Everybody Else:

1. State Testing

Independent Study Students

1. Read pages 354 to 358 of "Rules of the Game".

2. Do all 4 questions in the Connect to Literature section on page 360.

3. Write an 8 sentence Compare and Contrast Paragraph in which you look at the similarities and differences between Waverly and Greg, two main characters from "Rules of the Game".

Everybody Else:

1. DLR Quiz #29

2. Students read "Slave" on pages 41 to 47 in the Bridges to Literature book. Then, they need to answer the Think It Through questions, 1 to 3, on page 47.

Independent Study Students:

1. same as #1 above

2. Use the vocabulary on page 348 of your textbook in sentences that show me you understand the meaning of these words.

3. Read pages 349 to 353 of "Rules of the Game".

Everybody Else:

1. Thursday's DLR for Week 29

2. Hidden Messages reading comprehension

3. Students saw a Slide share presentation on counterarguments.https://www.slideshare.net/kevcummins/counter-arguments-28425504

4. Students wrote a 4 sentence counterargument on whether or not CLMS should have a dress code.  You may take any position you want. Just be sure to include both sides.

Independent Study Students:

1. Do #3

2. Do #4

 

Independent Study Students:

1. Read pages 380 to 382 of "Still Me".

2. Answer the Think Critically questions, 2 to 5, on page 383.

3. Do Speaking and Listening on page 384.

Everybody Else:

1. Students did Wednesday's DLR for Week 29

2. Active and Passive Voice Worksheet

3. Swimming With Gentle Giants Test Prep

Everybody Else:

1. Tuesday's DLR for Week 29

2. Go to the following link http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/BrowseItems?claims=ELA3&gradeLevels=56&interactionTypes=MC&subjects=ELA 

3. Teacher discussed answers to Test Prep #1 from Monday. (per. 5 only)

4. A Winning Volunteer reading comprehension

Do 4 questions at the bottom of the page that are for 8th Grade.

Independent Study Students:

1. Do the L on the KWL chart for "The Careers that Care" article

2. See #2 above.

3. Use the vocabulary on page 374 of "Still Me" in a way that shows me you understand the meaning of words in sentences.

4. Read 375 to 379 of "Still Me". Answer Thinking through the Literature questions on page 379.

 

Independent Study Students:

1. Make a KWL chart. Fill out the K and W section. Write 3 complete sentences in each section. The topic is on careers that care for people.

2. See #1 for Everybody Else

Everybody Else:

1. Go to http://www.smarterbalanced.org/assessments/sample-questions/. Click on Browse Test Items. Click on same link twice. Go to the settings section. Change it to Grades 6-8. Click on ELA. Then, click on the Reading link.  Lastly, chose the Multi-Select type questions.  Do the 3 questions on the bottom for 8th Grade.

2. Monday's DLR for Week 29.

1. Students wrapped up Compare and Contrast Essay #2.

1. Students did Wednesday's DLR for Week 28(per. 1 only)

2. Students completed their conclusions for Compare and Contrast Essay #2

3. Students, in groups of 4, started working on Rough Draft Essay Editing Sheet.

1. Tuesday's DLR for Week 28

2. Some students showed the teacher Compare and Contrast Chart #2. Teacher provided input on what needed to be changed for these essays.

3. Students worked on paragraphs 2 to 4 of Compare and Contrast Essay #2.

1. Monday's DLR for Week 28

2. Students worked on Compare and Contrast Chart #2

3. Students worked on their introductions for Compare and Contrast Essay #2

1. Students took The Million Pound Bank Note Vocab. Test

2. Students finished Compare and Contrast Chart #2

1. Thursday's DLR for Week 27

2. Students, along with the teacher's help, brainstormed possible similarities and differences between "The Prince and The Pauper" and "The Million Pound Bank Note" in the form of a Venn Diagram.

3. Students began working on Compare and Contrast Chart #2

1. Wednesday's DLR for Week 27

2. Students finished "The Million Pound Bank Note".

3. Students made a T-Chart. On one side, it says things money can buy and on the other side it says things money can't buy. Students had to write 5 things on each side.

4. Students set up Compare and Contrast Chart #2 for tomorrow

1. Students did Tuesday's DLR for Week 27

2. Students did Fun with Active and Passive Voice Worksheet (per. 1)

3. Active Voice Worksheet (per. 5)

4. Students and teacher read pages 270-274 of "The Million Pound Bank Note".

5. Students answered 3 questions. 1. Why did Henry occasionally wear his rags? 2. Who recognized Henry from frisco? 3. What did Lloyd Hastings want of Henry?

1. Monday's DLR for Week 27

2. Students handed in an argumentative paragraph on whether or not people have money deserve special privileges.

3. Some students contributed to Socratic Seminar #1 on the topic mentioned in #2.