Period 3 - Grade 8 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Julia Gonterman
- Term
- School Year 2017 - 2018
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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Past Assignments
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Homework: Complete GC Assignment for Chapter 7 and Read Chapter 9
-See GC for assignment directions and PDF + audio for The Outsiders.
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Homework: Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders by Monday!
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Homework: ALL Printed Final Drafts due Day 3
-ALL printed final drafts of speeches due Day 3, no matter which day you are assigned.
-On the day you present, remember to:
1) Have notecards ready.
2) Dress professionally on the day of your speech.
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Homework: Completed Rough Draft of Memoir due Monday + Read Ch.3 of The Outsiders
-On Thurs./Fri. in class on Day 3, you worked for the second day on your memoir rough draft.
-Please read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders and complete your end of chapter post-it annotation.
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Homework: Parent Signature on Speech Contract
-On Day 2 of class, you will receive a Speech Contract. Please make sure to bring it home and have it signed for homework - Due Day 3 of class.
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Homework: Read Chapter 2 of The Outsiders
-By Day 3 of class, please read Chapter 2 of the novel.
-Make sure to complete an annotated post-it summary at the end of the chapter.
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Homework: Finish Reading Ch.1 of The Outsiders
-Please complete reading by Day 2 of class.
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- Remember to print out any essays, poems or other documents from your Google Drive to include in your portfolio on Monday!
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Homework: First Official Draft of "Where I'm From" Poem Due Monday
-We spent all of class on Thurs/Fri working on the creation of your own "Where I'm From" poem.
-Over the weekend, please complete your first official draft and have it ready in a Google Doc in order to share during our peer feedback session.
-Continue to brainstorm and plan how you will visualize the poem and transform it into a creative visualization.
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Homework: Tell vs. Paint Question Response on GC
-If not already completed in class on Monday, please complete your response to the question posted on GC by Day 2 of class.
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Homework: Reminder - IXL Tasks due Monday 4/16
-You may have already completed all tasks in class and/or for homework during the week of April 2nd, but if not, please don't forget to complete your IXL tasks by Monday 4/16. (Details on GC).
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Homework: Poem Creation and Poem Reflection Due Day 3
-Poem Creation - 1 copy with completed annotations and 1 copy illustrated - due Day 3.
-Poem Reflection - Hard copy passed out in class and worked on in class on Day 2. Due Day 3 of class. (Staple to Annotation of Poem).
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Homework: Bring in 2 Printouts of Poem by Day 2
-In class on Tues/Wed, you will complete your annotations on the first printout and illustrate your second printout. Please make sure to have your printouts ready in class by Day 2.
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Homework: IR Check-in #5 AND Poem Creation
1) IR Check-in #5: Due Monday. Directions and submission on GC.
2) Poem Creation: 2 options to choose from to have ready by Monday.
- Option 1: Have rough draft of poem creation ready by Monday. In class on Monday you will revise and strengthen poem.
- Option 2: If final draft is completed, print out two copies (no MLA header - only creative title and your name should be at the top left or top center of poem) and you will spend the class period finalizing the two hard copy printouts of your poem - annotating one and illustrating the other.
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Homework: Read 5/5 of IR Book for Check-in #5
-Read the remainder of your IR Book for Check-in #5 that will take place on Day 3 of class.
-This will be your final check in for your IR Book.
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Homework: Poem Annotation Assignment Due Day 3
-Completed Poem Annotation Assignment is due on Day 3 of class.
-Make sure to print out the completed annotation assignment packet (filled out in a Google Doc, but must be printed as a hard copy) and attach to your physical annotated of the printed poem.
-Rubric will be provided to you during the one-on-one conference on Day 3 in class with Ms. Abb.
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Homework: Hard Copy (Printout) of Poem due Day 2
-On Day 2 of class, your hard/printed copy of your selected poem for your Poem Analysis Assignment will be checked in class for 10 points. Please make sure to have it ready in class on Day 2 in order to receive credit.
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Homework: IR Check-in #4 (Character Transformation) due Monday
-Directions and submission on Google Classroom.
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Homework: Complete after Day 3 of Class - Due Monday 3/19
1) Finish IR Checkin-in #3: Storyboard (Hard copy of paper was passed out in class on Day 3)
2) Finish Entry #5 of Poetry Journal: Reaction to Slam Poetry + Slam Poem Creation (Worked on in class on Day 3)
3) Submit completed Poetry Journal to GC by start of class on Monday 3/19 (This must occur after finishing Entry #5).
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Homework: IR Check-in #3 on Day 3
-Please have 3/5 of your IR novel read by Day 3 of class, as check-in #3 will occur.
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Homework: Finish Analysis of Poem #5 "Beethoven"
-Finish the Analysis that was started on Day 1 of class for "Beethoven"
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Homework: IR Check-In #2 and Analysis of Poem #4 Due
1) IR Check-in #2 - Directions on GC, but you need a hard copy of the silhouette paper that was received on Day 3 of class. If absent, obtain on Monday.
2) Finish Analysis of Poem #4 "Ode to a Large Tuna in the Market" - Complete in Poetry Journal
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Homework: IR Check-in #2 on Day 3 of Class
-Please make sure the second fifth (2/5) of your IR book is read by Day 3 of class, as we will have our second IR Check-in on Day 3.
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Homework: Finish Entry #2 in Poetry Journal
-In class on Day 2, we analyzed "Kindness" and "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night".
-Please make sure to finish your chart analysis of the poems and the corresponding (A.-E.) analysis questions prior to Day 3 of class.
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Homework: Finish Poem #1 Analysis in Poetry Journal of "Introduction to Poetry"
-Analysis was started in class on Monday and will be finished for homework by Day 2 of class.
--> Annotate copy of poem (this is done after making a copy of the poem).
--> Complete A. - E. explanations (can be found on Google Slide corresponding to poem).
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1) Poetry Recitation Presentation due Day 2 - Poem must be memorized and ready to present on Day 2 of class.
2) Poetry Recitation Packet due Day 2 - Packet will be turned in prior to presenting.
3) Read first fifth of IR Reading Pages due Day 3 - First IR Reading check-in on Day 3 of class.
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Homework: Poetry Recitation Packet + Memorize Poem + IR Reading
1) Complete Poetry Recitation Packet - if you were absent and did not receive a hard copy of the packet, please print a packet for yourself using the link that can be found on Google Classroom.
2) Memorize your speech! Recitation day is Day 2 after Break - Get Ready!
3) Start reading your IR book that you signed up for on Day 3 of class prior to Break. Check-in #1 is on Day 3 of the week after Break.
- Have a wonderful Break! -
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Homework due Day 3:
1) Finish Langston Hughes Assignment and submit on GC.
2) Select new Independent Reading Book - need to know the title of chosen book, but do not need to physically have it in-person by Day 3.
3) Review Poem Recitation Assignment (found on GC) - select top three poems you like most. You will be signing up for your poem on Day 3 in class.
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HW: Finish Quest Journal Entry: Questionnaire Analysis
-Started in class on Day 3 (2/8 or 2/9) after our discussion and initial analysis of the questionnaire for ex-slaves. Make sure to finish your analysis as an entry in your Quest Journal - there is no physical assignment post to submit to on Google Classroom, as this analysis is to remain as an entry in your journal.
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Homework: FINAL Draft of Amplify Argument Essay
-Due Day 2 (1/30 or 1/31) of class! Be ready to turn it in as a Google Doc in class on Day 2. You are not required to print out a hard copy.
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Homework: Final Draft of Amplify Essay due 1/29
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Homework: Finish Amplify Essay Outline
-Directions and turn-in details can be found on Google Classroom.
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Homework: Finish Essay Brainstorm
-Details and turn in directions can be found on Google Classroom.
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Quarter 2 Book Review due Tuesday January 16th
--> Directions and details can be found on Google Classroom.
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HW: Complete Amplify 4.2 Solo
-Complete the Solo for 4.2.
-Additionally, if not yet completed in class, finish the writing task in Tab 8 of the lesson.
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Homework: 3.2 Amplify Solo
-Assigned on Day 2 of class (Tues/Wed) and due Day 3 of class (Thurs).
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Homework: Finish 3.1 Solo
-Started in class on Day 3 last week and is due by Monday 12/17.
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Homework: Finish 2.2 Solo
-Due Day 2 of class.
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Homework: Amplify Tab 4 of 2.2 Lesson
-Writing product needs to be 150 words or more and include at least one quote from each chapter.
-DO NOT complete the Solo, only tab 4 writing activity.
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Homework: Complete Amplify Solo 2.1
-Assigned in class Day 2.
-Due Day 3 (Thurs/Fri) of class.
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Homework: Finish 1.13 Amplify Solo
-This Solo for 1.13 was started in class as an intro to our next sub-unit. Please finish the remainder of the Solo for homework - due Day 2.
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Homework: Finish Tab 3 (#1-3) and Solo for Amplify 1.9 (Lesson 9)
Skip Tab 4-6. Due Day 2 of Class.
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Homework: Finish Amplify Solo 1.8 by Day 3 of Class
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Homework: Finish Amplify 1.6 Lesson and Solo
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Homework: Finish Amplify 1.5 Solo - "I shall never forget it whilst I remember"
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Homework: Finish Amplify Lesson 2/Sub-Unit 1
Make sure to finish Lesson 2 of Sub-unit 1 in Amplify by Monday 10/30
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Homework: Book Report!
Continue to work on your Book Report! Remember: it is due Monday the 23rd!
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Homework: Submit Summative and Secondary Essays on GC with Annotations:
-Summative and Secondary essays must be submitted with annotations to GC, prior to the start of class on Monday.
-All instructions and directions can be found on GC.
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Homework: Comparative Essay - Completed Draft Due:
-Completed draft of Comparative Essay is due on Day 3 of class.
-You will be given credit for finishing it and having the essay ready by the start of class for our peer/class feedback reading session.
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Homework: Comparative Essay - Write Long About Common Theme:
Write long about how the two texts are similar, yet different in regards to theme. Explore how the two texts have similar predominant themes, yet the theme emerges differently in each text. You are writing only about the shared theme and how the theme emerges differently in each text. Think back to how we compared ASIAD to the poem in class on Thurs/Fri. (Produce a minimum of 1.5 pages in your comp).
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Homework: Bring in Comparative Text
Please being a text to class starting Day 2 this week that you will use for your upcoming Comparative Essay.
- This text could be a poem, song lyrics, short story, or novel.
- The text should have a similar theme to the text you chose for your Craft Essay.
-You will receive 5 points for having it in your possession starting Day 2 of class, so consider this check-in a homework assignment.
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Homework: Finish Craft Essay
-In class on Day 3 last week, you were able to get peer feedback from about three different peers during our peer feedback reading session. This weekend, you need to take those recommendations and incorporate them into your argumentative essay creation as you finalize your final draft.
-Come to class with your final polished draft ready to annotate and submit on Day 1 (Tues./Wed.) of class next week. We will be submitting during the class period after we complete our annotations.
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Homework due Day 3: Finish Craft Essay:
-Finish the Craft Essay that we worked on during the entire period on Day 2 of class.
-Please have your essay finished and saved on your Google Drive account so we can access it in class on Day 3 - there is no assignment post for you to submit this to for homework.
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Homework: Outline/Brainstorm for Craft Essay:
Finish your outline/brainstorm for your Craft Essay and submit on G.C. prior to the start of your class period on Day 2. See attached slideshow if you have questions!
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Homework: Craft Essay - Writing Long About Symbolism:
-Seek out a symbol (or even color symbolism) or two that are used over and over in your text or in the primary scenes you focused on for homework last night.
- Writing Task: Write a minimum of 2 pages in your comp - title “Symbolism in ____________”
- Make sure to describe how the symbols are used or appear in the scenes and why the author embedded them into his/her text. What is the effectiveness of the symbols for the overall text, characters, and reader?
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Homework assigned Day 2 and due Day 3:
-Bring in a copy of your text or book everyday starting Day 3!
-Write about and reflect on a few different craft moves you see the author using over and over in a particular section or scene of your text. Think: What is the significance of those choices made by the author?
→ Writing Task: Write a minimum of 2 pages in your comp - title “Craft Moves in ____________”
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Homework: Final Draft of Thematic Partner Text Essay is due Day 2. Make sure to have it finished and ready to submit in class on Day 2.
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Homework: Essay To-Do List:
[Directions and all links on Google Classroom]
Complete all of these tasks as “COMMENTS” within your essay’s margin by the start of class on Monday.
1) Clarifying: Look at each place where you have evidence & ask yourself: Is there anything here that needs clarifying? (Make note of at least two places and explain why they need more clarifying.)
2) Craft Moves: Identify at least two areas in which you describe craft moves being made. If you did not mention any craft moves, indicate where you would benefit from describing craft moves, make note of at least two areas and explain why!
3) Potential Arguments or Interpretations: Make note of at least two areas in which a reader may have a problem with your argument or could interpret things in a different way than you intended.
-Once you make all of these comments within your essay margins, you will go back and edit/fix those said errors. Fix all of your problematic areas either with the editing feature OR you may simply change the altered text so that the changes are in BLUE.
--> Attached are: Mentor text example with comments AND slideshow from class for Session 6/7
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Homework: Finish In-Class Essay (Partnered Text):
-If you did not finish writing your essay in class on Day 2, you must finish for homework and submit on Google Classroom, prior to the start of class on Day 3.
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HW: Outline for Partnered Text Thematic Essay
-Complete details and necessary link for outline prompt can be found on Google Classroom.
-Complete the outline with great detail for homework (Due Day 2 of Class)
-If you finish your ASIAD thematic essay (completed in class) early, you may start on this outline homework.
---> Must be turned in on Google Classroom for credit prior to the start of Day 2 of class
-Complete the outline with great detail for homework (Due Day 2 of Class)
-If you finish your ASIAD thematic essay (completed in class) early, you may start on this outline homework.
---> Must be turned in on Google Classroom for credit prior to the start of Day 2 of class
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Homework: WW Session 4: ASIAD Essay Brainstorm:
Detailed Essay Brainstorm w/ Chosen Completed Theme!
- Plan using your essay brainstorm - format options are on Google Classroom.
- Choose one brainstorm strategy and fill in the strategy skeleton with details about your complete theme for ASIAD that you will focus on for your essay.
- Must complete the essay brainstorm with great detail and thought.
- Completed brainstorm MUST be submitted on GOOGLE CLASSROOM prior to class on MONDAY.
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Homework: Five Author Craft Moves - WW Session 3 HW:
Write at least one page about at least five different craft moves by the author (Title: Five Author Craft Moves in [Story title here]) used in your selected partner text. Complete in your comp book!
- Find essential scenes/events FIRST
- Then look for specific craft moves in those scenes!
- In your page of writing, you should be citing, describing, and justifying each of the five craft moves in regards to how they relate to your chosen theme and reveal things about the primary characters in the text.
- Think: Why is the author using each of those specific craft moves? How do those craft moves reveal more about the character or the theme of the story?
(You don’t want to be scanning numerous pages looking for craft moves; instead, just focus on the scenes that relate to your theme.)
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Homework: WW Session 2 HW "Four Scenes"
-Create a strong theme statement about one of the themes you notice in your story.
-Find 4 scenes (in the partnered text that you selected with your partner) that fit that theme statement and describe how those scenes connect to the theme.
→ Write at least a page and a half in which you describe the scenes and how they all connect to the selected theme.
-Use your prompts to push your thinking!
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-Comp Entry: "Exploring Themes" - HOMEWORK AFTER DAY 2 of CLASS
-Reread your chosen text.
-Think about + identify:
- What are the problems presented in the text?
- Recall the parts of the story that directly relate to the problem.
- Determine a strong theme from your text.
- Write long in detail to GROW your ideas.
→ HW: In your comp, title the entry “Exploring Themes” and write >1.5 pages about the theme you have in mind (follow #1-4). This must be completed in your comp book.
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"Harrison Bergeron" Reading Response Assignment:
-Started in class during our Day 1 class session (either Tuesday or Wednesday) and will be finished for homework, if not already done so in class.
-All directions and details can be found on the assignment post through Google Classroom.
--> Must be submitted via Google Classroom prior to that start of class on Day 2 (either Thursday or Friday).
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-Journal: ASIAD Resolution: Write a resolution that provides closure for the reader in ASIAD. Complete this writing assignment in your comp book. Should be at least a page in length. The very start of your resolution should be the very end of the original short story. (Think: What comes next? How can you provide closure?)
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Parent Survey:
Hi Parents/Guardians,
Please complete the following Parent Survey at your convenience. The information you provide in this survey helps me to better understand, support, and encourage your child to have a successful school year! Thank you in advance for your input!
Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJO_nbnnTYHNqjNUywWX_I6M49tccZ5PDOvSMAigjHioWPpw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kind regards,
Ms. Abb
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Assignment: Six-Word Memoir (Final Draft)
Final polished draft is due Monday. Please follow the directions and requirements described on the handout provided in class on Day 3 (Thurs/Fri session). The PDF of the handout is also attached in this post.
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Finish Six-Word Memoir - 10 Rough Drafts:
Per our agreement in class today, if not already completed in class, please finish the ten or more six-word memoir rough drafts we started today in class. Remember, these rough drafts should be written in your comp book and need to be ready by our next class period (Thursday/Friday).
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Signed Syllabus: syllabus acknowledgement form due 8/21. Must be signed by student and parent.
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Supplies for English: Please have all supplies for English ready by 8/21!
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Metaphor Card: Completed 'Metaphor Card' is due 8/21. Please follow the format of the examples shown in class and the directions on your yellow half sheet. Make sure to only use the notecard that was provided to you in class on Friday.