Sept. 22, 2020

Today we worked on the plot for TKM by lableing the plot point for the Tom Robinson plot. If your child did not read the summer reading, please encourage him or her to use Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, Youtube etc. to work on the plot. HW is to do page 9 on the grammar packet. 

Sept. 21, 2020

Today we worked on characterization. We read the scene where Scout is reprimanded by her teacher for knowing how to read. Students shared their memories of pre-k or K with the class. We worked on Scout, Jem, Atticus, and Calpurnia.  There is no HW


Sept. 18, 2020

Today we took the quiz on Ch. 1. Students did extraordinarily well!! We identified events in Harper Lee's life that are reflected in the novel, TKM. Next week we will begin the story and work through the elements of the novel- setting, plot, characters, universal theme.  Have a great weekend!!

Sept. 16, 2020

Today we continued to work on the presentations. We worked on vocabulary Ch. 1 . Quiz is on Friday. 
Sept. 15, 2020

Today we worked on vocabulary and our presentations. Vocabulary quiz will be on Friday. We had some time with grammar and will be going to S-V-DO later in the week. We will be starting our study of To Kill a Mockingbird in the next two days. Please be sure that you have your TKM book as well as a silent reading book. 

Sept. 14, 2020

Today we began our day with grammar. We reviewed Subjects and predicates. Students worked outside on the sentences. We began our presentations in each class. We went over the format for paragraph structure and MLA format.  Have a great afternoon. 

 Sept. 11, 2020

Today we reviewed the vocabulary ex on page 19. We continued the slide presentation . This will be the last class time for work on that presentation. Oral presentations begin on Monday. Paragraph on Google Classroom due by the end of day on Monday, Sept. 14. In 8C, MIchael Mahoney presented his book, The Red Bandana. It is the story of Welles Crowther who saved many lives in the South Tower 19 years ago today. Michael rushed to finish his slide presentation so that we could honor Welles today by telling his story. Thank  you so much, Michael. You made the day meaningful! 
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Full days start next week!
Sept. 10,2020

Today we worked on Vocabulary Ch. 1. Students now have self-directed definitons in their notebooks and have completed Ex. 1 on page 19. They contiued to work on the summer reading presentations. I am planning on beginning the presentations next week. We will be starting To Kill a Mockingbird on Monday. Please bring your book to class. 

Sept. 8, 2020

Hello all! I hope your first day went well. We discussed the components of ELA and how we are hoping to grow as writers this year. Tomorrow we will work on our presentations for the summer reading books. Have a wonderful afternoon!

HELLO CLASS OF 2021

 

I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Do not forget to take God with you wherever you go, and of course to read, read, read!!!

See you in September! 

SUMMER READING INSTRUCTIONS 

You will be reading two books for class this summer.

1. Book one is a non-fiction book. You may select any non- fiction book that interests you. Be sure to choose a book that makes you think or that promotes a reaction and response. When we come back to school, you will give an oral presentation about the book. You may create a powerpoint presentation to use during your oral presentation.  Be prepared to tell the class about the book you have read including, but not limited to, the following questions. 

1. What interested you about this book?

2. What did you find surprising?

3. Why did you choose this story?

4. Can you relate to any of them?

5. To whom would you recommend this book and why?

6. Can you tie the events in this book to any current event? Explain

Use these questions to tell us about the book. 

Remember that a presentation is NOT reading from cards or a screen. Your goal is to engage and inform the audience. You may use music or insert a news piece on the current event.  We will work on this presentation the first few days of school but I want you to come with all of the ideas you want to include in it already prepared. 

2. The second book you are reading is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  We will complete activities when you come back to school. This is the first of our novels for the year. You will be tested on this book. As you read, be sure to annotate important concepts. You can use a notebook, sticky notes, write in the margins, etc. You choose what works best for you. 

During the first trimester we will also read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. You will be assigned specific days to read this book.  You do not have to read this during the summer.  I have this book in school for you so you do not have to buy it. 

Sometime in January or February, we will read, Night, by Elie Wiesel.  You will receive specific days to read this book.  You will have to purchase this book in February. DO NOT READ THIS OVER THE SUMMER.

If you have any questions, email me.  I am happy to help! 

Have a SAFE summer and remember to wash your hands!!!
Looking forward to a fun and educational year!