Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

J79: . If you could design one room in a house to suit only your needs, what would it entail? Be DESCRIPTIVE! Draw an illustration.

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1. aristocrat 2. biography 3. thermostat 4. octagon 5. parasite 6. barometer 7. chronic 8. geographical 9. paralle 10. pharmacy 11. biological 12. dialogue 13. geological 14. parable 15. televise 16. hydrant 17. enthusiasm 18. paralysis 19. thermos 20. neon

J76: What is the most influential thing that you learned this year in Language Arts? Discuss something that has effected you, something that “stuck”. J77: Write a character description of one of your favorite people. (physical attributes, personality traits, peculiar … Continue reading →

Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad   1. Discuss features of Tubman’s character that enable her to carry out her mission so effectively.   2. Tubman never learns to read and write. What special abilities does she use to … Continue reading →

    Brainstorming Helps: Key Questions~ 1.What is the purpose of a narrative writing or short story? 2.Who is your audience/ 3.What mood are you trying to create? 4.Will your narrative be fiction or non-fiction? 5.Who will the main character … Continue reading →

1. incentive- something that encourages somebody to action. Motivation. 2. contraband- illegal imports and exports; illegal trade. 3. Secession- withdrawal of Southern States from Union. 4. inauspicious- promising failure or bad luck 5. daguerreotype-early photographic process, photograph of something, somebody. … Continue reading →

J71: Discuss the numerous ways in which your life would be different if you lived in the 19th century (1800’s). J72: Choose one of the following quotes by Harriet Tubman and write a 1/2 page reaction to it: 1- I … Continue reading →

J69- Harriet Tubman lived from 1820-1913, a time of great changes. In chat ways do you think that this time in history would have been different had she never lived? J70- What stood out to you in last night’s reading? … Continue reading →

J67- What was the most interesting/exciting thing you did over Spring Break? J68- Why did Harriet Tubman’s brothers turn back the first time they attempted to escape? Do you think they would have been successful had they kept going?