12/21/11

Homework: None

1. Vocabulary Test
2. Read 9&10

12/20/11 The Giver, Grade Reports, and Vocabulary

Homework: STUDY FOR VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW/ VOCABULARY PACKET DUE TOMORROW
5 WEEK GRADE REPORTS HANDED OUT!!!!!

Lesson Focus: Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make inferences.

1. Review 7&8
2. Quiz on 7&8
3. Study Vocabulary

12/19 The Giver and Vocabulary

Homework: Finish chapter 7&8 with 5 notes each chapter
VOCBAULARY TEST ON WEDNESDAY
5 EXTRA POINTS IF YOUR PREOVE YOU STUDIED

Lesson Focus: 1. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s
position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
2. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in
groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and
issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

1. Listen to chapter 7&8 while taking notes
2. Vocab Jazz

12/16 The Giver

Homework: Have a great weekend!!!

Lesson Focus: Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make inferences.

1. Check homework
2. Quck discussion about 3&4
3. Quiz on 5&6

12/15/11 The Giver

Homework: Read 5&6 notes with 5 notes each chapter

VOCABULARY TEST MOVED TO NEXT WEEK

Lesson Focus:
1. Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw conclusions/make
inferences.
2. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material understudy; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and
reflect on ideas under discussion.


1. Check Homework
2. Review for 3&4
3. Quiz on 3&4
4. Start Homework

12/13/11 & 12/14/11 The Giver and Vocabulary

Homework: Finish Chapter 3&4 with 5 notes each chapter
Play the vocabulary quizlet game from home!
Leson Focus: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-
specific words and phrases.
Use text based details to show understanding of text and to draw
conclusions/make inferences.


1. The Giver chapter 1&2 Review
2. Quiz on 1&2
3. Start homework (independently)
4. Vocabulary Review with partner
5. Finish homework

12/12/11 The Giver

Lesson Focus: Analyze how an author’s word choice impacts tone and mood of a text.

Homework: Finish chapters 1&2 with five notes each chapter
Quiz on 1&2 tomorrow
1. Begin reading chapter 1 together
2. Finish chapter 1/check notes
3. Start homework

Binder Requirements:
1. Vocabulary 1-10
2. Vocabulary 11-20
3. Loose Leaf
4. The Giver book

12/09/11 Vocabulary

Homework: Have a great weekend!

Lesson Focus: How can I verify my preliminary understanding of a word?

1. Check homework
2. Log on and play quizllet
3. Hand out books

12/08/11 Vocabulary

Homework: Vocab 11-20 second ten words

Lesson Focus: Verify preliminary understanding of a word.

1. Second ten vocabulary words
2. Extra assignment

12/07/11 Review and Grade Check ins

All grades have been updated!

Homework: Finish any backwork

1. Discuss "Examination Day"
2. Finish Quiz
3. Discuss Grades

12/06/11 Vocabulary and Short stories

Homework: Vocabulary 1-10

1. Hand in short answer
2. Finish vocabulary words
3. Work on extra assignment
4. Read "Examination Day"
5. Take the quiz

12/05/11 Supporting arguments and Vocabulary

Homework:"The Last Leaf" short answer
Lesson Focuses: 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
information.
2.Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
1. Finalize Short Answer Response
2. Vocabulary 1-10

12/02/11 Supporting arguments

Homework: Have a great weekend

Lesson Focuses: a. Introduce claim(s), and organize the reasons and evidence logically.b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources.c. Provide a concluding statement or section and supports the argument presented.

1. Short answer question:
“The Last Leaf” JE
Mr. Behrman can best be described as:
determined or irresponsible

Choose one character trait that you think best describes Mr. Behrman and support your answers with TBD’s. The answer needs to be in short answer format.

12/01/11&12/02/11 Understanding Texts and supporting arguments

Homework: Finish "The Last Leaf" with at least 10 notes
Lesson Focuses:
a. Introduce claim(s), and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources.
c. Provide a concluding statement or section and supports the argument presented.

1. Introduction to "The Last Leaf"
2. Read and take notes however you like