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8th Grade Snapshot
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Week of September 25, 2023
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(Navy)9/25-9/29 9/25 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29 ELAWeekly IXL Due Friday: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Finding text evidence -literary elements used to reveal the them of Fahrenheit 451 Peer Review of Sutori presentations Chapter 2 Reading begins Chapter 2 Reading analysis - notice, wonder, think Adding to annotations Chapter 2 Reading analysis Adding to in class discussions Quiz Checkpoint - Literary Terms
Grammar IXL - ClausesHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: F451 Reading Pages 67-76 F451 Reading
Pages 76-86F451 Reading 86-96 F451 Reading 96- 106 None MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 2 Lesson 2 Module 2 Lesson 3 Module 2 lesson 3 Module 2 Review Module 2 Lesson 4 Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 2 Lesson 3 Module 2 Lesson 4 Module 2 Lesson 4 Module 2 Review Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 1 Lesson 11 & 12 Algebra Review Quiz & Unit 1 Lesson 12 Unit 1 Lesson 13 Unit 1 Lesson 14 Unit 1 Lesson 15 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U1L11 U1L12 U1L13 U1L14 U1L15 Science Social StudiesNotes: Caste System in India and its impact on the people Notes: Indian Independence and the Legacy of Gandhi Political Cartoons, the fall of the British Empire and the Legacy of Great Britain Assignment: Create a Caste System - homework if not finished in class - due Friday (09/29/23) Caste System due Friday (09/29/23) Tech Analyze the key elements to Reading to Record. Understand the requirements for the Oh the Places You'll Go project. Edit the Oh the Places You'll Go excerpt to create proper flow and inflection. -
Week of September 18, 2023
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(Burgundy)9/18-9/22 9/18 9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22 ELAIn Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Grammar - Run On Sentences
IXLQuiz #6 - Summary Part 1 of Fahrenheit 451 Summary Part 2 of Fahrenheit 451 Summary - Final Day
Fahrenheit 451Grandparent's Day Activity Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: None None None Any Missing Classwork None MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 1 Exam and Module 2 Pre-test Module 2 Lesson 1 Module 2 Lesson 1 Module 2 Lesson 2 Grandparents' day Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 2 Lesson 2 Module 2 Lesson 2 Module 2 Lesson 3 Module 2 Lesson 4 Grandparents' day Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 1 Lesson 10 Unit 1 Lesson 11 Unit 1 Lesson 12 Unit 1 Lesson 13 Grandparents' Day Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U1L10 Practice Problems U1L11 Practice Problems U1L12 Practice Problems U1L13 Practice Problems Science Intro to DNA-Passage, Video Segment, & Questions Model of DNA Amoeba Sisters: DNA Chromosome, Genes, & Traits: An Intro to Heredity From Cells to DNA Passage & Vocab Grandparents Day Activity Social StudiesBritish Colonialism Webquest India and the Caste System (notes) --> Complete a map of Southeast Asia Complete the webquest if not finished in class - due Thursday (09/21/23) Complete the Map of Southeast Asia if not finished in class - due Monday (09/25/23) Tech Record and edit audio files for the About Me Podcast. Record and edit audio files for the About Me Podcast. About Me Podcast project due at the end of the day. Turn in the About Me Podcast.mp3 file to Google Classroom. Understand the key elements when reading to record. Introduce the Oh The Places You'll Go audio editing project. -
Week of September 11, 2023
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(Navy)9/11-9/15 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 ELAIn Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: IXL - Literary Techniques Reading Quiz #3 (pages from last night) -"What is family" Considering the essential question Reading Quiz #4 (pages from last night) "Who controls the power in a society?" Considering the essential question Reading Quiz #5 (pages from last night) - Writing Forming a topic sentence Writing Forming a topic sentence Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Read Fahrenheit 451 pages 24-36 Read Fahrenheit 451 pages 36-48 Read Fahrenheit 451 pages 48-60 Any makeup reading or IXL work None MathAlgebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 1 Test Review Module 1 test Module 2 Lesson 1 Module 2 Lesson 1 Module 2 Lesson 2 Homework: Check Google Classroom for homework Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 1 Lesson 6 Unit 1 Lesson 7 Unit 1 Lesson 8 Unit 1 Lesson 9 Unit 1 Mid-Unit Test Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U1L6 Practice set U1L7 Practice set U1L8 Practice set U1L9 Practice set n/a Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 1 Lesson 6 Module 1 Test Review Module 1 Exam Module 2 Lesson 1 Module 1 Lesson 2 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Science Reviewing Plant and animal Cells Plant and Animal Cells: Onion and Cheek LabI Intro to Genetics: Mystery on Maple Street day 1 Mystery on Maple Street day 2 Mystery on Maple Street day 3-Conclusion CER Social Studies- QUIZ - Separation of Powers Diagram - How a Bill Becomes a Law - QUIZ: How a Bill Becomes a Law - The Amendment Process
- The Bill of RightsU.S. Government and the Constitution Test Study for Quiz Study for Constitution Test Tech Complete All About Me planning sheet. Voice record All About Me script. Edit All About Me voice recording. Complete All About Me assignment. -
Week of September 4, 2023
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(Burgundy)9/4-9/8 9/4 9/5 9/6 9/7 9/8 ELANo SchoolIn Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: Annotate using new symbols
Chapter 1 Fahrehneit 451 -
Figurative Language
Writer's NotebookQuiz 1 - pages 1-10 reading
Chapter 1 Fahrenheit 451 - Genre Science Fiction, DystopiaQuiz 2 - pages 11-20 reading
Chapter 1 Fahrenheit 451 - Imagery
Writer's NotebookNotes Compound Subject and Predicate
Run On Sentences
IXLHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Pages 1-10 with annotations Pages 11-20 with annotations Pages 21-30 with annotations Any makeup work MathAlgebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Module 1 Lesson 4 Module 1 Lesson 4 Module 1 Lesson 5 Module 1 Lesson 6 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Check Google Classroom for homework Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 1 Lesson 5 Unit 1 L1-L5 Quiz Unit 1 Lesson 6 Unit 1 Lesson 7 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U1L5 Practice Problems N/A U1L6 Practice Problems U1L5 Practice Problems Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Module 1 Lesson 4 Module 1 Lesson 4 Module 1 Lesson 5 Module 1 Lesson 5 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Check Google Classroom for Homework. Science Independent & Dependent Variable Interactive Practice Design your own experiment & present Experimental Design Assessment Intro to DNA! Social StudiesBreakdown of the Preamble Breakdown of the Preamble QUIZ and Separation of Powers and the system of Checks and Balances Begin memorizing the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution - due Friday (09/15/23) AND study the Breakdown of the Preamble for Thursday's (09/07/23) QUIZ Continue memorizing the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution - due Friday (09/15/23) AND study the Separation of Powers Diagram for Monday's (09/11/23) QUIZ Tech Examine test recordings to determine best practices when voice recording. Apply Fade In/Outs to music clips in WeVideo. Complete All About Me planning sheet. Voice record All About Me information. -
Week of August 28, 2023
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(Burgundy)8/28-9/1 8/28 8/29 8/30 8/31 9/1 ELAIn Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: In Class: MAP Testing Map Testing Student Project #1 Presentations
Explore Ray Bradbury and the world in 1950Read and annotate the Forward in Fahrenheit 452
Question "Why do we need the things in books?"Read and annotate Chapter 1
ImageryHomework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: MathCourse 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Course 3/ Pre-Algebra Unit 1 Lesson 3 Unit 1 Lesson 3 MAP MAP Unit 1 Lesson 3 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Unit 1 Lesson 3 Unit 1 Lesson 3 MAP MAP Unit 1 Lesson 3 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: SEE GOOGLE CLASSROOM Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Unit 1 Lesson 2&3 Unit 1 Lesson 3 MAP Testing MAP Testing Unit 1 Lesson 4 Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: Homework: U1L2 Practice Problems U1L3 Practice Problems None None U1L4Practice Problems Science Alien Invasion procedure exchange & draw. What is Scientific Data? Qualitative & Quantitative. Data collection is fun(gi)Digital Graphing-How to identify different types of graphs. Scientific Variables in an experiment-IV & DV. Practice Identifying Experimental Variables Measuring Beans Lab Measuring Beans Lab & Data Analysis Social StudiesImpact of the American Revolution and Government by the States The Constitutional Convention - Proceedings and Compromises --> students complete graphic organizer in spiral Homework: (if not finished in class) Government by the States (in Google Classroom) - due Thursday (08/31/23) Homework: Comparing the Articles & Constitution - due Tuesday (09/05/23) Tech Analyze the new WeVideo layout. Discuss the importance of Upload and Project folders. Review Chrome Audio Capture extension. Record short audio file with Chrome Audio Capture. Understand the fundamentals of voice recording. Understand the voice recording process. Introduce the All About Me assignment.
