Ms. Johnson

Wednesday, March 30

We discussed the novel in preparation for our test on To Kill a Mockingbird. 
Gave the creative project menu.  Didn't get to discuss the options in all classes.  It is attached.

Please DO NOT work on this over spring break or CRCT week.  You deserve a break from school.  The project deadline isn't until Thursday, April 28. 

 Be prepared for the test tomorrow!  Download 8LA Menu TKM

AC classes...if there is a project on the 8LA menu that you'd rather do than what's on yours, feel free to do it in place of one of yours.  They are mostly the same.

Tuesday, March 29

Please finish the novel To Kill a Mockingbird tonight.  Test will be on Thursday!

See attached study guide for help.  We started reviewing novel today. Download To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide for Test

Extra credit opportunity to earn up to 10% on the FINAL exam.  Complete practice CRCT tests on the Georgia OAS site or complete grammar book pages on concept you still struggle with and then come in and check your answers with my answer key.  Teach yourself the concept.  80% or higher earns the percentage points. 

https://www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Use your GTID number.  Password is education.

Monday, March 28

Grammar skills remediation based on CRCT post-test.

Read TKM chapter 29.  Test is on Thursday!

AC:  Analyze appeals used in Atticus' closing argument!

CRCT practice

See attached letter for an opportunity to practice LA & Reading skills for the standardized test AND go into the final exam with up to 8%!

Download CRCT practice test draft letter

Directions:

1. Go to the OAS website https://www.georgiaoas.org/oas2006skin/a2l_loginoas.jsp

2. Type your uswer name (GTID) and password (education).

3.  Click on View Teacher Assigned Tests.  LA/Reading should be the first 7 tests in your queue. (Cable-Reading Skills Review, Grammar Rocks 1-5, Research Rules.)

4.  Take as many tests as you want, as many times as you want. Review your incorrect answers to understand why you got it wrong.  You can email me your results or print your confirmation page.  

Friday

We analyzed CRCT post test scores.

Please read chapters 25-27 of To Kill a Mockingbird. 
Work on characterization assignment!

Wednesday, March 23

AM classes:  Reviewed depedent clauses. 

PM classes:  Enjoyed performance "And Then They Came for Me."

 

Quarter 4 is here!

Two weeks until spring break. (and CRCTs!)

Ten weeks until summer.

Stay the course! 

Monday, March 21

Happy Spring!

We reviewed the three types of dependent clauses today and practiced our "tricks" with exercises from the grammar work book.  Please review your notes!

Clause notes

Attached.

Download Clauses

Friday, March 18

Characterization. 

Assignment:  Find 10 examples of characterization on your selected individual. Record the passages.  Identify the TYPE of characterization. If direct, highlight what we learn about individual.  If indirect, explain what we learn. Download Characterization in TKM[1]