Holiday Homework

As discussed in class, you will have holiday homework. 

Your homework is to watch the video and read the article. I will attach the article in a link form and also in picture forms.

Video: 

Article: 

https://drive.google.com/a/teachforamerica.org/file/d/1_ZsuarTEsFWAIq9PIwlCjPI5oeW3-CTC/view?usp=sharing

Happy Holidays!

It has been an amazing semester of growth in our classroom! You all deserve a little break from the plethora amount of work you all have done in all of your classes! I hope that each and everyone of you all have the BEST holiday with the people that mean the most to you!

STUDENTS' FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL IS TUESDAY (1/9/2018) 

3rd Six Weeks - Week 5

Good Day Falcons!

This is the LAST WEEK OF THE 1ST SEMESTER! Boy, how does time fly by! It has been a great 5 months spent together thus far! This week you have many things occurring. Be sure that you are staying active in class! The toy drive ENDS THIS WEDNESDAY! Do your part for our community and bring in a toy and share joy to those that are not able to be provided joy from their families!

Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: BIG VOCABULARY QUIZ (32 Words)
Tuesday: Edgar Allan Poe CSI Activity 
Wednesday: Edgar Allan Poe CSI Activity
Thursday: Winter Social/Student Survey
Friday: WINTER BREAK!!

Let's have a great week!

 AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WINTER HOLIDAYS! 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

THE LINK BELOW IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROJECT. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q1YjzXRm9iUiOcdpxxxHRvCmvWKr9QpZ7lSWIZ_K6QA/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Six Weeks - Week 4

Good Day Falcons!

This is BENCHMARK WEEK! We will be taking 4 benchmarks this year, don't forget. Also, the toy drive that Student Council is hosting will start on Monday! Be sure to bring joy to others that are not as fortunate as we are.

Vanderbilt Homeroom, we will be testing in 2nd period all day. You know our room is cold, plan accordingly. Pull overs are not allowed. Bring a jacket, and a blanket if you need extra warmth.


Here is our week in a glance.

Monday: Algebra Benchmark - Report to 1st period after lunch
Tuesday: U.S. History Benchmark- Report to 3rd period after lunch
Wednesday: Science Benchmark - Report to 4th period after lunch
Thursday: Reading Benchmark - Report to 6th period after lunch
Friday: Intro to Anthology (PROJECT) 

We will be eating sack lunches in our classrooms on Monday and Tuesday. The rest of the week will be regular lunch.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS! LET'S HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Maya Angelou Power Point

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16eOx1IWr_DjHe8GRTtSkH7mZQGXUI6wplym3l-JrXYA/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Six Weeks - Week 3

Good Day Falcons!

This week is going to be an important week for our class! We will be having our Six Weeks Exam this week! Be sure to already start studying for that. This week we will also be writing letters to help "Make A Wish Foundation." This week, student council is having a coat drive! This will end on Friday, be sure to bring a jacket, sweater, or a hoodie! 

Here is our week in a glance: 

Monday: Maya Angelou - "And Still I Rise" 

Tuesday: Review for Six Weeks Exam

Wednesday: Review for Six Weeks Exam

Thursday: Six Weeks Exam

Friday: Letters to Santa

Let's have a GREAT week! .

Figurative Langauge - Literary Devices

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xQooySlj_YsVB7XnZvns4o4ftWimcP2WmPoVaUszYPA/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Six Weeks - Week 2

Good Day Falcons!

I hope you all have an AMAZING Thanksgiving Holiday! This week we are back in the swing of things preparing for our Six Weeks exam! We are already having our Six Weeks Test next week and it is important that you keep studying for that exam! We will have a Vocabulary Quiz next week! Be sure to study all of the yellow words.


Below is our week in a glance:

Monday: Figurative Language
Tuesday: Poetry: Ballad
Wednesday: Poetry: Haiku
Thursday: Poetry: Sonnet
Friday: Poetry: Free Verse

Let's have a GREAT week! 

Thanksgiving Holiday

Students! ENJOY THIS WEEK! You all have been diligent students in class and deserve to spend this time with your families and friends and finding the thanks to be given in your lives. Have fun! See you all when you get back!

 

Poetic Elements

Below is the PowerPoint with all of the poetic elements! 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16SZDqyIzEWQwhR8GIctaGzxce_PNSh450w9JP8Nt9qE/edit?usp=sharing

Poetry Powerpoint

Below is the link to the PowerPoint that had the different forms of poetry we are covering in class. The video is also located on the second slide. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uiXLyuZD1_ZUP-GUI4N6r9E9wHfIyZkz6Nq4oQCZ2Pc/edit?usp=sharing

3rd Six Weeks - Week 1

Good Day Falcons!

This is the first week of the third six weeks! We are almost done with the first semester of the year! This six weeks it is VERY IMPORTANT that you all are fully engaged in class! This Six Weeks is only 5 weeks, and one of those weeks is Benchmark week. This week we will be introduced to poetry and will also take a field trip to go see 'Wonder' in theaters!

Also don't forget: Student Council is having a food canned drive this week! It starts on Monday (11/13) and ends on Thursday (11/16). DO YOUR BEST TO BRING AS MUCH FOOD AS YOU CAN FOR THIS HOLIDAY BREAK! 

Below is our week in a glance.

Monday: Introduction to Poetry
Tuesday: Poetic Elements
Wednesday: Poetic Elements
Thursday: Poetic Elements
Friday: Wonder field trip 

Let's have a great week! 

Second Six Weeks - Week 5

Good Day Falcons!

This is the last week of the 2nd Six Weeks! The clock is just turning and it wont stop! This week we will have our Six Weeks Exam. As a reminder, I will be in the classroom a limited amount of time, so be on your best behavior! We have this week, next week, and then we are ready for Thanksgiving Holidays! We are having a limited amount of time in the classroom, so we need to capitalize on the time that we are in class.


Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: 2nd Six Weeks Exam
Tuesday: Christopher Columbus Article
Wednesday: Holocaust Article
Thursday: Steve Jobs Article
Friday: Leadership Series Pt. 1

Let's have a GREAT week!

 

Second Six Weeks - Week 4

Good Day Falcons!

This week is our last week of learning material. Next week is when we have Six Weeks Test all throughout the week. Our Six Weeks Test is going to be on Monday (11/6). Be sure to be going over your notes from writing essays and types of clauses. Progress Report Night is this Thursday at Peter Piper Pizza from 4-6. Be sure to go and recieve a 100 on your lowest grade!

Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: Body Paragraph 1
Tuesday: Body Paragraph 2
Wednesday: Conclusion 
Thursday: Review 
Friday: Review

LET'S HAVE A GREAT WEEK! 

Second Six Weeks - Week 3

Good Day Falcons!

This week is a VERY short week! We will have two days of instruction, I will be out with Student Council officers, the fall festival, and as a reminder, NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY! Let's do our best to make sure we are giving 100 percent at all times this week. In class, it may seem like things are a bit overwhelming, but do not fear! The material will be covered thoroughly throughout the year. Our fall festival is this Thursday. As a reminder for attire, you are allowed to come out of uniform ONLY IF YOU ARE WEARING A HALLOWEEN SHIRT OR A FALL SHIRT BUT THAT IS IT.


Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: Outline
Tuesday: Outline
Wednesday: Outline (Student Council Officer Field Trip)
Thursday: Fall Festival
Friday: NO SCHOOL! 

Let's have a SUPER week!

 

Thesis Statments

Here is the video we saw in class today!

Here are the examples we covered in class. 

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/thesis-statements/

2nd Six Weeks - Week 2

Good Day Falcons!


This week we have a couple of reminders! You have a Vocabulary quiz this Wednesday on the following words: vague, concur, divergent, emulate, inconsequential, reconciliation, vindicate, fickle, congregate, congregation, tenacious, and mundane! Be sure to study, remember quizzes are 20% of your grade! Also, this Friday is the deadline for the Fall Festival Participation fee. Remember, it is $5 and you will be getting back 4 tickets back.


Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: Expository Essay Writing 
Tuesday: Brainstorm: Web Strategy 
Wednesday: Brainstorm: Think Tank - VOCABULARY QUIZ 
Thursday: Thesis Statement 
Friday: Editing and Revising 

Let's have a GREAT week! 

Friday the 13th

Here is the video we saw in class today!

Complex Sentences

Here is the Power Point from class today!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NG1zZhUOe0ISoZ1cSssLeNq21zVkRHA1oVEQ3IPrZRY/edit?usp=sharing


Here is a video for extra practice!

Simple and Compound Sentences Video

Here is the video we saw in class today!

Conjunctions

Below is the link to the PowerPoint we saw in class today! The awesome video is on the PowerPoint slide also!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xflN1cCGuIY1xtCuFjcDvznV7N91gEGzRIcIeR-s34g/edit?usp=sharing

2nd Six Weeks - Week 1

Good Day Falcons!

This week is the beginning of the Second Six Weeks! It is a clean slate and a great chance for you to either continue your positive habits or discontinue your negative habits. This week there will also be a student council meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 AM in my classroom. Spread the word! On Monday, there will be fall pictures! Be sure to look your best! Report cards will be issued out on Wednesday (10/11).


Below is our week in a glance:

Monday: Conjunctions
Tuesday: Kinds of Sentences
Wednesday: Kinds of Sentences 
Thursday: Run-On/Sentence Fragments
Friday: Editing and Revising 

Let's have a GREAT week! 

1st Six Weeks - Week 6

Good Day Falcons!


This week is Six Weeks Testing! Your writing Six Weeks exam will be on Thursday October , 2017. There will be a two part review this week. Also, the end of the 1st Six Weeks will be this Friday (10/6), make sure you have all your work turned in! The Fall Festival is going to be on October 26, 2017. If you would like, there will be a $5 participation fee. With this fee, you will receive 4 tickets back to use in the festival.


Below is our week in a glance.

Monday: Clauses
Tuesday: Review for Six Weeks Exam 
Wednesday: Review for Six Weeks Exam 
Thursday: 1st Six Weeks Exam 
Friday: Google Office 

Let's Have A Great Week! 

1st Six Weeks - Week 5

Good Day Falcons!

This week there are a couple of reminders! This Thursday YOUR BUTTERFULY PROJECT IS DUE! Make sure you turn complete it. Reminder, there are three possible grades that you can receive for it: 100, 70, or a 0. No exceptions. Please be reminded that if you do need help, I am available during lunch. Also, a reminder that there is no school on Friday, Yay!


Below is our week in a glance.

Monday: Types of Sentences
Tuesday: Subject and Predicate
Wednesday: Simple and Complete Subject/Predicate
Thursday: Types of Clauses
Friday: NO SCHOOL

Lets have a great week! 

1st Six Weeks - Week 4

We are already two weeks away from finishing the first Six Weeks!

This week there are a couple of reminders to be reminded of! There will be a Progress Report night at Peter Piper Pizza from 4-6 PM. Parents are encouraged to come and speak to teachers about their students' progress in the classroom. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts money and order forms are due this Friday! Be sure to bring those orders in! Also, on Friday you will have your first Vocabulary Quiz over the following words: unfathomable, nonchalant, vigilant, abrasive, inevitable, fathom, feeble, inconspicuous, frank, and vindicate. Study your flashcards!


Below is our week in a glance:

Monday: Pronouns Pt. 1 
Tuesday: Pronouns Pt. 2
Wednesday: Prepositions/ Prepositional Phrases
Thursday: Adjectives
Friday: Adverbs

Let's have a GREAT week! 

Monarch Butterfly Project

The due date is 

September 28, 2017

9/11/2001 Memorial Day

Below is a link to the website I used in class to go through the timeline of the events that occurred on this tragic day 16 years ago.


http://timeline.911memorial.org/


I will also attach the video we saw in class and other resources to gather more information about the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugp_QluPos4

1st Six Week - Week 3

Time is flying by!


This week is a very memorable week in the history of The United States. This week is the 16th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We will break down the day and go through the timeline of the day. This week we will be focusing on the Part of Speech "Verbs."


Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: 9/11 Memorial 
Tuesday: Types of Verbs
Wednesday: Helping Verbs
Thursday: Linking Verbs
Friday: Nouns & Verbs Magazine Activity 

Let's have a GREAT week! 

1st Six Weeks - Week 2

Howdy Students!

This week we will start working on content! How exciting! There will be a DC meeting this Wednesday at 5:00 PM at the Paco Zarate Building, if you are interested in going please go! It's an amazing trip that you do not want to miss out on. Your University shirt money and orders are due this Friday to your homeroom teacher! Plan accordingly. Also, this Friday we will be going to the Book Fair! You are allowed to dress out of uniform if you dress western! YEE-HAW!



Here is our week in a glance:

Monday: Parts of Speech
Tuesday: Common/Proper Nouns
Wednesday: Concrete/Abstract Nouns
Thursday:Possessive Nouns
Friday: Book Fair!

Lets have a great week! 

WELCOME!

HELLO STUDENTS OF 8TH GRADE HONORS WRITING

I am excited for you all to become excellent scholars in my classroom this year! This year, writing will be more detailed, more demanding, and be more informative. My goal is to get you all ready for high school. 

My homeroom is Vanderbilt, VANDERBILT - YOOHOO, and my room is located in room 7079. 

This will be our week in a glance. 

Monday: Classroom introduction/ First day activity. 

Tuesday: Syllabus Day 

Wednesday: Classroom Procedures

Thursday: Interactive Notebook

Friday: Interactive Notebook 

I am so excited to meet you all and start growing as scholars! 

Washington D.C. Historical Trail Trip Sites