"A" Day - Monday, February 29, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will identify parts of arguments within MLK's "I Have a Dream".

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Journal Scavenger Hunt/Argumentative Writing Vocab Notes
Listen to Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream"
Annotate "I Have a Dream" text together

Homework: 
None

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, February 26, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn to properly cite different sources.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Thank you letters to Courtney
Study for Ch. 4 vocab Test
Ch. 4 Vocab Test
Peer grade test
Parenthetical Citations Notes (Journal)
MLA Parenthetical Citations Worksheet

Homework: 
None! Go outside! Have a great weekend!

Slides: 

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
7th -- I will decide on a skit or monologue to perform with my group (or solo).
8th -- I will perfect my blocking, entering, and exiting in the MPR during rehearsal.

Agenda:
7th -- Work in groups, decide on a skit, work on that skit.
8th -- DRESS REHEARSAL IN MPR!

Homework: 
8th -- Rock your performance! FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL @ 4:15 IN THE MPR TONIGHT! PERFORMANCE BEGINS TONIGHT AT 5:30PM

"A" Day - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will re-learn how to write parenthetical (in text) citations.

Agenda: 
Study Ch. 4 Vocab words
"CotW" Ch. 4 Vocabulary Test
Peer grade test
"Parenthetical Citations" Journal Notes (copy from slides)
"MLA Parenthetical Citations Worksheet" (due by end of class)

Homework: 
None!

Slides:

Copy the following into your Journal:

"C" Day - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Today in ELA & Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn how argumentative writing is used in the real world.

Agenda: 
Meet Courtney, Mrs. Colella's older sister
Warm Up: 3 Things -- Stepping into refugees' shoes
Journal notes on 3 types of audiences and notes on Courtnery

Homework: 
Study for "CotW" Ch. 4 Vocabulary Test

Slides/Pictures:

Copy these notes into your Journal. 

Title it: Notes on Audience and Courtney

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
7th period -- I will find a skit/monologue to perform in class.
8th period -- I will not need my script for rehearsal

Agenda:
7th period
Talk about the future!
Break into groups
Look through drama books and find a skit or monologue to perform in front of the class

8th period 
Skit rehearsals
Practice blocking, entering, exiting

Homework:
8th period -- BRING YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIPS AND MONEY FOR FRIDAY!

"B" Day - Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will increase my 8th grade level vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Why Do Others Matter? &
"CotW" Ch. 4 Vocabulary Charts
"CotW" Ch. 4 Guiding Questions

Homework: 
Study for "CotW" Ch. 4 Vocab Test on Friday, 2/26

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
7th period -- Celebrate an excellent performance!
8th period -- I will say my lines clearly, without the aid of a script.

Agenda: 
7th period -- Cast Party!
8th period -- Skit Rehearsals without scripts

Homework: 
7th period -- None!
8th period -- Study lines and stage directions!

"A" Day - Monday, February 22, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will increase my vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Why Do Others Matter?
"CotW" Ch. 4 Vocabulary Words
"CotW" Ch. 4 Guiding Questions

Homework: 
Study Ch. 4 vocabulary words

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, February 19, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will rock my vocabulary test and by doing so will show my mastery of 8th grade vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Study for 10 minutes
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 3 Vocabulary Test
Peer Grade
Listen/Read Ch. 4

Homework: 
Complete your Journal work! You should have all vocabulary copied down and guiding questions answered for Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Study for Ch. 4 vocabulary and chapter test.

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will have all of my lines and stage directions memorized.

Agenda: 
7th period: Dress Rehearsal in the MPR
Fold Play Bills
8th period: skit rehearsals in class

Homework:
8th period--bring your permission slips and $$ for next Friday's production!
7th period--be proud of yourselves!

"A" Day - Thursday, February 18, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will rock my vocab test and will work on my reading and listening comprehension.

Agenda: 
Study for Ch. 3 Vocab
Test on "CotW" Ch. 3 Vocabulary
Peer grade tests
Listen/read "CotW" Ch. 4
"CotW" Ch. 4 Vocabulary & Guiding Questions

Homework: 
Catch up on your Journal work! Chapters 1-4 Vocab & Guiding Questions must be completed in your Journal! Don't forget your Index!

Slides: 

"A" Day - Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn the difference between Independent Clauses, Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Four Things
Skills Practice Handbook Pages 119-121 (completed together in class)
Time to finish "CotW" Chapter 1-3 Vocab & Guiding Questions
"CotW" Chapter 3 Vocabulary Study Sheets

Homework: 
Study for Ch. 3 Vocab Test (closed notes) using your Study Sheet
Check out more info on "Call of the Wild"  http://london.sonoma.edu/

Slides: 

"B" Day - Thursday, February 11, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my mastery of 8th grade level vocabulary by rocking my test.

Agenda: 
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 2 Vocabulary Review - Jeopardy
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 2 Vocab Test (closed note)
Peer grade test
Silent Reading/Study Hall

Homework:
Have a lovely four-day weekend! Go outside!


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines without using my script!

Agenda: 
Skit rehearsals

Homework: 
Memorize lines!
Bring a bed sheet for a toga!!
Bring in $$ and completed permission slips!

Late Start "A" Day - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my mastery of 8th grade level vocabulary words by rocking my test.

Agenda: 
Planner Check (10 points)
"Call of the Wild"Ch. 2 Vocabulary Jeopardy Review
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 2 Vocabulary Test (closed note, with a word bank)
Peer grade test

Homework: 
Have a lovely four day weekend! Go play outside!

"B" Day - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Remember! Tomorrow is a Late Start "A" Day!

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will practice using titles of people and works correctly.

Agenda: 
Skills Practice Handbook Pages 268-269
"CotW" Ch. 3 Preview
Listen to "CotW" Ch. 3
"CotW" Ch. 3 Vocab & Questions

Homework: 
Study for "CotW" Ch. 2 Test on Thursday!!

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will say my lines clearly, without use of the script.

Agenda: 
Permission Slips & Tickets
Skit Rehearsals

Homework:
Bring your completed permission slips to school on Thursday!!

"A" Day - Monday, February 8, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will improve my ability to use titles of people and works. I will practice my reading and listening skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Skills Practice Handbook Pgs. 268-269
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 3 - Vocabulary & Guiding Questions Preview
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 3 - Listen & Read
"Call of the Wild" Ch. 3 - Guiding Questions

Homework:
Study for Ch.2 Vocab Test on Wednesday, Feb. 10th!!

Slides: 

"B" Day - Friday, February 5, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my mastery of 8th grade level vocabulary by rocking my test.

Agenda: 
Turn in Journals for Journal Check #3
Review Ch. 1 vocabulary - Jeopardy
"Call of the Wild" Ch.1 Vocabulary Test
Peer Grade Tests
Study Hall

Homework: 
Have a lovely weekend! Go outside! Go to King of the Hammers!

Slides: 

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will say my lines clearly and loudly, without using my script.

Agenda: 
How to Sell Tickets Instructions
Skit Rehearsals (10 points for staying quiet in the audience)

Homework: 
Memorize lines
Bring scripts to school every day
Bring toilet paper and paper towel rolls to school for prop building!