4/28/17

English 7:   All spelling work was due today.  Students took the spelling test List 9.  For the remainder of class, we looked at a slideshow of photos from the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp site in Poland.  Homework: check the grade book for missing/absent work -  read AR 
English 8:   All vocabulary work was due today.  Students took the vocabulary test for Anne Frank Section 4.  For the remainder of class, a few students gave research reports presentations.  Today was the last day for presentations.  Monday will be the last day late research reports will be accepted.   Homework:  check the grade book for missing/absent work -read AR

4/26/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students worked in cooperative reading groups.   Homework: spelling definitions-  read AR 
English 8:   Students wrote a friendly letter of thanks to yesterday's guest speaker.  Several students presented their research reports today.  We also went over the Section 4 vocabulary words for clarification.   Homework:  Vocabulary definitions -read AR

4/25/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students worked in cooperative reading groups.   Homework: spelling 5 X each-  read AR 
English 8:   We had a special guest speaker today who presented slides from a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland.  Thank you, Mr. Rich Miers, for taking the time to present and share your experience & knowledge!  Homework:  Vocabulary Section 4 - categories -read AR

4/24/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students worked in cooperative reading groups.  Spelling List 9 was given, and the words were discussed and pronounced in class.  Homework: spelling worksheet -  read AR 
English 8:   Students were given a bit of time to gather final research report paperwork & visual information.  Presentations were started today and will continue throughout the week, alternating reports with reading groups. Assigned was Anne Frank vocabulary for Section 4.  Homework:  Vocabulary Section 4 -read AR

4/21/17

English 7:   All spelling homework was due, and students took Lesson 8 spelling test.  For the remainder of class students read in cooperative reading groups (The Giver).     Homework:  -  read AR 
English 8:   Students read Anne Frank in cooperative reading groups, as well as worked on the Anne Frank "Character Wall."  Homework:  final draft research report due Monday!  -read AR

4/20/17 The BEST Birthday EVER!!! Thank you!!

English 7:   After a DOL quiz, students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups.     Homework: Spelling sentences -  read AR 
English 8:   Students were given a demonstration for creating references, title page, and a bibliography in Microsoft Word.  They were given the remainder of the class to work on the final essay draft (due Monday, April 24).   Homework:  final draft -read AR

4/19/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups.     Homework: Spelling definitions -  read AR 
English 8:   The rough draft was due for peer editing today.  After peer editing, students worked on 10 word choice changes & the final draft (due Monday, April 24).    Homework: 10 word choice changes & final -read AR

4/18/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups.     Homework: Spelling 5 X each- read AR 
English 8:   Students watched a Power Point presentation on parenthetical citation.  We also discussed and wrote a thesis for the research report in class.  The remainder of the class was given to work on the rough draft.   NO VOCAB. THIS WEEK DUE TO RESEARCH REPORT.  Homework: Rough Draft due TOMORROW for peer editing -read AR

4/17/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, we discussed the word list for Spelling List 8 (words derived from French).   For the remainder of class, students created colorful "lesson learned" quotes from their Paper Clips response.  I was so impressed with their responses, I want to hang them all over the classroom with paper clips!  This was extra credit.   Homework: Spelling worksheet- read AR 
English 8:   Students resumed their Section 2 Anne Frank quiz (giant quiz - Thinking Maps).  For the remainder of class, students worked on their research report rough draft.  NO VOCAB. THIS WEEK DUE TO RESEARCH REPORT.  Homework: Rough Draft due Wednesday -read AR

4/14/17

English 7:   All spelling work was due.  Students took The Giver spelling test for Ch. 11-18.    Homework:  - read AR 
English 8:   All vocabulary was due, and students took the Anne Frank Vocabulary Test for Section 3.  For the research report, the outline was due today at the end of class.  Students were able to work on it for the remainder of the class after taking the vocab. test.     Homework: any research report items not yet completed (signature, sources, notes, outline)  -read AR

4/13/17

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups for the remainder of class.  There will be a quiz over Ch. 6-10 tomorrow.  Homework: Spelling definitions - read AR 
English 8:   AIMS Science TESTING through 2nd block.    Homework: Vocabulary Section 3 definitions or sentences (choice) - OUTLINE due tomorrow -read AR

4/12/17 8th Grade AIMS Science Tomorrow!

English 7:   After DOL/Journal, students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups for the remainder of class.  There will be a quiz over Ch. 6-10 tomorrow.  Homework: Spelling definitions - read AR 
English 8:   Students worked in reading groups to complete Anne Frank Section 2 (pg. 25-74).  The quiz for Section 2 was started, and it will resume after students complete AIMS testing either tomorrow or Friday.   Homework: Vocabulary Section 3 definitions or sentences (choice) - NOTES for research report (if not completed today) -read AR

4/11/17

English 7:   After Journal, we discussed unfamiliar spelling words and addressed misunderstandings.  Students read The Giver in cooperative reading groups for the remainder of class.    Homework: Spelling 5X each - read AR 
English 8:   After Journal, we discussed unfamiliar vocabulary words and addressed misunderstandings.  After briefly going over notes requirements again (due tomorrow), the outline was explained (due Friday).  Because of AIMS testing Thursday, students will be required to complete only 3 of the 4 vocabulary assignments (may choose to skip definitions or sentences).  Homework: Vocabulary Section 3 categories - NOTES for research report (due tomorrow) -read AR
*For extra credit on the Anne Frank quiz, write "I LOVE Thinking Maps!" on the quiz

4/10/17

English 7:   Students finished watching the documentary Paper Clips.  They were given time in class to complete the tree map (learned portion) and write a response to the movie.  Students worked on spelling for the remainder of the class.  Homework: Spelling synonyms & antonyms - read AR 
English 8:   After DOL/Journal, students worked in cooperative reading groups to read Anne Frank.  Assigned was Anne Frank vocabulary Section 3.  NOTES FOR THE RESEARCH REPORT ARE DUE WEDNESDAY!  Homework: Vocabulary Section 3 (synonyms & antonyms) - NOTES for research report  -read AR

4/7/17

English 7:   Students finished watching the documentary Paper Clips.   NO SPELLING THIS WEEK.    Homework: - read AR 
English 8:   8A watched Anne Frank (to the point we are in the book).  For the remainder of class they were able to research sources for their research report and take notes.    NO VOCAB. THIS WEEK.   Homework:  -read AR

4/6/17

English 7:  Class started with a KTWL tree map, identifying current knowledge about Anne Frank, WWII, and the Holocaust.  Students then started watching the documentary Paper Clips.   NO SPELLING THIS WEEK.    Homework: - read AR 
English 8:   8A started watching the movie Anne Frank after a short reading group session.  8B watched a bit more of the Anne Frank movie (to the point we are in the book).  The remainder of class was spent with online research looking for sources (3 due tomorrow).   NO VOCAB. THIS WEEK.   Homework: at least 3 research sources (one NOT from Internet) -read AR

4/4/17 AzMerit Testing Today & Tomorrow!

English 7:  AzMerit Testing: Reading & Math Part 1    Homework: AzMerit Practice test online- read AR 
English 8:     Because of testing, students were not able to attend a full 3rd block.  We read Anne Frank to pg. 60, and then we will watch part of the Anne Frank movie.  Homework: AzMerit Practice test online- research sources -read AR
AzMerit Practice Test Online (click here)

4/3/17

English 7:  After DOL/Journal, students were given a demonstration of the AzMerit online practice test, and were allowed to explore the test for the remainder of the class.  NO SPELLING THIS WEEK.    Homework: AzMerit Practice test online- read AR 
English 8:     After Journal, we discussed the research paper and due dates associated with it.  Today, the parent/guardian signature was due.  Students will need to have 3 sources documented by Friday (one must NOT be from a website).  NO VOCAB. THIS WEEK.   Homework: AzMerit Practice test online- research sources -read AR
AzMerit Practice Test Online (click here)