homework

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.

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