8B Presentations - These are the guidelines for your 8th grade presentations. Read this over and if you have any questions let me know!
Uniquely Me - To get you started, complete this brainstorming sheet. This will get you thinking about your past, present and future, as well as what you plan to include in your speech.
Earth Day Game:
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What issues are important to you? Brainstorm the 10 most crucial global issues we face today. Use this chart to help you get started.
Every human has rights. Check out the 30 Universal Human Rights established by the United Nations.
Use the chart below to keep track of the stories of "upstanders" we read during our Injustice unit.
Upstander Chart - also known as the injustice chart
We will also be looking to quotes for inspiration as we learn about injustices, as well as the upstanders who worked to make changes in the world. You will be responsible for collecting these quotes and writing a short response/reflection about each one. Use the organizer below to keep you organized.
Be prepared for the ISATs! Take a look at the link below for 10 Test Taking Tips!
QAR: Question-Answer-Relationship
12 Test Taking Words
Quiz yourself - use the site
Author's Purpose
To see a great website and get some extra help on Author's Purpose, click HERE
Irony
Connotation vs Denotation:
Connotation vs Denotation Mini Lesson
Connotation vs Denotation practice
Homonyms, Homophones and Homegraphs
Brian McKnight loves homophones! Take a look at this video if you need a refresher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3prL9EHifw0
Also, for more practice, check out this site: homonyms/homophone games
There are tons of games to choose from, including Jeopardy, which will help sharpen your homonym and homophone skills before the ISATs!
Cause and effect games and review:
http://www.fcatexplorer.com/media/parent/tiplister/flash/tip129a.swf
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/hp/causeeffect.htm
http://www.quia.com/mc/94601.html
http://www.quia.com/mc/20632.html
Women Warriors - worksheet due 3/3/11
Debt City - Worksheet, due 2/17/11
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The "magic word" is hmsfalcons
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Want an A+ on your poetry project? Check out the rubric below to make sure you have everything required.
Reviewing Poetry Terms
We will begin our poetry unit this week, January, 24th. To refresh your memory, you will complete the Poetry Scavenger Hunt Worksheet attached below.
Use the videos below to help you find the definitions and examples of the terms listed on your Poetry Scavenger Hunt Review. You may also use any other websites or resources (such as dictionaries, posters, etc...) that you find. Remember to write the terms in your own words.
You can also us this powerpoint to help you find your answers:
Test your knowledge! Once you have completed your Poetry Scavenger Hunt Review, play the Figurative Language Game at the site linked below. Make a note on your worksheet of which terms are more difficult and may require some extra help.
Powerful Poetry Project - Poetry Assignment Guide
Download the attachment above to understand the project we are about to begin. Read it over carefully so you understand what is being assigned. Ask Ms. Belkov or Mrs. Anderson if you have an questions or concerns.
