7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (FIRST 10 MINUTES EVERY DAY)

1:Take a seat-From tallest in the Back rows to shortest in the front.

  • If you can’t see in the back, sit on the sides (walls) towards the front or in the4 seats all alone in the front.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4. (Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete the Journal Topic #1 Write 3 paragraphs(paragraph is 6-8 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format;

“What type of Writer am I?”

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 FIRST 10 MINUTES EVERY DAY)

1:TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 2

Directions:

Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 5-7 sentences) using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and ConclusionFormat for EACH PARAGRAPH.(Skip 1 line)

“What do you think is the best invention EVER CREATED?”

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

THURSDAY, August 17, 2017

1.TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 3

Directions:Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 5-7 sentences) using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and ConclusionFormat for EACH PARAGRAPH.(Skip 1 line)

“Describe a time when you were INSPIRED by something or someone?”

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, August 18, 2015

1.TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 4

Directions:Write 2 paragraphs(paragraph is 5-7 sentences) using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and ConclusionFormat for EACH PARAGRAPH.(Skip 1 line)

“If you could do anything you wanted on a Saturday, describe what you would do?”

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Monday, August 21, 2015

1.TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 5

Journal Topic Directions:

Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)(8A Only 6-8 Sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format.(Hint: FIRST EXPLAINwhat you think the quote means, THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, EXPLAIN how you can use it in YOUR LIFE.) (Skip 1 line)

“Write about it today, and dream about it by night?” – E.B.White

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 6

(8A ONLY USES 6-8 Sentences PER PARAGRAPH)

Journal Topic Directions:Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using a; Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion Format.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAINwhat you think the quote means, THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, EXPLAIN how you can use it in YOUR LIFE.)

“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” –Benjamin Mays

GRADES COLLECTION STEPS

STEP 1- COLLECT & ORGANIZE ALL ASSIGNMENTS

STEP 2-WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, State all Grades to the Teacher

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 8-22-17:

1.Course Description

Signed & Stamped= 100% A

Signed but not stamped= 70% C

2.JOURNALS # 1-5- STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER WITH THE # 1 ON TOP (Even if 1 or more is not completed or stamped)

~All stapled together & stamped = 100% A

~All completed, stapled, but NOT stamped = 70% C

3.All supplies in class today.

~All Supplies in class today = 100% A

~All supplies not in class today= ZERO

**All assignments can still be turned in for LATE credit (70%) by Friday, August 25, 2017*****

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 7

“Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.”

–William Arthur Ward

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday, August 24, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 8

“Don’t give up, the beginning is always the hardest.” –UNKNOWN

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, August 25, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 9

“Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.” – Gail Devers

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

MONDAY, August 28, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 10

“Being different is one of the most beautiful things on earth.” – Unknown

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 & Wednesday Aug. 30, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 11

“Creativity is intelligence being fun.” – Albert Einstein

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

THURSDAY, August 31, 2017(NO SCHOOL FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1, AND MONDAY SEPT. 4)

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 12

“The expert on anything was once a beginner on something.” – Helen Hayes

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

TUESDAY, September 5, 2017 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (BENCHMARK TESTING 8TH GRADE) & Wednesday September 6, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

~~~~NO JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY~~~

USE THIS TIME TO TAKE OUT YOUR ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE LISTED BELOW

  1. JOURNALS # 6-10
  2. THE WRITING PROCESS:CORNEL STYLE NOTES
  3. FOCUS WEEK 2: CLASS DOJO PARENT SIGN UP

GRADES COLLECTION STEPS

STEP 1- COLLECT & ORGANIZE ALL ASSIGNMENTS

STEP 2-WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, State all Grades to the Teacher

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 9-5-17:

1. JOURNALS # 6-10-STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER WITH THE # 6 ON TOP (Even if 1 or more is not completed or stamped)

~All stapled together & stamped with a STAR = 100% A

~All COMPLETED, stapled, but NOT stamped =70% C

2.All 5 STAGES OF THE WRITING PROCESS CORNEL STYLE NOTES

~ ALL NOTES MUST BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTONS GIVEN DURING CLASS.

~All Cornel Notes Completed according to the instructions given during class = 100% A

~All Cornel NotesNOT COMPLETED according to the directions given during class= ZERO

******All assignments can still be turned in for LATE credit (70%) DURING CLASS by Friday, September 8, 2017*****

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

THURSDAY, September 7, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 13

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

7th & 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, September 8, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 14

“You are never too old to set new goals or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Monday, September 11, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 15

“There is no substitute for hard work.” – Thomas Edison

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday September 11, 2015

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 16

*** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH****

Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using an; INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-HOOK &THESIS STATEMENT, 1 BODY PARAGRAPH that contains Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences, and Clincher Format.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAIN write an INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES what you think the quote means AND WHY (THESIS STATEMENT),THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, GIVE 3 WAYS you can use it in YOUR LIFE- START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.)

“Logic will get you from points A-Z;

imagination will get you anywhere.”

– Albert Einstein

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 17

*** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH****

Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using an; INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-HOOK &THESIS STATEMENT, 1 BODY PARAGRAPH that contains Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences, and Clincher Format.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAIN write an INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES what you think the quote means AND WHY & highlight it yellow & orange(THESIS STATEMENT),THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, GIVE 3 WAYS highlight each reason the colors you have already been taughtyou can use it in YOUR LIFE- START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.)

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday, September 14, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 18

*** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH****

Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using an; INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-HOOK &THESIS STATEMENT(LABLE AND HIGHLIGHT), 1 BODY PARAGRAPHthat contains Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences, and Clincher Format THAT IS CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED & UNDERLINED.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAIN write an INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES what you think the quote means AND WHY (THESIS STATEMENT),THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, GIVE 3 WAYS you can use it in YOUR LIFE- START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.)“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” – William James

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, September 15, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 19

*** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH****

Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using an; INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-HOOK &THESIS STATEMENT(LABLE AND HIGHLIGHT), 1 BODY PARAGRAPH that contains Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences, and Clincher Format THAT IS CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED & UNDERLINED.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAIN write an INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES what you think the quote means AND WHY (THESIS STATEMENT),THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, GIVE 3 WAYS you can use it in YOUR LIFE- START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.)“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

– Margaret Fuller

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Monday, September 18, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

4.(Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:

Journal Topic # 20

*** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH****

Journal topics Directions: Write 2 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)using an; INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-HOOK &THESIS STATEMENT(LABLE AND HIGHLIGHT), 1 BODY PARAGRAPH that contains Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences, and Clincher Format THAT IS CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED & UNDERLINED.

(Hint: FIRST EXPLAIN write an INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES what you think the quote means AND WHY (THESIS STATEMENT),THEN in the NEXT PARAGRAPH, GIVE 3 WAYS you can use it in YOUR LIFE- START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE.)“One way to keep momentum going is to constantly have greater goals.” – Michael Korda

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

TUESDAY, September 19, 2017 EARLY DISMISSAL DAY

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner– each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS

~~~~NO JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY~~~

USE THIS TIME TO TAKE OUT YOUR ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE LISTED BELOW

  1. JOURNALS # 11-15
  2. THE How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay:CORNEL STYLE NOTES
  3. FOCUS WEEK 3-4:

GRADES COLLECTION STEPS

STEP 1- COLLECT & ORGANIZE ALL ASSIGNMENTS

STEP 2-WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED, State all Grades to the Teacher

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 9-19-17:

1. JOURNALS # 11-15-STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER WITH THE # 11 ON TOP (Even if 1 or more is not completed or stamped)

~All stapled together & stamped with a STAR= 100% A

~All COMPLETED, stapled, but NOT stamped =70% C

2. FOCUS PRINTOUT WEEKS 3-4

BOTH STAMPED WITH A STAR= 100% A

ONE NOT STAMPED AT ALL= 70% C

3. All How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay CORNEL STYLE NOTES

~ ALL NOTES MUST BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTONS GIVEN DURING CLASS.

~All Cornel Notes Completed according to the instructions given during class = 100% A

~All Cornel Notes NOT COMPLETED according to the directions given during class= ZERO

******All assignments can still be turned in for LATE credit (70%) DURING CLASS by Monday, September 25, 2017*****

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk.

2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE)

3:Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS