"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!

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"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/

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"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!!

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"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!