2nd Period-English 8 Assignments
- Instructor
- Elizabeth Posey
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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HW: Read Chapter 4 and Complete the Lesson 2 Solo
After you read Frankenstein chapter 4 (pages 42-50), complete the Lesson 2 solo. This time, there will be multiple choice, matching, and short response questions. Make sure to click "hand in" when you are ready to submit.
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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 include a link to your 7th grade reading record, if possible.
Past Assignments
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Homework (IF NOT DONE IN CLASS): Complete Lesson 1 Solo Activity in Amplify
Lesson 1, Card 8, Bubbles 1-7.
Read each question and answer carefully! Consult the Solo tip slide attached to set yourself up for success.
Read each question and answer carefully! Consult the Solo tip slide attached to set yourself up for success.
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6 Word Memoir Final Draft
Turn in your final 6 word memoir at the BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD on Wednesday 9/2. See the attached slide for final draft requirements. Make it beautiful--this is going on the wall!
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Tiny Memoir Final Draft
Follow my instructions in class to transfer your Tiny Memoir Rough Draft into the MLA formatted Final Draft template. Check for common errors and conventions before submitting.
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Tiny Memoir Rough Draft
Using your handwritten brainstorming materials, draft document guidelines, and rubric, develop a draft of your tiny memoir.
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Bring an Independent Reading Book
Bring an independent reading book EVERY BLOCK DAY.
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Read and Annotate Tiny Memoirs
Follow the annotation instructions that we used for "Fish Cheeks" (slide included) to annotate the collection of New York Times Tiny Memoirs. Next to each Tiny Memoir, identify and write down 1-3 key issues that arise in the story.
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Syllabus
Please bring your signed copy to class!
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Literary Autobiography
Your literary autobiography is due at the beginning of the period! Make sure to include all 5 illustrations, descriptions (inside), and your name. I will collect both your rough draft planning sheet and your final draft.