Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

Significant Quotes from Novel Explain each of these quotes: What do they mean and what is their significance? (5 pts each) “The only way to cope with something deadly serious is to try to treat it lightly.” (p.59)                                                                                                      -Mrs. Which  “The more … Continue reading →

J6- The Murry family is different from those around them. Describe ways in which your family is “different” and how you feel about those differences. J7- Draw a picture of what you imagine Tessering looks like-OR-what you imagine Mrs. Whatsit … Continue reading →

Journal 6- How is your family different? (like the Murry family is different…) How do you feel aobut these differences?Ch. 1-3 quizGrammar: Dashes/Parenthesis/Ellipses (p.612-615: 4 activities)Vocab 1: Ex. 4- PicsStart reading chapter 4 in Wrinkle.

J4- What are your first impressions of Meg and Charles Wallace? 1 paragraph.Finish Literary Concepts to define We will correct on Friday.Read Chapter 2 in WrinkleVocab 1- Ex. 3- SentencesSp.9- Ex. 4- Chunk Syllables (ben-e-fac-tor) TEST FRIDAY!

Read Chapter 1 in A Wrinkle in Time.J3: Write one good thing about 5 people in class. Gram: p. 602-03 (1-9 and Next Step)Vocab: Ex. 2- In TextSpelling 9: Ex. 3- Outline wordsLiterary Definitions assignment: Literary Concepts to define

Click here: Literary Concepts to define for assignment and instructions.Complete on your own paper. Do not turn in; we will correct next class.

J2- List 5 traits/skills you have that help you with life’s challenges.Correct Grammar: Quotations 1-2Spelling 9: Ex. 2- Capitalize double leTTersVocabulary 1: Ex.1- Words and definitionsSTAR testNotes: Intro to A Wrinkle in Time and Author

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 →

J1- Describe an alternate universe that you would love to travel to.J2- Make a list of qualities/abilities/skills you have that come in handy when you’re faced with a challenge. List 5. J3- Write one good thing about 10 people in … Continue reading →

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