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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
  1. Review and have your parent sign the bottom of your LA Expectation sheet.
  2. Review and have your parent complete and sign the 8th grade house and policy sheet.
  3. Begin to bring in your composition book.
  4. Bring in your summer reading.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018
  1. House policy and procedures sheet
  2. Academic Honesty Sheet

​FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018
  1. Review the Group 1 Prefixes and Suffixes sheet.
  2. Complete the prefixes and suffixes charts that was created in your class journal.  (YOU MUST HAVE FIVE EXAMPLES FOR EACH PREFIX AND SUFFIX).
  3. Complete the noun packet in its entirety.  (MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH SECTION).
  4. Composition books due Tuesday.
​TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
  1. Review your Group 1 and NEW Group 2 Prefixes and Suffixes sheet.
  2. Review your nouns.
  3. Complete your Adjectives worksheet AND STUDY the different types of adjectives on side 2 of your worksheet.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
  1. Reread the article, "Memories of the Dust Bowl".  (Note #1 - Part 1)
  2. Choose one person's account and draw a picture of the experience they discuss.  Make sure you add color to your picture to bring it to life.  (Note #1 - Part 2)
  3. Research Hurricane Katrina, and write your two paragraph essay that compares the results of the "Dust Bowl" and "Hurricane Katrina" experience.  (Note #1 - Part 2)
  4. On a separate sheet of paper, and write down ALL of the words that has the prefixes from Groups 1 and 2.  (Makes sure you use the format that was shown in class).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
  1. Review your Groups 1 and 2 pink worksheet.
  2. Reread the article, "Memories of the Dust Bowl".
  3. On a separate sheet of paper, and write down ALL of the words that have the prefixes from Groups 1 and 2.  (Makes sure you use the format that was shown in class).
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
  1. Log into my website - www.mrscountslaclass.weebly.com and review my "Tips to Success"
  2. On a separate sheet of paper, write down five tips that you found most helpful that you will use throughout your writing this year (Keep in mind, ALL tips must be utilized!)
  3. STUDY your Groups 1 and 2 prefixes and suffixes' words and definitions.
  4. Complete your "Spelling Correctly" practice worksheet in its ENTIRETY!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
  1. Review your Unit #1 prefixes, suffixes, and Latin root worksheet.
  2. Begin to STUDY your Unit #1 vocabulary word definitions.
  3. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND "Vocabulary in Context" sections of your Unit #1 vocabulary packet.
  4. Complete AND STUDY the "Main and Helping Verbs" worksheet.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #1 vocabulary words, definitions, and roots.
  2. Complete the "Synonyms" and "Choosing the Right Word" sections in your Unit #1 packet.
  3. Review your Of Mice and Men prereading vocabulary.
  4. Bring in the pictures that were selected by you and your tablemates to share during tomorrow's class.
  5. Complete the "Writing Verb Phrases" worksheet.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
  1. STUDY your Unit #1 vocabulary words, definitions, and roots.
  2. Finish your Unit #1 vocabulary packet, by completing BOTH the "Antonyms" and "Completing the Sentence" sections in your Unit #1 packet.
  3. Review your prefix and suffix pink sheet.
  4. Complete Part 2 writing assignment on side 2 of your Anticipation Guide worksheet.  (REMEMBER - YOU ARE ONLY COMPLETING THE WRITING FOR PART 2 ONLY!)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
  1. STUDY your Unit #1 vocabulary words, definitions, and roots.
  2. Complete the definitions, illustration, and sentences for the first ten (10) words in your Unit #1-4 Corners packet. (adage - grope)
  3. Write your creative story using your three (3) high leverage words (collaborate, except, evolve).  Make sure you underline​ your high leverage words in your story.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
  1. STUDY your Unit #1 vocabulary words, definitions, and roots in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
  2. Complete the definitions, illustration, and sentences for the LAST TEN(10) words in your Unit #1-4 Corners packet in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  3. Read (or reread) Chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men.
  4. Complete the Chapter 1 journals.  Read the instructions carefully for each journal.  (Note #5)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
  1. Review Chapter 1 in Of Mice and Men
  2. Complete the Chapter 1 reflection sheet in its ENTIRETY.  Keep in mind, the writing assignments are SEPARATE WRITING GRADES!
  3. Complete the Chapter 1 DRP vocabulary worksheet.  Make sure all missing word uses the correct word from the word bank.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  1. Read (or reread) Chapter 2 in Of Mice and Men
  2. Review the Chapters 1 and 2 Idioms sheet.  (Note #9)
    1. On a separate sheet of paper, write down five (5) idioms that can be (or is) used today.
    2. Select one (1) idiom and write a paragraph (MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE SENTENCES) on how can (or is) used today.
  3. Complete the Chapter 2 DRP worksheet.  (Note #11)
  4. Bring your Of Mice and Men book to class EVERYDAY!!!!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1 and 2 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. Read pages 49 to 65 and complete the most important journal assignment distributed in class.
  3. Complete the practice with nouns worksheet in its ENTIRETY.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

​MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
  1. Review Chapter 3 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. Complete the Chapter 2 Reflection that was started in class in its ENTIRETY!
  3. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
  1. Read (or reread) Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. Complete the Chapter 3 Reflection packet in its ENTIRETY!!!
    1. Make sure BOTH writing assignments are complete with detail and evidence from the text.  (5 SENTENCES MINIMUM FOR EACH WRITING ASSIGNMENT!!!!)
  3. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1-4 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. Read (or reread) Chapter 5 in Of Mice and Men.
  3. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
  1. REREAD Chapter 1-5 in Of Mice and Men
  2. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018
  1. Read (or reread) Chapter 6 in Of Mice and Men
  2. STUDY your notes for next week's book test.
  3. Organize your notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!
​TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1 through 6 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. STUDY your notes for next week's book test.
  3. Organize your notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

​WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1 through 6 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. STUDY your notes for next week's book test.
  3. Organize your notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1 through 6 in Of Mice and Men.
  2. STUDY your notes for next week's book test.
  3. Organize your notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018
  1. Complete ALL the assignments that were started in class.
    1. Chapter 4 Reflection
    2. Chapter 5 Reflection
    3. Chapter 5 DRP
  2. Review Chapters 1 through 6 in Of Mice and Men.
  3. STUDY your notes for next week's book test.
  4. Organize your notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  5. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class EVERYDAY!!!

​MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018
  1. Review Chapters 1 through 6 in Of Mice and Men​.
  2. STUDY your notes for TOMORROW's book test.
  3. Organize your notes in preparation for THURSDAY's notebook quiz.
  4. Bring in your Of Mice and Men to class for collection TOMORROW!  The book must be in the classroom, not your locker, in order to receive full credit.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018
  1. Organize and paperclip your Of Mice and Men notes for tomorrow's quiz.
  2. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
​THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
  1. Completed AND signed Interim Reports are due TOMORROW!!!
  2. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
  1. Review your Unit #1 vocabulary words, definitions, prefixes, suffixes, and Latin root.
  2. Spirit Wear order forms due next Friday.
  3. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018
  1. Make sure your notes are completed, organized, paperclipped in preparation for TOMORROW's notebook quiz.
  2. Spirit Wear order forms due next Friday.
  3. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018
  1. Study your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Begin to study your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Complete and COMPREHEND the sentences in the 
    "Definitions" section of your packet.
  4. Complete and COMPREHEND the sentences in the "Choosing the Right Word" section of your packet.
  5. Spirit Wear order forms due this Friday.
  6. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
​WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Complete and COMPREHEND the sentences in the 
    "Synonyms" section of your packet.
  4. Complete and COMPREHEND the sentences in the "Antonyms" section of your packet.
  5. Spirit Wear order forms due this Friday.
  6. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Finish your Unit #2 vocabulary packet by completing BOTH the "Completing the Sentences" AND ""Vocabulary in Context" section in the packet.
  4. Spirit wear due TOMORROW.
  5. Of Mice and Men books and lost book fee is past due. Please submit ASAP.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for the first ten (10) words in your Unit #2 - 4 Corners Packet.  (WORDS antics - gingerly).
  4. Bring in your reading book on Monday for approval in preparation for next week's reading and reading log.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Complete the illustration, definition, and sentence for the LAST ten (10) words in your Unit #2 - 4 Corners Packet.
  4. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book and write your reflection on your reading log.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Unit #2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your twenty (20) Unit #2 vocabulary words and definitions in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
  3. Look through your Unit #2 - 4 Corners packet to make sure ALL illustrations, sentences, and definitions are COMPLETE in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  4. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book and write your reflection on your reading log.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
  1. STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book and write your reflection on your reading log.
  3. Make sure you have at least three (3) words on the last sheet of your reading log that recognizes one of both of the prefixes, suffixes and roots from your Units 1 and 2 study.  Keep in mind, you each section of your sheet filled out for the three words only that are due tomorrow.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018
  1. STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book and write your reflection on your reading log.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
  1. Review your "Terms and Techniques in Writing" sheet (Literary Devices) in preparation for next week's research writing assignment.
  2. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word identification (last sheet on the reading log).
  4. Use a dictionary and look up the vocabulary words for the Pages 1-39 reflection worksheet (Note #3).

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018
  1. Review your "Terms and Techniques in Writing" sheet (Literary Devices) in preparation for next week's research writing assignment.
  2. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes and write your reflection.  

​TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
  1. Review your "Terms and Techniques in Writing" sheet (Literary Devices) in preparation for next week's research writing assignment.
  2. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes and write your reflection.  

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018
  1. Reread the poem, "Letting Go".
  2. Review the literal meaning and symbolic reference worksheet for the poem.
  3. STUDY your literary devices.
  4. Read at least 20 minutes and write your reflection.  

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
  1. Complete the pages 40-70 Nothing But the Truth reflection packet that was started in class.  STUDY your literary devices.
    1. Make sure ALL of your vocabulary words have been defined by looking in a dictionary for the definitions or utilizing your context clues.
  2. STUDY your literary devices.
  3. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  4. Read at least 20 minutes and write your reflection.  

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018
  1. STUDY your literary devices.
  2. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word identification (last sheet on the reading log). 
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AND 6, 2018
  1. NEATLY TYPE the final copy of your two paragraph poem reaction essay for "Letting Go"
    1. Make sure you review your completed poem reaction pre-writing sheet, class research material, AND your class rough draft of your essay to ensure your final copy is ACCURATE AND  ERROR FREE!
  2. Review pages 71-103 in NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH and complete its reflection questions and vocabulary worksheet.  (Note #7)
  3. Read each day for 20 minutes and write your reflection
  4. Continue to STUDY your Units 1 and 2 prefixes, suffixes, Latin/Greek roots AND literary devices.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
  1. CONTINUE to STUDY and PRACTICE your prefixes, suffixes, roots, AND literary devices.
  2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reflection, and recognize words that utilize your prefixes, suffixes, and/or roots.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  1. Bring in your independent reading book and log in preparation for tomorrow's in-class reading/reflection workshop.
  2. Complete the "Fair or Unfair" worksheet in its ENTIRETY!!!  Keep in mind, the writing assignment is a separate grade.
  3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reflection, and recognize words that utilize your prefixes, suffixes, and/or roots.
  4. Continue to STUDY your literary devices.
  5. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018
  1. STUDY and PRACTICE your prefixes, suffixes, roots, AND literary devices.
  2. Complete the writing assignment on side 2 of your "Phraseology" worksheet .  Make sure you have ENOUGH evidence from the text to support your response. (Note #6)
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log are complete.  You will be receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word identification with ten words and its definition and sentences from your independent text along with the root and its definition (last sheet on the reading log). 
  4. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018
  1. STUDY and PRACTICE your prefixes, suffixes, roots, AND literary devices.
  2. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reflection, and recognize words that utilize your prefixes, suffixes, and/or roots.
  3. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  1. Review the "Poem Reaction Revision Tips" sheet.
  2. Make ALL revisions to your poem reaction essay in preparation of or tomorrow's peer edit session.
  3. STUDY and PRACTICE your prefixes, suffixes, roots, AND literary devices.
  4. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reflection, and recognize words that utilize your prefixes, suffixes, and/or roots.
  5. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018
  1. Begin to STUDY your Unit #3 vocabulary words, definitions, prefixes, suffixes, AND roots.
  2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" AND "Choosing the Right Word" sections in your Unit #3 packets.
  3. Read for at least 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reflection, and recognize words that utilize your prefixes, suffixes, and/or roots.
  4. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
  1. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  2. STUDY your literary devices.
  3. Complete the Chapter 15 reflection for Nothing But the Truth (Note #12) that was started in class.  Make sure ALL vocabulary words are defined in preparation for Monday's collection.  (You can write the definition of the word directly on the paper).
  4. Complete your Unit #3 packet in its entirety by finishing the last two sections, "Completing the Sentence" AND the "Vocabulary in Context" sections in preparation for Monday's collection.
  5. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word (Units 1, 2, and 3 prefix, suffix, and roots ONLY!) identification (last sheet on the reading log). 
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
  1. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  2. STUDY your literary devices.
  3. Read (or reread) Chapters 12 through 19 in Nothing But the Truth.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND HOLIDAY HOMEWORK IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS - NOVEMBER 20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25
  1. Reread the short story, "End of the Game" that can be found in Google Classroom.
  2. Complete the "End of the Game" assignments in the below order to ensure that it is complete:
    1. Reflections Questions
    2. Mini-Writing Assignment #1
    3. Mini-Writing Assignment #2
    4. Word Search
  3. Complete the Character Comparison Analysis Essay that will be distributed on Wednesday in class.
  4. Work on and eventually COMPLETE illustration, sentence, and definition for each vocabulary word in your Unit #3 - 4 corners packet.
  5. STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  6. STUDY your literary devices.
  7. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  2. Continue to STUDY your literary devices.
  3. STUDY your Unit #3 vocabulary words, definitions, and packet in preparation for tomorrow's exam.
  4. Make sure ALL Thanksgiving work is complete in its ENTIRETY in preparation for TOMORROW's final collection.
  5. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
  6. Bring in your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  2. STUDY your literary devices.
  3. STUDY your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's exam.
  4. COMPLETE AND ORGANIZE all of your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  5. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
  6. Bring in your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018
  1. Continue to STUDY your Units 1, 2, and 3 prefixes, suffixes, roots, AND literary devices.
  2. STUDY your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's exam.
  3. Complete the reflection questions AND definitions in your Chapters 16-18 reflection packet.  (Note #13)
  4. COMPLETE AND ORGANIZE all of your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  5. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
  6. Bring in your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018
  1. STUDY for next week's Nothing But the Truth book test.
  2. COMPLETE AND ORGANIZE all of your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for next week's notebook quiz.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word (Units 1, 2, and 3 prefix, suffix, and roots ONLY!) identification (last sheet on the reading log).
  4. Bring your Nothing But the Truth book to class EVERYDAY!!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018
  1. STUDY for TOMORROW's Nothing But the Truth book test.
  2. COMPLETE AND ORGANIZE all of your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for WEDNESDAY's notebook quiz.
  3. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
  4. Your Nothing But the Truth book to class is due in class TOMORROW!!!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018
  1. COMPLETE AND ORGANIZE all of your Nothing But the Truth notes in preparation for WEDNESDAY's notebook quiz.
  2. Complete Note #16 in it entirety in preparation for tomorrow's notebook quiz and collection.
  3. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
  1. Paperclip your Nothing But the Truth notes and keep them at home in a safe place to use for your midterm and final exam.
  2. Begin to STUDY your sixty (60) Units 1, 2, and 3  vocabulary words, definitions, and packets.
  3. Create flashcards for your twenty (20) Unit 1 vocabulary words.  Please use the format provided in Google classroom.
  4. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
  5. Bring in money for tomorrow's book fair visit.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
  1. Paperclip your Nothing But the Truth notes and keep them at home in a safe place to use for your midterm and final exam.
  2. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 1, 2, and 3  vocabulary words, definitions, and packets.
  3. Create flashcards for your twenty (20) Unit 2 vocabulary words.  Please use the format provided in Google classroom.
  4. Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018
  1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 1, 2, and 3  vocabulary words, definitions, and packets.
  2. Create flashcards for your twenty (20) Unit 3 vocabulary words.  Please use the format provided in Google classroom.
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word (Units 1, 2, and 3 prefix, suffix, and roots ONLY!) identification (last sheet on the reading log).
​MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018
  1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 1, 2, and 3  vocabulary words, definitions, and packets in preparation for Wednesday's exam.
  2. ​Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018
  1. STUDY your sixty (60) Units 1, 2, and 3  vocabulary words, definitions, and packets in preparation for Wednesday's exam.
  2. ​Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018
  1. ​Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018
  1. Read (or reread) the following articles:
    1. "2 Milly brings lawsuit against video game "Fortnite"
    2. North Korea vows to end nuclear weapons program in historic summit with South Korea"
  2. Identify the main idea, objectives, and then write the objective summary.
  3. ​Read in your independent reading book for 20 minutes, write your reflection, and fill in your word recognition sheet.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018
  1. The following assignments must be completed for Monday's review and collection:
    1. Steve Jobs' Speech objective summary worksheet.  (All three (3) summaries that were worked on in class must be complete.)
  2. In class poem reaction packet
    1. Pre-writing sheet
    2. Literal/Symbolism worksheet
    3. Research worksheet
  3. Read at least 20 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and make sure ALL parts of your reading log is complete.  Your will receiving a grade for the following:
    1. Completed reflection and parent signature
    2. Reflection Writing Assignments
    3. Root word (Units 1, 2, and 3 prefix, suffix, and roots ONLY!) identification (last sheet on the reading log).

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018
  1. Bring in your typed rough draft of your two paragraph poem reaction essay for "The Shark" in preparation for tomorrow's peer editing session.
​TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018
  1. Type your "ERROR FREE" two paragraph poem reaction essay for the poem, "The Shark".  (Make sure you review your peer editing sheet to avoid any unnecessary mistakes!)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
  1. Begin to STUDY your Units 4 and 5 vocabulary words and definitions.
  2. Complete BOTH the "Definitions" and "Choosing the Right Word" sections in your Units 4 and 5 packets.
  3. LISTEN TO (OR RELISTEN TO) your two (2) selected podcast in Google classroom.
  4. BRING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS TO CLASS TOMORROW AND FRIDAY.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018
  1. STUDY your Units 4 and 5 vocabulary words and definitions.
  2. Complete BOTH the "Synonyms" and "Antonyms" sections in your Units 4 and 5 packets.
  3. RELISTEN TO your two (2) selected podcast in Google classroom.
  4. BRING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS TO CLASS TOMORROW.

​HOLIDAY HOMEWORK 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 THROUGH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
  1. STUDY your Units 4 and 5 vocabulary words and definitions.
  2. COMPLETE the last two sections in your Units 4 and 5 packets ("Completing the Sentence" and "Vocabulary in Context") in preparation for January 2 review and collection..
  3. Review your podcast project guideline sheet in preparation for presentation prep the week of January 2.
  4. Review your Midterm Information sheet and begin to review your notes and vocabulary words.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019
  1. STUDY your Units 4 and 5 vocabulary words and definitions.
  2. Unit #4 Exam TOMORROW!
  3. Work on your podcast project.  If you have a partner, make sure you check each other's work!
  4. Review your podcast project guideline sheet in preparation for presentation prep the week of January 2.
  5. Review your Midterm Information sheet and begin to review your notes and vocabulary words.

​THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019
  1. STUDY your Unit 4 5 vocabulary words, definitions, AND packet in preparation for TOMORROW's exam.
  2. Work on your podcast project with your partner!
  3. Complete your opening paragraph for your podcast and be prepared to share it with the class.
  4. Review your Midterm Information sheet and begin to review your notes and vocabulary words in preparation for your midterm exam.

​FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019
  1. Communicate with your partner over the weekend, and work on your podcast project for next Thursday's presentation.
  2. Review your Midterm Information sheet and STUDY your notes and vocabulary words in preparation for your midterm exam.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
  1. Reread the short story, "All Summer in a Day". (Note #1 - Part 1)
  2. Read the instructions and complete the writing assignments for both "Margot and Classmate" AND "Projection".  (Note #1 - Part 2)
  3. Work on your podcast project with your partner!
  4. Review your Midterm Exam Information sheet and STUDY your notes and vocabulary words in preparation for your midterm exam.

​TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
  1. Read (or reread) Chapters 1 and 2 in The Giver.
  2. Begin to STUDY your Unit #6 vocabulary words and definitions.
  3. Complete the "Definitions," "Antonyms and Synonyms," and "Vocabulary in Context," sections in your Unit #6 packet.
  4. Work on you podcast, and remember to use A.C.E. when discussing your book in relation to the world.
  5. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  6. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
  1. STUDY your Unit #6 vocabulary words and definitions.
  2. Complete BOTH the "Completing the Sentence," AND "Choosing the Right Word," sections in your Unit #6 packet.
  3. Practice your podcast in preparation for TOMORROW's presentation.  (Log into Google classroom to the review the podcast rubric that was reviewed in class)
  4. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  5. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

​THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
  1. STUDY your Unit #6 vocabulary words and definitions for TOMORROW's exam.
  2. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
  1. Review The Giver Chapters 3 and 4 that were read in class.
  2. Read (or reread) Chapters 5 and 6.
  3. Complete the Chapters 1 and 2 reflection packet (questions and answers) that was started in class.
  4. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  5. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019
  1. Read (or reread) Chapters 9 and 10.
  2. Complete the "Our World and Theirs" worksheet (Note #5).  (Five for each side)
  3. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  4. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019
  1. Read (or reread) Chapters 13 and 14.
  2. Complete the "Who Has the Power" worksheet (Note #6).  (Five for each side)
  3. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  4. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

​WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019
  1. Read (or reread) Chapters 17 AND 18.
  2. Review Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 16.
  3. Complete the following assignments that were started in class:
    1. Chapters 3-5 Vocabulary and Reflection (Note #7)
    2. Chapters 6-7 Vocabulary and Reflection (Note #8)
  4. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  5. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019
  1. Read (or reread) Chapters 22, 23, AND 24.
  2. Review Chapters 19, 20, AND 21
  3. Complete the following assignments that were started in class:
    1. Chapter 8 Vocabulary and Reflection (Note #9)
    2. Chapters 9-10 Vocabulary and Reflection (Note #10)
  4. STUDY for your midterm exam.
  5. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

​FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
  1. STUDY your notes for Tuesday AND Wednesday's midterm exam.
  2. Complete The Giver notes (13 and 14) in preparation for Tuesday's collection
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019
  1. STUDY your notes for TOMORROW's midterm exam.
  2. Complete The Giver note 15 in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019
  1. Continue to review for your midterm exam if not completed.
  2. Complete The Giver note 16 in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019
  1. Complete The Giver note 11 in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  2. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
  1. Complete The Giver note 12 in preparation for TOMORROW's collection.
  2. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019
  1. Complete The Giver "Anticipation Guide" with textual evidence AND page numbers that was started in class.
  2. Bring your independent reading book to class for tomorrow's D.E.A.R. period.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019
  1. Write the evidence and detailed responses for the first 7 questions for the Chapters 22 and 23 reflection.  (Note #17).
  2. Bring your independent reading book to class for tomorrow's D.E.A.R. period.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019
  1. Write the evidence and detailed responses for the LAST 7 questions for the Chapters 22 and 23 reflection.  (Note #17).
  2. Bring your independent reading book to class for tomorrow's D.E.A.R. period.
  3. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019
  1. Bring your independent reading book to class for tomorrow's D.E.A.R. period.
  2. Bring your The Giver book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019
  1. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY.
  2. Bring your The Giver book to class for TOMORROW's collection!


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  1. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book.
  2. Write your detail reaction/reflection on your reading log.
  3. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
  1. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book.
  2. Write your DETAILED detail reaction/reflection on your reading log.
  3. Identify AT LEAST three (3) words for your word recognition portion of your reading log.  (Make sure you only locate words that utilize the prefixes, suffixes, and/or Greek and Latin roots learned in class).
  4. STUDY your prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots.
  5. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019
  1. Reread Langston Hughes' poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
  2. Make sure you can identify the differences between the Euphrates, Nile, and Congo Rivers that was discussed in class.
  3. Review your literal and symbolism notes from class, and decide which one you will use for your "Life, Nature, People/World, Economy, Society research will be based on.
  4. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book.
  5. Write your DETAILED detail reaction/reflection on your reading log.
  6. Identify AT LEAST three (3) words for your word recognition portion of your reading log.  (Make sure you only locate words that utilize the prefixes, suffixes, and/or Greek and Latin roots learned in class).
  7. REVIEW your prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin roots.
  8. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
  1. Complete your "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" prewriting sheet in its entirety.  Make sure you have the name of the source where you received your information, as well as detail to support the connection between the poem and your research.
  2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book.
  3. Write your DETAILED detail reaction/reflection on your reading log.
  4. Identify AT LEAST three (3) words for your word recognition portion of your reading log.  (Make sure you only locate words that utilize the prefixes, suffixes, and/or Greek and Latin roots learned in class).
  5. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Make sure the following assignments are complete in preparation for Monday's collections:
  1. Pioneers in Protest
    1. Reflection Questions
    2. Writing Assignment (Speech to Congress)
  2. The Negro Speaks of Rivers
    1. Class Rough draft template with all sections complete, including the research information, source, prior knowledge, and connection to your life.
  3. Completed Week of February 4 reading log:
    1. Student initials AND parent signature
    2. Reflection writing
    3. Word recognition section completed in its ENTIRETY
  4. ​Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019
  1. TYPE the final copy of your poem reaction essay for "The Negro Speaks of Rivers".
  2. Read for 20 minutes in your independent reading book, write your reaction, and words.
  3. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019 - SNOW DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019
***WINTER BREAK***
  1. Reread the poem "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks.
  2. Complete the poem prewriting sheet in its entirety.  (ALL PARTS - literary devices, vivid detailed image, two senses connection, research and detail for life, nature, or people (U.S. example) AND world, economy, or society (global example), prior knowledge, and personal connection to your life).
  3. Complete your class rough draft in its entirety in order to participate in Tuesday's in-class peer editing session.
  4. Read for 20 minutes each day, write your reflection, and complete your word recognition page in its entirety.  Make sure you follow the instructions to all parts of the reading log.  READING LOGS WILL BE COLLECTED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19.
  5. Bring your independent reading book to class EVERYDAY!!!!

ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS CAN BE LOCATED IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM

long term assignments

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
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LA Expectations Signature
DUE:  Thursday, August 30 (TOMORROW)

COMPLETED House and Policy Information Sheet
DUE:  Thursday, August 30 (TOMORROW)

Composition Notebook 
DUE NO LATER THAN:  Tuesday, September 4

Summer Reading (NOT NEEDED)
DUE NO LATER THAN:  Friday, September 6

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018
Composition Book 
DUE: TUESDAY, September 4



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Unit #1 Exam
Tuesday, September 18






























Unit #1 Exam
Tuesday, September 18

Unit #1 - 4 Corners Packet
​Competed Packet Due:  Tuesday, September 18



































































​Of Mice and Men Book Test
Tuesday, October 9

Of Mice and Men Book Return
Tuesday, October 9

Notebook Quiz #1 (Of Mice and Men notes)
Wednesday, October 10




















































Notebook #1 Quiz
Tuesday, October 16





​Notebook Quiz #1 (Of Mice and Men notes) (DATE UPDATED)
Tuesday, October 16







Unit #2 Exam
Wednesday, October 24














































































































​Poem Reaction Essay #1
Final Typed Copy DUE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7






​Poem Reaction Essay #1
Final Typed Copy DUE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

































































































































Unit #3 - 4 Corners Packet
COMPLETED PACKET DUE: Monday, November 26


"End of the Game" Reflection and Writing Assignment
Due: Monday, November 26
DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27) THE LATEST!

Unit #3 Vocabulary Exam
Tuesday, November 27










Unit #3 - 4 Corners Packet
COMPLETED PACKET DUE: Monday, November 26


"End of the Game" Reflection and Writing Assignment
Due: Monday, November 26
DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27) THE LATEST!

Unit #3 Vocabulary Exam
Tuesday, November 27





Unit #3 Vocabulary Exam
Tuesday, November 27

Nothing But the Truth Book Test and Book Return
Tuesday, December 4

Nothing But the Truth Notebook Quiz
Wednesday, December 5











































































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Units 1, 2, and 3 Cumulative Vocabulary Exam
Wednesday, December 12
























































































































MIDTERM EXAM
Tuesday, January 22 (Part 1 - Reading)
​Wednesday, January 23 (Part 2 - Writing)

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Podcast Presentation
Thursday, January 10
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Unit #6 Exam
Friday, January 11

MIDTERM EXAM
Tuesday, January 22 (Part 1 - Reading)
​Wednesday, January 23 (Part 2 - Writing)

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