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8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, January 10, 2017

1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If

the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.

2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME,

ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 1 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;

Write a 3 paragraph Reflection about what you did over the Winter Break.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, January 11, 2017







Answer the following questions 1 paragraph each:How are expository writing and narrative writing similar ?

How are expository writing and narrative writing Different ?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, January 12, 2017







Answer the following question (paragraph 1)Provide one example to explain your answer (pp2)Why is understanding the concepts & skills located on the Springboard Scoring Guide Rubric very important to getting a passing grade on the

Embedded Assessment? (Use at least 2 skills in each paragraph)8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, January 13, 2017







Answer the following 2 questions (1 paragraph each)Explain what Benchmark Testing is.Why is passing the BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement as a student? (Use at least 2 reasons in this paragraph)

***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY: 250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.”

Instructions for completing BENCHMARK 2 TEST REVIEW PACKET #1

STEP 1:LOCATE ALL 30 QUESTIONS by highlighting each QUESTION YELLOW (Question 4,6, 7,13, 18, 19, must be done on a separate sheet of paper) # 22 Skip lines, blue or black ink only, NEATLY, CIRCLE AND COUNTSTEP 2: After reading the passage(s), SELECT YOUR ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.STEP 3:UNDERLINE WITH RED PEN WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWER OR WHAT LED YOU TO THE ANSWER FOR THE QUESTION.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, January 17, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (Mon 1-16-17 NO SCHOOL MLK DAY)







Answer the following STATEMENT ( Give 1 reason for each paragraph each)Reflect on what you can do to prepare yourself to

be successful when taking the BENCHMARK TESTS.8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, January 18, 2017







Answer the following STATEMENT ( Give 1 reason for each paragraph each)Reflect on why it is very important to complete

every homework assignment every night.8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, January 19, 2017







Re-Explain what Benchmark Testing is (1 Paragraph)Why is passing the BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement as a student? (Use at least 2 reasons in this paragraph)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, January 20, 2017

1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK(Leave it on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.





Why is understanding the KEY WORDS in the QUESTIONS PRESENTED ON THE BENCHMARK TESTS important to your overall achievement FOR ACHIEVING A GRADE OF PROFICIENT OR ABOVE? (Use I reason in EACH paragraph)

FRIDAY ASSEMBLEY WARNING

***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY: 250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.” (If assigned to you, due on Monday)

REMINDER:BRING BINDER TO SATURDAY SCHOOL2. Focus Printout Week 1: Due Monday

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 1-20-17:1) JOURNALS # 1-5

2) SPRINGBOARD ACT. Previewing Embedded Assessment # 2~ Highlighted Scoring Guide pg. 88

Work Completed on a Separate sheet of paper…~ Re-sorted QHT Chart (stapled to 1st one)~ Re-Written Scoring Guide (All 4 Columns)3) STUDY ISLAND- ASSIGNMENT #

3(DUE BY 4:30 PM TODAY)

GRADES THAT WERE TO BE ALREADY COMPLETED BY 1-17-171) WINTER BREAK HW PT. 2 ESSAY2) BENCHMARK 2 REVIEW

PACKET(all 3 steps in the directions followed)

3) STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENTS- 1 & 2

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, January 23, 2017







Explain how nuances in TONE arise from CONNOTATION.NEXT EXPLAINwhy it is important to understand the NUANCES IN DICTION for completing your Embedded Assessment 2 for Unit 1?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, January 24, 2017







Explain howyou think most people react to challenges presented in their life? (Remember that challenges can be physical, mental, or as a result of your physical environment or social status)8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, January 25, 2017







After reading & analyzing the poem “A Man” and completing the TP-CASTT graphic organizer…EXPLAIN HOW THE TITLE, ATTITUDE, AND THEME ALL CONNECT TO CREATE A DEEPER MEANING FOR ANYONE SUFFERING A CHALLENGE IN THEIR LIFE.(Remember that challenges can be physical, mental, or as a result of your physical environment or social status)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, January 26, 2017







After reading & analyzing the poem“ A Man” and the article “A Soldier Home After Losing a Leg in Afghanistan” …Compare HOW both subjects faced their challenges and then what they did to overcome them.(Remember to use evidence from the each text to support your comparison.)8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, January 27, 2017







(1st paragraph should describe your writing skills back in August.2nd paragraph should be about how you feel those same skills have improved.)Reflect back on how your writing has improved by completing this daily activity.



8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, January 30, 2017







(1st paragraph should describe your READING skills back in August.2nd paragraph should be about how you feel those same skills have improved.)Reflect back on how your READING SKILLS have improved by completing this daily activity. 8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, January 31, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY






4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic #

NONE*** begin to organize your

work so that your grades can be collected.******~ Journals 6-10 ~Springboard Activities 1.11 & 1.12~ Benchmark 2 Review Packet~ Focus Printout 1-2 (signed)

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 1-31-17 : 1. JOURNALS 6-102. Focus Printout Weeks 1 & 2 Signed3. Benchmark 2 Review Packet4. SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.11 pgs. 53-54

~ ALL ACTIVITIES 1-6~ CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER~ Presentation paragraph5. .SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.12 pgs. 55-60

~ ALL ACTIVITIES & HIGHLIGHTING~ BOTH KEY IDEAS & DETAILS~ AFTER READING- TP-CASST graphic organizer~ AFTER READING ACT. 6-8COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

~ WRITING PROMPT pg. 606. STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENT # 4

ALREADY COMPLETED BY 1-27-171. WINTER BREAK HW PT. 2 ESSAY2. BENCHMARK 2 REVIEW PACKET (all 3

steps in the directions followed)3. STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENTS-

1 & 24) JOURNALS # 1-55) SPRINGBOARD ACT. Previewing

Embedded Assessment # 2~ Highlighted Scoring Guide pg. 88

Work Completed on a Separate sheet of paper…~ Re-sorted QHT Chart (stapled to 1st one)~ Re-Written Scoring Guide (All 4 Columns)

6) STUDY ISLAND- ASSIGNMENT # 3

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, February 1, 2017






Describe your definition of a hero by writing about your

own definition of what a hero is.(Paragraph 1)Next, give 2 examples that describe what a hero does.(Paragraph 2)CLASSWORK- Review Practice Defining Concept 5 Bullets: Label the topic for each bullet. (what the text is talking about) 10 mins.Complete Springboard Act. 1.13 During Reading Act. # 4 by:As you read SILENTLY, highlight passages that show how the author explains the function of a hero?1)Yellow= what a hero does?2)Green= what the function

the hero has in life?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, February 2, 2017






FIRST Chose an idea, such as family, politeness, determination or love, NEXT, describe how this idea can be

linked to idea of heroism(Paragraph 1)LAST, give 2 examples that of this link.(Paragraph 2)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, February 3, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 17 Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs ( 6-8 sentences EACH) using a: Topic

Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format,Explain what the quote means

to you (paragraph 1), then (paragraph 2) GIVE a real life example of how you can use it in your life, finally

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.”-Confucius



8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, February 6, 2017







Pick 2 historical people that you can describe as historical figures?(Write about what makes him/her heroic?)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, February 7, 2017






Describe what you already know about President Abraham Lincoln (paragraph 1)Next, according to the “White House Funeral Sermon for Abraham Lincoln”text, how does Lincoln’s connection to liberty make him heroic?(paragraph 2)



2:TAKE OUT A 0SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper ri0ght hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME,




Describe what you learned know about President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass(paragraph 1)Next, according to the “O Captain! My Captain!” and the “Frederick Douglass”poems, how do these two men’s connections to liberty make them heroic?(paragraph 2)








First describe what further information you learned about Frederick Douglass after reading his autobiography excerpt (paragraph 1)Next, according to the two texts “White House Funeral Sermon for Abraham Lincoln” and the autobiography excerpt“Frederick Douglass”, how do these two men’s connections to liberty and freedom make them heroic?(paragraph 2)








Writing an Expository paragraph means that you are writing to explain a topic or idea.Explain what you know about how to write a Topic sentence (aka Thesis Statement) Providing Examples to support the topic sentence , and Commentary -why the examples you chose support the topic sentence. (Paragraph 1) Next, chose your own topic and write an Expository paragraph highlighting the three different areas the same colors. (Paragraph 2)



8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, February 13, 2017

1:TAKE OUT ALL HOMEWORK(Leave it /them on your desk)If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.

2:TAKE OUT A 0SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME,




First explain why is it important to use transitions and transitional phrases in whatever you are writing?(paragraph 1)

Next, look at what it is you just wrote, then Highlight your Topic sentence- orange, your Supporting Details-green and finally your concluding sentence-yellow.Grades collected tomorrow:Copy on HW Assignment List in RED

1) Weeks 3-4 Focus Printout Signed 2) Journals 11-153) SpringBoard Activity 1.13- Act. # 1,

Check your understanding graphic organizer, Draft, Final

4) SpringBoard Activity 1.14-3 TP-CASTTs, Prezi Notes, Check Your Understanding-Draft, Final

5) Extra Credit- January HW Assignment List signed

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, January 31, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY






4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic #

NONE*** begin to organize your work so that your grades can be collected.******

1) Weeks 3-4 Focus Printout Signed 2) Journals 11-153) SpringBoard Activity 1.13- Act. # 1, Graphic

Organizer own concept pg. 66, Check Understanding- Draft & Final

4) SpringBoard Activity 1.14-3 TP-CASTTs, Prezi Notes, Check Your Understanding Draft & Final

5) Extra Credit- January HW Assignment List signed







Benchmark 2 Reflection Think back to your performance on the 2nd English Benchmark your recently completed. How well do you believe you performed? Why or Why not? Do you believe you were prepared to take the test? Why or Why not?(This assignment will be collected on FRIDAY 2/17/17. BE SURE TO REWRITE NEATELY and SKIP LINES, CIRCLE & COUNT)







Explain and give 2 examples about why it is important to use transitions and the TLQC writing strategy to help your writing have coherence?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, February 17, 2017 (No School Monday, February 20)






Explain and give 2 examples about HOW to use transitions and the TLQC writing strategy to help your writing have coherence?



HOMEWORK: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY- PRESIDENT’S DAY

1)COMPLETE ALL JOURNALS 16-262)COMPLETE- ALL SPRING BOARD ACTIVITIES 1.12-1.15

** ESPECIALLY ALL CHECK UNDERSTANDINGS***3)COMPLETE-PREWRITING OUTLINE OF YOUR

DEFINITION ESSAY4)COMPLETE- DRAFT OF YOUR DEFINITION ESSAY-

REMEMBER TO USE THE T-L-Q-C STRATEGY TO SMOOTHLY EMBED QUOTED FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR DEFINTION OF A HERO.

5) Focus Printout # 5

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, February 21, 2017 (No School Monday, February 20)






Explain and give 2 examples about HOW important it is to use an Outline to help your writing to have coherence?







REVISIT YESTERDAY’S JOURNAL TOPIC:REEXAMINE YOUR ANSWER FOR YESTERDAY, AND ADD TO WHAT YOU WROTE NOW THAT YOU HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING FOR THE REASON(S) FOR USING AN OUTLINE TO PROVIDE YOUR

WRITING WITH COHERENCE. REWRITE THE NEW VERSION HERE.







SPEND THIS TIME ORGANIZING YOUR BINDER OR COMPLETING PAST JOURNAL TOPICS.







According to the SpringBoard Activity 1.16 information you completed for homework last night, explain what the Negation Definition

Strategyis and how you are to use it in your writing.No School on Monday February 27, 2017

Homework Due on Tuesday

1. Journal # 292. SB Act. 1.16 ALL ACTIVITIES3. Rewrite Outline & First Drafts for the Final Time

to include correct Negation Strategy and information

4. Focus Printout Week 6 Signed By Parent5. Study Island # 9 Due Friday March 3, 2017

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, March 1, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # None Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;

SPEND THIS TIME Correcting “The Rescue” reading packet.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, March 2, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # None – USE THIS TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY1) JOURNALS 16-202) SPRING BOARD ALL ACTIVITIES 1.15

Activity 1 re-written on separate sheet of paper with transitions highlighted orange

Activity 2 - written on a separate sheet of paper with transitions and T-L-Q-C strategy highlighted correctly

Check Your Understanding completed on a separate sheet of paper.

3.PREWRITING OUTLINE4 TIMES DEFINITION ESSAY- with highlights and quotes (stapled with newest on top)

4.COMPLETED 4 TIMES - DRAFT OF YOUR DEFINITION ESSAY(stapled with newest on top)-REMEMBER TO USE THE T-L-Q-C STRATEGY TO SMOOTHLY EMBED QUOTED FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR DEFINTION OF A HERO.

5.SPRING BOARD ACTIVITY 1.16WITH CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDINGcompleted on a seprate sheet of paper according to directions given in class written in your text book.

6. Focus Printout # 5 & 6

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, March 3, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # None – USE THIS TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS (see yesterday’s homework assignment list or Agenda)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, March 6, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)

SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, AND ORGANIZING YOUR BINDER OR COMPLETING PAST JOURNAL TOPICS.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, March 7, 2017






SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, AND ORGANIZING YOUR BINDER OR COMPLETING PAST JOURNAL TOPICS.







SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK,

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, March 10, 2017









8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, March 13, 2017






Explain and give 2 examples that answer the following question-

How can one person make a difference?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, March 14, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, And organizing your assignment grades to be collected:

1. Journals # 21-252. Focus Printout- Weeks 7 & 83. SB. Unit 1 Embedded Assessment 2-

Turn in for Late Credit (Last day is Friday 3-17-17)







Looking back at Journal # 30-Describe a time when you or someone you know made a positive impact on someone else’s life. (paragraph 1)

Then describe how that positive act made you or the person you know feel. (paragraph 2)







Why is it important to study the Holocaust?(paragraph 1)

How can something like bullying lead to bigger social problems like the Holocaust?(paragraph 2)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, March 17, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE -SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK

SPRING BREAK HOMEWORK (DUE TUESDAY 3/28/17):

SKIP LINES BETWEEN ASSIGNMENTS

1.COMPLETE- S.B. 3.1- ALL ACTIVITIES2.COMPLETE-HOLOCAUST NARRATIVE- Spring Break

includes all activities typed (handwritten will have points taken off)

3.BENCHMARK 2 REVIEW PACKET- Underline & Label where you found the answers & Use complete sentences, use TLQC strategy to smoothly embed evidence from text to support your response.

4.ONLY THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY FAILING OR HAVE A 74% OR BELOW- COMPLETE MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.

5. Organize Binders6.Get all supplies

** All Spring Break work completed on a separate sheet of paper should be typed using directions that have already been taught. (TIMES NEW ROMAN, SIZE 12, DOUBLE SPACED, BLUE OR BLACK INK)

Handwritten assignments will have 10 points taken off and should follow the directions already been given as well. (SKIP LINES, BLUE OR BLACK INK, DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK OF THE PAPER)


Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Early Dismissal Day





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE -SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday , March 29, 2017






Write a 2 paragraph REFLECTION ABOUT YOUR CURRENT GRADE.

FIRST, STATE WHAT YOUR CURRENT GRADE IS, AND WHY YOU BELIEVE YOU EARNED THIS GRADE.

SECOND, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO TO EITHER KEEP THIS GRADE (IF YOU ARE PASSING) OR BRING THIS GRADE UP TO PASSING BY THE END OF APRIL (IF YOU ARE NOT PASSING)

** THIS JOURNAL NEEDS TO BE SIGNED BY YOUR PARENTS

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday , March 30, 2017






FIRST, describe what graduation from High School would mean to you, your family, and your future.

Second, describe what graduation from College would mean to you, your family, and your future.HOMEWORK:

1) COMPLETE ALL JOURNALS # 25-34

2) CORRECT SPRINGBOARD UNIT 1 EA 2 ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC RECEIVED IN CLASS TODAY

3) ONLY FOR THOSE WITH 70% AND BELOW, COMPLETE MISSING WORK, INCLUDING PAST STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENTS STILL ACTIVATED, FOR LATE CREDIT.

4) STUDY ISLAND ASSIGNMENT # 12

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday , April 3, 2017






Think back to your performance on the 2nd English Benchmark you recently completed (Benchmark 2 Reflection Journal # 24). How well do you believe you performed? Why or Why not? Do you believe you are better prepared to take the Benchmark 3 test? Why or Why not?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, April 4, 2017






Explain why it is important to be able to work effectively in a group. (Give 3 reasons, para. 1)

Describe a time when a group you were in did not work effectively. Then describe another time when a group you were in did work effectively. (para. 2)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, April 5, 2017






First, explain, giving at least 3 reasons, what effective speakers do that helps them to be effective when speaking to others.

Second, explain, giving at least 3 reasons, what effective listeners do that helps them to be effective when listening to others.

Last, rate your own listening and speaking skills… are you an effective or ineffective listener or speaker?

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, April 5, 2017 & Thursday April 6, 2017






Benchmark 3 Reflection Think back to your performance on the 3rd English Benchmark youcompleted yesterday. How well do you believe you performed? Why or Why not? Do you believe you were prepared to take the test? Why or Why not?(This assignment will be collected on MONDAY 4/10/17. BE SURE TO REWRITE NEATELY and SKIP LINES, CIRCLE & COUNT)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, April 10, 2017






Now that you have completed your Benchmark 3 reflection, explain and describe 3 actions you are going to complete by Thursday that will actually improveor help maintain your grade

in this class.8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Early Dismissal Day





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, and organizing your assignment grades to be collected:

1. Journals # 26-302. Focus Printout- Weeks 9 & 103. Benchmark 2 Review Packet4. Holocaust Introduction Packet # 15. Holocaust Packet # 28 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 & Thursday April 13, 2017






Benchmark 3 Reflection Think back to your performance on the 3rd MATH Benchmark you completed today (yesterday). How well do you believe you performed? Why or Why not? Do you believe you were prepared to take the test? Why or Why not?(This assignment will be collected on MONDAY 4/17/17. BE SURE TO REWRITE NEATELY use blue or black ink and SKIP LINES, CIRCLE & COUNT)







How is working together in a Literature Circle, a good way for you to learn to collobrate with others? (provide 2 reasons and 1 example for each reason)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, April 21, 2017




3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK


Write a 2 paragraph REFLECTION ABOUT YOUR CURRENT GRADE. FIRST, STATE WHAT YOUR CURRENT GRADE IS, AND WHY YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE EARNED THIS GRADE.

SECOND, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO TO EITHER KEEP THIS GRADE (IF YOU ARE PASSING) OR BRING THIS GRADE UP TO PASSING BY THE END OF APRIL (IF YOU ARE NOT PASSING)

** THIS JOURNAL NEEDS TO BE SIGNED BY YOUR PARENTS by Monday, April 24, 2017







Your principal wants to invite a celebrity speaker to your school. Think about the celebrity you would choose to have speak; then, write a letter to persuade your principal to invite this person. Be sure to include convincing reasons and details to support your choice.


Tuesday, April 25, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY


2: TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME,


3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH

HOMEWORK ITEMS 1-3 only 4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, and organizing your assignment grades to be collected:

1. Journals # 31-352. Focus Printout- Weeks 11 & 12 3. Springboard Act. 3.2- All Activities in the textbook

completed – Separate sheet of paper: 2-t-charts

4. Springboard Act. 3.3- All Activities in the textbook – Separate sheet of paper: Act # 1 & 3 (TABLE TENT) Rewritten Resume, 4-6, & Check Your Understanding5. Springboard Act. 3.4- All Activities in the textbook

– Separate sheet of paper: Key Ideas & DetailsAct # 3-Check Your Understanding

Extra Credit- January, February, & March HW Assignment List signed (ALL STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, April 26, 2017

1:TAKE OUT ALL HOMEWORK(Leave it /them on your desk) If the HW was in the SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK, TAKE THE BOOK OUT AND OPEN TO THE CORRECT PAGE.




4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 45 Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH use a; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 2 reasons, highlight blue), 3 Supporting Sentences, varied TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange) and Conclusion Format;

Imagine that you could give advice to someone—it could be someone you know personally, a historical figure, or a famous person living today.

Write a multi paragraph essay that identifies the person and the advice you would give. Choose a familiar subject so that you can provide details and elaboration that explain why this person needs your advice.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, April 27, 2017






Think about what it means to be honest, and then think about what it means to be a friend. Write a multi paragraph essay that answers the following two questions:

First paragraph, describe what character qualities an honest person has to have.Next, write a paragraph that explains why honesty is important in a friendship.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, April 28, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 47 Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) When appropriate use the 5 paragraph essay format; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 2 reasons, highlight blue), 3 Supporting Sentences, varied TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange) and Conclusion Format;

"Dress for success" is a phrase all of us have heard before, but it means something different to each person be honest, and then think about what it means to be a friend. Write a 2 paragraph essay explaining what "dress for success" means to you and how dressing for success can improve your chances for becoming a successful person in the future.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, May 1, 2017






Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write a 2 paragraph essay explaining how this invention has changed your life.


Tuesday, May 2, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 49 Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH use a; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 2 reasons, highlight blue), 3 Supporting Sentences, varied TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange) and Conclusion Format; HIGHLIGHT VERBS IN THE PROMPT BLUE

A role model is a person you look up to. Before you begin writing, think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire and why you admire this person.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, May 3, 2017






The amount of graffiti has greatly increased at your school. The members of the school board must find ways to stop the graffiti. Write a composition in which you fully explain the solution the school board could use to solve this problem.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, May 4, 2017






Think of a favorite object that you own. In a descriptive 2 paragraph essay, use sensory details—words that tell how something looks, feels, tastes, smells, and sounds—to clearly describe this favorite object so that a classmate could picture it. 8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, May 5, 2017 & Monday, May 8, 2017






Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a 2- paragraph narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.


Tuesday, May 9, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY & Wednesday 5-10-17 periods 3-7 (CAASPP Science Testing)





3. Copy the Agenda ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH

HOMEWORK ITEMS 1-3 only 4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, and organizing your assignment grades to be collected:

1. Journals # 36-40, 41-45, 46-502. Focus Printout- Weeks 13 & 14 3. CAASPP REV. PACKETS # 3 & 44. In Class Essay- 5 Paragraph Essay

Extra Credit- January, February, & March HW Assignment List signed (ALL STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, May 11, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 53 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 2 reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange) and Conclusion Format with a CONCLUDING SENTENCE;

It has been said that television has little real educational value. What is your opinion on this issue? Write a THREE PARAGRAPH essay stating your opinion and supporting it with 3 convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail. 8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, May 12, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 54 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 2 reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange) and Conclusion Format with a CONCLUDING SENTENCE; The principal of your school is considering conducting random backpack searches several times a year without letting students know in advance. What is your position concerning this issue? (Thesis Statement) Write a letter to the principal stating your

position and supporting it with 3 convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail & use all rules for 5 paragraph essay, but your only writing 3 paragraphs. 8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, May 15, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 55 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; 5 ELEMENTS OF A PLOT DIAGRAM;

Think of your best day in school. What happened that makes this day stand out in your memory?

Write a 3 PARAGRAPH story for a friend that tells about what happened on this day in school.

Be sure to DESCRIBE IN DETAIL WHAT HAPPENED AT THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE,

AND END OF THAT DAY.

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, May 16, 2017





4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 56 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; 5 ELEMENTS OF A PLOT NARRATIVE; LABEL THE ELEMENTS OF THE PLOT DIAGRAM IN YOUR STORY

You have made a very important discovery–one that will make you famous throughout the world.

Write a 3 PARAGRAPH story in which you tell about your discovery and how you made it. Be sure to include details about the setting and any characters in the story, and be sure that your story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CAASPP PERFORMANCE TASK PACKET

PART 1: HIGHLIGHT INFORMATION USED IN YOUR RESPONSE:

SOURCE 1- YELLOW SOURCE 2- GREEN

SOURCE 3- ORANGE SOURCE 4- PINK

HIGHLIGHT ALL VERBS IN THE DIRECTIONS

ITEM # 2695-2697- BLUE USE RED PEN TO UNDERLINE THE OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION IN THE DIRECTIONS . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

IN YOUR RESPONSE FOR EACH ITEM # 2695-2697 : 1) WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT (HIGHLIGHTED BLUE & 2 REASONS LABELED) THAT USES THE KEY WORDS FROM THE DIRECTIONS IN THE CLAIM PART OF YOUR THESIS STATEMENT.

2) HIGHLIGHT THE CORRECT COLORS THE T-L-Q-C STRATEGY IF YOU CHOSE TO DIRECTLY QUOTE FROM EACH SOURCE.

3 . WRITE ALL RESPONSES AS IF THEY WERE A FINAL DRAFT .






4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 57 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; 5 ELEMENTS OF A PLOT NARRATIVE;

Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a 3 paragraph narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know.

Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CAASPP PERFORMANCE TASK PACKET

IN YOUR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY : 1) WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT (HIGHLIGHTED BLUE & 3 REASONS LABELED) THAT USES THE KEY WORDS FROM THE DIRECTIONS IN THE CLAIM PART OF YOUR THESIS STATEMENT.

2) HIGHLIGHT THE CORRECT COLORS THE T-L-Q-C STRATEGY IF YOU CHOSE TO DIRECTLY QUOTE FROM EACH SOURCE.

3 ) WRITE ALL RESPONSES AS IF THEY WERE A FINAL DRAFT .

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, May 19, 2017

1:TAKE OUT ALL HOMEWORK(Leave it /them on your desk)

2:TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right hand corner FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)


4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 58 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 3reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange)

and Conclusion Format with a CONCLUDING SENTENCE; WRITE a 3 PARAGRAPH REFLECTION ON YOUR CAASPP TESTING EXPERIENCE.CAASPP Reflection Think back to your performance on the ENGLISH CAASPP you recently completed. How well do you believe you performed? Why or Why not? Do you believe you were prepared to take the test? Why or Why not?(This assignment will be collected on MONDAY 5/22/17. BE SURE TO REWRITE NEATELY and SKIP LINES, CIRCLE & COUNT, LABEL, UNDERLINE & HIGHLIGHT)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, May 22, 2017




4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, And organizing your assignment grades to be collected:

1. Journals # 51-572. Focus Printout- Weeks 15 & 163. CAASPP REV. PACKET # 4 & 5 ALL

PREWRITING & DRAFTS4. PERFORMANCE TASK 5. IN CLASS ESSAY- JOURNAL 58 REWRITTEN6. Late Credit (Last day FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR is Friday 5-26-17 DURING CLASS)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, May 23, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY





1. Journals # 51-582. Focus Printout- Weeks 15 & 163. IN CLASS ESSAY- JOURNAL 58 REWRITTEN4. CAASPP Answer Documents have ALL

PREWRITING & DRAFTS stapled to the back in order of the ANSWER DOCUMENTS from oldest to newest ~CAASPP REV. PACKETS # 4 & 5 ~ PERFORMANCE TASK

5. Late Credit (Last day FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR is Friday 5-26-17 DURING CLASS)




and Conclusion Format with a CONCLUDING SENTENCE;

Consider three people who have made the biggest impact on your life this school year. (Be sure to explain why you chose these three people, who could be family, friends, coaches, or teachers, that you connected with. Give as much detail as possible for each person and situation.)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday May 25, 2017 periods 1-3 (CAASPP MATH Testing)






4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # NONE ( COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW)SPEND THIS TIME COPYING DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK, and organizing your LATE WORK.~ FLASH CARDS DIRECTIONS:NUMBER ALL FLASH CARDS IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER IN RED, WORD ON ONE SIDE DEFINITION ON THE LINED SIDE, HIGHLIGHT APPROPRIATE COLOR

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, May 26, 2017 Thursday May 25, 2017- No Class Math CAASPP Testing Part 1






Describe your current favorite movie (p.1), band/singer/song (p.2), and your favorite book, or text you have read (p.3). (Be sure to explain why it’s your favorite and give as much detail as possible for each item.)


Tuesday, May 30, 2017 No School Monday May 20, 2017- Memorial Day






Describe your 3 MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM THIS SCHOOL YEAR. (Be sure to explain why it’s your ONE OF YOUR 3 MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS give as much detail as possible for each item.)8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, May 31, 2017






Describe your 3 FUNNIEST MOMENTS FROM THIS SCHOOL YEAR. (Be sure to explain why it’s your ONE OF YOUR 3 FUNNIEST MOMENTS give as much detail as possible for each item.)

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, June 1, 2017






Consider three people who have made the biggest impact on your life this year. (Be sure to explain why you chose these three people, who could be family, friends, coaches, or teachers, that you connected with. Give as

much detail as possible for each person and situation.)

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday, June 2, 2017






Consider 3 ways you have changed for the better over the course of this school year. (Be sure to explain the positive (paragraph 1) & negative (paragraph 2) changes you have went through from

August to now. Think about the changes may have been physical, mental, emotional, or social.)

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Monday, June 5, 2017






REDO(p. stands for paragraph): Describe your current favorite movie (p.1), band/singer/song (p.2), and your favorite book, or text

you have read (p.3). (Be sure to explain why it’s your favorite and give as much detail as possible for each item.)

8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, June 6, 2017- EARLY DISMISSAL DAY





1. Journals # 60-652. Focus Printout- Week 19 3. Late Credit (Last day FOR THE SCHOOL

YEAR is Friday 5-26-17 DURING CLASS)

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, June 7, 2017




4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 66 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT

(which contains 3reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange)


8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Wednesday, June 7, 2017




4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 67

Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 3reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orange)


8 th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Friday June 9, 2017




4:Copy and Complete the Journal Topic # 68 Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 6-8 sentences) IN EACH PARAGRAPH UNDERLINE & LABEL THE; HOOK, THESIS STATEMENT (which contains 3reasons, highlight blue), TOPIC SENTENCE, 3 Supporting Sentences & CLINCHER, vary the TRANSITIONS ( highlight orangeand Conclusion Format with a CONCLUDING SENTENCE;

Write a letter of advice for the new students next year. Give 3 pieces of advice that you would give about how to

“survive” or do well in this classroom? What are the hardest parts of the class?

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