Ms. V Alpern

August 29

ALP-LA and LA - Yesterday we saw our first SAT vocabulary video and were introduced to VOL 1 (20 words commonly found on SAT exams). Today in class we worked on making flash cards.    

HOMEWORK:  All 20 cards due tomorrow.
                     INSTRUCTIONS: Front Side   Word and Visual
                                              Back Side     Part of Speech and Definition
                     ( Use sheet given in class for back side)

REMINDER: Quiz on The Wave (summer required reading) 8/31

                

August 28

ALP- LA and LA classes need to bring index cards to class tomorrow

Today we started VOL 1 SAT Vocabulary - tomorrow instructions will be given for use of cards

August 27

ALP - "Where I'm From" due typed tomorrow.

LA - Beach Paragraph due tomorrow ( Use peer edit evaluations)

August 23

ALP LA - Continue working on the "Where I'm From" poem ....Typed copy due Monday for peer editing and highlighting     FINAL COPY DUE Tuesday -8/28

LA -  Continue working on Beach Paragraph.  Follow exact guidelines given. Typed copy due Monday for peer evaluation. FINAL COPY DUE Tuesday - 8/28

Test on The Wave (summer reading) next week.

August 17

REMINDER: Newspaper front page due Tuesday.

                   Bring pictures for mounting on Monday.

Today in class we set up DGP (Daily Grammar Practice)and practiced Parts of Speech with Beatles Grammar!

                  

Wednesday 8/15

All classes are beginning the year by organizing information about themselves and creating a newspaper front page called "Extra! Extra! Read All About Me!" Students have been busy the first two days of school writing news stories about themselves. We will continue to work on this project in class the rest of this week. Students will receive a writing grade based on the content, style, and mechanics of their stories. There will also be a separate evaluation on the overall appearance of their newspaper including a cartoon and questions about themselves, a movie ad, and book review.        DUE DATE: Tuesday 8/21

HOMEWORK: Most students will find that they need to spend some time at home working on this project to meet the due date!

WELCOME TO 8th GRADE!

This year will pass by quickly as we prepare for Walton. Please check the blog regularly and use it as a tool to help with your success in language arts this year.