Agenda for Thursday and Friday, 9/24-9/25:

1) I.R. or Review for test

2) Classical Roots 2 Spelling and Vocab test

3) Journal – Music

  People across the world and throughout time have made music an integral (necessary) part of their lives. 

-Why do you think music is so important to the human race?
- Is music important in your life?  Why or why not?  
- Do you mainly listen to music or do you also make music?
- What type of music do you prefer? Why?
- When and where do you prefer to listen/make music?
- Can music change your mood?  Explain your answer – give examples.

4) Small Group Activity

H.W.

• I.R.
• Lit. Devices and Elements of Fiction test next block day
  

Agenda for Wednesday, 9/23:

1) 10 min. I.R. and turn in Flashcards for Classical Roots Lesson 2

2) Finish Elements of Fiction Notes ( I will post the anser key tomorrow, or look the terms up in your textbook)

3) Favorite Self-Portrait Poem Line on Self-Portrait Drawing

H.W.

• C.R. Spelling and Vocab Test block day
• Literary Devices and Elements of Fiction Test next week
• I.R.

Agenda for Tuesday, 9/22:

1) 10 min. I.R. / Check C.R. 2 ABC homework

2) Correct C.R. 2 ABC and review C.R. Test 1

3) Continue Elements of Fiction Notes using Holt Textbook pages 811-826 ( Define Dialect, Diction, Epilogue, Flashback, Foreshadow, Idiom, Mood/Atmosphere, Plot, Exposition, Conflict, External Conflict, Internal Conflict, Climax, Resolution, Subplot, Parallel Episodes, Point of View, Theme, and Tone)

H.W.

• Finish Elements of Fiction Notes (Writer’s Toolbox – Elements of Fiction – Thurston 8th)
• C.R. 2 Flashcards
• I.R.

Agenda for 9/21:

1) I.R.

2) Journal #1

  9/21/09    Topic: I’m an 8th Grader!
First, explain what it means for you to be an eighth grader.  Next answer some or all of the following questions:
-How have your first two weeks as an 8th grader been?
- How have you changed since you first came to TMS as a 6th grader?
- Name at least one thing you would like to accomplish this year as an 8th grader.

3) Begin Elements of Fiction Notes

H.W.

• C.R. 2 A,B and C
• I.R.

Agenda for Thursday and Friday, 9/17-9/18:

1) 10 Min. I.R. (or study quietly)

2) Classical Roots Spelling and Vocab Test 1

3) Finish Self-Portrait Drawings

4) Planner Points

NO HOMEWORK

Agenda for Wednesday, 9/16/09:

1) Self-Portrait Poems and Roots 1 Flashcards Due

2) I.R. 10 min.

3) Finish Lit. Devices Notes

4) Begin Final Drafts of Self-Portrait Drawings

H.W.

• Study for Roots 1 Test

Agenda for Tuesday, 9/15/09:

1) I.R. / Roots 1A, B and C homework check

2) Correct Roots 1 A, B and C  h.w. / Discuss Flashcards

3) Finish Lit. Devices Notes (if time permits)

4) Begin Self-Portraits

H.W.

• Roots 1 Flashcards (both roots and words – 16 cards total)
• Self-Portrait Final Draft Due Tomorrow (Click here for the Self-Portrait Poem Writing Frame and Click here for the Self-Portrait Poem Grading RUBRIC and Click here for MLA format information)

Agenda for Monday, 9/14:

Visitation from Dr. Culverhouse, Mrs. Salberg, Dr. Ostensen and Mrs. Demark sometime during the period.

1) 1o min. Independent Reading.

2) Independent Reading Contracts/Logs

3) Guided Practice for Classical Roots Exercises A, B and C

4) Continue Lit. Devices Notes if time

5) Expand Self-Portrait Poems

H.W.

• Classical Roots Lesson 1 – Exercises A, B and C due Tuesday (tomorrow)
• Self-Portrait Poem Final Draft Due Wed.
• Paper from Dr. C signed by tomorrow
• Optional – bring materials for self-portrait drawing

Agenda for Friday, 9/11:

1) Turn in H.W. (parent signatures)

2) Work on Self-Portrait Poem / Class Materials Check

3) Vocabulary Books and Assignment Sheet

4) Textbook Checkout

H.W.

• I.R. Books Due Monday

Agenda for Thursday, 9/10:

1) Collect By Way of Introduction

2) Review and complete SMART chart

3) Begin Literary Device Notes

Homework:

• Signatures and class materials due tomorrow
• I.R. books due Monday