"B Day" - Tuesday, October 31, 2017

This week is an A-B-A-B week

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Friday, from 7:11am - 1:00pm

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn how to better answer prompts.

Agenda: 
"Ender's Game" Book Checkout
Prompts (Continued)
Command School - Armies
Chapter 1: "Third"

Homework: 
1. START reading and taking Symbolic Notes for Chapter 1: "Third" (don't freak out about the Symbolic Notes--and take them on a separate sheet of lined paper)


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will practice projecting my voice.

Agenda:
Projection 101
Projection Exercises
Practice Skits on Stage

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: THIS THURSDAY!


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will finalize our Ladder.

Agenda: 
Ladders
A Dozen Ways to Vary Caption Leads

Homework: 
Have a fun and safe Halloween!

"A Day" - Monday, October 30, 2017

Tomorrow is '80s Day! 

This week is an A-B-A-B week

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Friday, from 7:11am - 1:00pm

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will learn how to better answer prompts.

Agenda:
What Is a "Prompt"?
Close Reader: "Golden Glass"
Battle Room 20

Homework: 
1. Finish "Golden Glass" in Close Reader pgs. 3-8 (bring to school on Wednesday)
2. Add to your Reading Log

"B Day" - Friday, October 27, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about punctuation and prompts.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Semicolons vs Colons
Close Reader: "What to Bring" pgs. 9 -12
Read/Annotate/Definitions/Answer short response questions
Prompts

Homework: 
Add to Reading Logs


Today in Drama:
Objective:
I will understand and practice blocking.

Agenda: 
Blocking 101
Practice in the gym!

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: NEXT THURSDAY! Nov. 2nd!

Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will plan out my yearbook.

Agenda:
Parts of a Camera 4
Ladder
Assignments
ASB Meeting

Homework:
Nada

"A Day" - Thursday, October 26, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will submit my Final Draft via Google Classroom.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Colon vs. Semicolon
Sharing & Check Sheets
Close Readers

Homework: 
1. Close Reader: "Golden Glass" p.3 -8

•  Read
• Annotate
• Defintions 
• Answer short response questions

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Writing Dialogue I.A.N. Insert
Final Draft Essays

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Final Draft Essay Due: by the end of class on Thursday, Oct. 26
2. Reading Log 10/26 (Online or Paper) Due:  Thursday. Oct. 26

"C Day" - Monday, October 23, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
Planner Check p.58
C.U.P.S. Rotations Stations

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Final Draft Google Classroom Due: by the end of class 10/26


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will improve my close reading and reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Close Reader "Golden Glass" pg. 3-8
Read/Annotate
Answer
Find Defintions

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Final Draft in Google Classroom Due: by the end of class 10/27


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will make sure that my second draft script is ready to print!

Agenda: 
Behavior Skills Skit Example Video
Freeze!
Mime-a-Scene

Homework: 
1. Practice your Behavior Skills Scripts


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will learn about Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda:
Superlatives Example Video
Superlatives!
Yearbook Deconstruction
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for this week!

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will edit and revise my essay.

Agenda: 
"Golden Glass" Discussion
Personal Narratives

• R.I.P. Words
• Share with a Partner
• Check Sheets (15 points)

Homework: 
1. Final Draft Essays Due: via Google Classroom today
2. Add to your Online Reading Log


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will complete my final draft with my group.

Agenda: 
Script Revision
Gym Expectations
Practice Skits

Homework: 
1. Final Draft Scripts Due: Today
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2


Today in Yearbook:
Objective: I will work in my Yearbook Staff Groups

Agenda: 
Red Ribbon Week
Ladders/Yearbook Descontruction
Yearbook Staff Committees

Homework: 
1. None

"A Day" - Thursday, October 19, 2017

Today in ELA:
Objective: I will finish typing my second draft essay.

Agenda:
Laptops
Finish Typing Second Drafts
Turn in to In Box

Homework:
1. Add to your Online Reading Log
2. Bring your typed "Second Draft" to class if you have not turned it in already.

"Late Start B Day" - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Today in Honors ELA:
Objective: I will finish typing my second draft essay.

Agenda:
Laptops
Finish Typing Second Drafts
Turn in to In Box

Homework:
1. Add to your Online Reading Log
2. Bring "Second Draft" to class on Monday if you have not already turned it in.


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will begin performing my second draft skit.

Agenda:
Finish Second Draft Scripts
Print
Perform in front of the Class

Homework:
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will reflect on our Spirit Assembly.

Agenda:
Spirit Assembly Class Reflection/Discussion
Spirit Week Groups

Homework:
1. None

"Assembly A Day" - Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will type my Personal Narrative: Second Draft on Google Docs.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Personal Narrative Check Sheet
Type Essays

Homework: 
1. Finish typing/print Second Draft by Thursday, Oct. 19th
2. "Reading Log 10/26"

"C Day" - Monday, October 16, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will finish my Personal Narrative: First Draft

Agenda: 
Finish Personal Narratives: First Draft
Silent Read

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: by the end of class 10/19


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will type my second draft narrative.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Personal Narratives: Second Draft
Submit via Google Classroom
Silent Read

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: by the end of class 10/18


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will make sure that my second draft script is ready to print!

Agenda: 
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Print your Second Draft Script

Homework: 
1. Practice your Behavior Skills Scripts


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will learn about Yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda:
Yearbook Vocabulary 2
Yearbook Crossword Puzzle
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for this week!

"B Day" - Friday, October 13, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1
Silent Reading
Personal Narratives: First Draft

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: Typed Second Draft Due: 10/18


Today in Drama:
Objective: I will deliver Silly Hats to teachers & staff.

Agenda: 
Theater Trivia Quiz
Silly Hats Delivery

Homework: 
1. Bring spare change on Monday for Silly Hat Day!
2. Second Draft Behavior Skills Scripts Due: Monday, Oct. 16th


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: I will attend the Falcon Senate meeting.

Agenda:
Turn in Yearbook Staff Application Packet
Falcon Senate Meeting
Spirit Week Committees

Homework: 
1. Find your Spirit Gear for next week!

"A Day" - Thursday, October 11, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1
Silent Reading
Personal Narratives: First Draft

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will type up and print my Second Draft script.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Google Doc/Classroom
Class Performance

Homework: 
1. Second Draft Script Due: by the end of class today
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due:  11/2



Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
Parts of a Camera 3
Spirit Week Committees

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, October 13th 

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will rock my Benchmark this week!

Agenda: 
Grade 8 ELA Benchmark #1

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13

"C Day" - Monday, October 9, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will prepare for my Benchmark this week.

Agenda: 
R.A.C.E. Graphic Organizer (IAN pg. 14-15)
Benchmark Expectations

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective:  I will prepare for my Benchmark this week.

Agenda: 
Benchmark Expectations
Options:
a.) work on personal narratives
b.) work on Re-Do work
c.) silent read

Homework: 
1. Bring Silent Reading Book ALL WEEK!
2. All 1st Quarter Re-Do Work Due: 10/13
3. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: 10/13


Today in Drama: 
Objective:  I will make sure our "Good Idea" matched the steps for our groups' Behavior Skill.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
First Draft Scripts
Review Steps with Groups

Homework: 
1. First Draft Scripts Due: by the end of class today
2. Second Draft Scripts (types) Due: 10/11
3. Shoe Box Theaters Due: 11/2


Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will plan out Spirit Week with my group.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Committees
Covers
Ladders
Two Truths & One Lie

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Applications Packet Due: 10/13

"B Day" - Friday, October 6, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will demonstrate my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
"Bonne Annee" Quiz
Peer Grade
R.A.C.E. Graphic Organizer & Activity

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Draft Due: Wednesday, Oct. 11th
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Bring Textbooks on Friday, Oct. 6th


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work in my groups to write our Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Hand-written First Draft Scripts
Writing Scripts in Google Docs

Homework: 
1. Silly Hats Due: Friday, October 13th
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
Spirit Week Committees
Parts of a Camera 2: Rear
Cover
Ladder

Homework:
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"A Day" - Thursday, October 5, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will

Agenda: 
Laptops
Bonne Annee After Reading Pg. 37-40:

1.Analyzing the Text # 1- 7  pg. 38

2.Critical Vocab: #1-5 pg. 39

3.Vocab Strategy: #1-4 pg. 39

4.  Language Conventions: Participles #1-5 pg. 40

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Draft
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"B Day" - Wednesday, October 4, 2017

ALL LATE/RE-DO WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about affixes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes
Finish IAN Check #1
Class Discussion
Bonne Annee After Reading Pg. 37-40

Homework: 
1. Personal Narrative: First Paragraph
2. All Re-Do/Late work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Bring Textbooks on Friday, Oct. 6th


Today in Drama: 
Objective: I will work in my groups to write our Behavior Skills Skits.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups
Writing Scripts in Google Docs

Homework: 
1. Silly Hats due by Friday, October 13th
2. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 2

Today in Yearbook/ASB: 
Objective: I will learn about the different parts of a camera.

Agenda: 
yearbook Staff Application--oops!
Spirit Week Committees
Parts of a Camera 2: Rear
Cover
Ladder

Homework:
1. Yearbook Staff Application Due: Friday, Oct. 13th

"A Day" - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: I will learn about Affixes

Agenda: 
IAN Check #1
Library Orientation
Affixes: Examples
"Bonne Annee"

Homework:
Reading Log 10/5
All Re-Do/Make-Up work due by Friday, Oct. 13th (No 1st Quarter work will be accepted after this date!)

"C Day" - Monday, October 2, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about affixes.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes (IAN pg.22-23)
IAN Facelift
IAN Check #1 (115 points)
Personal Narrative: Intro Paragraph

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/28"
2. Any Re-Do work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
3. Personal Narrative Into Paragraph Due: by the end of class on Tuesday, Oct. 4


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about affixes and will begin writing my personal narrative.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Affixes (IAN pg.22-23)
IAN Facelift
IAN Check #1 (115 points)

Homework: 
1. Any Re-Do work Due: Friday, Oct. 13th
2. Personal Narrative Into Paragraph Due: by the end of class on Wednesday, Oct. 4th 

Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will work on my Behaviors Skills Skits with my group.

Agenda: 
Laptops
Behavior Skills Skits Groups

Homework: 
1. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


Today in Yearbook/ASB:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with yearbook vocabulary.

Agenda: 
Laptop Expectations
Laptops
studio.balfour.com
Google Classroom

Homework: 
1. Yearbook Staff Application packet Due: 10/13