English 8-Slytherin (Rancho Pico Junior High) //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ Class Name: English 8-Slytherin Instructor(s): Jennifer Wilson en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 01/09/2018]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4854891 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ Welcome Back!
 
Today's Agenda:
 
1. Review weekly reading goals 
 
2. Warm-up: writing prompt (if you were absent you don't need to do this)
 
3. Review 4 would you rather questions. Pick one question and write both sides of the argument. Give reasons why you would pick each one. 
 
4. Four-square Argument Chart
 
5. They Say, I Say paragraphs
 
 

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:16:29 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/07/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4837576 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ December 4th and 5th Agenda:
 
  1. Read for 15 minutes
  2. Complete Reading Reflection - 
    1. Go to Google Classroom
    2. Select Reading Reflection assignment
    3. Open slideshow for directions 
    4. Open google doc. to record your responses. 
 

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:58:34 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/01/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4832938 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ Performance Task Day 2
 
Today you will type your performance task and submit it in google classroom. 

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:32:31 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/29/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4830598 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ We are starting the Performance Task today!!
 
If you were absent, please see me during advisory to get the information. We are typing our essays next class!

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:05:41 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/21/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4825184 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ November 20 and 21 Agenda: 
 
1. Read for 15 minutes
 
2. Review Practice Performance Task
  • Review grade
  • Compare to model example
  • Pick one paragraph to fix and make better
3. Finish Blog post

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:48:29 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/17/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4825183 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ November 16 and 17 Agenda:
 
1. Read for 15 minutes
 
2. Journal Write in notebooks: Reflect on experience at Universal/Disneyland (or another time that you went to a theme park). What was it like? What was the best/worst part? What tips would you give to someone who hasn't been there? (write for 6 minutes)
 
3. Review the features of blog writing. 
  • Look at DisneylandDaily.com for inspiration
  • Notice the format of a blog post: headings, subheadings, pictures, etc. 
4. Create your own blog post about Universal/Disneyland or another theme park

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:46:31 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/08/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4813334 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ Practice Performance Task Essay Today!
]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:54:06 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/06/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4810194 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ November 6th Agenda:
 
 
1. Review Performance Task and Rubric (attached) 
  See me for some changes to the rubric
 
2. Read and annotate article. (article attached) See me for annotation guide.
 
3. Outline Essay
 
We are writing the essays in class on Wednesday, November 8th

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:04:59 PST <![CDATA[Due: 10/31/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4803880 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ October 30 and 31
 
Agenda:
 
Read
Discuss Flipgrid -- If you are having trouble getting your video in or submitting it from home, you may come see me during brunch, lunch or advisory and discuss your book instead. Don't keep losing points! 
 
Read "What is the Horror Genre" (in textbook)
 
Create list of horror movies, show, games and books. Put them into categories (supernatural, dolls, etc.)

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:42:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/23/2017]]> //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/homeworkItem4793431 //www.ranchopicojuniorhigh.org/apps/classes/839469/assignments/ Sorry I forgot to post last classes assignments!!
 
We've been working on our newspaper articles for the Tell Tale Heart
 
All assignments from these two days are in my classroom. They are copyrighted, so I can not post them here. 
 
Final Drafts of Newspaper Articles are due next class.
1st block due 10/24 and 2nd, 4th and 6th are due 10/25.
Turn in on Google Classroom.

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