Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

J15- In a paragraph, compare/contrast the film and the book.Poem–Review. Test ThursdayVocabulary 2: Ex. 4–write a synonym and antonym for each word. Quiz Thursday.Anne Frank Final Comprehension Quiz.

No journalSpelling 4 test– Exercises due.Vocabulary 2: Ex. 3–PicturesFinish Play

J11- Describe the mood of the Hanukka celebration and causes of it.J12- Create a list of your own 10 Secret Annex Rules. J13- Discuss what makes Anne such a dynamic character.J14- Write Poem “Holocaust” (Whole poem.)J15- Compare/contrast the film and … Continue reading →

Glutton- greedy person. Food lover.Mediate- to intervene; to resolve conflict.Enamored- to be in love with somebody; captivated.Antagonize- to provoke anger or arouse somebody’s hostilityCalligraphy- skill of handwriting, lettering.Egotistical- narcissistic, conceited, selfish person.Seethe- to be angry, fume.Incriminate- to make appear guilty; … Continue reading →

Group A1. absorb2. accompany3. accomplice4. unusual5. altercation Group B6. ambassador7. ambiguous8. agriculture9. specific10. apparatus Group C11. approximately12. prisoner13. authentic14. authenticate15. auxiliary      Group D16. benevolent17. blasphemous18. acquiesce19. vengeance20. camouflage

Read through this article: The New York Times ArticleAnswer the questions thoroughly. You will need to refer back to the article in order to answer most of these. This is how informational reading works! 🙂No guesswork. Due Friday, December 11.

Click below to access assignment. Print or complete on separate piece of paper. Misused Verbs- Lie:LayDue Friday, December 4

J6- “First They Came for the Jews” Poem and questions.J7- Write “Holocaust” poem to line 7.J8- Why are Miep and Mr. Kraler helping the Franks and Van Daans? Would you help in this situation? Why/why not?J9- Compare/Contrast Anne and Peter–Venn … Continue reading →

Click below to learn about Active Voice vs. Passive Voicepowerpoint-active-passive-voiceAs you read through the power point, answer the questions below regarding active and passive voice:Define active voice–Define passive voice–List the 8 forms of “to be” (linking verbs)-“Let’s Practice I” 1-10-“Let’s … Continue reading →

Title paper-Holocaust Brain Pop Assignment:View “Holocaust” and “Anne Frank” videos (as class).1. Complete review quizzes for both (as class).2. Go to the “Holocaust” video and then the “Q & A” section. (username: quest101, password: rams)-Pick 5 questions and read through … Continue reading →