english 8
Below you will find links and descriptions to all your classwork and assignments!
CLASS OUTLINE![]()
GRAMMAR![]()
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SILENT READINGEach student has a silent reading novel which they choose themselves. As a class we silent read almost every day for 15-30 minutes, depending on work. Each student has a log to track their reading, and they must complete reading responses two-three times a week. Students also present their books in the form of a Book Talk. It is important to stick with one novel until completion. ![]()
READING RESPONSES![]()
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DISCUSSIONSTwo to three times a week we will be having One Minute Speak Offs (or discussions). There is a different prompt every time, and students are marked out of 4 for pace, volume, word choice, attentiveness, and language choice/descriptions. Discussion 1: What is your favourite season and why? Discussion 2: What was the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? Describe it. Discussion 3: Describe your perfect day. It can be real or imaginary. Discussion 4: Describe your dream job. It can be anything in the world! ASSIGNMENTSINTRODUCTION LETTER ![]()
BOOK TALK PRESENTATION You will present your silent reading book to the class by explaining the setting, characters and plot. Your next Book Talk is December 9th ![]()
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MYTHS / LEGENDS (Due Nov 17th) You are writing your own legend on how a natural phenomena came to be (rain, snow, gravity, meteors, etc.) ![]()
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PERSONAL NARRATIVE (Due Dec 3rd) You will be writing a personal narrative essay about a scar that you have received (emotional or physical). ![]()
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I used the same documents for both the Grade 7 and Grade 8 Persuasive Unit. Please go to the Grade 7 tab for all those documents. PANEL DISCUSSION You must present an argument with three points of information (fact/opinion) FOR or AGAINST your topic. Teams of two, present in groups of 4. ![]()
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