Week 3 (August 31- September 4, 2009) Activities and Homework
Language Arts
M: Vocabulary practice. Partner assignments. HW: finish vocab page
T: Grammar practice. Read narrative story. HW: none
W: Continue narrative story. Analyze aspects of effective narratives. HW: finish reading if necessary.
TH: Brainstorm and prewrite for narrative writing. HW: review words and stories for quiz.
F: QUIZ on Vocab List #1, narrative stories. HW: none. Happy Labor Day!
Honors:
See above (narrative stories and vocab and grammar levels will differ from regular LA class)
Goals and Objectives:
Students will:
· Apply vocabulary words to use in various formats
· Sharpen their grammatical knowledge and skills
· Analyze narrative writing pieces for effective techniques
· Create idea and outline for their own narrative work
State Standards:
Reading:
Strand 1, Concept 4, PO 1 (vocab w/ Latin and Greek roots)
S1, C6, PO 3-7 (reading comprehension)
S2, C1, PO 3 (characterization and character development)
Writing:
S1, C1, PO 1-7 (prewriting)
S1, C6, PO 1-13 (correct grammar)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Week 2 Agenda, 2009-2010
Activities and Homework for Week 2 (August 24-28, 2009)
M: Content pre-tests. HW: get LA supplies (spiral notebook, 5 tabs) if you haven't already done so.
T: Begin Narrative unit. Journaling. Read narrative work. HW: none
W: (early release) Continue reading narrative. HW: finish reading "Raymond's Run" if necessary
TH: Study narrative examples. Begin 1st vocabulary list. HW: make vocab cards for list.
F: DUE: Prepared notebook and 5 tabs. Do brainstorming and prewriting for narrative writing. HW: finish vocab cards and practice words.
Honors: The agenda for Honors will be much the same as listed above. However, we will be looking at some different narrative selections and a more advanced vocabulary list.
Goals and Objectives:
TSW (The student will)
-show reading and writing ability on district assessment
-examine samples of narrative writing and evaluate which are most effective, and why
-journal independently on assigned topics
-analyze the role of word choice in narrative writing
-practice new vocabulary
-select a narrative topic and corresponding details
M: Content pre-tests. HW: get LA supplies (spiral notebook, 5 tabs) if you haven't already done so.
T: Begin Narrative unit. Journaling. Read narrative work. HW: none
W: (early release) Continue reading narrative. HW: finish reading "Raymond's Run" if necessary
TH: Study narrative examples. Begin 1st vocabulary list. HW: make vocab cards for list.
F: DUE: Prepared notebook and 5 tabs. Do brainstorming and prewriting for narrative writing. HW: finish vocab cards and practice words.
Honors: The agenda for Honors will be much the same as listed above. However, we will be looking at some different narrative selections and a more advanced vocabulary list.
Goals and Objectives:
TSW (The student will)
-show reading and writing ability on district assessment
-examine samples of narrative writing and evaluate which are most effective, and why
-journal independently on assigned topics
-analyze the role of word choice in narrative writing
-practice new vocabulary
-select a narrative topic and corresponding details
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Week 1 Agenda, 2009-2010 School Year
Welcome to 8th grade language arts! I'm excited to share this year with you exploring the power and beauty of words, and helping you learn how to use them with expertise.
At my website each week, you'll find our weekly agenda, along with any homework and due dates that are coming up. You'll also find links to review games, websites, or other internet content pertaining to our class.
A few things of special note for parents:
I'll be posting, each week, some of the Arizona state content standards that we're focusing on, but for an overview of what your student will be learning this year, please visit http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/contentstandards.asp and take a look at the documents. There are standards in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you might have this school year. The very best way to contact me is by email: margaret.petry@dvusd.org I'm able to check and return email more quickly than phone messages or comments left on this blog.
Hillcrest's "Back to School" night is Thursday, September 3rd, 6:00- 7:30 pm, and I look forward to meeting all of you then!
Students! Here's our first week's agenda. This is the same format you'll see every week, so if you're absent on Monday when we fill out our planners, you'll know what's going on. You'll find out more details about these things in class!
Activities and Homework for Week 1 (August 17-21, 2009)
M: Classroom procedures and introductory writing assignment. HW: none
T: Classroom procedures and syllabus. HW: get school papers signed and gather suggested supplies.
W: Introduction to textbook and checkout. HW: continue Tuesday's homework assignment.
TH: Personal narrative writing assignment and content pre-tests. HW: review classroom policies for tomorrow's quiz.
F: QUIZ on classroom policies. Continue personal narrative assignment. HW: none.
At my website each week, you'll find our weekly agenda, along with any homework and due dates that are coming up. You'll also find links to review games, websites, or other internet content pertaining to our class.
A few things of special note for parents:
I'll be posting, each week, some of the Arizona state content standards that we're focusing on, but for an overview of what your student will be learning this year, please visit http://www.ade.az.gov/standards/contentstandards.asp and take a look at the documents. There are standards in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you might have this school year. The very best way to contact me is by email: margaret.petry@dvusd.org I'm able to check and return email more quickly than phone messages or comments left on this blog.
Hillcrest's "Back to School" night is Thursday, September 3rd, 6:00- 7:30 pm, and I look forward to meeting all of you then!
Students! Here's our first week's agenda. This is the same format you'll see every week, so if you're absent on Monday when we fill out our planners, you'll know what's going on. You'll find out more details about these things in class!
Activities and Homework for Week 1 (August 17-21, 2009)
M: Classroom procedures and introductory writing assignment. HW: none
T: Classroom procedures and syllabus. HW: get school papers signed and gather suggested supplies.
W: Introduction to textbook and checkout. HW: continue Tuesday's homework assignment.
TH: Personal narrative writing assignment and content pre-tests. HW: review classroom policies for tomorrow's quiz.
F: QUIZ on classroom policies. Continue personal narrative assignment. HW: none.
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