"B" Day - Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Reminder: There is no "C" day this week! 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will try to match the Theremin's sound to the mood of the poem my partner and I created.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Reading
Theremin Mood Magazine Poem presentations (did not finish, due to the class being too talkative and disrespectful)

Homework: 
Come back to school a little calmer and better prepared to work.


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will create a mask that my partner and I will use for imaginative story telling!

Agenda: 
Instructions
Mask Video
Make-a-Mask!
Classroom Clean-up

Homework: 
None

"A" Day - Friday, May 27, 2016

Mrs. Colella will not be here today. Please be respectful to the substitute. 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will create a fun poem out of magazine clippings.

Agenda: 
Instructions
Theremin Mood Magazine Poems
*If it gets too loud, you will be assigned Sentence Correction Worksheet instead!

Homework: 
None

"B" Day - Thursday, May 26, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will understand the difference between mood and tone.

Agenda: 
TURN IN ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK TO IN BOX! MRS. COLELLA WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING LATE WORK!
Tone vs. Mood (Journal Entry)
Theremin Mood Magazine Poem Instructions
Theremin Mood Magazine Poems

Homework: 
None.

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will show how much I practiced my Lip Sync by rocking the Battle!

Agenda: 
Lip Sync Battles!!!

Homework: 
Nada!

Note: I not be in school tomorrow--be nice to the substitute!

"A" Day - Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will understand the difference between mood and tone.

Agenda: 
TURN IN ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK TO IN BOX! MRS. COLELLA WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING LATE WORK!
Warm Up: Substitute Expectations (Journal Entry)
Interactive Reader pg. 216-219 "On The Grasshopper and The Cricket" (20 points)
Tone vs. Mood (Journal Entry)
Theremin Mood Magazine Poem Instructions

Homework: 
Bring a school-appropriate magazine to donate/cut up for Magazine Poems.

"B" Day - Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 

Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #4

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will solidify my performance or dance moves for Lip Sync Battle. 

Agenda: 
Practice
Watch other schools' Lip Sync Battle videos

Homework: 
Practice for your Lip Sync Battle!

"A" Day - Monday, May 23, 2016

Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #4

"B" Day - Friday, May 20, 2016

REMINDER: Next week goes A-B-A-B-A

No C day!

Today in Honors ELA: 

Objective: 

I will find a poem where I didn't even know to look for one. 

Agenda: 

Interactive Reader "On the Grasshopper and the Cricket" pg. 216-219

Tone - What is it? How do you "hear" it?

Found Poems 

Homework: 

ALL MAKE-UP WORK IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH

Benchmark #4 is on Tuesday of next week. 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work with my group, or solo, on my Lip Sync Project.

Agenda: 
 Lip Sync Project practice

Homework: 
Practice Lip Syncs will be performed

"A" Day - Thursday, May 19, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will analyze a poem that captures an important part of history.

Agenda:
Complete Poetic Devices Posters (20 points)
Read "Paul Revere's Ride" in Interactive Readers
Complete all work from page 206 - 215

Homework: 
ALL MAKE-UP WORK IS DUE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH!

Late Start "C" Day - Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will remember the different types of poetic devices & types of poetry.

Agenda: 
Turn in SCOPE Packets (1. worksheet 2. outline 3. rough draft 4. final draft) = 185 points
Group Work -- Poetic Devices or Types of Poem Posters

Homework: 
ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will analyze historic poetry within my group.

Agenda: 
Complete Interactive Reader pg. 206-215

Homework: 
ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work with my group, or solo, on my Lip Sync Project.

Agenda: 
 Lip Sync Project practice

Homework: 
Practice Lip Syncs

"B" Day - Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will analyze poem while using my Poetic Devices notes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Silent Reading
Interactive Reader pages 206-215


Homework: 
All make-up/re-do/incomplete/missing work is due by Wednesday, May 25

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will work on my lyrics and my group project.

Agenda: 
Lip Sync Projects (groups or solo)

Homework: 
Practice your Lip Sync Projects

"A" Day - Monday, May 16, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will use my peer edits to help me write my Final Draft.

Agenda: 
Week 22 "Science Insights" - Sentence Correction Sheet (25 points)
Rough Draft -->  x2 Peer Edits --> Final Draft

Homework: 
Informative Essay - Final Draft due: Wednesday, May 18th, at the beginning of class!

"B" Day - Friday, May 13, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective
I will analyze poetry and then edit my peers' essays.

Agenda: 
Interactive Reader pages 202-204 "Valentine for Ernest Mann"
Complete blue margin work (A-D) on 204 (10 points)
Complete rough drafts for informative essay
Have at least two classmates peer edit your paper!

Homework: 
I will collect SCOPE packets (work sheets, outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts) on Tuesday, May 17th
You may type your final draft if you would like, but  it is not required.

Today in Drama: 

Objective: 

I will choose a group or will work solo on my Lip Sync Project

Agenda: 

Lip Sync Video 

Lip Sync Project Packet (will be due next week!)

Choose a group (or go solo) 

Decide on top 3 songs (appropriate)

Homework: 

Practice your song!

Fill out your Lip Sync Project Packet

"A" Day - Thursday, May 12, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective
I will analyze poetry and then edit my peers' essays.

Agenda: 
Interactive Reader pages 202-204 "Valentine for Ernest Mann"
Complete blue margin work (A-D) on 204 (10 points)
Complete rough drafts for informative essay
Have at least two classmates peer edit your paper!

Homework: 
Rough Drafts + 2x Peer editing due TODAY!
Final Drafts Due: Wednesday, May 18th

"C" Day - Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Today in ELA & Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn symbols to help me in the editing and revision process.

Agenda: 
Skills Practice Handbook: Pg. 396 (copy symbols into Journal)
"Symbols for Revising and Proofreading: Pop Quiz" (10 points)
Complete Rough Draft

Homework:
Complete Rough Draft
ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH! 

Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will reflect on my class's "Yearbook" performance.

Agenda: 
"Yearbook Evaluation & Drama Class Evaluation" Worksheet (25 points)

Homework: 
ALL LATE/MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH! 

No Drama Club today. 
Last meeting for Drama Club: Wednesday, May 18th
Must have permission slip to attend pizza party.

"B" Day - Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will gather information to help me write an informative essay.

Agenda: 
Peer Score: Journal Check #4 (100 points)
Complete "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline"
Begin "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay - Rough Draft" (skip lines)

Homework: 
All Late/Missing/Incomplete Make Up Work Due Wednesday, May 25th 

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will celebrate my awesome performance with my classmates!

Agenda: 
Cast Party

Homework: 
Relax and work on all other grades, homework, make up work, etc.!

"A" Day - Monday, May 9, 2016

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will gather information to help me write an informative essay.

Agenda: 
Peer Score: Journal Check #4 (100 points)
Complete "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline"
Begin "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay - Rough Draft" (skip lines)

Homework: 
All Late/Missing/Incomplete Make Up Work Due Wednesday, May 25th 

"B" Day - Friday, May 6, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will gather information to help me write an informative essay.

Agenda: 
Complete "Integrating Knowledge & Ideas" Worksheet
Why Outlines are Important - Video
"Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline"

Homework: 
Journal Check #4 Due Tuesday, May 10th (100 points)
All Late/Missing/Incomplete Make Up Work Due Wednesday, May 25th

Today in Drama: 
Objective:
I will say all of my lines on time, I will have perfect blocking!

Agenda: 
Final Dress Rehearsal!

Homework: 
SHOW UP FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE ON TIME!!! 300 POINTS TOTAL!

"A" Day - Thursday, May 5, 2016

Today in ELA P. 1, 4
Objective: 
I will gather information to help me write an informative essay.

Agenda: 
Complete "Integrating Knowledge and Ideas" Worksheet (10 points)
Complete "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline" (20 points)
See the outline we created together in class HERE!

Homework:
"Integrating Knowledge and Ideas" Worksheet
"Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline" if you did not finish in class

Extra Credit: 
Go see either play, performed by our drama class, on either Friday, May 6th or Saturday, May 7th at 5:30pm in the TPJHS Gym!


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will finalize my blocking.

Agenda: 
Dress rehearsal -- no scripts!

Homework: 
Tell family & friends about your play! $5/person at the door!
Review your lines!

"C" Day - Wednesday, May 4, 2016

May the force be with you!

Today in ELA P. 1, 4, and Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will gather information to help me write an informative essay.

Agenda: 
Listen/Read "My Dad is in Prison" article from SCOPE magazine
Complete "Integrating Knowledge and Ideas" Worksheet (10 points)
Begin "Parents in Prison: Informative Essay Outline" (20 points)

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will finalize my blocking.

Agenda: 
Dress rehearsal -- no scripts!

Homework: 
Tell family & friends about your play! $5/person at the door!
Review your lines!

"B" Day - Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will make up any missing, late, or incomplete assignments.

Agenda: 
Turn in "last chance" MLK vs. MX projects
Grades review
Missing assignment check
Mandatory Study Hall!

Homework: 
Journal Check #4 Due: Tuesday, May 10th

Extra Credit: Go to either play on Friday, May 6th or Saturday, May 7th -- TPJHS Gym, 5:30pm

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will finalize my blocking.

Agenda: 
Dress rehearsal -- no scripts!

Homework: 
Tell family & friends about your play! $5/person at the door!
Review your lines!

"A" Day - Monday, May 2, 2016

Today in ELA, period 1 & 4: 
Objective: 
I will make up any missing, late, or incomplete assignments.

Agenda: 
Turn in "last chance" MLK vs. MX projects
Grades review
Missing assignment check
Mandatory Study Hall!

Homework: 
Journal Check #4 Due: Monday, May 9th


ELA Period 3 -- State Testing

"B" Day - Friday, April 29, 2016

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will rock my State test!

Agenda: 
Smarter Balanced Performance Task

Homework: 
Late MLK vs. MX projects "last chance" Due: Tuesday, May 3

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

Agenda: 
Line Memorization Check
Full Rehearsal

Homework: 
Remind family & friends about your play!
Review your lines!