Essay Examples Assignment

Posted on December 7, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

Here you will find three different argumentative essay examples, ranging from low-scoring to high-scoring. You will read/analyze each essay and then give your opinion on each (strengths/weaknesses). Maybe even compare each essay’s strengths/weaknesses to your own strengths/weaknesses. Each response must be 3-5 sentences (small paragraph). NO GENERIC RESPONSES! (i.e.–“It was a good essay. They did a good job.” -That tells me nothing and requires very little thinking!) Use EXAMPLES from the essays to back up your critics. Hint—Look at each essay’s scoring to notice where it’s weaknesses are and pay specific attention to those areas while reading. How could they improve those areas that they scored low in?

Example:

Essay 1-                

“This essay was really short and extremely generic in its statements. For example, ‘School is hard.’ should have been backed up with reasons why it’s hard. There were very few details. Much more evidence and explanation is needed for this essay to make sense…etc.”

Essay 2-

 …and so on.

Posted in Creative Writing II | Leave a comment

Homework: Anne Frank Article

Posted on December 7, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
Read through this article: The New York Times Article

Answer 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.
Posted in 8th Grade ELA | Leave a comment

Health Journals 5-9

Posted on December 4, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
HJ5- List 5 benefits of regular physical activity.
HJ6- What do you think the average teen’s attitude towards alcohol is?
HJ7-What are some ways that you can work with your friends to create a plan to avoid alcohol?
HJ8-Why are teenagers more vulnerable to developing long-term brain damage from alcohol use?
HJ9- Why does the media insinuate that drinking alcohol is fun?
Posted in Health II | Leave a comment

Homework: Misused Verbs Lie/Lay

Posted on December 2, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
Click below to access assignment. Print or complete on separate piece of paper.

Misused Verbs- Lie:Lay

Due Friday, December 4
Posted in 8th Grade ELA | Leave a comment

Daily Writings 5-9

Posted on November 19, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
DW5- Pick a book at the book fair that looks interesting to you. Write about why that books stands out to you. What about it calls to you?
DW6- In 20 years I will be…
DW7- FRIDAY FREE WRITE!
DW8- If I were a teacher, I would…
DW9- Thankful Five. Trace hand, write 5 things you’re thankful for. 😉
Posted in Creative Writing II | Leave a comment

ELA Journals 6-10

Posted on November 19, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
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 Diagram, T-chart or Paragraph
J10-Write “Holocaust” poem to line 14
Posted in 8th Grade ELA | Leave a comment

Homework: Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

Posted on November 16, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

Click below to learn about Active Voice vs. Passive Voice
powerpoint-active-passive-voice

As you read through the power point, answer the questions below regarding active and passive voice:

  1. Define active voice–
  2. Define passive voice–
  3. List the 8 forms of “to be” (linking verbs)-
  4. “Let’s Practice I” 1-10-
  5. “Let’s Practice II” 1-5-
  6. **Extra Credit (5pts)- rewrite the paragraph on the last slide in active voice.
DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!
Posted in 8th Grade ELA | Leave a comment

Health Journals 1-4

Posted on November 13, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
HJ1- What is the cardiovascular system? List 3 things you want to learn about it.
HJ2- Why do you breathe harder when you exercise?
HJ3- List the 3 types of blood vessels.
HJ4- Name the 4 components of blood.
Posted in Health II | Leave a comment

Utah Compose: Appositives

Posted on November 11, 2015 by felicia.kucharski
Click below for the assignment:
Appositives

Title it “Utah Compose: Appositives” and follow directions as explained.


 


Posted in Creative Writing II | Leave a comment

Introduction to Holocaust Assignment

Posted on November 4, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

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 the answers for them.

-For each, on your paper write: a. the question- b. summarize the answer.   (Summarize= shortened version in your own words, but long enough to cover it.)

3. Finally, go to the ‘activities’ section and pick 5 vocabulary words (not ‘Holocaust’) from the movie to define. (hint- you may have to watch the movie again, pausing throughout to write the definition as you come across each term.)

Posted in 8th Grade ELA | Leave a comment