Hello O. L. Smith Community,

For an end of the year project, students will be completing a reflection. This reflection will then be turned into “The Gift,” or an 8th grade keepsake book. The book will be entirely created by students, including the title and cover.

Due Dates for the Assignment

Title Submission: Due by Thursday, 6/2

Cover Submission: Due by Tuesday, 6/7

Diary Entry: Due by Tuesday, 6/7

The assignment sheet, including the prompts, is available here.

Please contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns,

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend! Celebrate this weekend and come back next Tuesday ready to learn and make the most of the end of your 8th grade year!

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

If you did not go to the museum, your personification poem about an object/room in Anne’s annex is due tomorrow. It should be a minimum of 10 lines, have a creative title, and include emotions of the object.

If you did attend the museum, you must write a paragraph reflection of your experiences. Include something you learned, something you found interesting, and something you want to learn more about.

These are both due tomorrow!

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

This is your final chance to get in on Field Day! If you do not bring your money by TOMORROW, Tuesday 5/24, you will not be able to participate in Field Day. If money is an issue for you or your family, please come speak with me privately.

Thank you,

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

Today, we discussed alliteration (repetition of beginning sounds in a line), rhyme (repetition of end sounds in a stanza/verse), and repetition (repetition of words/phrases through a song/poem). If you need some help, use this PowerPoint.

For your assignment, you have been asked to locate alliteration, rhyme, and repetition in a song or poem. You should copy and paste the lyrics into a word document and double space it, so you have room to write. The top should have the title and artist listed. You only need to analyze two verses and the chorus. Your song must have at least one example of all three! If you do not want to use a song, you may find a poem.

Highlight or underline the alliteration.

Write the rhyme scheme using A, B, C, etc. If you need a reminder, there is a video here.

Circle the repetition.

Some songs you can use are…

Let It Be by: The Beatles

Bad Blood by: Taylor Swift

Firework by: Katy Perry

Happy by: Pharrell Williams (delete “yeahs” in the second verse to find rhyme)

Uptown Funk (Clean) by: Mark Ronson

Up! by: Shania Twain

Email me if you have nay questions, comments, or concerns.

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

This week, we are learning about poetic devices. Yesterday, we learned about metaphor and simile. Today, we covered hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and personification. Below is the assignment that is due on 5/18.

Write a short personification poem from the perspective of this sofa. Your poem should tell us why the couch is sad. Use hyperbole and onomatopoeia to exaggerate the sofa’s story.

Include one correct metaphor for +2 extra credit.

https://docs.google.com/a/dearbornschools.org/document/d/1VrOhhyHC3Pf664semY5XXcentFJmdAHl7u7Bms1Y_4c/edit?usp=sharing

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

I have been receiving emails from some parents asking about their child’s work. When the grade book shows, “Not Graded,” it does not mean your child has not completed their work. Due to some personal business, I have not been grading as regularly as usual. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. I will be grading and have everything in the grade book by Friday.

Again, I sincerely apologize.

Megan Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

Tonight is the Teacher of the Year ceremony. I am honored to be a nominee for this award. It means a lot that a student would take the time out of their day to write about the impact I have had on them. The nomination is especially sweet for two reasons. First, I am a first year teacher and knowing I have already inspired a student means the world to me. Second, this is the same award that my mother won in 2014. While I do not know the results, know that I am very thankful and proud to be your teacher this year.

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

When I was in DC, you were asked to complete a grammar packet. When you are done testing, please continue to work on your grammar. Reminder, it should be hand-written! Once you have finished your grammar, please check your answers using the answer key. YOU MUST use a DIFFERENT COLOR to check your responses. To find the answer key, go to the page and scroll down to page two.

The Google folder with your grammar sheets is located here: Grammar Folder

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Ms. Timpf

Hello O. L. Smith Community,

This week, your child will be taking the NWEA for the last time as an eighth grader. These tests are extremely important for assessing student growth through the school year. Please make sure your child is getting to sleep early, eating right, and coming to school ready for the day.

Spring NWEA is also a sign that the school year is coming to a close. While this is an exciting time, many teachers have noticed that students are catching a bit of “senioritis.” Please speak with your child about the importance of finishing the year strong and how the skills and concepts learned this year will influence their achievement in high school.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Megan Timpf