making a chart, bulleted side-by-side list, venn diagram, etc. and then write long to grow your ideas. Your essay will gain depth as it progresses. Your ideas get bigger and better and more clear as your write, so use this time write until you figure out which of your ideas are the most amazing, intriguing, and brilliant. Note: this step is about showcasing your mastery of two separate texts - ones we have worked with for weeks - and your ability to make creative connections between them.

   → Part 2: 1 Page Write Long in Comp Book:

Write about trends - similarities and differences you notice from your visual organizer.  
Elaborate and expand on those similarities and differences. 
Decide whether it would be better to write a comparative about craft or about theme!

Hi readers,

This reminder is only for the people who are scheduled to deliver their Book Talks on April 1st. 

Required Email Action:
Email Requirement: You must check your email for a message from Mrs. Bateman.
Action: Read, review, and reply to her email. This response is required!
If you are NOT giving a Book Talk on this date, you can ignore this assignment.

I can't wait to hear all about what you are reading! 

Happy reading, 
 Ms. Sharkey

1) Mentor Craft Essays: 
Read through the three essay samples of Craft Mentor Essays in the attached document.  
Pay attention to their claim, how the revisit/reinforce their claim throughout the entirety of their essay, and how they crafted their claim to be focused, yet specific. 
2) Craft Essay Organizer (Planning):
Complete this organizer. It will help to formulate ideas you will later use when you construct your Craft Essay Outline and then Final Essay. 
-->You should be able to finish this before the end of the class period.  Whatever you do not finish does become homework.
--> If you finish early, you are to work on homework for a different class or read your IR book.

HW: Finish Essay Organizer
Due: Day 1

Directions: 

Use the table in your copy of the "Craft | Collecting Craft Moves" document to collect craft moves from the text you have chosen for your Craft Essay. The text you choose must be different from the one you chose for the Theme Essay.
 Focus on the two craft moves you appreciate most being used by the author or the two you appreciate the author using well/‘craftily’.  Hopefully these occurrences of craft moves you will document are connected to a key scene, a key moment of characters interacting, or an essential part of the plot.  
There is one brief example added in the organizer for you to reference. → See the bottom of the doc for a reminder list of craft moves and authorial goals. 
→ At a minimum, please find and describe 3 different instances of each craft move being used. (A minimum of 6 rows - at least 3 entries for each craft move will be complete)

Due: 
Odd: 03/23/26
Even: 03/24/26

Happy writing, 
Ms. Sharkey

1. Transform your Body Paragraph Graphic Organizer (Outline) into your Final Draft
-Take all of the components from your organizer and reformat them on the attached doc "Theme Essay | Final Draft"
-Essentially, get rid of the graphic organizer, so your fresh Final Draft doc looks like two gorgeously crafted Body Ps. 

2. Read --> Edit --> Revise
-After crafting your two GORGEOUS Ps, then spend some time reading through your draft. Think: Do things make sense? How is the flow of your essay?  Are things organized? What is missing? What needs to improve?
-After reading through, fix things! Edit! Revise! Build up your essay to be stronger!

3. Rubric Review
-Take a look at the rubric. 
-Compare the rubric criteria to your essay product! 
-Consider: How would you score? What can you do to make your essay stronger?
-Spend some more time revising!

4. Annotations + Reminders
-Super Important: complete the required annotations requested of you (these can be found on the doc titled, "Theme | Final Draft Annotations and Reminders")
-Review the reminders given to you. 

5. PRINT OUT ESSAY (Hardy Copy)
-Print out a hard copy of your essay, as you will physically turn this in (in addition to submitting on GC).

→ You will continue to work on your Theme Essay on Day 2 of class. 
→  Your final Theme Essay is due at the start of class on Day 3. 

HW: None. If you are far behind on your draft, you may work on it at home if needed, but you will have the entire class period on Day 2 to work on it.

1️⃣ Reading Check: “All Summer in a Day”
📍 Located in Formative
Make sure your copy of the story is completely put away before starting.
Log in to Formative and complete the Reading Check when instructed.
Work independently.
Take your time and show what you know.
This is a 10-point product grade.
When you finish, move immediately to the next assignment.


2️⃣ ASIAD WW | Sketch Notes 🎨📝
As soon as you finish your Reading Check, begin your Sketch Notes.
Directions:
Use the piece of printer paper provided.
Create visual sketch notes that show your understanding of All Summer in a Day.
Include key ideas, themes, symbols, important events, or character insights.
Combine words + visuals (not just drawings, not just writing).
🎨 You may use any coloring materials from the back table to make your work thoughtful and visually clear.
Stay focused, use your time wisely, and take pride in your work.

✅ Use the link attached to this assignment to complete the following steps:
1)🧍 Complete 1 self-assessment
2) 👥 Complete 1 assessment for EACH group member
3) 🔁 Submit the form multiple times (one submission per person)

Remember: 
 💬 Be honest and thoughtful in every response
🔒 Only your teacher will see your answers
* This assignment is worth 20 process points. Your peer assigned letter grade from each of your team members will be averaged. (Example: Sharkey receives a B, B+, A-, and a C+ from her group.  The estimated grade would be a B+ and added to Powerschool for a grade out of 20 process points). 

When finished: 
☐ 📖 Read your Independent Reading (IR) book quietly

📚 Book Club Summative Projects — Due Day 3 This Week

Both your Individual Character Fold and your Team Design Task are due Day 3 this week.
Odd periods: Thursday, 2/12
Even periods: Friday, 2/13
🔍 Individual Character Fold — Reminders
Read the directions carefully.
The examples shown are from previous years and are for inspiration only — they do not meet this year’s requirements.
As long as you include all required information (listed in the directions), it’s okay if your sections are in a different order than the example.
🎨 Team Design Task — Reminders
Share your slides with me before the due date so they’re ready to present.
If you’re using Canva, email me the shareable link.
 Words of Encouragement:
You’ve all been working hard on these projects, and it shows. Use this final stretch to polish your work and show off your thinking and creativity. Ask questions if you need help, stay focused, and trust the work you’ve put in. Be proud of what you present—I’m excited for your classmates to see what you’ve created! 💪📚
 
Your proud teacher, 
💛Ms. Sharkey

Hello readers,

Please follow the steps below to complete today’s work. Pay close attention to the requirements for each section.

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1) 💻 IXL Practice: “Non-Fiction Book Study”

Grade 7 (Review)  – Lessons 3 + 4
☐ Open Lesson 3: A Night to Remember (Part 1) 
☐ Work until you reach 85% OR 20 minutes 
☐ Open Lesson 4: A Night to Remember (Part 2) 
☐ Work until you reach 85% OR 20 minutes

🎯 You are done with IXL when: 
☐ I reached 85% on the lesson 
OR 
☐ I worked for 20 minutes

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2) 📸 Turn In Your Work: Screenshot Your Scores
☐ Go to your IXL Dashboard 
☐ Click Grade 7 
☐ Find K – “Non-Fiction Book Study” 
☐ Take a screenshot of your scores 
☐ Upload the screenshot to this assignment

⏰ If not finished in class: 
☐ Complete as homework (Due: Day 3 this week)

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3) 📖 If You Have Extra Time: Book Club Reading
☐ Read the next assigned section of your Book Club book 
☐ Complete your summary Post-its

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🏠 Homework & Reminders
--> Everything below is due by Day 3 this week.
Book Club: Keep up with your assigned reading and your Post-it note summaries.
Pack Your Bag: Bring BOTH your IR book and your Book Club book to class on Day 3!
Finish IXL: If you didn't finish, these two lessons should be finished at home.
Happy reading, 

Ms. Sharkey

📚 Book Club – TEAM Meeting 5 (Turn In / Mask as Done to Show Completion)

Due: Before our next 90 minute class (On Block Days)

This assignment is a check-in to show me that you completed your Book Club Meeting document from this TEAM meeting. 

What you need to do:
Finish all parts in this Book Club document.
Mark this assignment as done (turn in).
This Meeting Doc. is due before our next 90 minute class (Block Schedule Classes).
There is plenty of time to finish in class today if your group stays focused.
Study hard, play harder, and be the best friend you can be (to everyone). 👍

Happy reading, 
❤️Ms. Sharkey

📚 Book Club – TEAM Meeting 3 (Turn In / Mask as Done to Show Completion)

Due: Before our next 90 minute class (On Block Days)

This assignment is a check-in to show me that you completed your Book Club Meeting document from this TEAM meeting. 

What you need to do:
Finish all parts in this Book Club document.
Mark this assignment as done (turn in).
This Meeting Doc. is due before our next 90 minute class (Block Schedule Classes).
There is plenty of time to finish in class today if your group stays focused.
Study hard, play harder, and be the best friend you can be (to everyone). 👍
OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT (Challenge): SEE ATTACHED DOC FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Happy reading, 
❤️Ms. Sharkey

📚 Book Club – Meeting 1 (Turn In to Show Completion)

Due: Today by the end of the day

This assignment is a check-in to show that you completed your Book Club Meeting 1 document.

What you need to do:
Finish all parts of Meeting 1 in your Book Club document.
Meeting 1 Doc. is due by the end of class today.
If anything is not finished by the end of class, it becomes homework.
There is plenty of time to finish if your group stays focused.
After you finish:
When you are done with the Book Club Doc. #1, quietly move on to reading your assigned Book Club pages.
Important:
Click “Turn In” on this assignment once your Meeting 1 document is complete.
Turning this in lets me know you finished your Book Club work.
Stay focused, work together, and use your time wisely 👍

Happy reading, 
❤️Ms. Sharkey

Today in class, we will be completing a Summative Reading Check for the Memory and Meaning Unit. 



This assessment checks the reading skills we practiced in this unit. It also checks your understanding of the texts we read.
 20 questions that are auto-graded (Multiple choice and interactive questions).
You will read 2–3 short excerpts from those texts.
Do not do Tab 2 or Tab 3. 
Worth 10-20 product points (Based on whole class performance).  
Thank you for all of your hard work and respectful engagement in this Unit. 
Keep on keeping on! 

Happy reading, 
Ms. Sharkey

Hi Everyone,
This reminder is only for the people who are scheduled to deliver their Book Talks next week. I can't wait to hear all about what you are reading!Important Details for Presenters:
Location: We will meet in the library. (There will be a sign on our classroom door to remind you.)
Date: Your Book Talk is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th.
Required Email Action:
Email Requirement: You must check your email for a message from Mrs. Bateman.
Action: Read, review, and reply to her email. This response is required!
🚫 If you are NOT giving a Book Talk next week, you can ignore this assignment.

Homework Instructions:

Please complete the 4.4 Solo activity located in the following section of Amplify:
Unit: Memory & Meaning
Sub-unit: 4
Lesson: 4
Activity: Solo (You can find this in Tab 7)
Due Dates:

Odd Periods (3 & 5): Monday, December 15th
Even Periods (2, 4, & 6): Tuesday, December 16th

Homework Instructions:

Please complete the 4.3 Solo activity located in the following section of Amplify:
Unit: Memory & Meaning
Sub-unit: 4
Lesson: 3
Activity: Solo (You can find this in Tab 9)

Homework Instructions:

Please complete the 4.2 Solo activity located in the following section of Amplify:
Unit: Memory & Meaning
Sub-unit: 4
Lesson: 2
Activity: Solo (You can find this in Tab 8)

Due Dates:
Please submit your work by the beginning of class on your assigned day.
Odd Periods (3 & 5): Monday, December 8th
Even Periods (2, 4, & 6): Tuesday, December 9th

Homework: Complete the 4.1 Solo on Tab 7.

For the Solo activity: 
You will read an excerpt from the graphic novel Maus. In this section, Vladek explains how life in Poland changed for Jewish people, including rising violence and fear.

Sensitive Content: The poem includes vivid and disturbing images from Kimel’s experiences. Some of this may be upsetting. We will have time to talk about your reactions and questions. At the end of the lesson, we’ll discuss why studying these events helps us recognize the dangers of hatred and prevent similar actions in the future.

Homework: Complete the Solo for Sub-Unit 3, Lesson 3 on Tab 8

Your homework after the lesson for Sub Unit 3, Lesson 2 has two parts:

1) Finish CER Write on Tab 5
-This was started in class.

2) Solo on Tab 9
-Complete the Solo for Lesson 3.2. 

-Due: Day 1 after break.  Hopefully you used your time wisely in class when you were given time to work on your CER, so it should either be done or close to being finished. Try to use your Flex time on Thursday and/or Friday to work on whatever is left of your CER and then work on your Solo.

For homework you have two tasks to complete:

1) Finish your CER Write on Tab 5
-This was started in class and may have already been completed. 

2) Solo on Tab 9
-Complete the Solo for Lesson 3.1

Homework: 

1) Finish the green compare/contrast sheet from class (this is the one you worked on with your partner to compare Irene Butter and Alfons Heck).  
--> Note: Any absent students are excused from this task. 

2) Lesson 2.2 Solo
--> Tab 8 of Lesson 2.2.

Homework: Complete the Solo for Sub-Unit 2, Lesson 1

Today during our short 24-minute period, you will be completing the Solo for 1.1.  You will need headphones in order to listen to the paired audio connected to the assigned readings.  

Due: Day 3

If you borrowed my classroom Chromebook and took it home in your bag, please email me :)

This is a reminder for those scheduled to do Book Talks next week.  Your Book Talk is Wednesday 10/29.  You have also received an email from Mrs. Bateman; please make sure to read, review, then respond to the email, as that is a requirement.

If you are NOT scheduled to deliver a Book Talk, please ignore this reminder.    

After reading "The Red Fox Fur Coat" in class on Day 1, you will complete this for homework, due: Day 2.

During your Frankenstein Reading Test on Wednesday you will be listening to various audio passages.  Please bring headphones/earbuds in your backpack for Wednesday's class. 

This was started in class and may even have been finished in class.  If not finished in class, you are to finish your CER for homework. 

The Solo for Lesson 14 is not a required assignment.  

Reminders for Next Week:

Day 1: In-Class CER. 
--> Nothing to prep ahead of time. 

Day 2: Frankenstein Reading Test
--> Multiple choice on Amplify. As long as you paid attention to the overall book and its plot/characters/main takeaways, you should be set. 

Day 3: Socratic Seminar
--> You will receive your group assignment and packet with your SS questions on Day 1 of class and will have all week to prepare responses to your assigned questions. 

Note: All three of these assignments are 'product' scores.

Completed in class on Day 1 (10/20 or 10/21).  


If absent, DO NOT complete at home.  Reach out to Mrs. Gonterman to arrange a make up time. 

It is highly recommended that you proofread your work and compare your completed work to the CER Checklist (attached), prior to submitting your completed work. 

After you finish your CER, use whatever time remaining to work on your Socratic Seminar packet.

In class on Day 3 we finished Lesson 12. For homework, you will complete the Lesson 12 Solo on Tab 8.

Today you have a guest teacher.  Please be focused and on your best behavior.  

1) Book Talks
-For the first 45 minutes of class, you will be in the library with your guest teacher and Ms. Bateman.  
-During Book Talks, please be focused, attentive, and respectful of the space and of presenters. 

2) Frankenstein | Lesson 12
-Go to Lesson 12 on Amplify.  
-Take out a pair of headphones to use when listening to the audio, unless you prefer to read without audio.  If needed, borrow a pair from the caddy behind the television; make sure to put them back in an organized fashion come the end of the period. 
-Tab 1: Spend 5-8 minutes working on your vocabulary. 
-Tab 2: Silently review the questions. 
-Tab 3: Reflect on the reading you read for homework in your Solo.  Read and respond to questions 1 + 2. 
-Tab 4: Complete pages 1 + 2 of this tab.  For the questions that say to review and discuss as a group, you will reflect silently to yourself.  
-Tab 5: Complete the required reading, then work through pages 1, 2, 3 of the tab. 
-Tab 6: Complete the response selection. 
-Tab 7: Respond to questions 1, 2, and 3. 
-Tab 8: Solo.  If time still remains in the period, you will start to work on your Solo.  Make sure to start the Solo by completing your reading for the chapter first, then work on the questions.  

HW: Finish the Solo for homework.  You will see a separate assignment posting on GC to remind you that the Solo is due on Day 1 next week.  Also, don't forget to prep/study for your Vocabulary Test which is Day 1 next week. 

This is a reminder to complete your Lesson 11 CER.  This was worked on during the class period, so you should only need a few minutes to finish the lesson, if any time at all.  

The second part of your homework is the Solo for the same lesson.

Today you have a guest teacher. Please be on-task and focused this period. 

Reminders:
-Book Talks are Day 3 of class. 
-Vocabulary Test for Volumes 1, 2, and 3 is Day 1 next week. 
-Q1 closes this Friday.  Any and all late work needs to be in by Friday 10/10; any email to Mrs. G regarding late work needs to be sent by 5pm Friday. No late work will be accepted after this due date/time. 

Lesson Overview:

1) IR Tracker and Book Talk
-If you have any reading and/or completed IR books that need to be entered into your IR Tracker, please do that now. 
-If you have a Book Talk on Day 3 this week and need to work on your Book Talk, please spend some time working on your Book Talk. 

2) Lesson 11 Homework (Due: Today!): Finish!
-Due today is your Lesson 11 CER (Tab 6) and Solo (Tab 9).
-If you have not finished either or both, please spend this time working on the homework.  
-Make sure both are done by the conclusion of today's period. 

3) Review and Compare CER Rubric with Lesson 11 CER
-Review the attached CER Rubric. 
-Compare your finished CER to the rubric. 
-Decide if you need to go back and revise/improve your CER. 

4) Missing Work
-Check Powerschool to see if you have any missing work for English; if you do, work on the missing work!
-Once you check your English work, see if you have any missing work in any other class; if you do, work on the missing work! 

5) Study for Vocabulary Test
-Review your completed slidedecks for every volume; these are the slidedecks you finished for homework for each Volume (1, 2, and 3).
-Review the Gimkits - see the new 'materials' posting on GC.  There you will see some Gimkits included for Volume 3, in addition to 1 and 2.  
-Remember, you still have access and can practice vocabulary using the previous Volumes 1 + 2 Gimkits on GC; the ones you used to practice for your Volume 1 and Volume II quizzes.
-If you choose to play a Gimkit with another peer(s), please be focused and play calmly and quietly; use headphones, if needed!  Remember: others may not be playing Gimkits at this point in the period. 

6) Read IR Book
-Once finished with all of the above, if there is still time remaining in the period, read your IR book, if you have it today.  
-If you don't have your IR book you may borrow one from the in-class library or you may work on homework for a different class.
-You may not go to the library to check out a book as there are Book Talks going on for a different teacher.

After finishing our Socratic Seminar on Day 3 (10/2 or 10/3) for homework you are to complete the Lesson 9 Solo. 

Due: Day 1

Introduced in class on Day 2 (10/1) and due Day 1 (10/6 or 10/7). There are 9 vocabulary words in total for you to identify, practice, and master. All of these vocabulary terms appear in Volume 3 of Frankenstein.  At some point in the future you will be assessed on your mastery of these vocabulary words. Do a bit here and there - spread out the completion of this over a few days.  

Due: Day 1 (10/6 or 10/7)

Assigned Day 1 (9/29 or 9/30) and due Day 3 (Thurs or Fri).  Printed packet was handed out on Day 1.  You will have work time in class on Wednesday to work on the Socratic Seminar questions.  If not finished on Wednesday, you are to finish for homework.  This packet will be used during the seminar discussion on Day 3 of class. 

Attached is the electronic version of the packet.  You may fill it out electronically, as long as you commit to printing it out as a hard copy, as you will not have access to your laptop during your seminar; you must have a hard copy of your responses.

Today you have a guest teacher.  Please review the following lesson overview for the class period.  Work well, independently, and stay focused.  This is an independent work period.  

1) IR (20 minutes)
-Read your independent reading book for 20 minutes. 
-Your guest teacher will let you know when the 20 minutes is complete.

2) IR Tracker (5 minutes)
-After reading your IR book and the guest teacher tells you the reading period has concluded, find the "IR Tracker" posting on Google Classroom and complete an entry into your Tracker. 

3) Frankenstein | Lesson 8
-Go to Amplify --> Lesson 8 of Frankenstein
a) Tab 1: Spend at least 5 minutes working in the Vocabulary App. 
b) Tab 2: Respond the the question in a 3-sentence response. 
c) Tab 3: Read through Volume II, Chapter 5.  Make sure to pay close attention to the graphics/illustrations. 
d) Tab 4: Complete pages 1 + 2 of this tab. 
e) Tab 5: Read through Volume II, Chapter 6.  Make sure to pay close attention to the graphics/illustrations.
f) Tab 6: Complete pages 1, 2, + 3 of this tab. 
g) Tab 9 (yes, skip Tab 7 and Tab 8 right now - Go to Tab 9): Complete the Exit Ticket. 
h) Tab 7: CER Writing Activity. Compose a fortified CER. You should aim to include a counter argument and rebuttal in your reasoning. Also, for evidence, you may either use dialogue or narration that can be quoted OR you can reference a graphic/illustration as a piece of evidence. For example I may frame my evidence like this when referencing a graphic: "On p. 99 the picture of the creature standing with Felix, Agatha, and the blind man indicates that he truly wanted to be a part of their family and views himself as an equal even though he knows he is different.
--> There should be plenty of time to finish your CER, but in case you do not, it becomes Part 1 of your homework. 
i) Tab 8: SKIP!
j) Tab 10: Solo
-Use your earbuds to listen to the reading for this Solo. If you need to borrow earbuds, go to the numbered caddy behind the television and grab a pair; remember which number you grabbed from and make sure you return them to the same spot by the conclusion of the period. 
-Complete the reading questions within the Solo. 
-Whatever is not finished in the Solo becomes Part 2 of your homework. 

--> If you finish all of the above before the end of the period, please take out your IR book and read silently.

After finishing Lesson 5 on Day 3 of class, the following needs to be completed:

1) CER Write on Tab 9 of Lesson 5

2) Solo on Tab 12

3) Study for your Volume II Vocab Quiz
-Volume II Vocab Quiz is on Day 1 next week. 
-Gimkits to help you study will be available in a separate posting on GC.

Introduced in class on Day 1 (9/15 or 9/16) and due Day 3 (9/18 or 9/19) There are 8 vocabulary words in total for you to identify, practice, and master. All of these vocabulary terms appear in Volume 2 of Frankenstein.  At some point in the future you will be assessed on your mastery of these vocabulary words. Do a bit here and there - spread out the completion of this over a few days.  

Due: Day 3 (9/18 or 9/19)

For homework you will complete the Lesson 3 Solo on Tab 11. 

Greetings, 
Today you have a guest teacher.  Please be on your best behavior.  Stay focused and attentive during Book Talks and your Lesson 5 work.  Your Lesson 5 work will be done independently. Please review the following lesson overview and plan for the day.  

1) Book Talks (45)
-You will meet Mrs. Bateman and your guest teacher in the library for the September Book Talks. 
-Be attentive and focused and respectful of the presenters.  

2) Frankenstein | Lesson 5 (45)
a) Tab 1 - Vocabulary
--> Spend 5-10 minutes working on your vocabulary. 
b) Tab 2 - Prediction 
--> Respond to the question with a thoughtful and detailed written response. 
c) Tab 3 - Read Volume II, Ch. 1
--> Even though the directions say to "skim" please silently read Ch. 1 of Volume II to yourself; do not skim, read all of it silently to yourself, while also paying attention to the visuals on each page.  This chapter starts on p. 72.
--> After reading, review the questions on Tab 3.  Answer the questions silently in the attached Google Doc.  You should be writing a minimum of one sentence per response.  Make a note to also complete the Chapter 7 summary at the top of the document. 

3) Volume II Vocabulary 
-Review the Volume II Vocabulary assignment that has been posted on GC in a separate posting. 
-Even though this is not due for a few days, work on your slides until the end of the period.  These are not due tomorrow, but rather on their assigned due date.   

Note: There is no assigned homework due tomorrow.  Do not complete any more Tabs in Lesson 5.

This is the second part of your homework.  The Solo can be found on Tab 10 of Lesson 2. 

This is the first part of your homework. Finish your CER on Tab 7 of Lesson 2 - for most this was started in class on Day 1.

For each of the included vocabulary terms, you will review the definition and synonyms, then you will craft your own sentence using the vocabulary term and include a picture/visual connected to the term.  The visual you choose is meant to help you familiarize yourself with the term and to help you remember it as we move forward throughout this first volume of Frankenstein; the visual is most likely going to be a related image you find online.

Due: Day 3 (Thurs or Fri)

Completed in class on Friday 8/29.  

If absent, please do not complete at home and connect with Mrs. G upon your return next week. 

Mrs. Gonterman is out sick today.  Please review the following lesson overview for the class period.  Work well, independently, and stay focused.  This is an independent work period.  If you still need to finish your i-Ready 'Reading' Diagnostic, please work on that first instead of working on your 6-Word Memoir Creation.

1) 6-Word Memoir | Personal Creation
-Your finished 100-word memoir creation was due today on GC and was worked on in class on Tuesday, yet was to be finished for homework.  
-Now, we will create the visual to represent your tiny memoir and your 6-word memoir creation.  
-The guest teacher will give you one white card.  
--> Side 1: On one side, you will be including your 100-word memoir creation that you typed up. If you know for a fact you have access to a printer at home, you will print out the 100-word memoir you typed up and paste it to this side of the card when you get home.  Keep in mind, you will need to cut the paper to fit.  If you do not have a printer at home, you will open to the electronic 100-word tiny memoir you wrote and reference it as you handwrite your tiny memoir on your card; instead of printing it out and gluing on, you will need to handwrite your memoir on your card.  Make sure to use a pen that will not bleed through to the front.  You are also welcome to write your 100-word tiny memoir on a piece of printer paper, then glue it to the card. 
--> Side 2: On the other side of the card, you will write your 6-word memoir in any creative way you see fit.  Additionally, on the same side as your 6-word memoir, you will add an illustration or picture(s) of your choosing. 
- Create an illustration that corresponds to your memoir and brings it to life - add pizzazz! - Your final product should look polished - any lead pencil should be written over with pen, etc.  

-The guest teacher today will show you some completed samples from a previous school year so you can visualize the final product.  Keep in mind: the size of paper you have this year versus the samples is slightly different. 

Card Creation: Due: Tomorrow! You need to have your finished card creation with both sides completed by the start of class on Thursday!


2) IXL Task
-Once done with your 6-Word Memoir card creation, you will complete one IXL task.  There is a chance that you may not even start this in class depending on how detailed you are on your card illustration.  If that is the case, know that you are to complete the IXL task for homework due Day 4 (Friday).
-Goal: Reach at least 85% or spend no more than 20 minutes on the lesson. 
--> IXL Task - Grade 8 | Vocabulary:
a) Lesson 1: Words with Pre-

--> This IXL task is linked directly to this assignment post. Use that link to go directly to the assignment on IXL. 

3) Screenshot Completed Lesson
-> Once you have achieved either 85% or higher (or have spent 20 minutes) on the lesson, go to your Dashboard, then to Grade 8 and the 'V' "Prefixes and Suffixes" Section.  Take a screenshot of your score, then add that screenshot as a picture to this assignment post.
--> If not done by the end of the period, this becomes homework Due: Day 4 (Friday).

Finished IXL Task: Due: Friday! Please get the screenshot added to this assignment post by Friday (don't worry about it being flagged as "late"); this assignment post has two items due, so the assigned due date for the posting is tomorrow to reflect when your Memoir Card Creation is due. 


--> If you finish your card creation and your IXL task before the bell, work on homework for a different class or read your IR book.

After completing your brainstorm, select your favorite one of the six brainstorms you just completed.  You will now construct a tiny memoir - only 100 words. 

Remember: Writing a story about an event in your life in only 100 words is challenging; it forces you, as a writer, to be as concise as possible, while at the same time weaving figurative language and vivid imagery into your story. Your story, though brief, should have an exposition, rising action, a climax, falling action, and a resolution, although not necessarily in that order. Furthermore, any of these pieces may be intertwined; all of these authorial choices are yours to make. Let us get to know you through a moment - a singular moment - in your life. Create a mood for your readers: It can be scary, embarrassing, fun, silly, sad… it’s up to you. 

Next Steps:
1) Write your 100-word Tiny Memoir on the doc attached to this assignment post. 
--> It may be slightly less, but no more than 100 words. 
--> Proofread - make sure it makes sense, flows, has a mood and/or tone that the reader can easily navigate. 
2) 6-Word Memoir (Located at the top of the doc near your header)
--> Decide how you can summarize or capture your Tiny Memoir in only 6-words in order to create your 6-Word Memoir.  (You should have written this at the top of your 100-word doc). 
3) Print out your completed Tiny Memoir
--> Please print out your finished tiny memoir and have it ready in hand on Day 2 (Wednesday).

Due: Day 2

After reading various sample Tiny Memoirs, which two from your homework packet stood out to you the most? Copy, then paste, then respond to the following writing prompts in your answer response:



1) [Insert title of your favorite tiny memoir here in quotes]
-[Here is where you will explain in at least three sentences why you liked/enjoyed/connected to/appreciated/etc. this particular memoir.]


2) [Insert title of your second favorite tiny memoir here in quotes]
-[Here is where you will explain in at least three sentences why you liked/enjoyed/connected to/appreciated/etc. this particular memoir.]

Completed in class on Day 1. 

We completed this prior to writing the draft of our Tiny Memoir.

For this assignment, you will create a short video introducing yourself to Mrs. Gonterman. Use whichever recording app you would like, as long as Mrs. G can clearly see and hear you; it is recommended that you do a screencast directly on your Chromebook. Once completed, attach your IntroTok video directly to this assignment. 

In your video response please answer/speak to the following:

1) State your full (first and last) name.  If you are comfortable in sharing, please share your preferred personal pronouns. 
2) What are some of your hobbies or interests? What brings you joy?
3) What is your best trait or characteristic? What is something about yourself that you are most proud of?
4) What do you feel like is the most challenging trait or thing about yourself? What is something you struggle with or wish you could do differently?
5) What is something that you hope to accomplish this year? (This could be school-related or not!)
6) Optional: Is there anything else you feel like Mrs. G would benefit from knowing in order to better support your success? Anything about you? Anything about your family? Anything about your learning needs? etc.

This is a reminder to bring your IR book starting Day 1 this week!

The course syllabus was out as a hard copy in class on 8/18 or 8/19.  Please read it, review it, then sign it with a parent/guardian.  The signed cutoff sheet on page 5 is due on Day 3 this week (Thursday 8/21 for P. 3 + 5 or Friday 8/22 for P. 2, 4, 6). 

Make sure to bring your charged Chromebook and an IR book all week during your i-Ready Diagnostic.  

This is just a reminder that your finished hexagon is due on Day 1 next week, in case you did not turn it in by the end of class on Friday. 

Enjoy your weekend!