Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

Here is the 8th grade English/Language Arts disclosure. Please read over it and then print at least the last page for your student to bring in, signed by both parent and student, by Friday, August 22 2014. 8th grade ELA Disclosure … Continue reading →

J22- React to quote: “The only way to deal with something deadly serious is to treat it a little lightly.” J23- Do you ever find yourself following a crowd? Is saying “no” hard for you? J24- React to quote: “Maybe … Continue reading →

Spelling 21- 8th grade 1. absorption 2. accompaniment 3. accomplice 4. unusual 5. altercation 6. ambassador 7. ambiguous 8. agriculture 9. specific 10. apparatus 11. approximately 12. prisoner 13. authentic 14. authenticate 15. auxiliary Honors~ 16. benevolent 17. blasphemous 18. … Continue reading →

J17- How important is individuality? Why? J18- How would  the world be different if we were all the same? J19- What do you with others knew about you/your personality? J20- Do you ever feel like you’re not being the person … Continue reading →

Vocabulary 2- A Wrinkle in Time Connotation- an implied, additional or suggested meaning. Bilious- nauseated, unpleasant stomach. Disagreeable or bad-tempered. Malignant- harmful; wanting to do evil. Likely to cause death. Myopic- lacking in foresight or long-term planning. Precipitously- done rashly … Continue reading →

Spelling 20-8th grade 1. aristocrat 2. biography 3. thermostat 4. octagon 5. parasite 6. barometer 7. chronic 8. geographical 9. parallel 10. pharmacy 11. biological 12. dialogue 13. geological 14. parable 15. televise   Honors~ hydrant enthusiasm paralysis thermos neon

J13- Discuss your favorite scene from chapters 4-5. J14- Discuss a scene that you were able to relate to from chapters 4-5. J15- Do you ever put on an “act” for others? What are some of the “roles” you perform? … Continue reading →

J10- Discuss appropriate behavior for a substitute. J11- List 6 test-taking strategies.

Literary Concepts to define: You will find the information you need at: http://www.lifestreamcenter.net/DrB/Lessons/Wrinkle/index.htm Plot Setting (definition and example.  i.e. Harry Potter=Hogwarts) Tone Mood Character Point of View Conflict Internal (definition and example) External (definition and example) ~Types of external conflict … Continue reading →

J6- Write about a highlight of your spring break. J7- Why re futuristic (both utopian and dystopian) novels/stories  so popular? J8- If you could time travel, where would to go and why? J9- Why is courage such an admirable character … Continue reading →