8Th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 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

4. (Skip 1 line)Copy and Complete:Journal Topic # 1

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED.

Start your writingwith: This will be the best year ever because…(give 3 reasons)

1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIPTION sentence about EACH REASON &(BECAUSE) THESIS STATEMENT(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT),

2ND BODY PARAGRAPHExplain why each REASON is the best.that contains Starts with a transition (highlighted orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition, restated 3 reasons (1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), clincher sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED.

Describe 3 goals you hope to have accomplished five years from now?

1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIPTION sentence about EACH GOAL(BECAUSE) THESIS STATEMENT(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT),

2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a transition (highlighted orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain why you chose each GOAL.

CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green),CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday, January 11, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED.

What does it mean to stand up for what you believe in? Give 3 reasons why you would stand up for something you believed in.

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH- DESCRIBE 3 REASONS YOU WOULD STAND UP FOR SOMEING YOU BELIEVED IN & (BECAUSE) THESIS STATEMENT(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence(highlighted yellow& orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain why you chose each REASON.

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, January 12, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED.

What inspires you?Describe3things or people that inspire you to be a better person.

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE 3 THINGS OR PEOPLE THAT INSPIRE YOU & (BECAUSE) THESIS STATEMENT(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain why you chose each THING OR PERSON.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED.

What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to learn?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE SOMETHING THAT WAS THE HARDEST THING YOU EVER HAD TO LEARN & (BECAUSE) THESIS STATEMENT(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain 3 REASONS why you chose each THAT ONE THING THAT WAS THE HARDEST THING YOU EVER HAD TO LEARN.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

What is something that you believe in strongly?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVE A STRONG BELIEF IN (EXAMPLES: RELIGION, FRIENDSHIP, OBEYING THE LAW) & BECAUSE (YOU NEED 3 REASONS AFTER THE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences(pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain EACH OF THE REASONS BY STATING WHY you chose this specific reason.

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red),restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

Do you think aliens exist?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-STATE YOUR OPIONION THEN (YOU NEED 3 REASONS WHY YOU DO BELIEVE OR DON’T BELIEVE ALIENS REALLY EXIST AFTER THE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), Topic Sentence, 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain EACH OF THE REASONS YOU CHOSE BY STATING WHY you chose EACH specific reason.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Friday, January 19, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

What 3 values will you teach your children?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-STATE YOUR 3 REASONS WHY YOU CHOSE THE VALUES YOU PICKED BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~2ND BODY PARAGRAPHthat Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED:Explain WHY you chose EACH specific VALUE.

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) ,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLEY WARNING

***CONSEQUENCES FOR TALKITIVE BEHAVIOR DURING ASSEMBLY:250 TIMES: “ I WILL NOT TALK DURING FRIDAY ASSEMBLIES.” (If assigned to you, due on Monday)

Reminder: BRING YOUR BINDER TO SATURDAY SCHOOL

THIS IS PART OF YOUR GRADE FOR ATTENDING SATURDAY SCHOOL.

ORGANIZE YOUR BINDER- NO PAPERS SHOULD BE IN ANY POCKET SLOTS. ALL PAPERS NEED TO BE IN DATE ORDER FROM JAN 9 (ON TOP)- TODAY

ITEMS TO Move to the Back OF THE BINDER

~HW Assignment List- Aug. to Dec

~ Focus Printouts-Aug. to Dec

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Monday, January 22, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

How do you feel when you work with a team on a group project?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE 3 FEELINGS YOU EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU HAVE TO WORK IN A GROUP; NEXT USE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) ,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday,January 25, 2018 & Friday, January 26, 2018

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 # NO JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY

USE THIS TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

JOURNALS # 1-5
SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.10 pg. 58-59 & 98

+ REWRITTEN LEARNING TARGETS

+ MAKING CONNECTIONS

+ ESSENTIAL QUESTION ANSWERS

+ PREPARING FOR EXPOSITORY WRITING ACT. # 1 pg. 59

COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER

~QHT- CHART & RESORTED CHART Color coded correctly with definitions- STAPLED TOGETHER

~SCORING GUIDE PG. 98- HIGHLIGHTED CORRECTLY

~ ACTIVITY # 2pg. 59- Definitions

~ACTIVITY # 3 p.59 1 paragraph

GRADES COLLECTION STEPS

STEP 1- COLLECT & ORGANIZE ALL ASSIGNMENTS

GRADES COLLECTED TODAY 1/25/18:

1. JOURNALS# 1-5-STAPLED TOGETHER IN ORDER WITH THE # 1ON 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.SPRINGBOARD ACT. 1.10 pg. 58-59~ ALL ASSIGNMENTSIN THE TEXTBOOK MUST BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTONS GIVEN DURING CLASS.

+ REWRITTEN LEARNING TARGETS

+ MAKING CONNECTIONS

+ ESSENTIAL QUESTION ANSWERS

+ PREPARING FOR EXPOSITORY WRITING

ACT. # 1 pg. 59

COMPLETED ON A SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER

~SCORING GUIDE PG. 98- HIGHLIGHTED CORRECTLY

~ REWRITING OF ALL 4 COLUMNS WORD WEBS

~QHT- CHART & RESORTED CHARTColor coded correctly with definitions- STAPLED TOGETHER

~ ACTIVITY # 2pg. 59- Definitions

~ACTIVITY # 3p.59 1 paragraph

******All assignments can still be turned in for LATE credit (70%) DURING CLASS by MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 DURING CLASS ONLY

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Monday, January 29, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

Would you rather spend the weekend with friends or by yourself?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE 3 REASONS FOR YOURCHOICE USE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) ,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

Write about a time when you lost something important.

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-DESCRIBE WHAT YOU LOST AND WHY IT WAS IMPORTANT USE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) ,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT.

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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

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

Journal topics Directions:Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences)

Should schools require students to wear uniforms?

~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH-State your position concerning this issuethen be sure to 3 reasons why you feel the way you feel & USE BECAUSE IN THETHESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE)(LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange),

~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH-Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) ,restatement of EACH REASON(1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT

8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS

Thursday, Februry 1, 2018

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