August 27, 2012

August 27, 2012Title: What can I expect in 8th

grade language arts this year?

Warm Up: Read syllabus, underlining anything that is confusing to you, and making a list of question in the margins.

Homework: Finish your letter to Mrs. Lucero – you may write it neatly or type it and print it, or use letter generator link below and print it.

letter generator

Objective: • understand the 8th grade LA

prospectus• Incorporate elements of a

business letter to create personal recommendation

Agenda:1. Agendas/forms/lockers2. Syllabus3. Summer Reading – Due Fri,

Sept. 74. Letter of recommendation

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/letter_generator/

August 28, 2012 August 28, 2012EQ/Title: “We Wear the Mask”

What are some elements of poetry that help us understand the meaning?

Warm Up: Vocabulary activity worksheet

Homework: Paraphrase “We Wear the Mask,” making sure to reword everything on each line of poetry. Revise Summer Reading Project

Notes:• Summer Reading Project

section 1• Poetry reading, preparation for

paraphrasing

Closure:

August 29, 2012 August 29, 2012EQ/Title: “We Wear the Mask”

How can analysis of historically relevant poetry help us understand about ourselves?

Warm Up: Finish side 2 of Vocabulary Worksheet

Homework: Complete TPCASTT, revise Summer Reading Project

Notes:• Summer Reading Project

section 2• Notebook organization• Read the biography of Paul

Laurence Dunbar, listing 5 elements from his life that may have influenced his writing.

• Discussion of line-by-line paraphrasing.

• TPCASTT

Closure:

August 30, 2012 August 30, 2012EQ/Title: What are the

challenges we face when reconciling our external mask with our inner self?

Warm Up: Quickwrite – what do you “wear” as your public mask? What about you is not something you always want people to know/see?

Homework: Complete planning for your mask – including 5 symbols for each side, and begin decorating.

Notes:• Maya Angelou reading of “We Wear

the Mask”

• Summer Reading Part 3 –• Mask making activity• Springboard tear out –

– Glossary– Unit 1 through page 52

• Intro to challengesClosure:

What people know/see about me- who the world sees

Personal things that are not as evident to

others

August 31, 2012 August 31, 2012

EQ/Title: What defines a hero?

Warm Up: Tear out SB pages 1-52, then write your name on the binder of your SB book and return it to the shelf. Put the pages in your Springboard section.

Homework: Complete mask and reflection, revise Summer Reading Project

Notes:• Archetypes video – write down

the names and definitions of archetypal characters as you hear them

• Summer Reading project – last section

• Archetypes pre-assessment• Notebook check• Springboard pages 4-5

Closure:

September 4, 2012 September 4, 2012

EQ/Title: What are some strategies I use to face life challenges?

Warm Up: • Put SB 2-6 in Sept 4 section.• Read and highlight SB4,

putting a question mark next to unfamiliar concepts

• Complete SB5

Homework: Revise summer reading project - check

Notes:• Intro to Challenge of Heroism• Mask presentations• SB6 – independent work• Challenges group activity

Closure:

Challenges• With your group, discuss your responses to

SB6• Write the word “Challenges” in large letters– Draw at least 2 visuals that help understand the

meaning of the word– List at least 5 synonyms– Write a definition in your own words– Make it visually appealing, and be prepared to

share with the class.


EQ/Title: What are some human personality traits that are represented by archetypal characters?

Warm Up: • SB 7-8

Homework: Archetypal characters worksheet

Notes:• Archetypes powerpoint• Bring in picture books that have

archetypal characters for Sept. 6, 2012

Closure:


EQ/Title: How does our understanding of archetypes make stories more meaningful?

Warm Up: • SB 9

Homework: Paraphrase “A Man” SB 10- remember to be detailed in finding synonyms/ phrases for every important word in every line.

Notes:• Finish Archetypes notes• Archetypes are everywhere

activity

Closure:


EQ/Title: Why are so many archetypes present in picture books for children, and what does this teach them about life?

Warm Up: • TPCASTT SB 10 “A Man”

Homework: Paraphrase “Moco Limping” SB 13

Notes:• Review “A Man” • Archetypes are everywhere

activity

Closure:


EQ/Title: Who would you consider a hero, and why?

Warm Up: • TPCASTT SB 12 “Moco Limping”

Homework: Write a final draft of Hero definition paragraph. Type – double spaced, and PRINT -

Notes:• Review “Moco Limping”• Hero definition essay

Closure:

What defines a hero?Character Map – decide on traits, and what

evidence you would use to support it.

Decide on 2 or 3 traits that you would like to focus your paragraph on. Make sure you have evidence from the sources listed on the back of your character map. You must have evidence from at least 3 sources.BE SURE to cite your sources!!!!

Write topic sentence, complete essay planner, and write 12 sentence paragraph.


EQ/Title: Who were the heroes of 9/11?

Warm Up: Grammar pre-assessment

Homework: Complete graphic organizer (see Writing section of website) Write paragraph defining archetypal character #1 (may not be a hero).

Notes:• Discuss Archetypes project –

due Sept. 24.• Review Hero definition essays• Overview of 9/11/01• Jigsaw: read article and fill out

WWWWWH chart• Create poster explaining your

hero of 9/11, and be ready to share

Closure:

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EQ/Title: What are the signs that something “big” is about to happen to you?

Warm Up: Grammar Books – Read page

66 & 67, complete Exercise 11, only writing down prepositions.

Homework: Complete graphic organizer (see Writing section of website) Write paragraph defining archetypal character #2.

Notes:• Discussion of prepositions• Peer editing of essays• Begin Hero’s Journey – Stage I

Closure:

Peer editing checklist 1.Read the paragraph once to get an idea of what it

is about.2. Read again and create a graphic organizer using

the information in the paragraph… is it well supported without any “holes”?

3. Read the essay a third time and check for:– run-ons, fragments, and proper punctuation– 1st or 2nd person (no I, you, we, our, etc.)

4. Mark the essay with revisions and suggestions.5. Conference with the author.


EQ/Title: What are some test taking strategies to help me be successful?

Warm Up: Formative Exam


Notes:• Formative Exam

Closure:

September 14, 2012 September 14, 2012EQ/Title: What are the signs that

something “big” is about to happen to you?

Warm Up: On a NEW piece of paper in your

grammar section, use pgs. 66 & 67 to write a definition of a preposition, and copy the lists of prepositions in your notebook. THEN do exercise 12 on pg 68, writing the prepositional phrases and underlining the preposition.


Notes:- Review of prepositions- Check on Archetypes

project progress- Hero’s Journey – Stage I

Closure:

Monday, September 17, 2012 September 17, 2012

EQ/Title: What do you do to prepare for a huge event in your life?

Warm Up: Check answers for Friday’s

warm up – Create a new sentence with your table, adding prepositional phrases to the sentence “Gladys walked.”

Homework: Complete graphic organizer (see Writing section of website) Write paragraph defining archetypal setting #1

Notes:• Prepositions practice• Show exemplars for Archetypes

projects.• Review Continue with hero’s

journey, Stages I and II

Closure:

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 September 18, 2012

EQ/Title: Why is it so important to divide a big project into smaller pieces?

Warm Up: Worksheet #7. Complete, and

be prepared to trade and grade.

Homework: Complete graphic organizer (see Writing section of website) Write paragraph defining archetypal setting #2

*** be ready for notebook quiz.

Notes:• Prepositions quiz• Continue with hero’s journey,

Closure:

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 September 19, 2012

EQ/Title: When you get yourself in a “jam,” what can you do to get yourself out of it?

Warm Up: Write the sentences (in “grammar” section) and identify prep phrases with parentheses.

Homework: Type and print all paragraphs for character archetypes. Be prepared to share with classmates for peer editing

Notes:• Review Prepositional phrases• Notebook check• Explain HW – prepare/edit character essays• Finish Hero’s journey

1. The real owner of the property is not available for comment.

2. I have no time for your excuses or delays. 3. The manager came for the answer.

4. In this century we are preserving our forests.

5. You will always be one of my best friends.

Closure:

Thursday, September 20, 2012 September 20, 2012

EQ/Title: What are some ways to organize my thoughts before writing?

Warm Up: Review hero’s journey

organizer for essayHomework: Complete Hero’s

journey essay.

Notes:• Review compound nouns• Peer editing of essays• Explain HW – Hero’s Journey

paragraph

Closure:

Friday, September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012EQ/Title: What are some

common themes of the “monomyth”?

Warm Up: Organize all essays completed

so far into the order you would like to use for the Archetypes project.

Homework: Complete Hero’s journey essay, Complete Archetypes project

Notes:• Star Wars – students should

add examples to Hero’s journey page

Closure:

Monday, September 24, 2012 September 24, 2012

EQ/Title: How can technology enhance learning?

Warm Up: Get SB book from shelf, tear out all pages up to 102, and put in SB section of notebook.

Homework: Read chapters 1-3 of The Giver

Notes:-iPad experience survey-iPad introduction/practice

Closure:

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 September 25, 2012

EQ/Title: What is your idea of a perfect society?

Warm Up: -Put SB 57-62 on this page of

interactive notebook. -Look up Utopia – using iPad,

dictionary, etc. Write a definition for the word (in your Vocabulary section)

Homework: Paragraph (10-12 sentences): Why would Danielle be interested in the concepts of More’s Utopia?

Notes:-Vocab technique

introduction-quiz on chapters 1-2-Utopia – model reading.-Partner work

Closure:

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 September 26, 2012

EQ/Title: Why is it important to use precise language when expressing yourself?

Warm Up: -tear out 373-426 of SB and put in

ONGOING RESOURCES-Tone Word sort – Group activity.Complete, and put in your

vocabulary section of your notebook.


Notes:- Discussion of Tone – Do a

Frayer model for TONE in your vocabulary section

- Tone word sort- Chapter 1 – Precise words

(on 9/25 page) SB 60-61- Begin anticipation guide if

time.

Closure:

Poll: How would you describe the word "tone" i...

Thursday, September 27, 2012 September 27, 2012

EQ/Title: What is the best way to decide major life decisions? Who should have input into those decisions?

Warm Up: - Put SB 67-70 in 9/27

section.- Complete The Giver

anticipation guide

Homework: Write a compare/contrast paragraph -

Notes:- The Giver anticipation

guide survey- Babies and Birthdays

activity, SB 68-69- Discussion of

Compare/Contrast essay. - Ticket out the door

Closure:

Poll: What precise words can you use to descri...

Friday, September 28, 2012 September 2, 2012EQ/Title: When I read, am I

comprehending the main points?

Warm Up: - Birthday Traditions – read,

and list the main idea of the passage, and supporting details

Homework: Read Chapters 7-9 of The Giver.

Notes:- Birthday traditions- Frayer model for Society –

group share- Quiz, Vocab Ch 1-3,

Comprehension chapters 3-6.

Closure:

Monday, October 1, 2012 October 1, 2012EQ/Title: What can I do to

become a more active reader?

Warm Up: - Pg 25 in grammar book –

Write a definition for NOUN in your grammar section, and complete exercise 1 – do a table check.

Homework: Continue finding key points for chapters 1-9 of The Giver.

Notes:- Discussion of Nouns- Quiz overview – how did

you do? Do you need to make it up?

- Giver discussion – Chapters 1-9. What are the major events in each chapter?

Closure:

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 October 2, 2012EQ/Title: What is the

difference between TONE and MOOD?


Write a definition for COMPOUND NOUN in your grammar section, and complete exercise 2 on pg 27 – do a table check

Homework:Read chapters 10-12 in The Giver. Add key points to your Giver Guide.

Notes:- Discussion of Compound

Nouns- Check Ch 1-9 key points

HW- Vocabulary- Tone powerpoint- Listen to/read “The Lady,

or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton. Do pg 714 #1-9

Closure:

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 October 3, 2012EQ/Title: How can I analyze

important passages?Warm Up: Pg 708 of Holt

book – paraphrase lines 25-32.

Homework: DJ’s for Chapters 10-12.

Notes:- Quiz chapters 7-10- Finish “The Lady, or the

Tiger?”- Dialectical Journal

discussion and practice

Closure:

Thursday, October 4, 2012 October 4, 2012EQ/Title: What is the

difference between TONE and MOOD?


Write a definition for PRONOUN, and complete Exercise 4.


Notes:- Table analysis of DJ’s- Continue with tone/mood

lesson – analyze tone in The Giver

Closure:

Friday, October 5, 2012 October 5, 2012EQ/Title: Why do we feel

that choice is important in life?

Warm Up: - Pg 709 of Holt book –

paraphrase lines 64-72.

Homework: DJ’s for chapters 13-15 of The Giver

Notes:- Vocabulary quiz- Chapters 11-14 quiz- Continue working on DJ’s

for chapters 13-15.

Closure:

Monday, October 8, 2012 October 8, 2012EQ/Title: What can I do to

be more successful on tests/quizzes?

Warm Up: - Write down 3 possible

quiz questions from chapters 13-15 of The Giver

Homework: Read Chapters 16-18 of The Giver

Notes:- Anticipation guide – finish- Holt book page 714 –

answer questions 5, 7 and 8 in your Notes section.

- Chapter Questions - create

Closure:

Quizlet.com

• A link to my website is on the door, as well as on the school webpage.

• Go to my webpage, then raise your hand, so that I can create an icon on your iPad.

• login to Quizlet.com using the following :

• Username: lucerostudents

• Password: hermitcrabs

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 October 9, 2012EQ/Title: How do authors

make their characters believable?

Warm Up: - SB 70 – (Look on Sept 27

notebook page)

Homework: DJ’s for Chapters 16-18 of The Giver

Notes:-Vocabulary-Notes on characterization-Complete characterization

chart

Closure:

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 October 10, 2012EQ/Title: How do authors

make their characters believable?

Warm Up:


Notes:-Finish Characterization

Closure:

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