I hope you had a great day off on Friday. I'm sure you all spent the entire weekend reading a good novel. How pleasant.
We've finished part 1 of Touching Spirit Bear. We're taking a little break from reading for the next three days. We are going to write instead. What a surprise, huh?
This is the assignment:
“Front Page” assignment
Your group will collaborate (that means work together) to create a “front page” of a newspaper all about the first half of Touching Spirit Bear. We will work together in class on Monday to gather ideas and do some pre-writing. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will be in the writing/computer lab where you may write articles, research on the internet, create graphics, etc. On Wednesday I will give each group a large sheet of paper for you to display your front page.
You may include articles, advertisements, obituaries, weather forecasts, reports, pictures, graphs, or anything else you would be likely to find in a newspaper. You must include at least three articles with a word count of 300 or higher. Be sure to format your writing to look like newspaper articles.
Be creative. Create a name for your newspaper, and design an attractive layout of your content. You may want to split up the work between individuals, or you can work collectively as a group.
The assignment is due at the end of class on Wednesday, January 30. I will have some markers, colored pencils, scissors and glues sticks for you to use in class. If you need additional art supplies, you may bring them from home.
This project is a group assignment. You will be evaluating each other based on a rubric I provide. You may not all receive the same grade. You will receive a grade based on the final product, your group members’ evaluations and your self evaluation. Please have all names of the group members written clearly on the back along with your class period.
I will be grading on creativity, content (information that shows me you know all about the book), and the overall appearance of your front page.
Remember, this is a newspaper about the book. Everything you include should tie in to the book in some way.
Good luck and have fun!
It turns out we DID do something while you were gone ;)
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When is this due?
January 21
Journal--12 entries
Glossary--16 words
Book report
Journal--12 entries
Glossary--16 words
Book report
Spelling/Vocabulary list, 8th
- omen
- banishment
- elder
- smirk
- feigned
- cowering
- depositions
- skiff
- sparse
- shrouded
- moseyed
- brandished
- moron
- sullenly
- corny
- smoldering
- barrage
- spewing
- defiant
- inferno
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8th grade disclosure document
I am looking forward to spending this trimester with your student in 8th grade language arts. We will be enjoying our time together through reading, writing, and learning to use the English language effectively.
Reading
We will be reading one novel and one play as a class this trimester. I also encourage students to discover the joy of reading good books on their own. We will go to the library once every two weeks to check out books, and I will give class time (15 minutes) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for reading. Each student is expected to bring a book to class on these days. The students will earn a reading grade based on their participation and behavior during reading time.
Writing
We will be following the writing process to complete several writing assignments this trimester. The writing process requires students to complete multiple steps before they turn in a finished project. I will generally require students to have an adult read and evaluate their drafts based on criteria I provide. Your feedback will help your student see how they can improve their writing.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. If a student plagiarizes any work, he/she will earn a zero on the assignment and a referral to the office. Plagiarism means “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.” (http://www.dictionary.com/) Close imitations most often happen when a student cuts and pastes from an internet source and then changes a word or two here and there while claiming it as his/her own work. When students are assigned to write, they must write their own sentences and paragraphs; they must form their own ideas. If I suspect a paper is cut and pasted, it is easy for me to search the internet to find evidence. Please do not allow your student to plagiarize.
Language
I teach the correct use of written and oral language in my class. Students will be expected to use correct grammar in their writing as well as during oral presentations. Students will be required to give at least one oral presentation during the trimester.
Materials
Students are to come to class prepared. Students should have a spiral notebook for a daily journal/glossary. We will write every day, and it is best if students have a spiral notebook used ONLY for their journal/glossary. Students are also to bring a pencil or pen to class as well as the book they are currently reading. Students who come unprepared will receive a reduction in their citizenship grades.
Makeup/Late Work
You will be given two late-work vouchers to use during the trimester. I will only accept late work if it is accompanied by a voucher. If you use them all up the first two weeks of the trimester, you will not receive additional vouchers. Use them wisely. You may turn unused vouchers in at the end of the trimester for extra credit.
For your convenience, I am now on the internet: http://mrscheney.blogspot.com/. I do my very best to post every day. I post assignments, resources, notes, helpful hints, and upcoming due dates on my webpage. There is also a link to the SIS student login page, so students can easily check their grades. I encourage all students and parents to check my blog when there is an absence, as there will be far more detailed descriptions of what you missed there than I can provide in the minute or so before or after class.
Grading Scale
I will grade on the following scale:
93-100% = A 90-93% = A- 87-89%= B+
84-86% = B 80-83% = B- 77-79% = C+
74-76% = C 70-73% = C- 67-69% =D+
64-66% =D 60-63% = D- 0 –59% = F
Class Rules
My class rules are posted in my room. We have gone over the rules in class. If you have any questions about the rules or any of my policies, please contact me. I do my best to answer all emails within 24 hours. You are welcome to visit my classroom at any time.