First Nine Weeks
September 11, 2008 by slesscience
7th Grade
Novel Unit: THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN by Mark Twain
Grammar: The P arts of Speech Review using HOT FUDGE MONDAY–Randy Larson
Sentence Structure using WOE IS I–Patricia T. O’Conner
ENGLISH WORKSHOP workbook will be used all year long
Writing: WRITING AND THINKING SKILLS: PARAGRAPHS AND COMPOSITION
The Writing Process
Prewriting
Drafting Stage
Revising Stage
Editing Stage
Use Cornell Notes for novel annotation
Analysis of novel using:
Comparison/contrast
Author’s use of figurative language (metaphors, simile, etc.)
Vocabulary: Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
On-going all year
8th Grade English
First Nine Weeks
Novel Unit: ASHES OF ROSES by Mary Jane Auch
Cross curricular project for–ASHES OF ROSE
Handout: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Due Date: Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Grammar: The Parts of Speech Review using HOT FUDGE MONDAY–Randy Larson
Sentence Structure using WOE IS I–Patricia T. O’Conner
ENGLISH WORKSHOP workbook will be used all year long
Writing: The Writing Process
Prewriting
Drafting Stage
Revising Stage
Editing Stage
Using Cornell Notes for annotation of literature
Analysis of novel using:
Comparison/contrast
Author’s use of figurative language (metaphor, simile, etc.)
Vocabulary: Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop
On-going all year
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Hey! Cool blog! Glad you have it! Now only Dr. B has to make one!
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Hey Mrs. Grimes,
I like the new blog. I think it was a great idea for the middle school. It serves as a great way of communication. I am glad everyone’s blog is up and running. Well, have a nice weekend.
Thanks,
Jake Fox
Hello, Mrs. Grimes!
I agree with Jake; this is a nice way to communicate things. Have a great weekend!
Susannah
Hey Mrs. Grimes! I love your blog! It’s awesome!
Now Dr. B needs one, so we can all talk on blogs!!!
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Nice blog! see yah on monday!!
Cheers,
Natalie
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Mrs Grimes
WHen do we have to be finished with TOm Swyer??
Thanks,
Natalie
Queen of planet dork!
oh, i didnt know you had a blog! its awesome. also, THANKS for extending the due date of our essay. we have a lot of projects and quizzes and stuff now (plus science fair!) so anyways, it helped a lot! thanks, catherine:)