Tuesday, September 12, 2017

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will learn about appositives and will show my reading comprehension skills.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Appositives (IAN pg. 13)
Appositives: My Examples (IAN pg. 12)
Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone"
"Analyzing the Text" pg. 28 #1-7

Homework: 
1. "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28 #1-7 Due: Thursday, 9/14
2. Bring Text Books to class on Thursday, 9/14

Monday, September 11, 2017

"C Day" - Monday, September 11, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of different types of narratives.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Symbolic Notes Key (IAN pg. 10)
"My Favorite Chaperone" Symbolic Notes (IAN pg. 11)
Talk about "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28

Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/12" Due: Tues. 9/12
2. Bring Text Books to class on Thursday, 9/14


Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will show my understanding of different types of narratives.

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Matching Narrative Types and Examples (finish)
Talk about Shelley Gill/Notes
Symbolic Notes/"Analyzing the Text" pg. 28, #1-8

Homework: 
1. Begin "Analyzing the Text" pg. 28, #1-8 (IANs pg. 16 or Online)
We will finish this in class on Wednesday


Today in Drama:
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Theatre Vocabulary

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia (Kabuki)
Drama Vocabulary Index Cards
Mime-a-Scene Cards

Homework: 
1. Study for your upcoming "Drama Vocabulary 1 & Parts of a Stage Quiz"
2. Get a shoe box Due: Friday, Sept. 22
3. Shoe Box Theaters Due: Thursday, Nov. 3


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

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Yearbook Vocabulary
Spirit Week Sign Up
Minute-to-Win-It
Spirit Week Posters

Homework: 
1. Get a 3-ringed (1in.) Binder for Yearbook/ASB (don't spend money--we can find you one at school if you are unable to afford one)

Friday, September 8, 2017

"B Day" - Friday, September 8, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will listen to an author, Shelley Gill, talk about her adventures and how they become the books she writes!

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Matching Narrative Types to Examples (IAN pg. 6)
Author: Shelley Gill

Homework: 
1. Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone"
2. "Analyzing the Text" Textbook pg. 28. Complete questions #1-8 in your IAN on page 11, or on my.hrw.com



Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary 1
Mime-a-Scene
Mime-a-Scene Cards (15 points)

Homework: 
1. Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!

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

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Create-a-Caption
Spirit Week Posters


Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!

Thursday, September 7, 2017

"A Day" - Thursday, September 7, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my understanding of commas and will practice reading comprehension.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Practice with Commas (worksheet)
"My Favorite Chaperone" pgs. 3-26: my.hrw.com
     - Annotate online (purposefully highlight, take notes)
Start "Analyzing the Text" Questions #1-8 online, or on pg. 11 in your IAN

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)
2. Finish reading "My Favorite Chaperone" pgs. 3-26

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

"B Day" - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" -20%
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Computer Expectations
STAR Testing
"My Favorite Chaperone": my.hrw.com
Personal Timelines

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary 1
Shoe Box Theater Project Breakdown
Questions Only

Homework: 
1. Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!


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

Agenda: 
Yearbook Vocabulary
Create-a-Caption
Make School Awesome Groups
The Smalling Report
Name Game: Reboot

Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!
2. Have a great three-day weekend!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

"A Day" - Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Today in ELA: 
Objective: 
I will demonstrate my reading comprehension and 8th grade vocabulary knowledge.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Turn in "Reading Log 9/5"
Computer Lab Expectations
STAR Testing
my.hrw.com "My Favorite Chaperone" pg. 3-33


Homework: 
1. "Reading Log 9/12" (pink sheet due by Tuesday, Sept. 12)
2. Bring a paper grocery bag (or just cover your textbook at home)

Friday, September 1, 2017

"B Day" - Friday, September 1, 2017

Today in Honors ELA: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with class expectations and norms.

Agenda: 
Turn in "Reading Log 9/1" 
Turn in "Letter of Introduction" & "Signed Syllabus" -20%
Warm Up: Practice with Commas worksheet
Creating Narratives - IAN Insert
Personal Timelines

Homework: 
1. Reading Logs (pink sheet due by Friday, Sept. 8)


Today in Drama: 
Objective: 
I will become familiar with Drama Vocabulary.

Agenda:
Warm Up: Theatre Trivia
Drama Vocabulary
Silly Hat Fundraiser Discussion/Planning
How To Video: Freeze
Freeze! The Game.

Homework: 
Bring an empty shoe box for an upcoming project!


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

Agenda: 
Warm Up: Name Game
Yearbook Vocabulary
Make School Awesome Groups
The Smalling Report

Homework: 
1. Get a Yearbook/ASB 3-ringed binder!
2. Have a great three-day weekend!