I f you were out be sure your read Chapter 7-8 ( page 100-130) of The Outsiders and respond to the questions attached below.
5/23 Today In Class
If you missed class today please be sure to read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders p. 85-99 and complete the questions below.
Week of May 22
This week we will be reading Chapter 5- 8 of The Outsiders. In these chapters we will be analyzing and discussing actions having consequences, how events can change attitudes, and is there a way out ( solution to the crisis). If you are absent be sure to complete the reading at home. A link is provided to the full text on this blog.
Homework:
Read– your good-fit book. You should be at least 1/2 way through the book.
Visual Representation of ” Nothing Gold Can Stay” Due by Tuesday, May 30th.
VisualRepresentationNothingGoldCanStay
Read Theory- This is a bonus week mean points you earn by Monday, May 29th will count for extra credit.
No School May 26th- May 29th Please be sure to return to school prepared to learn and with supplies to do so. This means paper, pencils or pens, and your book to read. Fidget spinners and no supplies aren’t helping you be successful.
The Outsiders Complete Text
If you were absent or behind on your reading please use the following link to catch up your reading.
Week of May 15
This week we will be looking at how the author uses conflicts and symbolism in Chapter 3-5 in The Outsiders. On Friday we will look at the culture of the 1960’s in order to prepare for our upcoming dress like a Soc or Grease Day (Friday, June 2nd). Be creative in using what you have to create your look.
Homework: Read and Read Theory
Tuesday, May 16th: Quiz Chapter 1-3
Week of May 1st
This week wraps up the 5th card marking. We will be wrapping up our ” Difference- Maker” unit by writing a claim whether Mrs. Gruwell is a difference maker and explaining why (CER )and writing a reflection on our biggest accomplishment in reading this year. The rest of the week ( Tuesday-Friday) will conclude with our final NWEA Reading and Language Test. Remember you are looking for at least 1 year’s growth or to be reading at or above a 227 and language is at or above a 217. Continue to show them we are a School of Champions.
Note: Next week we will begin reading The Outsiders by SE Hinton. If you would like to pick up your own copy please do so otherwise we have a classroom set to use.
Homework: All Due Monday, May 8th
Book Selfie: Your face must show so you can be recognized and the book too.
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Read Theory
Yes, you still need to continue to grow and develop!
Week of April 24th
This week we will be examining the film ” Freedom Writer’s” to gather evidence to support a claim of whether or not Mrs. G is a difference maker. The film is based on the teacher and classmates of “Anna” from the reading we did in class ” I Escaped a Violent Gang” Be sure you have your permission slip turned in, to watch the movie in class. Otherwise there is an alternate reading about the topic to write your response from.
Homework: Read, Read Theory ( push yourself to earn points and increase your grade level. The NWEA test is the NEXT WEEK)
Important Dates:
April 24-27 Math M-Step ( during Math Class)
Apri 25 Quiz Memoir ” I Escaped a Violent Gang”
April 28th- Exit Tickets Due
May 1st CM 5 Reflection Letters Written In Class and Due
May 2nd – 5th NWEA TEST READING AND LANGUAGE
May 5th- End of 5th Card Marking
Memoir “I Escaped a Violent Gang”
Here is the memoir we are reading in case you are out.
Be sure to talk to the text when you read it.
I Escaped a Violent Gang p.1 I Escaped a Violent Gang p.2 I Escaped a Violent Gang p.3 Foldable I Escaped.. Questions I Escaped
Work for Week of April 17th
Much of our week will be spent completing the M-Step Performance Task which is basically writing based on reading.This test will show you where you are it in mastering the standards for 8th graders. Remember to do your best and keep Bryant a School of Champions! On the days we are not testing, we will be working on a memoir called, ” I Escaped a Violent Gang”.
Homework: Read, Read Theory ( push yourself to earn points and increase your grade level. The NWEA test is the first week of May) , and Prepare for Friday’s Book Talk
Important Dates:
April 18-19 ELA M-Step Performance TAsk ( during Language Arts Class)
April 19 – Social Studies M-Step ( AM Testing PM Classes)
April 21st- BOOK TALKS
April 24-27 Math M-Step ( during Math Class)
Apri 25 Quiz Memoir ” I Escaped a Viloent Gang”
April 28th- Exit Tickets Due
May 1st CM 5 Reflection Letters Written In Class and Due
May 2nd – 5th NWEA TEST READING AND LANGUAGE
May 5th- End of 5th Card Marking
Week of April 10
Welcome Back!
This week during class we will be taking Part 1 of the ELA M-Step.
It is important that you get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast or lunch
(depending on when you come to class0.
This test will show you where you are it in mastering the standards for 8th graders. Remember to do your best and keep Bryant a School of Champions!
Homework: Read your good fit book and continue to work on Read Theory ( push yourself to earn points and increase your grade level. The NWEA test is the first week of May).
Important Dates:
April 11- 14 ELA M-Step Part 1( during Language Arts Class)
April 18-19 ELA M-Step PArt 2 ( during Language Arts Class)
April 19 – Social Studies M-Step ( AM Testing PM Classes)
April 21st- BOOK TALKS
April 24-27 Math M-Step ( during Math Class)
April 28th- Exit Tickets Due
May 1st CM 5 Reflection Letters Written In Class and Due
May 2nd – 5th NWEA TEST READING AND LANGUAGE
May 5th- End of 5th Card Marking