Category Archives: 8th Grade ELA

Journal 5Memorize poem to line 7Spelling 3 TESTGrammar: Verb3 (p722-23, 1-13)HOMEWORK: Vocab1-Ex.3: PicsRead Anne Frank, Scene III

J1- How would you react/feel if the government announced that all those with blue eyes were no longer considered U.S. citizens, and therefore had no more rights? (1/2 page response)J2- How would this (previous journal) affect society/economy/nation?J3- Explain stereotyping/discrimination. What … Continue reading →

Journal 4Poem practice: memorize to line 6.5Spelling 3/Ex. 4: Mirror  (TEST IS THURSDAY!)Read scenes 1-2

Read 15 minutesGet out blank sheet of paper and do journal 1 (on board). ½ page! Put it in ELA folder when done. We will discuss this Wednesday!Get a computer and look up the new spelling and vocabulary words (on … Continue reading →

Appalled- shocked by something dreadfulTyranny- evil use of powerLoathe- intense hatredConspicuous- easily seenOstentatious-rich and showy; flashyUnabashed- unashamed; bold; forwardZeal- having enthusiasm for something; passionGingerly- doing something very carefully or cautiously; delicately.EXERCISES:Ex. 1- Write words and definitionsEx. 2- SentencesEx. 3- PicsEx. … Continue reading →

Here is the unit outline for Diary of Anne Frank:Anne Frank Unit Outline

Group AcongratulatecongratulationsgraduategraduationinspectGroup BinspectionnarratenarrativestrategystrategicGroup C11. embarrassment12. unnecessary13. occasionally14. trespass15. dismissedGroup D16. challenge17. forbidden18. accompany19. immediately20. politicalExercises:1- write words2- aCCentuate double leTTers3- chunk by syllables4- mirror-rorrim

Finish outlineOutline ExamplesWrite first draft of essayStart revisingWednesday 10-22Self revisePeer editFinal revisions, print, turn in

Journal 19Finish pronoun “quiz”- Correct- Turn inDiscuss term essay. (Info on blog.)HOMEWORK: Go to “Term Paper” assignment on my blog and read through the requirements. Go to each of the attachments, then decide 3 things: 1-Which character you want to … Continue reading →

Term Paper- Informative/Explanatory character analysisBy the end of the book, most of the main characters have been transformed by their experiences of life under military occupation. This transformation is one of the main themes of the book. For Karim, growing … Continue reading →