Hello Students,

Your homework is below! Finish it for tomorrow!

C.E.R. Homework

Hello Students,

Your homework for tonight is to complete the Thesis Statement Work Sheet. It has 2 parts and is worth 20 points.

For those of you having a hard time, use the internet! Try to find some sources that will help YOU understand thesis statements. Sometimes you just need someone else to explain it to you! I have two videos below that you might want to watch for help. Keep in mind that sometimes different language arts teachers use different vocabulary. For example, the video below uses “Claim” for “Position” and “Point” for “Claim” or “Reason.” The information and steps are the same though!

Once you feel like you have a strong understanding of thesis statements, try these activities. Bring questions you have tomorrow. Remember, I can’t help you if you say, “I don’t get it.” Think specifically about what you are having a hard time with! Use a TRF thought process if that helps.

Activity #1

Activity #2

Please email me with any questions you have while working!

Ms. Timpf

Students,

You were asked to have your memoir completed by Tuesday, November 22nd. You should know if that was completed or not. All other assignments you may need to make up are listed below. I will be sending electronic progress reports to students with 70% or below.

Would You Rather- Write a short essay response including the parts of an argumentative essay about one of the following questions: “Would you rather have unlimited pizza or unlimited tacos?”, “Would you rather control fire or control water?”, or “Would you rather be sent 500 years into the past with no way forward or 500 years into the future with no way back?”.

Argumentative Essay Outline and Essay- See Google Classroom

Aesop’s Questions- Go to the website and write 12 questions based on the fables. Four questions should be Costa’s Level 1 questions. Four questions should be Costa’s Level 2 questions.Four questions should be Costa’s Level 3 questions. Website can be found here.

Plot Frayer Model- Complete a Frayer Model for 2 parts of a plot vocabulary words

Quick Writes

What’s in My Sandwich? Summative Comic

See me when we return for test make-ups.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Ms. Timpf

8th Graders,

Your narrative due dates are:

Brainstorming: Nov. 16th

Rough Draft: Nov. 18th

Final Draft: Nov. 22nd

Your assignment sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/a/dearbornschools.org/document/d/1v9KJxdL_0JzvRd71HLVAIce8z4viJSp5QQGQcqclNGg/edit?usp=sharing

Remember, if you include dramatic irony and turn your narrative in on time, you can get extra credit!

Students,

You have received your argumentative essay grade. If you have below a 14/20, you are able to make corrections and resubmit the essay in for partial credit back. Review the comments I made and fix those errors before re-submitting. You MUST resbumit by November 22nd in order to take advantage of this opportunity.

You may see me during A2, lunch, class during work time when other students do not need me on the current assignment, and after school for help. If you see me during lunch or after school, please let me know at least a day ahead of time.

Thank you,

Ms. Timpf

Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvrG4E4CtZM

PDF: https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_tell-tale_heart_0.pdf

Plot Diagram: https://docs.google.com/a/dearbornschools.org/document/d/156kNRzU5srzDHdTuILhEKr8POm_-Za5jOIQvF3rPSSQ/edit?usp=sharing

8th Graders,

Your continuation of the narrative, “The Elevator” is due TOMORROW!

Directions: Because the story ends at the climax, leaving us with a cliff-hanger, we will be practicing writing narratives by writing a continuation. Make sure you:

• Are consistent with POV, characterization, setting, mood, theme from the original
• Include suspense, dramatic irony
• Length: 1 page minimum

Here are the links for “The Elevator” pdf and audio.

PDF: https://learn.susd12.org/pluginfile.php/216692/mod_resource/content/1/The_Elevator_by_Sleator.pdf

Audio: https://vimeo.com/84006862

Notes! Write in complete sentences or using a plot diagram:

1. Exposition
   1. Protagonist- Martin
   2. Antagonist- Fat Lady, Fear of the Elevator
   3. Setting- apartment building, elevator
   4. Problem/Conflict- Martin is afraid of the elevator
2. Rising Action #1
   1. First encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
3. Rising Action #2
   1. Second encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
4. Rising Action #3
   1. Third encounter with the Fat Lady
      1. Add details
5. Climax
   1. The Fat Lady gets on the elevator and Martin can not escape. She says, “Hello Martin,” then pushes the “Stop” button to stop the elevator.
6. Falling Action
   1. None
7. Resolution
   1. None
8. Setting
   1. Sentence Frame- The setting of the story is… “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number).
9. Mood
   1. Sentence Frame- The mood is (explain how the reader feels). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation creates the mood (reader’s feeling) because…
10. Suspense
    1. Sentence Frame- We can feel suspense when (explain situation). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is proof of suspense because…
11. Characterization-
    1. Sentence Frame- Martin is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves he is (character trait) because…
    2. the Fat Lady is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves she is (character trait) because…
    3. Martin’s dad is (character trait). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation proves he is (character trait) because…
12. Point of View
    1. Sentence Frame- The point of view is (1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This proves that there is a  (1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person) point of view because…
13. Theme
    1. Sentence Frame- The theme is (explain theme). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is an example of the theme because…
14. Dramatic Irony (Do we ever know something before a character does?)
    1. Sentence Frame- Dramatic irony is present when (explain situation). “(Direct quotation or word-for-word from the text)” (page number). This quotation is proof of dramatic irony because…