Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

Assimilate- incorporate. Integrate new knowledge (or person) with what is already in place.Avid- eager or enthusiastic about something.Dilapidated- run down, ruined or decay; result of neglect.Frivoling- to spend or waste something in a foolish, or frivolous, way.Gamboled- to leap or … Continue reading →

 Group AMalfunctionDetourMetaphorDisadvantageDecompose Group B6. Malevolent7. Dissatisfaction8. Metamorphosis9. Distort10. Decanter Group C11. Metabolism12. Dissolve13. Decline14. Maladjusted15. Dispute Group D16. Descendant17. Malice18. Deception19. Deplete20. Deceased

Due March 20th (A-day) and March 21st (B-day) Informative/Explanatory WritingCriteria for Research Project/Paper:This research project will be in the form of an 8-minute multimedia presentation:a)    Purpose: to informb)    Pick a topic—an event, issue, or person related to slavery, the abolition … Continue reading →

Group AbenefactorcolleaguecommutecommunalcontradictGroup BbenigncollectionscommentcommencementcontrabandGroup CcontrastbenefitcollaboratecommitmenteulogyGroup Dcollisioncommoditycommercecontraryeuphoria

J11- Eye for an Eye: agree or disagree? Why?J12- Compare/contrast yourself with Harriet Tubman. What traits do you have in common? How do you differ?J13- Write the 3 similes on p. 129 in Harriet Tubman. Then write three of your … Continue reading →

J6- Write 3 similes and 3 metaphors.J7- Free WriteJ8- Discuss the best part of the novel so far.J9- Describe Harriet to someone who has never heard of her.J10- Is Harriet Tubman a hero? Discuss why or why not.

Group Aabhorabstainaffirmativeannouncementannul Group Babolishabsolveaffiliateannotate10. antibiotic Group C11. absurd12. affable13. aggravate14. annihilate15. antihistamine Honors~16. abstract17. affluent18. aggressive19. annex20. antisocial

 Incentive- something that encourages somebody to action. Motivation.Contraband- illegal imports and exports; illegal trade.Inauspicious- promising failure or bad luck; discouraging.Adornment- embellishment, decoration. To enhance.Inscription– writing, dedication.Peddling- to sell goods; sometimes illegal things.Destitute– penniless; lacking necessities of life.Overseer– a person who … Continue reading →

Abolitionist- a person in favor of abolishing (getting rid of) slavery.Derogatory – negative; condescendingSlavery- a system based on enslaved labor; the state of being owned or dominated.Terrain – a piece of land or geographical areaUnderground railroad- A secret network of … Continue reading →

J1- Write instructions on how you make the breakfast that you ate this morning. Use 5 transitions. Underline them.J2- Define freedom. What does freedom mean to you on a personal level?J3- Define bravery. Describe someone whom you consider brave.J4-Discuss some … Continue reading →