http://cobblearning.net/cromano 8th grade language arts Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:18:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Test Friday! Monster Study Guide Part I – Although you have been tested on these already, 10 of these words will be on your end of unit test on Friday.  Objection expression of opposition or disapproval Proposition statement or assertion Felony  serious, often violent, crime Testimony  witness’s statement under oath Suspect  subject to or deserving of suspicion Shackle restraint or impediment Monster  inhumanely cruel or ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/02/24/reading-16/ Today we worked on several things to review for the CRCTs.  It is very important that students go over these things nightly in order to commit them to their long-term memory.  We will have weekly quizzes to determine understanding of the concepts covered in class.  Please study nightly.  CRCT Review – ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/02/23/language-arts-14/ Today in class we finished reading the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers.  Students will have a test on Friday regarding the novel.  We will review in class tomorrow.  Homework - Monster project due March 4th (See below for Choices) Monster Final Project Choose one of the following projects to complete for your final ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/02/23/reading-15/ Vocabulary – was given out last Thursday •Write 16 sentences using each of your vocabulary words. (Due Today) • Homework •Make graphic organizers for at least 5 of your words – Choose the ones that are giving you the most difficulty •Test Friday   Classwork: 2/1 – Identify parts of the exposition – •Characters   •Setting   •Conflict   •Identify the ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/02/01/reading-14/ Today in class students had a quiz on characterization.  We then completed the reading of an excerpt from Flowers for Algernon.  In class, we had used Charlie, the main character of that story, as an example of how an author uses direct and indirect characterization.  Homework: Students were given the opportunity to ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/01/15/reading-13/ Once again, today's class was spent reviewing for the 8th Grade Writing test which will be administered on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.  Please make sure students bring a pen and a pencil on Wednesday.  Attached you will find a copy of the outline we have been using in class to ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/01/15/language-arts-13/ The 8th grade Writing Assessment will be administered on Wednesday, January 20th.  We have spent a great deal of time in class preparing for this assessment, but any at-home support would be greatly appreciated.  Students will have a quiz on the following on Thursday:  Outline for Essay (Each Roman Numeral Stands for a Paragraph) Read ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/01/12/language-arts-12/ 1.Reviewed Vocabulary : Character – a person or animal who takes part in a narrative Protagonist – main character; good guy; hero Antagonist – the person or thing who creates the conflict or problem Dynamic character – one who changes over the course of a narrative Static character – one who does not change over ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/01/11/reading-12/ Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a restful and happy break.  To get back into the swing of things, today's class focused on characterization.  Our warm up consisted of a retelling of the story Cinderella.  Students were asked to identify adjectives and verbs used to describe the antagonists ( the ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2010/01/06/happy-new-year-reading/ Students were given the paperwork for their anchor book projects today in class.  They are to choose one of the two assignments to do.  Although the packets contain graphic organizers, students are not required to use these.  However, they must include all of the necessary information from the rubric in ... http://cobblearning.net/cromano/2009/12/10/reading-11/