1st Hour English - 2020-21-Monday/Wednesday 9:00 - 10:25 a.m. Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- ELA
- Description
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8th Grade English
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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11/4: Fish Cheeks Response
Refer back to our HOMS Vocabulary from 11/2 and 11/4 and Fish Cheeks on Common Lit to answer the following questions.
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11/4: "Fish Cheeks" Annotations
Based on our two readings of the story as a class, reread the short story for a third time. This time, make sure to annotate based on the instructions on CommonLit. This assignment should be done IN CommonLit not Google Classroom. This is just a reminder post.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
Due:
10/23: 🌹 and 🌵 Weekly Check-In
Share a rose of the week (any positive thing that made you feel grateful, happy, etc.) and a thorn (a challenge or negative aspect). Your rose and thorn can be school OR non-school related
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
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10/21: HOMS Anticipation Guide
1.In the “scale” column, rate each statement based on your own personal beliefs and opinions. Do this by scrolling over the number you believe fits you best for that statement and bolding that number.
2. Then, in at least one complete statement, explain why you believe what you do.
2. Then, in at least one complete statement, explain why you believe what you do.
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10/16: Gravity Quizlet Game
1. Go to Quizlet.
2. Go to 1st hour.
3. Click on Notice and Note Signposts.
4. Click Gravity.
5. Select the default settings of "All" - Select "Medium" - Select "Answer with Definition"
6. Your goal is to get to at least 10,000 points.
7. Once you finish, upload a screenshot or photo of your score to this assignment.
2. Go to 1st hour.
3. Click on Notice and Note Signposts.
4. Click Gravity.
5. Select the default settings of "All" - Select "Medium" - Select "Answer with Definition"
6. Your goal is to get to at least 10,000 points.
7. Once you finish, upload a screenshot or photo of your score to this assignment.
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10/5: "Laura's Key" Annotations
Based on our two readings of the story as a class, reread the short story for a third time. This time, make sure to annotate based on the instructions on CommonLit. This assignment should be done IN CommonLit not Google Classroom. This is just a reminder post.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
Due:
10/9: 🌹 and 🌵 Weekly Check-In
Share a rose of the week (any positive thing that made you feel grateful, happy, etc.) and a thorn (a challenge or negative aspect). Your rose and thorn can be school OR non-school related
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Due:
9/21: "The Scholarship Jacket" Annotations
Based on our lesson on 9/21, reread the short story for a third time. This time, make sure to annotate based on the instructions on CommonLit. This assignment should be done IN CommonLit not Google Classroom. This is just a reminder post.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
Due:
9/21: Frayer a Sport
1. Pick a sport that you know well enough to base this assignment on.
2. Fill out each of the following boxes based on that sport. All you have to do is double click on the gray text box and then you will be able to type.
3. You are welcome to get creative and add images for the four pieces of equipment and the four people or teams that play that sport.
2. Fill out each of the following boxes based on that sport. All you have to do is double click on the gray text box and then you will be able to type.
3. You are welcome to get creative and add images for the four pieces of equipment and the four people or teams that play that sport.
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9/18: Frayer a Friend
1. Pick a friend that you know well enough to base this assignment on. This person does NOT have to be a student at Strong. If you can't think of one, base it on a sibling or guardian.
2. Fill out each of the following boxes based on that person. For boxes one and two, there are dark gray text boxes, all you have to do is double click on the box and then you will be able to type.
3. For boxes three and four, you are welcome to add text boxes if you want to and just type the information or you can be creative and add images for the four things they like and four things they dislike.
4. The last step is to add your friend's name in the middle of the assignment where it already says "Friend Name".
5. Have fun and be creative!
2. Fill out each of the following boxes based on that person. For boxes one and two, there are dark gray text boxes, all you have to do is double click on the box and then you will be able to type.
3. For boxes three and four, you are welcome to add text boxes if you want to and just type the information or you can be creative and add images for the four things they like and four things they dislike.
4. The last step is to add your friend's name in the middle of the assignment where it already says "Friend Name".
5. Have fun and be creative!
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9/14: "Thank You Ma'am" Annotations
Based on our lesson on 9/14, reread the short story for a third time. This time, make sure to annotate based on the instructions on CommonLit. This assignment should be done IN CommonLit not Google Classroom. This is just a reminder post.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
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9/16: "Charles" Annotation
Based on our lesson on 9/16, reread the short story for a third time. This time, make sure to annotate based on the instructions on CommonLit. This assignment should be done IN CommonLit not Google Classroom. This is just a reminder post.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
*Once you finish the assignment on CommonLit, simply click "Mark as Done" here so it is not listed as a "missing" assignment.
Due:
9/18: 🌹 and 🌵 Weekly Check-In
Share a rose of the week (any positive thing that made you feel grateful, happy, etc.) and a thorn (a challenge or negative aspect). Your rose and thorn can be school OR non-school related
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Due:
9/7: Object Paragraph
1. Create your assignment by clicking "Create" and then click "Doc" and it should automatically create a blank Google Doc for you.
2. Brainstorm objects in, around, or outside of your house that might be like you in more than one way.
3. Start writing about the object that has the most meaning for you.
4. Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences.
5. Your assignment should be in Times New Roman and 12 point font.
6. Make sure to proofread and use capitalization when necessary.
7. Check for spelling errors. If a word has a red squiggle underneath, this is there for a reason. Right click and see if the word is correctly spelled that you were trying to spell.
8. Read your paragraph out loud to yourself. Does it make sense? Is it repeating too much?
9. Revise your paragraph to make it your best work.
10. If you can, try to take a picture or find a similar picture to said object and include it on the document for a visual component.
*Refer to my example linked below if you need more direction.
2. Brainstorm objects in, around, or outside of your house that might be like you in more than one way.
3. Start writing about the object that has the most meaning for you.
4. Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences.
5. Your assignment should be in Times New Roman and 12 point font.
6. Make sure to proofread and use capitalization when necessary.
7. Check for spelling errors. If a word has a red squiggle underneath, this is there for a reason. Right click and see if the word is correctly spelled that you were trying to spell.
8. Read your paragraph out loud to yourself. Does it make sense? Is it repeating too much?
9. Revise your paragraph to make it your best work.
10. If you can, try to take a picture or find a similar picture to said object and include it on the document for a visual component.
*Refer to my example linked below if you need more direction.
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9/9: SMART Goal
1. Create your assignment by clicking "Add or Create" and then "Doc". It should automatically create a blank Google Doc for you.
2. FIRST, break down the components of your SMART goal using the following format:
S -
M -
A -
R -
T -
3. NEXT, using the components above, write your growth-mindset goal below on your Google Doc.
4. Remember to write in complete sentences.
5. Check for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.
2. FIRST, break down the components of your SMART goal using the following format:
S -
M -
A -
R -
T -
3. NEXT, using the components above, write your growth-mindset goal below on your Google Doc.
4. Remember to write in complete sentences.
5. Check for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.
Due:
9/11: 🌹 and 🌵 Weekly Check-In
Share a rose of the week (any positive thing that made you feel grateful, happy, etc.) and a thorn (a challenge or negative aspect). Your rose and thorn can be school OR non-school related.
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.
Examples -
School Related:
Rose: I was told by my teacher that I was an awesome helper this week.
Thorn: My internet hasn't been working that well this week.
Non-School Related:
Rose: I found time to create digital prints this week.
Thorn: There was no time to go for a walk today.
Sentence Stems:
One positive from this week was _________.
One negative from this week was _________.