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Character Map in Google Classroom

Character Map

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment. 

If you are absent, you may provide accurate descriptions for each character on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

Benchmark: Record descriptions for each character, and cite the page numbers wherein you find these descriptions.

HONORABLE Challenge: Record quotes in MLA format that provide direct characterization for each character.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Compare and contrast the descriptions of characters presented in Hackett and Goodrich's play version of The Diary of Anne Frank with their counterparts in Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. 

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Character Map in Google Classroom

Character Map

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment. 

If you are absent, you may provide accurate descriptions for each character on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

Benchmark: Record descriptions for each character, and cite the page numbers wherein you find these descriptions.

HONORABLE Challenge: Record quotes in MLA format that provide direct characterization for each character.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Compare and contrast the descriptions of characters presented in Hackett and Goodrich's play version of The Diary of Anne Frank with their counterparts in Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. 

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Act 1, Scene 3 in Google Classroom

Act 1, Scene 3

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

Past Assignments

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Secret Annex in Google Classroom

Secret Annex

I am reviewing this assignment prior to Spring Break, but I DO NOT want you working on this during Spring Break. Please use class time when you return after Spring Break. 

The Secret Annex is where Anne Frank hid for more than two years during World War Two and where she wrote her diary. During your exploration of the Secret Annex, you will complete this assignment as a scavenger hunt.

BENCHMARK (expected requirements) = complete the first level

HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, and attic

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, attic, and at least three (3) rooms found in the "Front Section"

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Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 in Google Classroom

Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

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Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 in Google Classroom

Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 04/15/24 to 04/19/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 04/15/24 to 04/19/24

Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our Timetracker Entries document for this school week: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BNJHjFuK9hjIZGgmzqRMOUHysIlS6Zijna8A7j3DqM/edit?usp=sharing

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Secret Annex in Google Classroom

Secret Annex

I am reviewing this assignment prior to Spring Break, but I DO NOT want you working on this during Spring Break. Please use class time when you return after Spring Break. 

The Secret Annex is where Anne Frank hid for more than two years during World War Two and where she wrote her diary. During your exploration of the Secret Annex, you will complete this assignment as a scavenger hunt.

BENCHMARK (expected requirements) = complete the first level

HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, and attic

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, attic, and at least three (3) rooms found in the "Front Section"

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Secret Annex in Google Classroom

Secret Annex

I am reviewing this assignment prior to Spring Break, but I DO NOT want you working on this during Spring Break. Please use class time when you return after Spring Break. 

The Secret Annex is where Anne Frank hid for more than two years during World War Two and where she wrote her diary. During your exploration of the Secret Annex, you will complete this assignment as a scavenger hunt.

BENCHMARK (expected requirements) = complete the first level

HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, and attic

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, attic, and at least three (3) rooms found in the "Front Section"

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Open House Slide in Google Classroom

Open House Slide

For this assignment, you will create a slide for "Open House," which will be displayed during this event.

Directions: 
1) Use the "Open House Slide Template" or make your own slide. 

2) Without making any mistakes, share at least one (1) complete sentence about what you learned in our class this school year. 

3) Design your slide. You are required to have at least one (1) image. 


Please view the "EXAMPLE - ELA Open House (Kern, 2021-2022)" to get an idea of how the final slideshow will appear (our Open House will not be virtual). Please consult the rubric to ensure you earn full points.

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Open House Slide in Google Classroom

Open House Slide

For this assignment, you will create a slide for "Open House," which will be displayed during this event.

Directions: 
1) Use the "Open House Slide Template" or make your own slide. 

2) Without making any mistakes, share at least one (1) complete sentence about what you learned in our class this school year. 

3) Design your slide. You are required to have at least one (1) image. 


Please view the "EXAMPLE - ELA Open House (Kern, 2021-2022)" to get an idea of how the final slideshow will appear (our Open House will not be virtual). Please consult the rubric to ensure you earn full points.

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Pyramid of Hate in Google Classroom

Pyramid of Hate

1) Open the link to the reading of the "Pyramid of Hate."


2) Read the "Pyramid of Hate" (you may read individually or with others seated near you).

3) Answer one (1) of the following prompts:

BENCHMARK: How does this concept connect to another event? This event may be personal, historical, fictional, or non-fictional.

HONORABLE Challenge: How does this concept connect to a current event? Use a CER to support this connection. 

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: With a partner or alone, create a graphic, either digitally or on paper, that represents the antithesis of the "Pyramid of Hate."  Write a CERER justifying the importance of juxtaposing the "Pyramid of Hate" with your created graphic.

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Pyramid of Hate in Google Classroom

Pyramid of Hate

1) Open the link to the reading of the "Pyramid of Hate."


2) Read the "Pyramid of Hate" (you may read individually or with others seated near you).

3) Answer one (1) of the following prompts:

BENCHMARK: How does this concept connect to another event? This event may be personal, historical, fictional, or non-fictional.

HONORABLE Challenge: How does this concept connect to a current event? Use a CER to support this connection.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: With a partner or alone, create a graphic, either digitally or on paper, that represents the antithesis of the "Pyramid of Hate." Write a CERER justifying the importance of juxtaposing the "Pyramid of Hate" with your created graphic.

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Definition of the Holocaust in Google Classroom

Definition of the Holocaust

Please carefully read the overview and directions. You are ONLY required to complete the "Required Prompt," although I am interested in reading responses to the "HONORABLE Challenge" and "SUPER HONORABLE Challenge."

Please refer to the rubric for how you will be graded and for feedback regarding your completion of the assignment.

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Definition of the Holocaust in Google Classroom

Definition of the Holocaust

Please carefully read the overview and directions. You are ONLY required to complete the "Required Prompt," although I am interested in reading responses to the "HONORABLE Challenge" and "SUPER HONORABLE Challenge."

Please refer to the rubric for how you will be graded and for feedback regarding your completion of the assignment.

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Want to Know in Google Classroom

Want to Know

The questions that I first posted on this Padlet are from the "W" part of our previous KWL chart. 

Please select one (1) level below and fulfill the requirements; please ensure that your name is on each of your posts and responses:

BENCHMARK: Respond to two (2) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). 

HONORABLE Challenge: Respond to four (4) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). Then, appropriately respond to four (4) posts from classmates.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Ensure that each question on this Padlet has a response that is credibly and reliably supported and cited, or provide one. Then, respond to eight (8) posts with additional reliable and credible materials that would lead to a greater understanding of the question/topic.

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Want to Know in Google Classroom

Want to Know

The questions that I first posted on this Padlet are from the "W" part of our previous KWL chart. 

Please select one (1) level below and fulfill the requirements; please ensure that your name is on each of your posts and responses:

BENCHMARK: Respond to two (2) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). 

HONORABLE Challenge: Respond to four (4) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). Then, appropriately respond to four (4) posts from classmates.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Ensure that each question on this Padlet has a response that is credibly and reliably supported and cited, or provide one. Then, respond to eight (8) posts with additional reliable and credible materials that would lead to a greater understanding of the question/topic.

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Analyze This: Anne Frank Introduction in Google Classroom

Analyze This: Anne Frank Introduction

You will complete the PHYSICAL copy of the "Analyze This: Anne Frank Introduction" in class. Please remember to submit it to the class tray (slides are attached for reference in case you are absent).

Although this is graded out of 26 points, it will be worth 5 points in the "Speaking & Listening" category.

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KWL Chart: Anne Frank Introduction in Google Classroom

KWL Chart: Anne Frank Introduction

You will complete the PHYSICAL copy of the "KWL Chart: Anne Frank Introduction" in class. Please remember to submit it to the class tray. 

Although this is graded out of 21 points, it will be worth 5 points in the "Speaking & Listening" category.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24

Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our Timetracker Entries document for this school week: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11JK-Z25LZEHgn9SoarlO2EiqCSP3AHk248Q1Yfu6zZ0/edit?usp=sharing

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24

Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our Timetracker Entries document for this school week: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11JK-Z25LZEHgn9SoarlO2EiqCSP3AHk248Q1Yfu6zZ0/edit?usp=sharing

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/18/24 to 03/22/24

Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our Timetracker Entries document for this school week: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11JK-Z25LZEHgn9SoarlO2EiqCSP3AHk248Q1Yfu6zZ0/edit?usp=sharing

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/11/24 to 03/15/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage)

I was informed that the previously linked Timetracker Entries documents did not work. Therefore, I have to post the PDF version, which I cannot edit.    Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage)

I was informed that the previously linked Timetracker Entries documents did not work. Therefore, I have to post the PDF version, which I cannot edit.    Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/26/24 to 03/01/24 (CCMS Webpage)

I was informed that the previously linked Timetracker Entries documents did not work. Therefore, I have to post the PDF version, which I cannot edit.    Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24

Link

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24

Link

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/20/24 to 02/23/24

Link

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24

Link

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24

Link

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/13/24 to 02/16/24

Link

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Chapter 3 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 3 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select two (2) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

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Chapter 3 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 3 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select two (2) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

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Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle

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Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle

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Chapter 3 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 3 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select two (2) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

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Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk Edpuzzle

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Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog

PLEASE READ: Writing a solid Schaffer Chunk can seem intimidating, but once you get it, the process is formulaic. DO NOT get intimidated or overwhelmed: focus on each step one at a time, starting with the first step. There is an example at the end, but do not worry about it if it confuses you or makes you feel intimidated or overwhelmed. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Make this a two-chunk paragraph by adding an additional CD section, an additional DQ section, and an additional CM section. Add these sections by placing three rows to following step 6 (right-click and select "Insert row below"). 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

In addition to the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE," create and defend a thesis statement composed of a MAIN ARGUMENT that you do not agree with (for example, if you do not believe Carlson is justified in killing Candy's dog, you would argue that he is justified in killing Candy's dog). Please leave a comment that you attempted the SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE so that I know you are arguing a viewpoint that you do not agree with.

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Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog

PLEASE READ: Writing a solid Schaffer Chunk can seem intimidating, but once you get it, the process is formulaic. DO NOT get intimidated or overwhelmed: focus on each step one at a time, starting with the first step. There is an example at the end, but do not worry about it if it confuses you or makes you feel intimidated or overwhelmed. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Make this a two-chunk paragraph by adding an additional CD section, an additional DQ section, and an additional CM section. Add these sections by placing three rows to following step 6 (right-click and select "Insert row below"). 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

In addition to the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE," create and defend a thesis statement composed of a MAIN ARGUMENT that you do not agree with (for example, if you do not believe Carlson is justified in killing Candy's dog, you would argue that he is justified in killing Candy's dog). Please leave a comment that you attempted the SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE so that I know you are arguing a viewpoint that you do not agree with.

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Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog in Google Classroom

Schaffer Chunk: Candy’s Dog

PLEASE READ: Writing a solid Schaffer Chunk can seem intimidating, but once you get it, the process is formulaic. DO NOT get intimidated or overwhelmed: focus on each step one at a time, starting with the first step. There is an example at the end, but do not worry about it if it confuses you or makes you feel intimidated or overwhelmed. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Make this a two-chunk paragraph by adding an additional CD section, an additional DQ section, and an additional CM section. Add these sections by placing three rows to following step 6 (right-click and select "Insert row below"). 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

In addition to the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE," create and defend a thesis statement composed of a MAIN ARGUMENT that you do not agree with (for example, if you do not believe Carlson is justified in killing Candy's dog, you would argue that he is justified in killing Candy's dog). Please leave a comment that you attempted the SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE so that I know you are arguing a viewpoint that you do not agree with.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24

I am posting this early for next week:   LINK

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24

I am posting this early for next week:   LINK

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 02/05/24 to 02/09/24

I am posting this early for next week:   LINK

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Chapter 2 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 2 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

Due:

Chapter 2 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 2 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

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Chapter 2 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 2 Study Questions

You may complete this on the physical handout passed out during class time, or you may complete this digitally (here on Google Classroom). 

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24

Link   I did not post a "Timetracker Entries" document last week due to unforeseen absences. 

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24

Link   I did not post a "Timetracker Entries" document last week due to unforeseen absences. 

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Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24 in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/29/24 to 02/02/24

Link   I did not post a "Timetracker Entries" document last week due to unforeseen absences. 

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Chapter 1 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Study Questions

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

Due:

Chapter 1 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Study Questions

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

Due:

Chapter 1 Study Questions in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Study Questions

Benchmark

Please select four (4) of the eight (8) items to respond to with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs).

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE

Please respond to all of the items with accuracy, completeness, and proper integration of direct quotes, including concrete details (CDs) introduced, attached, or embedded in MLA-cited direct quotations (DQs). Then, please create four (4) new and challenging items that should be used on this assignment in a future school year.

Due:

Chapter 1 Quiz in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Quiz

You may use your "Chapter One Notes" for this quiz, but the Of Mice and Men text must not be opened during the quiz.

You may retrieve the Of Mice and Men book during class time following the quiz to work on your "Chapter 1 Study Questions."

Due:

Chapter 1 Quiz in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Quiz

You may use your "Chapter One Notes" for this quiz, but the Of Mice and Men text must not be opened during the quiz.

You may retrieve the Of Mice and Men book during class time following the quiz to work on your "Chapter 1 Study Questions."

Due:

Chapter 1 Quiz in Google Classroom

Chapter 1 Quiz

You may use your "Chapter One Notes" for this quiz, but the Of Mice and Men text must not be opened during the quiz.

You may retrieve the Of Mice and Men book during class time following the quiz to work on your "Chapter 1 Study Questions."

Due:

Life Goals Project in Google Classroom

Life Goals Project

BENCHMARK
PART 1: MINI-AUTOBIOGRAPHY = 50 Points = DUE Friday, January 12th = Turned in on Google Classroom OR to class tray
PART 2: MAP OF YOUR LIFE = 30 Points = DUE Friday, January 19th = Turned in to class tray (or directly to Mr. Kern)


HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
Three (3) prepositional phrases
Three (3) appositive phrases
Three (3) participial phrases
Three (3) infinitive phrases
Three (3) absolute phrases
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
A prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence (before the subject)
A prepositional phrase in the middle of a sentence (between the subject and predicate)
A prepositional phrase at the end of a sentence (following the predicate)
An appositive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An appositive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An appositive phrase at the end of a sentence   
A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A participial phrase in the middle of a sentence
A participial phrase at the end of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An infinitive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the end of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A gerund phrase in the middle of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the end of a sentence
An absolute phrase  at the beginning of a sentence 
An absolute phrase in the middle of a sentence
An absolute phrase at the end of a sentence

Due:

Life Goals Project in Google Classroom

Life Goals Project

BENCHMARK
PART 1: MINI-AUTOBIOGRAPHY = 50 Points = DUE Friday, January 12th = Turned in on Google Classroom OR to class tray
PART 2: MAP OF YOUR LIFE = 30 Points = DUE Friday, January 19th = Turned in to class tray (or directly to Mr. Kern)


HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
Three (3) prepositional phrases
Three (3) appositive phrases
Three (3) participial phrases
Three (3) infinitive phrases
Three (3) absolute phrases
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
A prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence (before the subject)
A prepositional phrase in the middle of a sentence (between the subject and predicate)
A prepositional phrase at the end of a sentence (following the predicate)
An appositive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An appositive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An appositive phrase at the end of a sentence   
A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A participial phrase in the middle of a sentence
A participial phrase at the end of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An infinitive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the end of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A gerund phrase in the middle of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the end of a sentence
An absolute phrase  at the beginning of a sentence 
An absolute phrase in the middle of a sentence
An absolute phrase at the end of a sentence

Due:

Life Goals Project in Google Classroom

Life Goals Project

BENCHMARK
PART 1: MINI-AUTOBIOGRAPHY = 50 Points = DUE Friday, January 12th = Turned in on Google Classroom OR to class tray
PART 2: MAP OF YOUR LIFE = 30 Points = DUE Friday, January 19th = Turned in to class tray (or directly to Mr. Kern)


HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
Three (3) prepositional phrases
Three (3) appositive phrases
Three (3) participial phrases
Three (3) infinitive phrases
Three (3) absolute phrases
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE
For "PART 1," purposefully and masterfully, add the following and identify these grammatical sentence builders with a self-created key:
A prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence (before the subject)
A prepositional phrase in the middle of a sentence (between the subject and predicate)
A prepositional phrase at the end of a sentence (following the predicate)
An appositive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An appositive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An appositive phrase at the end of a sentence   
A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A participial phrase in the middle of a sentence
A participial phrase at the end of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
An infinitive phrase in the middle of a sentence
An infinitive phrase at the end of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the beginning of a sentence 
A gerund phrase in the middle of a sentence
A gerund phrase at the end of a sentence
An absolute phrase  at the beginning of a sentence 
An absolute phrase in the middle of a sentence
An absolute phrase at the end of a sentence

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/16/24 to 01/19/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 01/08/24 to 01/12/24 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection

Due:

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection

Due:

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Socratic Seminar Reflection

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Big Concepts Worksheet in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Worksheet

The "Big Concepts Worksheet" was passed out as a physical handout distributed during class time on Monday, November 5th/Tuesday, November 6th. This is an ongoing assignment that you should periodically work on throughout our reading of The House on Mango Street. 

If you choose to complete this digitally, delete all the big concepts EXCEPT for your own:
Home, Family, and Community
Identity and Maturity
Girls and Women (Gender)
Foreignness and Culture
Social Class

This will be due following our completion of the text in class during a future Socratic Seminar date.

There is an example attached that I suggest skimming over to understand the quality of work that I expect.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete a second "Big Concepts Worksheet" on a different concept.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Research "critical literary lens" (here is a good starting point: https://lib.pstcc.edu/c.php?g=106685&p=7483931), and select one to use when analyzing The House on Mango Street and completing a second "Big Concepts Worksheet." For this second worksheet, you will focus on analyzing the text through a particular literary lens rather than selecting a second "Big Concept."

Due:

Big Concepts Worksheet in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Worksheet

The "Big Concepts Worksheet" was passed out as a physical handout distributed during class time on Monday, November 5th/Tuesday, November 6th. This is an ongoing assignment that you should periodically work on throughout our reading of The House on Mango Street. 

If you choose to complete this digitally, delete all the big concepts EXCEPT for your own:
Home, Family, and Community
Identity and Maturity
Girls and Women (Gender)
Foreignness and Culture
Social Class

This will be due following our completion of the text in class during a future Socratic Seminar date.

There is an example attached that I suggest skimming over to understand the quality of work that I expect.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete a second "Big Concepts Worksheet" on a different concept.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Research "critical literary lens" (here is a good starting point: https://lib.pstcc.edu/c.php?g=106685&p=7483931), and select one to use when analyzing The House on Mango Street and completing a second "Big Concepts Worksheet." For this second worksheet, you will focus on analyzing the text through a particular literary lens rather than selecting a second "Big Concept."

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/18/23 to 12/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Big Concepts Worksheet in Google Classroom

Big Concepts Worksheet

The "Big Concepts Worksheet" was passed out as a physical handout distributed during class time on Monday, November 5th/Tuesday, November 6th. This is an ongoing assignment that you should periodically work on throughout our reading of The House on Mango Street. 

If you choose to complete this digitally, delete all the big concepts EXCEPT for your own:
Home, Family, and Community
Identity and Maturity
Girls and Women (Gender)
Foreignness and Culture
Social Class

This will be due following our completion of the text in class during a future Socratic Seminar date.

There is an example attached that I suggest skimming over to understand the quality of work that I expect.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete a second "Big Concepts Worksheet" on a different concept.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Research "critical literary lens" (here is a good starting point: https://lib.pstcc.edu/c.php?g=106685&p=7483931), and select one to use when analyzing The House on Mango Street and completing a second "Big Concepts Worksheet." For this second worksheet, you will focus on analyzing the text through a particular literary lens rather than selecting a second "Big Concept."

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/11/23 to 12/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Literary Device Playlist in Google Classroom

Literary Device Playlist

BENCHMARK
You will earn points based on the following requirements for each of the four (4) required literary devices:

- Accurately defines the corresponding literary device = 1 point
- Correctly identifies the song and artist(s) = 1 point
- Relevantly includes a related image = 1 point 
- Directly quotes lyrics that highlight corresponding literary device = 1 point 
- Using a complete sentence without any errors, explain the significance of the literary device within the lyric = 3 points

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete the four (4) required literary devices using lyrics that you originally created and upload a file of you singing the lyrics (I will not share with others without your consent). 

OR


Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides and create seven (7) additional literary device slides pertaining to literary devices that we have yet to learn about.

Due:

Literary Device Playlist in Google Classroom

Literary Device Playlist

BENCHMARK
You will earn points based on the following requirements for each of the four (4) required literary devices:

- Accurately defines the corresponding literary device = 1 point
- Correctly identifies the song and artist(s) = 1 point
- Relevantly includes a related image = 1 point 
- Directly quotes lyrics that highlight corresponding literary device = 1 point 
- Using a complete sentence without any errors, explain the significance of the literary device within the lyric = 3 points

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete the four (4) required literary devices using lyrics that you originally created and upload a file of you singing the lyrics (I will not share with others without your consent). 

OR


Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides and create seven (7) additional literary device slides pertaining to literary devices that we have yet to learn about.

Due:

Literary Device Playlist in Google Classroom

Literary Device Playlist

BENCHMARK
You will earn points based on the following requirements for each of the four (4) required literary devices:

- Accurately defines the corresponding literary device = 1 point
- Correctly identifies the song and artist(s) = 1 point
- Relevantly includes a related image = 1 point 
- Directly quotes lyrics that highlight corresponding literary device = 1 point 
- Using a complete sentence without any errors, explain the significance of the literary device within the lyric = 3 points

HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

Complete the four (4) required literary devices using lyrics that you originally created and upload a file of you singing the lyrics (I will not share with others without your consent). 

OR


Complete each of the thirteen (13) literary device slides and create seven (7) additional literary device slides pertaining to literary devices that we have yet to learn about.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 12/04/23 to 12/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Conclusion Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Conclusion Edpuzzle

Due:

Conclusion Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Conclusion Edpuzzle

Due:

Conclusion Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Conclusion Edpuzzle

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/27/23 to 12/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote in Google Classroom

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote

Due:

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote in Google Classroom

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote

Due:

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote in Google Classroom

Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote

Due:

Book Talk Notes in Google Classroom

Book Talk Notes

For each "Book Talk" presentation, fill out the "CLASSMATE," "Book Title," "Author," "Genre," and "Rating" sections.

If your classmate is absent when randomly selected, write "Absent" for these sections. 

If a classmate does not have a "Book Talk" prepared, please record the "CLASSMATE" section and write "NA" in the other sections. 

Following the completion notes, we will complete the "Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote."

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row.  Read the top-rated "Book Talk" book (please see me if you need help accessing a particular book). 

Due:

Book Talk Notes in Google Classroom

Book Talk Notes

For each "Book Talk" presentation, fill out the "CLASSMATE," "Book Title," "Author," "Genre," and "Rating" sections.

If your classmate is absent when randomly selected, write "Absent" for these sections. 

If a classmate does not have a "Book Talk" prepared, please record the "CLASSMATE" section and write "NA" in the other sections. 

Following the completion notes, we will complete the "Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote."

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row.  Read the top-rated "Book Talk" book (please see me if you need help accessing a particular book). 

Due:

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Body Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Book Talk Notes in Google Classroom

Book Talk Notes

For each "Book Talk" presentation, fill out the "CLASSMATE," "Book Title," "Author," "Genre," and "Rating" sections.

If your classmate is absent when randomly selected, write "Absent" for these sections. 

If a classmate does not have a "Book Talk" prepared, please record the "CLASSMATE" section and write "NA" in the other sections. 

Following the completion notes, we will complete the "Book Talk Extra-Credit Vote."

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Create additional notes for each classmate by making comments (CTRL + Alt + M) for each row.  Read the top-rated "Book Talk" book (please see me if you need help accessing a particular book). 

Due:

Double-Entry Journal in Google Classroom

Double-Entry Journal

Double-Entry Journal Check #1 - Due Friday, September 29
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least two (2) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry  Journal Check #2 - DUE Friday, October 20th
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least six (6) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal Check #3 - Due Friday, November 3rd
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least ten (10) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal (FINAL) - Due on Thursday, November 16th 
Mr. Kern will grade this on the assignment’s rubric. Your completed “Double-Entry Journal” should have at least twelve (12) completed entries. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete at least twenty-four (24) entries. Right-click within a row and select "Insert row below" to add an additional row.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete two (2) "Double-Entry Journals." The second "Double Entry Journal" should pertain to a choice book that you begin reading following the completion of your selected book for the "Book Talk 2023" project. Additionally, for the second "Double Entry Journal" research literary lenses and challenge yourself to apply your research to your analysis.

Due:

Double-Entry Journal in Google Classroom

Double-Entry Journal

Double-Entry Journal Check #1 - Due Friday, September 29
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least two (2) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry  Journal Check #2 - DUE Friday, October 20th
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least six (6) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal Check #3 - Due Friday, November 3rd
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least ten (10) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal (FINAL) - Due on Thursday, November 16th 
Mr. Kern will grade this on the assignment’s rubric. Your completed “Double-Entry Journal” should have at least twelve (12) completed entries. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete at least twenty-four (24) entries. Right-click within a row and select "Insert row below" to add an additional row.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete two (2) "Double-Entry Journals." The second "Double Entry Journal" should pertain to a choice book that you begin reading following the completion of your selected book for the "Book Talk 2023" project. Additionally, for the second "Double Entry Journal" research literary lenses and challenge yourself to apply your research to your analysis.

Due:

Double-Entry Journal in Google Classroom

Double-Entry Journal

Double-Entry Journal Check #1 - Due Friday, September 29
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least two (2) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry  Journal Check #2 - DUE Friday, October 20th
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least six (6) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal Check #3 - Due Friday, November 3rd
Mr. Kern will check to ensure that you have finished at least ten (10) completed entries in your “Double-Entry Journal.” 

Double-Entry Journal (FINAL) - Due on Thursday, November 16th 
Mr. Kern will grade this on the assignment’s rubric. Your completed “Double-Entry Journal” should have at least twelve (12) completed entries. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete at least twenty-four (24) entries. Right-click within a row and select "Insert row below" to add an additional row.

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Complete two (2) "Double-Entry Journals." The second "Double Entry Journal" should pertain to a choice book that you begin reading following the completion of your selected book for the "Book Talk 2023" project. Additionally, for the second "Double Entry Journal" research literary lenses and challenge yourself to apply your research to your analysis.

Due:

Book Talk in Google Classroom

Book Talk

Please review the requirements within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document. 

Please know that this assignment "...can be done in class as a presentation or pre-recorded, such as on Flipgrid, as a movie trailer, commercial, newscast, on YouTube, iMovie, or another appropriate format." 

Please note that the Flipgrid examples may NOT have received full points, so ensure that you read the requirements.

Due:

Book Talk in Google Classroom

Book Talk

Please review the requirements within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document. 

Please know that this assignment "...can be done in class as a presentation or pre-recorded, such as on Flipgrid, as a movie trailer, commercial, newscast, on YouTube, iMovie, or another appropriate format." 

Please note that the Flipgrid examples may NOT have received full points, so ensure that you read the requirements.

Due:

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet

You may complete this assignment digitally by filling out the attached Google Slides, OR you may complete it on the physical handout provided during class time. 

If you are completing the Google Slides version,  remember to zoom in on the Google Slides click "File" > "View" > select an appropriate percentage (many prefer 100%, yet I use 200%).
If you are completing this on the physical handout, remember to write your name on the assignment and turn it into the class tray.

Additionally, I have added a link to each vignette.

Due:

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet

You may complete this assignment digitally by filling out the attached Google Slides, OR you may complete it on the physical handout provided during class time. 

If you are completing the Google Slides version,  remember to zoom in on the Google Slides click "File" > "View" > select an appropriate percentage (many prefer 100%, yet I use 200%).
If you are completing this on the physical handout, remember to write your name on the assignment and turn it into the class tray.

Additionally, I have added a link to each vignette.

Due:

Book Talk in Google Classroom

Book Talk

Please review the requirements within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document. 

Please know that this assignment "...can be done in class as a presentation or pre-recorded, such as on Flipgrid, as a movie trailer, commercial, newscast, on YouTube, iMovie, or another appropriate format." 

Please note that the Flipgrid examples may NOT have received full points, so ensure that you read the requirements.

Due:

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #6-11 Worksheet

You may complete this assignment digitally by filling out the attached Google Slides, OR you may complete it on the physical handout provided during class time. 

If you are completing the Google Slides version,  remember to zoom in on the Google Slides click "File" > "View" > select an appropriate percentage (many prefer 100%, yet I use 200%).
If you are completing this on the physical handout, remember to write your name on the assignment and turn it into the class tray.

Additionally, I have added a link to each vignette.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/13/23 to 11/17/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet

You may choose to type, handwrite (see Mr. Kern for this), or verbally respond to each item, but keep the requirements in mind. 


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HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to another text or experience. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to your self-selected big concept.

Due:

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet

You may choose to type, handwrite (see Mr. Kern for this), or verbally respond to each item, but keep the requirements in mind. 


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HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to another text or experience. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to your self-selected big concept.

Due:

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Vignettes #1-5 Worksheet

You may choose to type, handwrite (see Mr. Kern for this), or verbally respond to each item, but keep the requirements in mind. 


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HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to another text or experience. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: In each item, challenge yourself to explore how this fictional text connects to your self-selected big concept.

Due:

Book Talk Hook in Google Classroom

Book Talk Hook

You may choose to do this on Flipgrid or to present in independent work time in class, PAWS, or during office hours.

This is worth 2 points in the "Speaking & Listening" grading category.

Due:

Book Talk Hook in Google Classroom

Book Talk Hook

You may choose to do this on Flipgrid or to present in independent work time in class, PAWS, or during office hours.

This is worth 2 points in the "Speaking & Listening" grading category.

Due:

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Book Talk Hook in Google Classroom

Book Talk Hook

You may choose to do this on Flipgrid or to present in independent work time in class, PAWS, or during office hours.

This is worth 2 points in the "Speaking & Listening" grading category.

Due:

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Introduction Paragraph Edpuzzle

Due:

Book Talk Brainstorming in Google Classroom

Book Talk Brainstorming

This brainstorming assignment is for the "Book Talk,"  which will be presented in class on Wednesday, November 15/Thursday, November 16.

Please review the requirements of the "Book Talk" that are within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document

Due:

Book Talk Brainstorming in Google Classroom

Book Talk Brainstorming

This brainstorming assignment is for the "Book Talk,"  which will be presented in class on Wednesday, November 15/Thursday, November 16.

Please review the requirements of the "Book Talk" that are within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document

Due:

Book Talk Brainstorming in Google Classroom

Book Talk Brainstorming

This brainstorming assignment is for the "Book Talk,"  which will be presented in class on Wednesday, November 15/Thursday, November 16.

Please review the requirements of the "Book Talk" that are within the "'Book Talk 2023' Project Overview" document

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 11/06/23 to 11/09/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle

Due:

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle

Due:

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

Thesis Statements Edpuzzle

Due:

Two Cents: Reflection in Google Classroom

Two Cents: Reflection

Due:

Two Cents: Reflection in Google Classroom

Two Cents: Reflection

Due:

Two Cents: Reflection in Google Classroom

Two Cents: Reflection

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/30/23 to 11/03/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Vocabulary: Flowers for Algernon  in Google Classroom

Vocabulary: Flowers for Algernon

The first entry is filled out as an example. 

You will earn points by completing the "Definition," "Sentence" and "Picture" sections for each vocabulary word. Please use complete sentences for the "Sentence" section. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: 
Utilize the link for Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, or an alternative reliable online dictionary, and cite dictionary entries for each vocabulary word. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

For each vocabulary word, please provide at least one (1) interesting factoid, such as the word's etymology (word origin) or rhyming words.

Due:

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon" in Google Classroom

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon"

"Heads" side of this assignment is DUE BEFORE class on Monday, October 23rd/Tuesday, October 24th

You are permitted to use your previous/ongoing work from the "'Flowers for Algernon': Theme Research" assignment for the "Heads" side of this assignment.

Due:

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon" in Google Classroom

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon"

"Heads" side of this assignment is DUE BEFORE class on Monday, October 23rd/Tuesday, October 24th

You are permitted to use your previous/ongoing work from the "'Flowers for Algernon': Theme Research" assignment for the "Heads" side of this assignment.

Due:

"Flowers for Algernon":  Theme Research in Google Classroom

"Flowers for Algernon": Theme Research

This will be graded as a "Reading" assignment since it will require you to closely re-read the text. 


Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Choose one (1) thematic topic to focus on
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Super Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Complete "Super Honorable Entry #1's" directions again, but focus on a text that is similar to "Flowers for Algernon," and use the reasoning sections to make comparisons regarding the texts' theme.

Due:

"Flowers for Algernon":  Theme Research in Google Classroom

"Flowers for Algernon": Theme Research

This will be graded as a "Reading" assignment since it will require you to closely re-read the text. 


Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Choose one (1) thematic topic to focus on
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Super Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Complete "Super Honorable Entry #1's" directions again, but focus on a text that is similar to "Flowers for Algernon," and use the reasoning sections to make comparisons regarding the texts' theme.

Due:

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon" in Google Classroom

Two Cents: "Flowers for Algernon"

"Heads" side of this assignment is DUE BEFORE class on Monday, October 23rd/Tuesday, October 24th

You are permitted to use your previous/ongoing work from the "'Flowers for Algernon': Theme Research" assignment for the "Heads" side of this assignment.

Due:

"Flowers for Algernon":  Theme Research in Google Classroom

"Flowers for Algernon": Theme Research

This will be graded as a "Reading" assignment since it will require you to closely re-read the text. 


Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Choose one (1) thematic topic to focus on
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Super Honorable Challenge: 

Entry #1
Delete a provided thematic topic, and create one (1) new thematic topic
Create a theme statement for the thematic topic 
Select and analyze at least four direct quotes that support your selected topic (why the evidence is important) 
Remember to use parenthetical MLA citations! 
Entry #2
Complete "Super Honorable Entry #1's" directions again, but focus on a text that is similar to "Flowers for Algernon," and use the reasoning sections to make comparisons regarding the texts' theme.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/23/23 to 10/27/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/16/23 to 10/20/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/09/23 to 10/13/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

One-Pager: Theme in Google Classroom

One-Pager: Theme

You will complete this assignment on paper and will submit your work to the corresponding class tray at the front of the classroom. These assignments will be displayed in our classroom. 

Your grade on the rubric and any additional feedback will be recorded here on Google Classroom. 

The following information should be found on your "One-Pager" (in any order that you decide):
Your name
The title of the story that you are focusing on
Five (5) topics from the story
A related theme statement
At least one (1) related image or graphic

Your "One-Pager" must be designed and decorated with effort and craftsmanship (these will be displayed in our classroom).

Possible Examples of Stories: ANY fairy tale, ANY Pixar animated movie, or ANY Disney movie.


Honorable Challenge: You will create a "One-Pager: Theme" assignment with the following information:
Your name
The titles of two (2) similar stories
Five (5) similar topics that are found in both stories
One theme statement that applies to BOTH stories
At least two (2) related images or graphics
Super Honorable Challenge: 
Your name
The titles of two (2) songs from different musical genres: each song must express a narrative. 
Eight (8) similar topics that are found in both songs
One theme statement that applies to BOTH songs
At least two (2) related images or graphics, and if appropriate, your favorite line(s) from each song.

Due:

One-Pager: Theme in Google Classroom

One-Pager: Theme

You will complete this assignment on paper and will submit your work to the corresponding class tray at the front of the classroom. These assignments will be displayed in our classroom. 

Your grade on the rubric and any additional feedback will be recorded here on Google Classroom. 

The following information should be found on your "One-Pager" (in any order that you decide):
Your name
The title of the story that you are focusing on
Five (5) topics from the story
A related theme statement
At least one (1) related image or graphic

Your "One-Pager" must be designed and decorated with effort and craftsmanship (these will be displayed in our classroom).

Possible Examples of Stories: ANY fairy tale, ANY Pixar animated movie, or ANY Disney movie.


Honorable Challenge: You will create a "One-Pager: Theme" assignment with the following information:
Your name
The titles of two (2) similar stories
Five (5) similar topics that are found in both stories
One theme statement that applies to BOTH stories
At least two (2) related images or graphics
Super Honorable Challenge: 
Your name
The titles of two (2) songs from different musical genres: each song must express a narrative. 
Eight (8) similar topics that are found in both songs
One theme statement that applies to BOTH songs
At least two (2) related images or graphics, and if appropriate, your favorite line(s) from each song.

Due:

One-Pager: Theme in Google Classroom

One-Pager: Theme

You will complete this assignment on paper and will submit your work to the corresponding class tray at the front of the classroom. These assignments will be displayed in our classroom. 

Your grade on the rubric and any additional feedback will be recorded here on Google Classroom. 

The following information should be found on your "One-Pager" (in any order that you decide):
Your name
The title of the story that you are focusing on
Five (5) topics from the story
A related theme statement
At least one (1) related image or graphic

Your "One-Pager" must be designed and decorated with effort and craftsmanship (these will be displayed in our classroom).

Possible Examples of Stories: ANY fairy tale, ANY Pixar animated movie, or ANY Disney movie.


Honorable Challenge: You will create a "One-Pager: Theme" assignment with the following information:
Your name
The titles of two (2) similar stories
Five (5) similar topics that are found in both stories
One theme statement that applies to BOTH stories
At least two (2) related images or graphics
Super Honorable Challenge: 
Your name
The titles of two (2) songs from different musical genres: each song must express a narrative. 
Eight (8) similar topics that are found in both songs
One theme statement that applies to BOTH songs
At least two (2) related images or graphics, and if appropriate, your favorite line(s) from each song.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 10/02/23 to 10/06/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Intelligence Case Study in Google Classroom

Intelligence Case Study

After reviewing the following case study, determine whom you think is the most intelligent and why. Please answer in a minimum of five (5) sentences. Directions are posted on the worksheet.

This will be completed during class time. If you are/were absent, you may still choose to complete it for productive participation points, although it is not required.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/25/23 to 09/29/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Book Pitch in Google Classroom

Book Pitch

For this assignment, you will convince Mr. Kern to approve your selected fictional book for the “Book Talk 2023” project. Highlight its appeal, engaging elements, and why it's an appropriate choice for the purposes of the “Book Talk 2023” project.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Read the first ten (10) pages of the fictional book that you selected, and create a fourth slide in the "Book Pitch" that gives your first impressions of the text. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Instead of creating a Googe Slides presentation, create a video that fulfills all of the requirements of this assignment (each "Slide" becomes a segment of the video) while also completing the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE" detailed above.

Due:

Book Pitch in Google Classroom

Book Pitch

For this assignment, you will convince Mr. Kern to approve your selected fictional book for the “Book Talk 2023” project. Highlight its appeal, engaging elements, and why it's an appropriate choice for the purposes of the “Book Talk 2023” project.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Read the first ten (10) pages of the fictional book that you selected, and create a fourth slide in the "Book Pitch" that gives your first impressions of the text. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Instead of creating a Googe Slides presentation, create a video that fulfills all of the requirements of this assignment (each "Slide" becomes a segment of the video) while also completing the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE" detailed above.

Due:

Book Pitch in Google Classroom

Book Pitch

For this assignment, you will convince Mr. Kern to approve your selected fictional book for the “Book Talk 2023” project. Highlight its appeal, engaging elements, and why it's an appropriate choice for the purposes of the “Book Talk 2023” project.

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Read the first ten (10) pages of the fictional book that you selected, and create a fourth slide in the "Book Pitch" that gives your first impressions of the text. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE: Instead of creating a Googe Slides presentation, create a video that fulfills all of the requirements of this assignment (each "Slide" becomes a segment of the video) while also completing the "HONORABLE CHALLENGE" detailed above.

Due:

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130" in Google Classroom

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130"

Please do not feel overwhelmed by this assignment. We will introduce each of the three (3) steps in order. 

Here is a simplified overview:

STEP ONE - CATCH annotate the poem.

STEP TWO - Fill out a graphic organizer (table) to record three (3) important key to support the main idea of the poem. 

STEP THREE: Create a CER response corrseponding with the selected prompt.

Due:

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130" in Google Classroom

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130"

Please do not feel overwhelmed by this assignment. We will introduce each of the three (3) steps in order. 

Here is a simplified overview:

STEP ONE - CATCH annotate the poem.

STEP TWO - Fill out a graphic organizer (table) to record three (3) important key to support the main idea of the poem. 

STEP THREE: Create a CER response corrseponding with the selected prompt.

Due:

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130" in Google Classroom

CATCH and CER: "Sonnet 130"

Please do not feel overwhelmed by this assignment. We will introduce each of the three (3) steps in order. 

Here is a simplified overview:

STEP ONE - CATCH annotate the poem.

STEP TWO - Fill out a graphic organizer (table) to record three (3) important key to support the main idea of the poem. 

STEP THREE: Create a CER response corrseponding with the selected prompt.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/18/23 to 09/22/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Do Now in Google Classroom

Do Now

1) Choose one (1) email with your partner or table group
2) Highlight the simple subject(s) in yellow and underline (CTRL + U) the simple predicate(s) in each complete sentence.


3) Record any questions or confusion to later ask Mr. Kern by making a comment (CTRL + ALT + M).

The purpose of this practice is to obtain a better understanding of simple subjects and simple predicates!

Due:

Do Now in Google Classroom

Do Now

1) Choose one (1) email with your partner or table group
2) Highlight the simple subject(s) in yellow and underline (CTRL + U) the simple predicate(s) in each complete sentence.


3) Record any questions or confusion to later ask Mr. Kern by making a comment (CTRL + ALT + M).

The purpose of this practice is to obtain a better understanding of simple subjects and simple predicates!

Due:

Do Now in Google Classroom

Do Now

1) Choose one (1) email with your partner or table group
2) Highlight the simple subject(s) in yellow and underline (CTRL + U) the simple predicate(s) in each complete sentence.


3) Record any questions or confusion to later ask Mr. Kern by making a comment (CTRL + ALT + M).

The purpose of this practice is to obtain a better understanding of simple subjects and simple predicates!

Due:

CATCH Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

CATCH Edpuzzle

Due:

CATCH Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

CATCH Edpuzzle

Due:

CATCH Edpuzzle in Google Classroom

CATCH Edpuzzle

Due:

Interview CER Practice in Google Classroom

Interview CER Practice

Please read and review the rubric that you will be graded on. 

Please use the CER references under the "References" topic on Google Classroom, or please reach out to Mr. Kern if you need help constructing your "CER Paragraph."

If you are absent from class, it is YOUR responsibility to email your ELA 8 teacher regarding how to make up the "Interviewing" part of the assignment.

Due:

Interview CER Practice in Google Classroom

Interview CER Practice

Please read and review the rubric that you will be graded on. 

Please use the CER references under the "References" topic on Google Classroom, or please reach out to Mr. Kern if you need help constructing your "CER Paragraph."

If you are absent from class, it is YOUR responsibility to email your ELA 8 teacher regarding how to make up the "Interviewing" part of the assignment.

Due:

Interview CER Practice in Google Classroom

Interview CER Practice

Please read and review the rubric that you will be graded on. 

Please use the CER references under the "References" topic on Google Classroom, or please reach out to Mr. Kern if you need help constructing your "CER Paragraph."

If you are absent from class, it is YOUR responsibility to email your ELA 8 teacher regarding how to make up the "Interviewing" part of the assignment.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/11/23 to 09/15/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 09/05/23 to 09/08/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.

Due:

Getting to Know You Survey in Google Classroom

Getting to Know You Survey

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.   This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.   This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.

Due:

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage) in Google Classroom

Timetracker Entries - ELA 8 - 08/28/23 to 09/01/23 (CCMS Webpage)

Guardians, please note that this document is static, unlike the one that is shared with students on Google Classroom. Some of these items may be revised. Please have your student share any changes to this document by allowing you to view the editable version on Google Classroom.   This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.