P2, Vocab HW and Test on Monday, 10/29

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also recommend going to the site and reviewing the previous units so that you are prepared for the review questions on the test (worth 10% of your test grade).  

Vocab list C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D12 should review D10 & D11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C or D) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.

Homework 

You are expected to...

-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "completing the sentence" section.)

-create flashcards for the words using the specified set-up displayed on the back of the cover sheet.  You do not have to handwrite them.  They can be created digitally or with additional copies of the worksheet definitions, sentences, synonyms, & antonyms.  They DO need to have all the required information.



-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the games http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit options on the back of the cover sheet.  One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words!  This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.

Test 

The vocab tests will have a spelling section and a multiple-choice section.

The spelling will consist of 20 words and each word will be worth 1 point each.

All Future Vocab Tests Except Review Tests
After this first week of vocabulary, the vocab tests will have a review section.  So there will be 35 questions on the unit assigned for that week.
      -about 5 definitions

      -about 7 synonyms

      -about 8 antonyms

      -about 15 sentences

There will also be 10 review questions from all the words from the previous lessons covered that school year each worth 1 point.

      -about 5 definitions

      -about 5 sentences

So it is extremely important to keep your flashcards and review previous lessons often or play the online games for the previous lessons frequently to keep those words fresh in your memory.

Parents, please help encourage your child to use these words in conversations they have with you, look for examples of these words in the books, radio, TV, movies, etc you come into contact with.  This will not only positively reinforce the definition and examples of the word, but it also will show how they are actually used in the real world! :)

Vocab Lists This Week (Check your email for the actual PDFs of the vocab lesson)

C9

D12

Option to Test Out of the Book You Are Currently On

I am offering interested 8th graders the option to test out of the book they are currently on.  

I will give a 50 question multiple-choice on the entire book (a total of 15 lessons).  So, if you are on book C and would like to start on Book D, you may prepare on your own for the test next week.  I would visit www.vocabularyworkshop.com or www.vocabtest.com to play the practice and review games on the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences section.  

If you earn an 85% or higher, then you may begin the next book.  If you earn a score of 84% or less, you will be expected to take the single lesson test at a later date.  I still expect you to complete the homework and flashcards even if you plan to test out of the book.

Please ask if you have any questions!

P1, Vocab HW and Test on Friday, 10/26

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also recommend going to the site and reviewing the previous units so that you are prepared for the review questions on the test (worth 10% of your test grade).  

Vocab list C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D12 should review D10 & D11- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C or D) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.

Homework 

You are expected to...

-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "completing the sentence" section.)

-create flashcards for the words using the specified set-up displayed on the back of the cover sheet.  You do not have to handwrite them.  They can be created digitally or with additional copies of the worksheet definitions, sentences, synonyms, & antonyms.  They DO need to have all the required information.



-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the games http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit options on the back of the cover sheet.  One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words!  This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.

Test 

The vocab tests will have a spelling section and a multiple-choice section.

The spelling will consist of 20 words and each word will be worth 1 point each.

All Future Vocab Tests Except Review Tests
After this first week of vocabulary, the vocab tests will have a review section.  So there will be 35 questions on the unit assigned for that week.
      -about 5 definitions

      -about 7 synonyms

      -about 8 antonyms

      -about 15 sentences

There will also be 10 review questions from all the words from the previous lessons covered that school year each worth 1 point.

      -about 5 definitions

      -about 5 sentences

So it is extremely important to keep your flashcards and review previous lessons often or play the online games for the previous lessons frequently to keep those words fresh in your memory.

Parents, please help encourage your child to use these words in conversations they have with you, look for examples of these words in the books, radio, TV, movies, etc you come into contact with.  This will not only positively reinforce the definition and examples of the word, but it also will show how they are actually used in the real world! :)

Vocab Lists This Week (Check your email for the actual PDFs of the vocab lesson)

C9

D12

Option to Test Out of the Book You Are Currently On

I am offering interested 8th graders the option to test out of the book they are currently on.  

I will give a 50 question multiple-choice on the entire book (a total of 15 lessons).  So, if you are on book C and would like to start on Book D, you may prepare on your own for the test next week.  I would visit www.vocabularyworkshop.com or www.vocabtest.com to play the practice and review games on the definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences section.  

If you earn an 85% or higher, then you may begin the next book.  If you earn a score of 84% or less, you will be expected to take the single lesson test at a later date.  I still expect you to complete the homework and flashcards even if you plan to test out of the book.

Please ask if you have any questions!

P2, Hunger Games Ch. 17-20 HW and Test on Thursday, 10/25

Fabulous discussion about The Hunger Games and the alliance between Katniss and Rue.  I feel like we could spend days discussing themes in the book.  I am  impressed by the level of analysis I am seeing in our discussions.  Keep it up!

Click on the link below for the PDF of the new Hunger Games ch. 17-20 HW.  Be sure to follow the directions as stated on previous posts and click on the links to see lists/charts of themes.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68YUlxNG9hTE5IZGc

Platinum 2, Writing HW (Combining Sentences by Making Compound Subjects, Verbs, or Sentences and by Adding a Subordinate Clause) Due Tuesday, 10/23

Click on the link below for the PDF of the writing HW.  Be sure to use your notes in your composition book if you need help... and of course, you can always ask me too!

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68SUhqcVJpSUdXb0U

Platinum 1 & 2, Grammar Ch. 3 - Verbs HW Due Monday, 10/22

I forgot to post this on Friday, so here it is.  Complete the worksheets on verbs, just like we did in class, and be sure to ask questions if you have any.  Click on the link below for the PDF of the HW.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Z3JRZlZZdTM4TGc

Platinum 1 & 2, The Hunger Games Extra Credit Options Due When We Finish the Book

Since many of you have asked about extra credit options for The Hunger Games, I have compiled some choices.  Please read the directions thoroughly and complete them neatly and appropriately.  If you have any questions or would like to suggest an alternative activity, please let me know!

You may complete as many as you would like.  Each extra credit assignment that earns an 85% or higher will grant you an extra 10% on any Hunger Games homework assignment.

Option #1 - Character "I Am" Poem

Using your weekly vocab words and the Hunger Games vocab words in the "General Info" packet in your composition book, write an "I am" poem about one of the characters.  Be sure to show insight into the character's beliefs, motives, and true personality.  Click on the link below for the PDF of the document.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Wm5EVktBSjI5V1U

Option #2 - Conflict

Identify and explain the different types of conflict in The Hunger Games.  Click on the link below for the PDF.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ZlR4V1UxcHN2SDA

Option #3 - Greek Themes

Discuss how Greek themes are in The Hunger Games.  Click on the link below for the PDF.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68ZGhYMU5Qb1lpRjA

Option #4 - What's In Your Backpack?

This one seems really fun!  Imagine you have to survive in the wild.  What items would you want for your survival?  In this activity, you pick the environment and research it.  You may decide to create a poster showing and explaining the items in your backpack or you can put actual items in a backpack.  Ask if you have any questions!  Have fun with this and remember you don't want your backpack to become too heavy.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68Ri02bWhsaW5jUDA

You might also want to visit these sites as well to help you better understand survival skills.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/

Survivorman - http://lesstroud.ca/survivorman/home.php

Survivorman episode clips - http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/other-shows-survivorman-videos.htm

Survivorman full episodes - http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=survivorman+full+episodes&oq=survivorman+&gs_l=youtube.3.1.0l10.1316.5197.0.8372.16.16.0.0.0.0.359.2412.0j8j2j2.12.0...0.0...1ac.1.AEM9IsAxXV4

Platinum 1, The Hunger Games Ch. 13-16 HW and Test on Tuesday, 10/23

Absolutely wonderful discussion today about The Hunger Games and the conflicts and themes in those chapters.  Keep up the great work!  There were many more S+ earned on the homework; that extra effort was evident in your class participation.

Click on the link below for the PDF of the new Hunger Games ch. 13-16 HW.  Be sure to follow the directions as stated on previous posts.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1b0Dnzodo68RTY5bFVNZGRkRGc

Cobalt 2, Vocab HW and Test on Tuesday, 10/23

Another great work of vocabulary.  So many of you completed the flash cards fully and thoroughly!  I love that some even completed the extra credit!  We also used our flash cards to play some "Taboo" vocab games.  

I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games.  Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.  Here is the link for Book C... http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?level=C

I also recommend going to the site and reviewing the previous units so that you are prepared for the review questions on the test (worth 10% of your test grade).  

Vocab list C9 should review C7 & C8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_c.php.  

Vocab list D9 should review D7 & D8- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_d.php.  

Vocab list E9 should review E8 & E9- http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_workshop/level_e.php.  

Using the website link above, click on your book level (C, D, or E) and then click on the multiple lists you want to review.  Please email if you have any questions.Homework 

You are expected to...

-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "completing the sentence" section.)

-create flashcards for the words using the specified set-up displayed on the back of the cover sheet.  You do not have to handwrite them.  They can be created digitally or with additional copies of the worksheet definitions, sentences, synonyms, & antonyms.  They DO need to have all the required information.



-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the gameshttp://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).

You may...

-choose one of the extra-credit options on the back of the cover sheet.  One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words!  This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.

Test 

The vocab tests will have a spelling section and a multiple-choice section.

The spelling will consist of 20 words and each word will be worth 1 point each.

All Future Vocab Tests Except Review Tests
After this first week of vocabulary, the vocab tests will have a review section.  So there will be 35 questions on the unit assigned for that week.
      -about 5 definitions

      -about 7 synonyms

      -about 8 antonyms

      -about 15 sentences

There will also be 10 review questions from all the words from the previous lessons covered that school year each worth 1 point.

      -about 5 definitions

      -about 5 sentences

So it is extremely important to keep your flashcards and review previous lessons often or play the online games for the previous lessons frequently to keep those words fresh in your memory.

Parents, please help encourage your child to use these words in conversations they have with you, look for examples of these words in the books, radio, TV, movies, etc you come into contact with.  This will not only positively reinforce the definition and examples of the word, but it also will show how they are actually used in the real world! :)

Vocab Lists This Week (Check your email for the actual PDFs of the vocab lesson)

C9

D9

E9

Please ask if you have any questions!