Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

If you missed literature circle discussion 2 this is what you must do in order to make-up for the points missed:1-Finish the role that you had for that day. (This should already be done.)2-Write a 2 page (1 page front … Continue reading →

1- Write about the funnest or most memorable summer moment.2- Describe a conflict (or hardship) you’ve experienced.3- Make your own lists of “10 things I want to do (or be)” and “10 things I DON’T want to do (or be).”4- … Continue reading →

Reproachfully- Disapproving. Expressing disapproval or blame.Massacre- The vicious killing of large numbers of people or animals. Outmaneuver- Outsmart, outfox; to get the better of.Refugee– Somebody who seeks or takes refuge in a foreign country, especially to avoid war or persecution.Surreptitious- … Continue reading →

J12- Make a list of 10 people whom you’d want on your “team” if you were to battle against evil. For each person, write why you’d want them on your team.J13- Is knowing happiness worth having to also know sadness? … Continue reading →

J5- What are your first impressions of Charles Wallace?J6- Regarding plot: List 3 conflicts (problems) that have been introduced in the exposition of this story.J7- Describe the setting of Wrinkle.J8- Why is individuality important in order for our society to … Continue reading →

Group Aabruptcompleximplicateinexplicablestructural Group B6. applicable7. disrupt8. independently9. pendulum10. suspended Group C11. bankrupt12. duplicate13. instruction14. pendant15. suspense Group D16. complication17. impending18. interrupt19. destruction20. perplexing

Connotations- an implied, additional or suggested meaning.Bilious- nauseated, unpleasant stomach. Disagreeable or bad-temperedMalignant- harmful; wanting to do evil. Likely to cause death.Myopic- lacking in foresight or long-term planning.Precipitously- done rashly without much thought.Propitious- favorable and likely to lead to success. … Continue reading →

Group AAquariumHostelLateralMortuarySimultaneous Group BDissimilarHostageAquaticMortgage5. Simulate Group C11. Hospitalize12. Liberal13. Mortician14. Unilateral15. Hospice Group D16. Mortal17. Aquamarine18. Quadrilateral19. Liberate20. Hostile

J1- Make a list of at least 3 things you rely on when faced with a challenge. (Skills, character traits, people, etc.)J2- Describe an alternate reality you would find interesting.J3- Have you ever met someone truly extraordinary? Describe them. (If … Continue reading →