Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

Winter Spelling Words

Icicles Igloo Skiing Millennium January Resolution Sleigh Reindeer Mistletoe December Hanukkah Menorah solstice equinox celebration tradition

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Journals 23-27 (Dec. 10-14)

J23- Response Journal #2 (unit outline) Compare/contrast Anne and Peter. J24- Who in the secret annex is most concerned with Dussel’s arrival? Why? J25- Free write J26- Write a diary entry from Dussel’s POV about Anne. J27- Free write about … Continue reading

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Spelling 12

Spelling 12 Aquarium Hostel Lateral Mortuary Simultaneous Dissimilar Hostage Aquatic Mortgage Simulate Hospitalize Liberal Mortician Unilateral Hospice Honors~ Mortal Aquamarine Quadrilateral Liberate Hostile

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Journals 18-22

J18- Response Journal #1 (on unit outline) J19- What are your first impressions of Anne? J20- Come up with 10 rules for the secret annex. J21- Read “Holocaust” poem and resond to it. J22- What would be the hardest thing … Continue reading

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Spelling 11

Spelling 11~ 8th grade Malfunction Detour Metaphor Disadvantage Decompose Malevolent Dissatisfaction Metamorphosis Distort Decanter Metabolism Dissolve Decline Maladjusted Dispute   Honors~ Descendant Malice Deception Deplete Deceased

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Journals 14-18 (Nov. 26-30)

J14 Write about something interesting that happened to you over Thanksgiving break. J15- Discuss the consequence of the white rabbit’s behavior from the story “Terrible Things.” J16- Write about an experience you’ve had with prejudice, descrimination, stereotyping, or scapegoating. J17- What … Continue reading

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Journal 12-13 (Nov. 19-20)

J12- Rewrite the ending to “Terrible Things.” J13- Write about how Thanksgiving started.

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Anne Frank Vocabulary 1

Anne Frank Vocab 1   Appalled- shocked Tyranny- evil use of power Loathe- intense hatred Conspicuous- easily seen Ostentatious- showy Unabashed- unashamed Zeal- enthusiasm Gingerly- cautiously

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Spelling 10

Spelling 10 – 8th grade: benefactor colleague commute communal contradict benign collections comment commencement contraband contrast benefit collaborate commitment eulogy Honors~ collision commodity commerce contrary euphoria

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Journals 8-11 (Nov 12-15)

J8- How would you feel if the president announced tomorrow that all people with brown eyes must leave the country. J9- What would some of the affects of this happening be on our society/economy? J10- Write about what you know … Continue reading

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