English 8 - Mercer - 5(A)-5(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Alana Mercer
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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October 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 event • | 3 events ••• | |||||
| 2 events •• | 1 event • | |||||
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Reading Tracker
Each time you finish an independent reading book, add it to your reading tracker. The tracker should include every independent reading book you complete this year. Please also attach your reading record from 7th grade, if you attended Fisher last year.
Past Assignments
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Read and take notes on vol III, chapter 5
Due start of class Wednesday
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Lesson 10: Write
Use your Volume 1 and 2: writing task rubric to guide this CERER.
Use your time wisely; you have 25 minutes. You may use your grammar5 handbook as well.
Use your time wisely; you have 25 minutes. You may use your grammar5 handbook as well.
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Lesson 11: Solo
Due start of class Monday/Tuesday
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Bring a specific independent reading book - MUST READ
Day 3 this week (Thursday/Friday)
Bring a book that you have read and completed this quarter
If you do not have a book you've read this quarter, bring a book you've read at least half of this quarter.
Talk to Mrs. Mercer by Wednesday Oct 6 if you do not have book.
Bring a book that you have read and completed this quarter
If you do not have a book you've read this quarter, bring a book you've read at least half of this quarter.
Talk to Mrs. Mercer by Wednesday Oct 6 if you do not have book.
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Q1 IR Project
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Complete notes for Vol III, Chapters 2 and 3
If you did not finish in class, complet notes for Vol III, Chapters 2 and 3
2-4 bullet points/page.
2-4 bullet points/page.
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Volume 1 and 2: Write
1. Review the attached seminar prep sheets.
2. Choose one question that you'd like to respond to today.
3. Copy the question and paste it into the Vol 1 and 2: Write document.
4. Write a CERER using your grammar handbook
2. Choose one question that you'd like to respond to today.
3. Copy the question and paste it into the Vol 1 and 2: Write document.
4. Write a CERER using your grammar handbook
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Agenda 9/24 + 25
1. Independent Reading
2. Listen to Lesson 7, Card 9
3. Read and take notes volume II, chapters 5 and 6
4. Lesson 7, Card 6
5. On Demand Writing Task
2. Listen to Lesson 7, Card 9
3. Read and take notes volume II, chapters 5 and 6
4. Lesson 7, Card 6
5. On Demand Writing Task
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Notes for Vol II, Chapters 3 and 4
2-4 bullet points even on the pages without text.
Due Start if class day 3
Due Start if class day 3
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Lesson 7: Write
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Notes for Vol II, Chapters 3 and 4
2-4 bullet points even on the pages without text.
Due Start if class day 3
Due Start if class day 3
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Complete Lesson 6: Card 5, and 9
Complete these three cards by Wednesday start of class.
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On page 82, the creature asserts that “All men hate the wretched." What do you think the creature means and do you think that this statement is true? Explain.
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On page 82, the creature asserts that “All men hate the wretched." What do you think the creature means and do you personally agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.
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Finish notes for Vol II, chapters 1 and 2
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Complete the chapter notes for Vol 1, Chapters 5 and 6
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Read and Take Notes on VOL 1, Chapter 3
We did some of this in class, but if you didn't finish (or you were absent), please complete this by the start5 of the next class.
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Read and Take Notes on VOL 1, Chapter 4
2-3 bullet points per page (done in composition notebook).
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Lesson 2: Write
Follow the prompt in the attached document. Use evidence from the text to support your claim
Please spend 20 min or less on this assignment.
Please spend 20 min or less on this assignment.
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Read and Complete Notes for Vol 1, Chapter 2
Take notes (2-3 bullet points per page in your composition notebook) on Vol 1, Chapter 2 of Frankenstein
Day 3 (Thursday/Friday) at the start of class
Day 3 (Thursday/Friday) at the start of class
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Lesson 1, Card 8
Complete the lesson 1 Solo if you didn't complete it in class.
Due at the start of class day 3 (Thursday/Friday)
Due at the start of class day 3 (Thursday/Friday)
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Lesson 1: Write
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Writing Pre-Assessment
Review the short story and then complete the writing assignment in the attached document.
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Complete one 4th grade IXL
We looked at our quizzes in class, and now you should know what you need to study.
Choose one 4th grade IXKL (musty be parts of speech or subject predicate) and earn a smartscore of 100.
Make note of how long it took, as you will be recording your time in your composition notebook.
Choose one 4th grade IXKL (musty be parts of speech or subject predicate) and earn a smartscore of 100.
Make note of how long it took, as you will be recording your time in your composition notebook.
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Flash Poster
On the paper provided in class, complete a flash poster using any prior knowledge.
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Tiny Memoir Document
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Tiny Memoir Summary and 6 word memoir packet
Complete the packet at home if you didn't complete in class.
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Read and annotate "Thank You, Ma'am"
Due at the start of class day 1 (August 24 + 25).
Watch out (and annotate!) for
figurative language
scenes or moments that help you get to know the charcters
plot elements (rising action, climax, falling action etc.)
anything that feels important
Watch out (and annotate!) for
figurative language
scenes or moments that help you get to know the charcters
plot elements (rising action, climax, falling action etc.)
anything that feels important
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Final life map due
With color! Start of class Monday/Tuesday
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Return the last page of your signed syllabus
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Tiny Memoir Introduction
Complete your list of 10 life moments and your rough draft of your map by the start of class Wednesday.
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Bring an independent reading book
Bring an independent reading book every block day and every library day.