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Classnotes
Week of May 14,2018
Events: MAP Assessment Testing -- all week.
Confirmation Grade 8 Wednesday 5/16/18
Science Fair Friday 5/18/18
Noon Dismissal Friday 5/18/18
*Work covered subject to change.
ELA8
*Research paper: Camps of WWII due Monday 5/21/18 (typed--draft collected)
Reading:Farewell to Manzanar by J andJ Houston
.Continue reading (at home and in school) Chapters 16-19
.Answer comprehension questions worksheet
Writing: Free verse poetry
.Theme: Graduation (create sensory chart)
Grammar: Pronouns (continued)
.Use Target Workbook; Write Source (develop notes)
ELA7
*Project: Slavery Time Line due Wednesday 5/16/18
Reading: Nightjohn by G.Paulsen
.Complete reading of book
.Quiz Chapters 4-7
. Assessment of entire book upcoming
Grammar: Simple Tense of Verb (continued)
.See Target Workbook
Writing: Poetry
.Using figurature language
.Using poetry sounds (Write Source p357).
.Progress Workbook : reading /writing poetry
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Week of May7,2018
Events:Monday 5/7/18 Grade 8 TripTuesday 5/8/18 11:30 AM Dismissal
Wednesday 5/9/18 Grade 8 Retreat
Week of April 30,2018
Thursday 5/10/18 Ascension Thursday Mass
*Work subject to change.
ELA 8
* Research Paper:Camps of World War II (Students have a brief outline in Progress
Workbook p.210) Due date to follow.
Reading: Farewell to Manzanar by J.and J.Houston
. Continue reading (at home and in school) Part II Chapters 12-15
. Answer comprehension worksheet questions Chapters 12-15
*Look for and sign quiz Chapters 1-11
Writing: Free Verse
.Sensory poem Write Source p353-357. Theme:Graduation
Grammar: Review pronouns
ELA7
Reading: Nightjohn by G.Paulsen
.Quiz this week Chapters 1-3
.Continue reading (in school and at home) Chapters 4-6
.Answer comprehension worksheet questions Chapters 4-6
Grammar: Simple Tense of the Verb
*Look for and sign 2 grammar papers.
Writing: Slavery Time Line Project
Poetry: Annabel Lee by E.A.Poe
.Progress Wkbk. p.118-123
Please see school "May Calendar" many important events are occurring that might change work covered.
*Math State Tests Tuesday 5/1 and Wednesday 5/2
*Grade 7 Trip to Boston Friday 5/4
ELA 8
*Research Paper "Spanish Speaking Countries" (Spanish/ELA Project) due Wednesday 5/2/18
Reading: Farewell to Manzanar" by J&J Houston
.Worksheet(1) Comprehension Questions Chapters 1-6 (on looseleaf) were due Friday 4/27
(will be collected)
.Read (in school and at home) Chapters 9-11
.Worksheet (2) Comprehension Questions for Chapters 7-11 due 5/4/18
.Assessment for Chapters 1-11 by 5/4/18
Vocabulary: Farewell...
.Words 23-33 added to vocabulary list in reading notebook by Monday 4/30/18
Grammar:
.Subject/Verb Agreement: Target Grammar Wkbk p47-49 should be completed by 4/30/18
.Begin review of "pronouns"
Writing:
. Research internment camps (USA) and concentration camps (Europe) See worksheet
. Progress Workbook p.206-210; 215
ELA 7
Reading: Nightjohn by G.Paulsen
.Read Chapter 3
.Comprehension Questions Worksheet Chapters 1 and 2 to be completed
.Illustration showing Sarny and Waller's relationship due Monday 4/30/18
Writing: "Tree Talk" narrative--letter format
.Completed first draft due Monday 4/30/18
Poetry Study: Annabel Lee by Edgar A. Poe
.Progress Workbook p.115-127
Grammar:
.Review simple tense of a verb
.Test "types of verbs" (students have notes)*Special Project: "Slavery Time Line" upcoming--check for worksheets
Week of April 16,2018
Week of April 23, 2018
*Parent Conferences Tuesday,4/24/18; Early Dismissal; Report Card Distribution.Work subject to change.
ELA 8
*Research Paper "Spanish Speaking Countries" (dual project Spanish/ELA) due May 2,2018.
Students have a worksheet for the project (given to them by Mrs.Stotsky before the Easter Recess)
and have been given specific directions for the presentation of the research paper.
Reading: Farewell to Manzanar by J.andJ.Houston
.Begin reading Chapters 7-11 (at home and in school);Chapter7 note format for writing dialogue.
.Begin answering comprehension questions worksheet on looseleaf paper.
Writing: Farewell to Manzanar
.Summary of major events of Chapters 1-6 due Tuesday,4/24/18 typed( submit draft)
Grammar: Verbs (cont.)
.Progressive Tense
Vocabulary: Farewell to Manzanar
.New words #23-34 added to vocabulary list in reading notebook
Spelling:
.Words #1-22 should be completed by this time and in Spelling Pocket Folder (for collection)
ELA 7
Reading: Book Nightjohn by G.Paulsen
.Begin reading novel (at home and in school): focus on literary elements; develop point of view.
Vocabulary: Nightjohn
.New words beginning with #11 should be added to vocabulary list in reading notebook.
Spelling;
.Words #1-10 should be in Spelling Pocket Folder by this time
Grammar:Types of Verbs: Transitive,Intransitive,Linking
. Study note for assessment
Writing: Earth Day
."Tree Talk" narrative (letter format). Use facts gathered about Earth Day (weekend homework)
Poetry Study:
"Trees" by Joyce Kilmer. Choral recitation.Grade 8 Field Trip:Tuesday 4/17/18--Work subject to change.
ELA 8
Reading: Book Farewell to Manzanar by J and J Houston :Chapters 1-6
.Continue reading in school and at home:focus on first night living in the barracks.
.Answer all comprehension questions #1-26 on looseleaf
.Illustration : Event in Farewell to Mananzar due Monday 4/16/18 (worked on in class)
Vocabulary:
.Words #13-22 from Farewell... should be in reading notebook vocabulary list by now
Spelling:
.Words #13-22 from Farewell... Due in Spelling Pocket Folder Thursday 4/19/18
Grammar: Tenses of Verbs (cont.)
.Simple,Progressive(Continuous),Perfect Tenses.
ELA 7
Reading:
.Book: Lyddie by K.Paterson. Use graphic "elements of literature" to culminate reading.
.Book: Nightjohn by G.Paulsen Due in class Monday 4/16/18
Grammar: Types of Verbs (cont.)
.Transitive,Intransitive,Linking Verbs
*See notes in notebooks; assessment upcoming
Vocabulary:new vocabulary #1-10 from Nightjohn
.Add to vocabulary list in reading notebook by Thursday 4/19/18
Poetry Study: (for Earth Day)
"Trees" by Joyce Kilmer
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Week of March 26,2018
.School open Holy Thursday,3/29/18;School closed Good Friday,3/30/18. Work subject to change.
.Due to last week's snowy weather, some work from last week 3/19/18 will be continued/completed.
.Preparation/practice for ELA State Test will continue; look for work being done in Booklets.
ELA 8
ELA Practice:
.Booklet # 1 2016: "The Uncomfortable Bed" due Monday 3/26/18
Reading:
A, Book: Farewell to Manzanar by J&J Houston
,Read Chapters 1-3; Answer worksheet comprehension questions on looseleaf paper.
.Worksheet: FDR's Executive Order 9066
Vocabulary:
Words # 1-10 from Farewell to Manzanar should be added to reading notebook vocaabulary
list by now.
Spelling:
Words #1-10 added to Spelling Pocket Folder
ELA 7
ELA Practice:
Booklet # 1 2017: Writing for the ELA State Test: See chart in notebook"RACES"
Reading:
Book: Lyddie Read chapter 20 "Brtgid" ; Comprehension Questions in notebook.
Vocabulary:
A.Words #56-65 quiz: synonyms/antonyms
B.Progress Wkbk. p56-57 Word Relationships
Spelling:
Words #56-65 added to Spelling Pocket Folder -
Class notes
Monday 3/5/18 No School -Staff Safety Training Program
Week of March 19,2018
Friday,March 23,2018,Grade 7 on class trip -- Work subject to change
ELA 7 and 8
We will continue to prepare for ELA State Test scheduled for April 11th and April 12th
(the week we come back from Easter Recess)
*Look for and sign Booklet #1,2,3 packet "Released Questions 2017"
We will continue working with "Released Questions 2016"
ELA 8
Reading:
A. Book: Farewell to Manzanar by J.W.Houston and J. Houston
1. Introduction to book: Survey worksheet "Getting the Lay of the Land"
2. Important words used in the book(p.xv) Issei,Nisei,Sansei.
3. Read: Foreword,Chronology, Chapters 1-3
B. Work sheet: FDR's Executive Order 9066
Writing:
A. Apply "RACES" writing strategies to ELA"Released Questions"
1. Each child has a copy of "RACES" chart in notebook
Vocabulary:
Words 1-10 from Farewell to Manzanar added to reading notebook vocabulary list.
ELA 7
Reading:
A. Book: Lyddie: Complete reading of Chapters 19-20; answer comprehension questions in
notebook.
B. Reader: Literature (informational reading) "Mother Jones Seeks Justice for Mill Children"
Writing:
A. Narrative writing: Eye Witness to "Triangle...Fire due Monday 3/19/18 typed
B. Apply "RACES" writing strategies to ELA "Released Questions"
1. Each child has a copy of "RACES" chart in notebook
Spelling:
Words from Lyddie #56-65 to be completed and added to Spelling Pocket Folder
Grammar:
Continue work on types of verbs: transitive, intransitive,linking.
Classnotes
Week of March 5,2018
Tuesday 3/6/18 Grade 8 Trip
* Changes in schedules may result in changes in work covered.
Week of February 26,2018
ELA 8
* Target Comprehension Wkbk Exercise 6 p34-40 due Wed. 3/7/18 (see last week classnotes)
Grammar: Mood of Verb (continued)
A. Review "indicative" " imperative" "interrogative mood
B. Develop "conditional" "subjunctive" mood
1. Progress Wkbk p211; Target Grammar p 3,5 {done at home and in school)
(See worksheet of notes in grammar notebook --Study for quiz)
Reading:
A. Progress Wkbk p60 (homework) due Wednesday 3/7/18
B.Worksheet "A Day That Will Go Down In Infamy" (Inroduction to WWII)
C.Booklet #1 ELA State Test Released Questions p1-6
Writing: KWL chart about WWII (ongoing)
(know--want to know--learned
ELA 7
* Target Comprehension Wkbk Exercise 7 beginnjng p30 due Tues.3/6/18 (see last week classnotes)
Grammar: Types of Verbs (continued)
A. Review/practice "transitive" and "Intransitive" verbs
B. Develop "linking" verbs
(See Target Grammar Wkbk)
Reading:
A. Progress Wkbk p64 (homework) due Tuesday 3/6/18
B. Book: Lyddie Chapter 17 What's doffing?)
1. Complete comprehension wksht questions Chapter 15-17 #1-7
C. Booklet # 1 ELA 7 State Test Released Questions p2-7
Vocabulary:
Words from Lyddie #56-65 should have been completed last Friday 3/2/18 and added to
reading notebook: quiz upcoming.
Spelling:
Words from Lyddie #56-65 added to Spelling Pocket Folder (complete as directed)
Writing: Continue narrative writing: Eye Witness to "Triangle...Fire"
N.B. 8th and 7th ELA: Preparation for ELA State Test (early April ) to continue.
1. Look for work being done in Booklet #1 Released Questions
2. Look for "reading strategies" notes in reading notebook
3. Look for "RACES" worksheet "writing strategies" in grammar notebook
Tuesday,2/27/18 Special Concert; Friday,3/2/18 Early Dismissal
Work covered subiect to change.
ELA 8Writing:( related to Roaring 20s)
A. Complete writing of "Name Your Decade" 2020s-2030s
B. Design worksheet
C. Final Copy-typed and designed- due Friday 3/2/18
Grammar: Verbs (continued)
A. Active/Passive Voice of the Verb (culminate)
1. Target Grammar Bk.p 8-11 should be completed by now
2. Quiz to follow as well as notes
B. Mood of the Verb
1. Practice Progress Workbook p56
2. Target Grammar Wkbk.p4 completed at home
Reading:
Progress Wkbk."Radio Waves" p288-293 (to be done in class and at home)
N.B. Practice for ELA State Test (April) continues:
Target Comprehension Bk. Exer #6 "Social Media and Our Brain" p34-40 Due Wed.3/7/18
ELA 7
Vocabulary:(from Lyddie)
A. Quiz vocabulary Chapters 10-14 See vocabulary list in notebook
B. New vocabulary # 56-65 (from Chapters 15-17) added to vocabulary list in reading
notebook by Friday,3/2/18
Reading:
A. Book: Lyddie Read Chapter 15 p117-126 (at home)
*What are some possible solutions for Lyddie's problems?
B. Reader: Literature (informational) "Mother Jones Seeks Justice for the Mill Children"
p528-531
Writing: Narrative Writing
First person narrative eye witness to "Triangle...Fire"
(prewriting and first draft done in school)
Grammar: Verbs
.Regular and Irregular Verbs
N.B. Practice for ELA State Test (April) continues:
Target Comprehension Wkbk. Exercise # 7 beginning p30 Due Tues 3/6/18 (done at home
reviewed in class)
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Classnotes
Week of Feburary 19,2018
Short week: No school Monday 2/19/2018 celebrating President's Day
Honors Assembly Wednesday 2/21/2018
ELA 8
*Assignment over long weekend due Tuesday 2/20/18
Target Comprehension Wkbk Exercise #5 p27-33 "Businesses Today"
Grammar: Verbs (continued)
A.Active and Passive Voice of Verbs
.Develop notes for studying
. Practice Target Grammar Wkbk p8-11 (done in class and at home)
B.Mood of Verb (begin if time allows)
.Practice Target Grammar Wkbk p4
Writing: The Roaring 20s
A.Read worksheet to develop vocabulary
B. Name and write about "Your Decade" 2020s-2030s
.Prewriting/First Draft done in class
Reading:
.Progress Wkbk p288-293 "Radio Waves" (to be done in class and at home)
N.B. This week students who have paid for the next book we will be reading "Farewell to Manzanar"
will be receiving it.
ELA 7
*Assignment over long weekend due Tuesday 2/20/2018
Target Comprehenion Wkbk Exercise #6 p25-29 "Animal Communications"
Writing:
A. Summary of "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire" article is due typed by Tuesday 2/20/1018
(this was already drafted and written in class)
B.Narrative Writing: First person narrative eyewitness to the "Triangle ...Fire "
(prewriting and first draft to be done in class)
Reading:
A.Book: Lyddie (continue reading) Chapters 13 and 14
B.Reader: Literature: "Mother Jones Seeks Justice for Mill Children" p528-531
Vocabulary: (from Lyddie)
.Words #46-55 should be added to reading notebook vocabulary list
.Quiz up coming Chapters 13 1nd 14
Spelling: (from Lyddie)
Words #46-55 should be placed in Spelling Pocket Folder as directed due Friday 2/23/18
Grammar:
Continue "Principal Parts of a Verb"
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Classnotes
Week of Feburary 12,2018
Wednesday 2/14/18 is Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day;Friday 2/16/18 there's no school.
Due to events and short week,work to be covered is subject to change.
*Class 8-1 Return copy of Report Card signed.
ELA 8
*Due by Thursday 2/15/18 at the latest $5 for new book (see last week classnotes)
Reading:
A. Progress Wkbook p66-71 "American Women and the Right to Vote" (done in class/at home)
B. Book: Out of the Dust by K.Hesse/Culminating test this week
C. "Roaring 20s" worksheet -- focus on vocabulary and events changing society(on going)
Writing:
."Forgiveness" project based on Out of the Dust: final copy typed due Wednesday 2/14/18
(See worksheet given to students)
Grammar: Verbs (continued)
.Active and passive voice of the verb: See Target Grammar Wkbk. p158-159
Vocabulary: "Crafty Questions" (Valentine's Day)
Critical thinking vocabulary
N.B. Over the long weekend, an assignment will be given from the Target Comprehension Wkbk.
Please sign.
ELA 7
Reading:
A. Book: Lyddie read Chapters 13and14 (to be done in class and AT HOME)
See Worksheet for comprehension questions
* focus on Lyddie's relationships with others and how she has changed
B. Progress Wkbk "A Man on the Moon" p66-69
* drawing inferences from an excerpt of a speech
Writing:
Write about a book that has made a difference to you in some way (See worksheet)
.Prewriting/first draft to be done in class
* See that your child is continuing the writing process as directed in class AT HOME
* Check/sign first draft
Vocabulary: from book Lyddie
A. Words 36-45 should have been completed last week
B. Words 46-55 should be added to reading notebook vocabulary list by Thursday 2/15/18
Spelling: (from Lyddie)
Words 36-45 should be done as directed and in Spelling Pocket Folder
Grammar:
A. Target Grammar Wkbk p117 due Monday 2/12/18
B. Begin review of the "Principal Parts of a Verb"
.Target Grammar Wkbk p28-29
N.B. Over the long weekend,an assignment will be given in the Target Comprehension Workbook.
Please sign.
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Classnotes
Week of Feburary 5, 2018
ELA 8
* The next book we will read as a class is "Farewell to Manzanar" by J and J Houston.
based on WWII.
Mr. Morano was able to purchase the book for the entire 8th grade at a bulk rate. We need to
reinburse him $5 for each book. (book normally costs $9.99). Starting next week,Feb.12,2018,
kindly send,to me,in an envelope marked with your child's name and class, $5.
Thanking you in advance.
M.Macias
Reading:
A.Book: Out of the Dust by K.Hesse
1.Complete reading of the book p209-227 (in class and at home)
2.Summarize the 4 major events of Section 4 (See Wksheet)
B.Progress Wkbk. p64-71 "American Women and the Right to Vote"(in class and at home)
*focus on drawing inferences
Grammar: Verbals (cont.) Gerund,Particlples,Infinitives
A.Progress Wkbook p54
.Practice Target Wkbook Grammar p1-2
.Practice English Text p.411,403,420.
Writing:
"Forgiveness" project based on Out of the Dust (See Wksheet)
.Worksheet to be used to "draft" writing
.Final typed copy due Wed.2/14/18
N.B Test on the book Out of the Dust is up coming.
ELA 7
Reading:
A,Book: Lyddie by K.Paterson
1.Continue reading Chapters 10-12 (in class and at home)
*What's the connection to "Oliver Twist" by C.Dickens
2.Use Wksheet for Chapters 10-12
B.Progress Wkbk p64-71 "Man on the Moon"
*focus on drawing inferences
Grammar:
A.Clauses/Phrases
.Progress Wkbkp54-55
B.Sentences: Simple,Compound,Complex(using clauses)
.Progress Wkbk p158.
N.B. See notes in notebook
Writing: Informational Text
A.Research "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire"
B.Print out article and bring to class
.Develop the 5Ws and H
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Classnotes
Week of January 29,2018
This is Catholic Schools Week
The students will be participating in a variety of activities. (See email) Therefore, work coovered in class is subject to
change.
ELA 8
*8th grade "Catholic Schools" essay contest has been judged by its sponsors and 6 winners have been selected.
These students will read their essays at various "masses" this weekend. Since this writing was done in class, guided by me, I will grade it myself as a writing assignment
Reading: Book: Out of the Dust by K.Hesse
*Venn Diagram: Comparison "Billie Jo and You"
*Reread Section 4 Beginning on p151;worksheet to follow
*Complete reading of the book-then to be tested
Writing:
*Out of the Dust (book) summarize major events Section 3 -See Worksheet- due Monday 1/29/18
Grammar: Verbs (cont.) Focus on Verbals (Work started in class:completed at home)
*Use Progress Workbook p.54-55
*Use Target Grammar Workbook p.1-2
ELA 7
Vocabulary:
*Words #28-35 (from Lyddie) should be added to vocabulary list in reading notebook
*Quiz (this week) Words #13-35 (from Lyddie)
Spelling: Spelling Pocket Folder
*Words #21-27 should be completed by now
*Words #28-35 should be added- due Thursday 2/1/18
Reading:
1.Book: Lyddie
* Describe Lyddie's new friends(4) in reading notebook -due Monday 1/29/18
* Read Chapter 10 "Oliver". Find some facts about the book Oliver Twist by Dickens-due Wednesday 1/31/18
2. Progress Workbook: "Man on the Moon" (informational text) beginning on p.64
*p64-65 due Monday 1/29/18
Grammar: Continue clauses (dependent/independent)
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Classnotes
Week of January 15,2018
No school Monday 1/15/18 to observe MLK Jr. Day:MAP Assessment testing continues.
Work planned subject to change.
N.B. ELA MIDTERM is scheduled for Monday,January 22,2018
ELA 8
Writing:
A. Catholic Schools Week-Grade 8- Essay Contest
.First draft "Why Catholic Education Is Important" (worked on in school last week) is
due Tuesday 1/16/18
.Revising and editing to be done in class
.Final copy-typed-submitted by Wednesday 1/22/18
(See worksheet for the details of the contest)
B. Christmas Recess Independent Reading Book Review (due Wednesday 1/17/18)
(See worksheet given to students)
Reading:
A. Read "Online Article" Dionne Quinpulets
.Use 5Ws and H for important information (this was started in class last week)
.List 5 interesting facts you discovered (homework due Tuesday 1/16/18)
B. Book: Out of the Dust by K.Hesse
.Section 2 p55-95 should be read by this time;worksheet should also be completed
.Begin reading Section 3 beginning p99.
Grammar:
Review verbs
* Target Comprehension Workbook will be used in class and as homework to practice for midterm
ELA 7
Vocabulary:
Words #21-27 should be defined and added to reading notebook vocabulary list
Reading:
A. Book: Lyddie by K.Paterson
.Complete worksheet Chapters 4-6 (at home due 1/16/18)
.Read Chapters 7-8 ( at home )
.Chapters 7-8 discussed in class using worksheet for the chapters
Grammar:
.Reinforce independent and depedent clauses
.Develop complex sentences uses clauses
. Distinguish among simple,compound,complex sentences
* Target Comprehension Workbook will be used in class and for homework to practice for
midterm.
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Classnotes
Week of January 8,2018
Due to snow days last week,work pending will need to be completed. Also,MAP Assessment Round 2 begins this week,so work in class and at home is subject to change.
ELA 8
*Students will complete "Christmas Recess" independent reading assignment (see worksheet that students will be given this week): due date is Wednesday 1/17/18.
Vocabulary:
Test: Words #1-25 from Out of the Dust
Grammar:
Begin review of verbs:principal parts,regular/irregular,kinds of verbs.
Spelling:
Complete words #1-25 from Out of the Dust;place completed work in Spelling Pocket Folder
(please sign).
Reading:
.Progress Wkbk.:Complete "American Labor and the Great Depression" p72-79
(informational reading)
.Trade Book: Out of the Dust by K.Hesse:Complete Section 2 worksheet;Begin Section 3
(literature reading)
Writing:
Online article(children need to find an article and bring it to class) Dionne Quinpulets
develop/write using 5Ws and H.
ELA 7
Grammar:
.Test: Forming the Plurals of Nouns
.Develop independent/dependent clauses
Vocabulary:
Words #1-20, from Lyddie, should be completed by now and added to Reading notebook
vocabulary list.
Spelling:
Words # 1-20,from Lyddie, will be due Tuesday,1/16/18 (5 words a night),completed work in
Spelling Pocket Folder (please sign)
Reading:
Trade book: Lyddie by K.Paterson: Read chapters 4-6 (in school and at home),answer
comprehension sheet questions.
Writing:
Explain an "allegory" based on Lyddie Chapter 4.