8th Grade English Language Arts Class Syllabus
Welcome to 8th Grade English Language Arts! This year we will cover the power standards that are a subset of the learning standards that Ann Arbor Public Schools has determined to be the highest priority or most important for students to learn. As a class we will grow in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. We will do this in a way that meets the needs of all students no matter their learning level. During the course of the year students will be reading literature in the form of novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, partaking in classroom discussions, and presenting creative projects. 8th Grade English Language Arts Units that we will cover this year:
8th Grade English Language Arts Power Standards:
Suggested Student Materials
Suggested Classroom Donations TBD--Once it is safe to go back into the classroom we can always use the following:
Expectation of All Students
Expectations of the Teacher
Parent and Caregiver Expectations
I am looking forward to a challenging, informative, and enjoyable year. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Respectfully, Mrs. Rebecca Lee Tappan Middle School 6th and 8th Grade English Language Arts [email protected]
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Hello Awesome ELA Students, Parents, and Caregivers!
A few notes to prepare for Monday's new learning format as outlined by the district. * All of my ELA classes will now use Google Classroom. My website will be maintained with much less frequency after this week. PowerSchool will not be used. If you want to track your child's work and the feedback they receive from me, you can do this in their class hour's Google Classroom. * Beginning on MONDAY, April 13th, lessons will be shared at 8AM just TWICE a week. The lessons will be "forward instruction in curriculum" (aka: mostly new content) and should take 30-45 minutes of work to read, watch, do and complete. Students can complete the lessons at any time throughout the week. ***** 1st, 3rd, and 6th hours: Lessons posted on MON and WED in Google Classroom ***** 2nd and 5th hours: Lessons posted on TUE and THURS in Google Classroom * Every Friday at 8AM, every student will receive a "Check for Understanding" form in Google Classroom. **** This form will assess their learning from the week and is due by 4pm the following Tuesday. * Office hours will be DailyI from 8-9a.m. and 2:30-3:30...feel free to email me during that time for instant responses. Otherwise, I will continue to reply within 24 hours. THANK YOU! Parent/Caregiver/ Family Responsibilities
Thank you! Stay Magical, Mrs. Lee Good Morning Students, Parents, and Caregivers,
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you were able to rest and relax a little. I can't put into words or express enough how upsetting this has made me feel after hearing the Governor's decision about keeping buildings closed. As you can probably guess, I certainly have been holding on to the idea that we would be together again before the end of the school year. To be honest, I'm still holding onto hope as she did state that if things change with this disease, she could adjust the school timeline. I can't imagine not seeing you in person over the next two months, but I understand safety should be our #1 concern and that we all need to do our part in helping in this battle. Parents, you deserve a big thank you.Thank you so very much for all you are doing to keep your children learning and working on keeping their brains active. I know many of you are working from home, trying to be the teacher and parent all at once. You truly are amazing. Please, give your child a big hug, high five, fist bump, or a cool kid head nod from me. I miss their personalities, smiling faces, questions, discussions with one another. I even miss being called Mrs. Lee, Lee, Mrs, Teacher, and even Ms. Borges, ...whatever it was that they would accidentally call me. Their smiling faces and laughter kept me going and I want them to know I think about them daily. In the coming days and weeks, I plan on continuing my podcasts and will work to move into video recordings too. While my intention was to start this week with Zoom classroom meetings, for the time being I am choosing not to set up a zoom for right now. I have heard many hackers are finding their ways into the chat meetings, I do not feel comfortable at this time but will keep you updated if things change. In an effort to keep your inboxes as open as possible I will communicate mostly through Google Classroom. Here I will post messages, enrichment opportunities, and students will submit work for feedback. I am aware that this may be overwhelming, as I have felt it both as a teacher and as a parent. I don’t have all the answers right now about how this will all work as the weeks and months go on, but I promise to keep you updated as new information becomes available. My thoughts are with all of you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. With cheers, Mrs. Lee This week we will continue to wrap up our poem books, or novel projects, and Tuck Everlasting. Deadlines: 1. Sonnet 18 Most of you have already completed the three separate sections of this packet. Please remember to click submit once you are complete 2. April 8--Original Sonnet This needs to be submitted through google classroom. 3. Poem of the Day Each day this week we will have a quick poem learning opportunity. Please read the prompt and submit each day. Good Morning Smart Humans!!!! It's SPRING BREAK!!! Which means, that is it okay and acceptable to ignore this post. If that's the case, have a wonderful day and I will talk you on Monday :) Stay magical, Mrs. Lee . . . If you decide to keep on reading, HELLO! Welcome to your Spring Break Challenge. While my son is not on spring break until next week I am trying to find balance between enjoying my week off, and working with Max and being his teacher, his mom, his bff, his house keeper, personal chef, well the list goes on. To help with the balance, I created this challenge. It's a photo scavenger hunt! Again, completely optional. Here's how it will work: Mrs. Lee’s Spring Break OPTIONAL Family Scavenger Photo Creation Hunt!!!!! Happy Spring Break! I don’t know about you, but there are only so many days that I am able to go on a walk around the block in a row. The same houses, trees, and cars. Not that it’s boring, but I think we can change it up a little. Here’s an at home, while social distancing, photo scavenger hunt. Take a look at the list, grab a family member and have some fun! Take photos of you and your fam taking on these different challenges. Collect points for each photo and challenge completed and put it together in an epic google slide presentation. Submit your presentations to Me by Sunday evening. Again, this is all optional and you should know the points don’t really matter, unless you want to challenge a family member to see who can make a better google slide show. Happy Challenging! +4 Chalk Art - create an epic mural with chalk and positive messages around the outside of your house. The Inside Out design below was created by one of my neighbors. You all have seen my artistic ability--I'm stick figure good, not 3-d good :) +3 Build a house--a FAIRY house! Use sticks, leaves, stones, and any materials you can find outside. Must all be created from nature. +10 Lego (HOME) masters - select a build model, grab a pile a legos (or other build materials), and challenge your household to all create the same build. +11 Air Guitar Hero - Take a photo or photos of your family air-instrumenting a song cover of your favorite rock band. Bonus points for costumes! +2 Portrait Sitting - Draw a one-minute portrait of one member on your family and take a photo of the completed artwork! +1 Squirrel Selfie--Try and take a (SOCIAL DISTANCING) selfie with a squirrel. The more squirrels, the more points earned :). DO NOT TRY AND TOUCH THE SQUIRRELS! +5 Chopped: Kitchen Edition! - Prepare your most impressive take on a meal that includes 3-5 ingredients found in the shelf in your refrigerator that no one reaches for. You know the ketchup from 2012, the orange that has spots from January, or even the capers that are more for looks than for eating. Take a photo of your master chef presenting and explaining your creation. Bonus if you eat it :) +1 The Art of Paper Folding - Have one of your family members learn and fold an Origami creation and take a photo of it. Bonus points for the most intricate submission! +1 Light and Shadow – Create a hand puppet show take a photo of your most impressive hand shadow puppet. +3 Living Art - Take a photo of a member of your team next to and imitating your favorite statue or painting from the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts)—Use the internet to take a virtual tour of the museum. +10 How’s this look? - Go to your closet and try to create your best Mrs. Lee outfit. Bonus points if you create an army of look-a-likes. Be gorgeous! +2 Biggest Fans - Find as many pieces of apparel of favorite local sports team (The Tampa Bay Rays) and fit them into one photo with your teammates (family/housemates). Bonus points for each item! Bonus points for Rays gear :) +5 Jump Around—You know that I love a good, no GREAT jumping photo. Have a family member or all attempt a mid-air creation with you. The trick is to master a pose, smile, and get off the ground as a group. Be safe, no jumping off of things like couches, tables, steps, etc. You must all start on the ground. Happy jumping. +10 Fake-Cation—stage a fake vacation using items in your house. For example, if you have mouse ears, you should make a Lego castle and pretend you’re at Disney, or if you have a beach towel and chair, make it look like you’re at the beach. +7 Movie Magic—use toys or other items in your house to make a stop motion movie—think Lego Movie, or Toy Story. (My son is going to make Baby Yoda, Private Eye—stay tuned for his masterpiece.) Whether you go on this photo challenge scavenger hunt, read, relax, watch tv, or help organize your basement I wish you all an amazing break. Be kind to one another and stay magical! Cheers, Mrs. Lee P.S. Here is Max already starting the challenge. While he took a very nice photo of a squirrel in the Arb, no points were earned (the points do not matter anyway), but it is a very nice squirrel. Good morning 8th Graders,
Well, we made it! Two weeks of digital learning experiences and now we get one week off. Thank you to everyone who has been working in our Google Classroom, working in their packets, and sending email messages. It has been nice to connect through the digital world. A few things to look forward to after Spring Break: 1. Only one more sonnet activity--we will not be analyzing the remainder of the sonnets in the packet. They are bonus learning experiences if you want to give them a try. Also, if you are a fan of Star Trek or the X-Men, here is a link of Patrick Stewart reading Shakespeare's sonnets. 2. New unit after spring break 3. Zoom class meet ups 4. Podcasts and videos from me--now that I am used to using Google Classroom I will work to create more learning opportunities with you all through digital tools. Thanks everyone! I wish you a restful break. Stay magical, Mrs. Lee Good Morning, and happy Friday eve!
Yesterday turned out to be beautiful out in the afternoon. Who else spent time outside? We took our daily walk and scooter ride around the neighborhood, but this time we added music. It made our walk go by as fast as a wink, and turned into a karaoke session of our Disney favs. Here is your learning experience for today: Thursday 26 1. Re-Read Sonnet 18 2. Complete the second page for this poem (the page without Shakespeare's head) 3. Complete the questions from lines 5-8 only--USE THE NEW GOOGLE DOC! **Remember, it is optional, but if you are writing in your packet or your notebook to click submit/turn it** Happy Wednesday, or as Winnie the Pooh would say, Happy Windsday!
Thank you to everyone who asked questions, started their sonnet 18 page, and thank you to those who turned it in. Today is a catch up day for anyone who needs it. Here are today's learning experiences: Wednesday 25 1. Catch up on the Sonnet pages from Monday and Tuesday 2. Read your novels, magazines, newspapers, comics, graphic novels, etc 3. Get outside! Today would be a great day to create some chalk art. Max and I made a stained glass mural, I added in some inspirational quotes, and he invented the dino-corn (a dinosaur-unicorn hybrid :) ) Have fun! Thank everyone and have a wonderful day! Stay Magical, Mrs. Lee Hello 8th Graders!
Today marks the start of week two that we are away from each other. I miss you all and look forward to being able to come back to Tappan in April. Just like last week I will post tasks for you to complete. You always have choice: 1. Write all work in your notebooks or packets--We will look at it when we return to Tappan or 2. Write work in a google doc and then share it with me Suggested Learning experiences for the week (Work at your own pace--There is not right or wrong way to complete these enrichment tasks. Do what you can, when you can and we will discuss, share, and celebrate all of your hard work when we return to school in April: Monday 23:
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Happy Friday, Smart Humans!
Just like yesterday, today is a catch up day. Please take a moment to click "turn in" once you have completed writing your poems for the week--The Lie and Colors. It is okay to only have your work in your notebooks and still turn it in. Remember, we will discuss, celebrate, and share all of our poems when we return to school. Look for one quick question to respond to later in our Google Classroom. For today, catch up on Annabel Lee sheet and write your poem. I am loving your creativity--spaghetti, this quarantine, hating to write poems, and too much work. They are all AMAZING! For today, nothing new. Here are some things you could work on: Read a novel, comic, magazine, read out loud to a younger sibling or an older relative Work on a new Tik Tok (Max and I have been practicing during "gym class") Play a boardgame Make something out of legos, play doh, Popsicle sticks Call a family member on the phone and have a conversation Build a fort Doodle with Mo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8 Write a new pigeon book: Don't let the pigeon write a poem :) Pain with Bob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLWEXRAnQd0&disable_polymer=true Stay Magical, Mrs. Lee Good Morning, Smart Humans!
I am so excited with the hard work that everyone is putting into their learning. Thank you to everyone, you and your families, for the continued support and understanding. I hope that you are enjoying my podcasts (and that the links are working). I will not be posting a new one until Monday. It is not mandatory to listen to the podcasts, just a way to discuss our poems. For today, nothing new. Here are some things you could work on: Catch up on Annabel Lee sheet and write your poem: So far I have poems written on the dislike of poems, spaghetti, and too much work. They are all AMAZING! Read a novel Work on a new Tik Tok (Max and I have been practicing during "gym class") Play a board game Make something out of legos Call a family member on the phone and have a conversation Build a fort Doodle with Mo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8 Write a new pigeon book: Don't let the pigeon write a poem :) Pain with Bob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLWEXRAnQd0&disable_polymer=true Wishing everyone a magical day. Cheers, Mrs. Lee P.S. Max says, "hello." Here he is working on his Pigeon painting, and getting ready for "school with teacher mommy." What have you been up to? Post something fun below :) Good morning,
Link to new podcast on today's assignment Now that we have taken on the classic poem of Annabel Lee, I would like to put your understanding of its form to the test. Your task is to rewrite this poem. Look at the first two stanzas of the poem and think of what story you can tell. I took the first two stanzas and wrote a story of our classroom. You do not have to use the same rhyme that the author does in this poem. You do however need to stick with the same rhyme pattern of (a,b,a,c,d,c). Give it a try! Must do: Write 2-3 stanzas May do: Rewrite the entire poem Topic: The original topic of the poem focuses on love. The love between the speaker and Annabel Lee. You can choose to right a poem about any love you like. The love of tacos on Tuesdays, the love of school, the love of shopping, the love of video games, the love of shoes, the love of soccer, and so on. YOUR CHOICE! Original: It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea, But we loved with a love that was more than love-- I and my Annabel Lee-- With a love that the wingèd seraphs of Heaven Coveted her and me. Mrs. Lee’s Mentor It was several a days ago In the classroom by the tree That we said goodbye to our chairs and desks And of course to the unicorn Mrs. Lee And this was a teacher of Language arts Who told silly mom jokes just for me We’ve been out of the classroom For what seems like forever to me But we studied and read and analyzed Poems I and the unicorn Lee With a work ethic that was strong like a poem In the classroom by the tree Your Turn Stanza 1 Line 1: Line 2: Line 3: Line 4: Line 5: Line 6: Stanza 2 Line 1: Line 2: Line 3: Line 4: Line 5: Line 6: Good Morning Smart Humans!
It is Tuesday, March 17th and I hope all is well in your world. A few housekeeping items for you. 1. I have been asked to create a calendar for work completion--I am working on it! 2. Annabel Lee stanzas 3 and 4 were assigned yesterday for you to analyze on your own. If you have note listened to the podcast yet, please do so. I explain stanzas 1 and 2. 3. You next task will be given tomorrow--rewriting Annabel Lee (don't worry, it won't be all 6 stanzas). Thank you and stay magical! Mrs. Lee Link to podcast on Annabel Lee On Friday in class I passed out a copy of Annabel Lee. Read the poem and look for poetic devices as well as deeper meaning. The author says certain words, but what would it translate to in 2020?
Listen to this podcast (also located in our Google Classroom) 1. Mark up stanzas 1 and 2 with me 2. Mark up stanzas 3 and 4 on your own Stay magical, Mrs. Lee 8th Grade ELA
Hello Smart Humans! Thank you for all of your care and support over this unique time. Below is information that relates to our English Language Arts class. All work completed out of school will be reviewed and discussed once we return to the classroom. Below is information on assignments that we have started to work on in class. Copies of each assignment are also located on the RESOURCES tab of my website. A few thoughts about ELA starting March 13, 2020—these assignments were not created with the intention of being completed in one day. Spread the love and choose when to read, write, work, and relax. Check our class website for updates under the 8th Grade ELA tab and RESOURCES tab 1. Read! Read every day and use your reading log to keep track of your thoughts on your novel. 2. NEW: Complete your poetry analysis for Annabel Lee and Sonnet #18: We are in the middle or two classic poetry moments. "Annabel Lee" and Shakespeare's Sonnets. I have provided print copies of each for you to use while we are out of the classroom. There are also copies of located on the resources tab and I will be posting lesson videos. Check your AAPS email for updated links. A blog post will be added on Monday, March 16th for Annabel Lee. I will discuss poetic devices, deeper meaning, and recreating the poem. Sonnets will be discussed later in the week. Do Not Complete the Following YET: Sonnets #29 and 130 Writing an original sonnet Rewriting Annabel Lee 5. Poetry will live forever!!!! (name the poetic devices used) We have more poems to analyze and understand. Once we are done analyzing, we will begin writing forms of each poem. WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS. 6. Be kind to each other. 7. Help around the house. 8. READ, WRITE, LISTEN, CREATE A PODCAST, BE CREATIVE, GET FRESH AIR, BE AWESOME! Hello Smart Humans!
A few thoughts about ELA starting March 13, 2020: 1. Read! Read every day and use your reading log to keep track of your thoughts on your novel. 2. Complete your poetry analysis: We are in the middle or two classic poetry moments. "Annabel Lee" and Shakespeare's Sonnets. I have provided print copies of each for you to use while we are out of the classroom. There are also copies of located on the resources tab and I will be posting lesson videos. Check your AAPS email for updated links. 5. Poetry will live forever!!!! (name the poetic devices used) We have more poems to analyze and understand. Once we are done analyzing, we will begin writing forms of each poem. 5. Be kind to each other. 6. Help around the house. 7. READ, WRITE, LISTEN, CREATE A PODCAST, BE CREATIVE, GET FRESH AIR, BE AWESOME! Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Hello March! Spring is coming, warmer weather is on it's way, and both grades are in the middle of poetry, hooray! Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. March Office Hours: I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Students are also invited to schedule time during lunch and on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: March 9 PTSO Meeting in Media Center March 10 Election Day- No School for Students and Staff March 11 6-7:30 6th Grade Parent Orientation Night (Incoming Students) March 30-April 3 No School Spring Break! Weekly Assignments and Assessments 6th Grade 8th Grade Week of March 9, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: New Unit: Painting with Words CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can figure out the deeper meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a story CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify several types of figurative language in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify how certain word choices influence the meaning and tone of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify how the author's analogies or allusions to other texts influence meaning and tone. Please check the planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. March 9, 2020 Monday: Poetic Device Quiz 1 with notes, Begin classic poem analysis, “Annabel Lee” HW Fig Lang 2 due Wednesday Tuesday: No School Wednesday:Finish “Annabel Lee” in class, begin classic rewrite, due Thursday at the end of class Introduction to Sonnets Thursday: Sonnet analysis Friday: Poetic Device Quiz 2 without notes Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. February Office Hours: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: February 25 Early Release Day for Students February 27 Orchestra Night at Hill Auditorium February 28 Quarter 3 Interim ENDS March 4 Choral Calvacade at PiHi March 9 PTSO Meeting in Media Center March 10 Election Day- No School for Students and Staff March 11 6-7:30 6th Grade Parent Orientation Night (Incoming Students) March 30-April 3 No School Spring Break! 8th Grade Week of February 24, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: New Unit: Painting with Words CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can figure out the deeper meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a story CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify several types of figurative language in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify how certain word choices influence the meaning and tone of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 I can identify how the author's analogies or allusions to other texts influence meaning and tone. Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. February 24, 2020 Monday: New Unit Objectives, Set up Interactive Notebooks for Poetry, Homework, Alone in the Nets Due on Wednesday Tuesday: Start figurative Language Notes Wednesday: Start Poetic Sound Notes, HW Due Thursday: Wrap up weekly notes in interactive notebook Friday: Poetic Device Quiz Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. February Office Hours: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: February 25 Early Release Day for Students February 27 Orchestra Night at Hill Auditorium February 28 Quarter 3 Interim ENDS March 4 Choral Calvacade at PiHi March 9 PTSO Meeting in Media Center March 10 Election Day- No School for Students and Staff March 11 6-7:30 6th Grade Parent Orientation Night (Incoming Students) March 30-April 3 No School Spring Break! Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Thank you for all of the hearts!!! 6th grade has completed their original poems and 8th grade will begin next week. 8th Grade Week of February 17, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: I can research a topic and develop more related questions about that topic for further exploration. I can determine if a source is credible and accurate when I gather new information from books or technology I can quote or paraphrase from print and digital sources without plagiarizing I can correctly cite sources within or at the end of my writing. Planner Checks--Encourage your child to stay as up to date as possible on their research projects. They have deadlines each day this week. Students have a project timeline in their research project packets. Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. February 17, 2020 Monday 17: Complete typed draft of research essay Tuesday 18: Peer Edits Wednesday 19: Final revisions, submit for grade Thursday 20: Create one pager on computer highlighting research Friday 21: finish and print research one pager All students have a research packet with the timeline of due dates for this project. Encourage your child to check in with Mrs. Lee daily. This will ensure that students do not get behind on the project. Next Week: New unit, The Language of Poetry Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. February Office Hours: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: February 25 Early Release Day for Students February 27 Orchestra Night at Hill Auditorium February 28 Quarter 3 Interim ENDS March 4 Choral Calvacade at PiHi March 9 PTSO Meeting in Media Center March 10 Election Day- No School for Students and Staff March 11 6-7:30 6th Grade Parent Orientation Night (Incoming Students) March 30-April 3 No School Spring Break! Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Candy Conversation Hearts--These will be used in each class to accompany our poetry unit. We will need 2-3 bags per class. If you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Weekly Assignments and Assessments Week of February 10, 2020 8th Grade Week of February 10, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: I can research a topic and develop more related questions about that topic for further exploration. I can determine if a source is credible and accurate when I gather new information from books or technology I can quote or paraphrase from print and digital sources without plagiarizing I can correctly cite sources within or at the end of my writing. Planner Checks--Encourage your child to stay as up to date as possible on their research projects. They have deadlines each day this week. Students have a project timeline in their research project packets. Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Next Week: February 10, 2020 Monday 10: Finish research essay outline, Lesson on essay organization and Thesis Tuesday 11: Finish research essay draft and begin typing Wednesday 13: Type essays and Peer edits Thursday 14: Finish Peer Edits Friday 15: Print essays, Happy Hearts Poetry All students have a research packet with the timeline of due dates for this project. Encourage your child to check in with Mrs. Lee daily. This will ensure that students do not get behind on the project. Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. February Office Hours: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: February 10 NAAPID- Parent Involvement Day February 11 6th Grade Honor Roll/Most Improved Party February 12 7th Grade Honor Roll/Most Improved Party / Count Day February 13 8th Grade Honor Roll/Most Improved Party February 21 7:00 p.m. Tappan Players present Xanadu February 22 7:00 p.m. Tappan Players present Xanadu February 23 12:00 p.m. Tappan Players present Xanadu February 25 Early Release Day for Students Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Candy Conversation Hearts--These will be used in each class to accompany our poetry unit. We will need 2-3 bags per class. If you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. 8th Grade Week of February 3, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: I can research a topic and develop more related questions about that topic for further exploration. I can determine if a source is credible and accurate when I gather new information from books or technology I can quote or paraphrase from print and digital sources without plagiarizing I can correctly cite sources within or at the end of my writing. Planner Checks--Encourage your child to stay as up to date as possible on their research projects. They have deadlines each day this week. Students have a project timeline in their research project packets. Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Monday: MLA Research Summary Cards 6-10 due by end of hour Tuesday: MLA Research Summary Cards 11-15 due by end of hour Wednesday: MLA Research Summary Cards 16-20 due by end of hour Thursday: MLA Research Summary Cards 21-25 due by end of hour Friday: Last day to submit MLA Research Summary Cards. Any cards over the required 25 will be extra credit. .5 points per card. Friday: Begin Essay Outline, Drafting on Monday Next Week: February 10, 2020 Monday 10: Finish research essay outline, Lesson on essay organization Tuesday 11: Finish research essay draft Wednesday 13: Peer edits Thursday 14: Type essays Friday 15: Type essays, edit, submit for grade All students have a research packet with the timeline of due dates for this project. Encourage your child to check in with Mrs. Lee daily. This will ensure that students do not get behind on the project. Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. January Office Hour Update: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: January 27 Q3 Begins January 31 Marking Period Grades are POSTED Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Thank you for all of the donations! Weekly Assignments and Assessments 8th Grade Week of January 27, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: I can research a topic and develop more related questions about that topic for further exploration. I can determine if a source is credible and accurate when I gather new information from books or technology I can quote or paraphrase from print and digital sources without plagiarizing I can correctly cite sources within or at the end of my writing. The week of January 27, 2020 Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Monday: Source 2 Card Due--Research in Media Center using Gale in Context Tuesday: Source 3 Card Due--Research in Media Center using Gale in Context Wednesday: Source 4 Card Due--Research in Media Center using Gale in Context Thursday: Work on Summary Cards--Research in Media Center using Gale in Context Friday: Summary Cards 1-5 MLA style due by the end of the hour--Research in Media Center using Gale in Context All students have a research packet with the timeline of due dates for this project. Encourage your child to check in with Mrs. Lee daily. This will ensure that students do not get behind on the project. Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. January Office Hour Update: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: January 24 Q2 Semester 1 Ends January 31 Marking Period Grades are POSTED Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Thank you for all of the donations! Weekly Assignments and Assessments 6th Grade Week of January 21, 2020 Novels: Students need to carry an independent reading book with them at all times during our writing unit. When a student is done with the daily writing task they will have a reading log to complete. Current Course Objectives: Argumentative Writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 Students can determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 8th Grade Week of January 21, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: I can research a topic and develop more related questions about that topic for further exploration. I can determine if a source is credible and accurate when I gather new information from books or technology I can quote or paraphrase from print and digital sources without plagiarizing I can correctly cite sources within or at the end of my writing. The week of January 21, 2020 Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Monday:No School Tuesday:FFA One Pager Due, Begin Research Unit--The history of whiteboard markers Wednesday: FFA packet due, Media Center lesson on Using Gale in Context with Mr. Kipp Thursday: MLA notecard mini lesson in classroom Friday: Source 1 due by the end of the hour, Media Center for class Research packet and folder--bring to class every day. Need: 3x5 notecards Good Morning Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Welcome to your weekly ELA update. Please see below for weekly objectives and assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. Hoods and hats are not permitted in class. January Office Hour Update: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: January 13 6:00PTSO Mtg. in Media Center January 17 1st and 2nd Hour MLK Celebration Assembly January 20 No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 24 Q2 Semester 1 Ends January 31 Marking Period Grades are POSTED 8th Grade Week of January 13, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: Reading Literature CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and audience or reader create such effects such as suspense, humor, or suspense I can analyze different points of view in a text. I can analyze how differences in the character's and the reader's points of view create suspense or humor. I can refer to the text and find specific examples that strongly support my thoughts and inferences about a story.I can use details from the text to determine the theme or message of a storyI can identify how the author's analogies or allusions to other texts influence meaning and tone The week of January 13, 2020 Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Monday: Begin Part 2 of FFA, Begin Diagramming story Tuesday: FFA, wrap up part 2, homework due Thursday Wednesday: Begin One Pager Assignment, FFA Analogies Thursday: Continue FFA One Pager, and Citing evidence, HW due Friday: One Pager Due, and nonfiction article, “History of Human Experimentation” Next week: Research Unit Begins Good Afternoon Tappan Students, Parents, and Caretakers:
Happy New Year! Welcome back after what I hope was a restful and wonderful time off with family and friends. We are going to hit the ground running in both 6th and 8th grade ELA this week. 6th grade will begin researching the argued artform of graffiti, and start to complete their organizer. 8th grade will wrap up their short story unit with the young adult classic, Flowers for Algernon. We will work on understanding theme, and ask the question, is ignorance, bliss? Please check planners for daily assignments. Weather reminder: As the weather continues to get colder (and warmer and colder again) please remind your child that it is important to dress appropriately to stay warm. If a student decides to wear winter boots and there is no space in their locker I have a spot in my classroom where they can be stored for the day. Also, all winter jackets need to be stored in lockers and not worn to class. Please have your child wear a sweater, fleece, or sweatshirt if they get cold during the day. January Office Hour Update: Office Hours will change in the New Year. I will be available on Mondays after school until 4:00 p.m. If a student takes the late bus home they will be escorted down to Homework Club to continue working until 4:30. Thank you and have an amazing week. Cheers, Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know: January 6 Happy New Year 2020!!! School Resumes January 13 6:00PTSO Mtg. in Media Center January 20 No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 24 Q2 Semester 1 Ends January 31 Marking Period Grades are POSTED Classroom Supplies Both 6th and 8th Grades: Thank you for all of the donations! Weekly Assignments and Assessments 8th Grade Week of January 6, 2020 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: Reading Literature CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and audience or reader create such effects such as suspense, humor, or suspense I can analyze different points of view in a text. I can analyze how differences in the character's and the reader's points of view create suspense or humor. I can refer to the text and find specific examples that strongly support my thoughts and inferences about a story.I can use details from the text to determine the theme or message of a storyI can identify how the author's analogies or allusions to other texts influence meaning and tone The week of January 6, 2020 Please check planner for updates as this can change depending on what is accomplished each day in class. Homework will be assigned based on what is not completed in class. Monday: Introduction to Flowers for Algernon, focus on theme, diagramming, and Tuesday: Begin new year grammar book, FFA Theme development Wednesday: Grammar Lesson, FFA Analogies Thursday: Grammar Lesson, FFA Citing evidence Friday: FFA and nonfiction article, “History of Human Experimentation” Hello Tappan Families,
Please see below for your weekly English Language Arts email. As we prepare for the last week of December, all students will be engaged in collaborative discussions with peers. 6th Graders will work on a team challenge supporting pets. 8th graders will wrap up The Tell Tale Heart with a hands on activity and begin Flowers for Algernon part 1. Thank you and have a wonderful week. Mrs. Lee Tappan Middle School [email protected] https://mrsleeaaps.weebly.com/ Dates to Know Spirit Week Dec. 16-20 Dec. 16-Dec. 20 Dec. 16 90's Day Dec. 17 Twin Day Dec. 18 Ugly Sweater Day Dec. 19 Dress Your Best Day Dec. 20 Tappan Spirit Day December 17 6:30 6th grade BOC Concert in Auditorium/ Staff Lunch Sponsored by PTSO Dec. 19 PTSO Staff Luncheon 11am December 20 Tappan Fun Day December 23-Jan. 3 No School for Students & Staff- Winter Break 6th Grade ELA Week of December 16, 2019 Argumentative Writing Unit Objectives CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 Students can determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. I Can… I can introduce a claim. I can support my claim with clear reasons clear reasons and relevant evidence using credible sources. I can use words to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. I can identify the central idea of an informational text. I can explain how the central idea is revealed through details (evidence). The week of December 16, 2019 Monday: Team Sport Logo CER, HW due Tuesday Tuesday: Begin CER Team Challenge, PETS Wednesday: CER Pets Thursday: CER Pets Presentation Friday: The Claim Game Check planner for nightly homework 8th Grade ELA 8th Grade Current Course Objectives: Reading: Genre Study, Horror/Science Fiction Unit Objectives: I can use details from the text to determine the theme or message of a story I can explain how characters, setting and plot interact to support and develop the theme I can explain how a character’s actions can develop the plot and reveal more about the character. I can figure out the deeper meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a story. Week of December 16, 2019 Monday: Big Question: What defines insanity? Analyze tone in The Tell Tale Heart Analyze story telling in the video adaptation of TTH Tuesday: Hands on activity understanding setting of TTH Wednesday:TTH Quiz Thursday: Begin part 1 of FLowers for Algernon part 1 Friday: Continue FFA part one Homework: All TTH work is due before Dec. 20th. |
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