WEEKS 3 & 4/ 8-25 -- 9-5

 

1.     HERE IS BLOG FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS; LOOK AND PLAN AHEAD…

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4.     WEEK 3:  Remember: You always need to look a week and half to two weeks ahead in this packet; you must always know what lies ahead and be prepared. You should be working on Unit 1 in vocabulary book; do each unit over a span of days; in 8^th grade I do not check to see that you have done vocabulary work – you should do it because doing so will help you.  On each vocabulary test, you must spell the words, use them correctly in sentences with contextual clues, know synonyms and antonyms. I recommend that you use flash cards for your study. You should also at this time -- and throughout every week -- prepare for your roots tests.  The first test will be over page 1, second test over pages 1 & 2, etc.  You should know each root, its meaning, two words from right column – and their definitions that reflect the root’s influence.  Every roots test is COMPREHENSIVE.  LOOK AHEAD on your due dates; be sure you are aware of deadlines in the imminent future.   Also, anytime you have an outside novel or a class-assigned novel, you should be reading that as well.

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M. 8-25—ALL BLKS – Ms. Fields contact M.Mead  re: Wed.; extemporaneous responses to analogues selected by teacher: this is a great exercise that requires one to “think on his feet” and articulate/explain an idea related to ASP. FUN! BLK 5 written analogues due; I will hand out first book-of-choice assignment on auto/biography. You will get rubric and writing assignment for this assignment as well. This is due on 9-9 or 9-10, whichever date reflects the earlier time your block meets. I will give you a “heads-up” note for parents, as one may have to drive you to book store or library.  As always, if you bring the signed notification back, you get a 100 as quiz grade.  If you do not, you receive “x”, which carries no weight.

HW: Parent notification signed;

T. 8-26—BLKS 1,5,3 –MS. Fields: contact M.Mead re: tomorrow;  continue extemporaneous responses; turn in parent notification.

HW: Parent notification signed; pack for a fun 2 days at 8^th grade retreat at Coleman!

 

W. 8-27 --No classes/retreat

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Th. 8-28—No classes/retreat

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F. 8-29—ALL BLKS –last day to turn in parent signatures; on-level Personal Museum papers or page from Gene’s autobiography due (whichever one I finally assigned); finish extemporaneous responses to analogues; Ms. Fields be sure every block is “on same page” due to irregular week.

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WEEK 4:  From this point on, I will not remind you that you should be looking ahead on due dates to see imminent due dates; nor will I remind you to be working on vocabulary and roots and reading all along.  If you do a little each night, you will be able to “keep your head above water” and swim – not drown.  I am training you for high school when you will be entirely accountable for yourselves.  I love you J

 

M. 9-1 – Holiday/Labor Day – Rest for the Weary!:)

 

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T. 9-2—BLKS 1,5,3—Winding up discussion of ASP; what is a “sp”, talk about bullying/ants/character analysis, Genesis story, archetype, ascension, literary trends, names, fake personae (Leper and Gene vs. Finny), motivations, reality; hand out “Story of an Hour”; this should be read at home tonight.  Watch for ascension, natural senses awakening, epiphany, determine time/date of story by making inferences, etc.  Read this carefully; find the climax/turning point.

HW: Read the story; type 3 questions gleaned from reading; type 3 quotations you are puzzled by or think are important.

 

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W. 9-3—BLKS 1,6,3—Finish ASP discussion/loose ends; discuss “Story of an Hour”; ascension, natural senses awakening, epiphany, determine time/date of story by making inferences; climax/turning point.

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Th. 9-4—BLKS 5,6—Finish ASP discussion/loose ends; discuss (BLK 5) “Story of an Hour”; ascension, natural senses awakening, epiphany, determine time/date of story by making inferences, climax/turning point.

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F. 9-5—All BLKS – 25 minute vocab test 1; tie up any loose ends from week.

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Susan C. Fields 8th grade Language Arts Davis Leadership Team The Davis Academy 7901 Roberts Drive Atlanta, GA 30350 770-671-0085     Main Line Ext. 144

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