1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk. 2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE) 3: Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS 4. (Skip 1 line) Copy and Complete: Journal Topic #12 *** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH**** Journal topics Directions: Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) Should schools require students to wear uniforms? ~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH- State your position concerning this issue then be sure to 3 reasons why you feel the way you feel & USE BECAUSE IN THE THESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE) (LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange), ~2ND BODY PARAGRAPH that Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED: Explain in detail your 3 REASONS WHY YOU FEEL THE WAY YOU FEEL. ~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) , restatement of EACH REASON (1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Thursday, Februry 1, 2018
1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk. 2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE) 3: Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS 4. (Skip 1 line) Copy and Complete: Journal Topic #17 *** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH**** Journal topics Directions: Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) What do you feel when you look back at your academic self from 2 years ago, sixth grade? Have you made any significant changes? ~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH- COMPARE HOW YOU FELT ABOUT YOURSELF DURING 6TH GRADE WITH YOUR SELF NOW, then be sure to EXPLAIN 3 CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OR ONES YOU NEED TO MAKE & USE BECAUSE IN THE THESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE) (LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange), ~2ND BODY PARAGRAPH that Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED: Explain in detail your 3 CHANGES YOU MADE OR YOU STILL NEED TO MAKE. ~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) , restatement of EACH REASON (1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS Tuesday, Februry 13, 2018
1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk. 2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE) 3: Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS 4. (Skip 1 line) Copy and Complete: Journal Topic #18 *** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH**** Journal topics Directions: Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) EXPLAIN 3 OF THE MOST INSPIRING MOTIVATIONAL OR INSPIRATIONAL SAYINGS OR QUOTES YOU HAVE EVER BEEN TOLD OR HEARD. ~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH- CHOOSE 3 QUOTES OR SAYINGS, then be sure to STATE THEM & USE BECAUSE IN THE THESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE SENTENCE) (LABEL AND HIGHLIGHT Yellow & Orange), ~2ND BODY PARAGRAPH that Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green),, and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED: DESCRIBE in detail WHY YOU PICKED THE 3 QOTES OR MOTIVATIONAL SAYINGS. ~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) , restatement of EACH REASON (1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBARD DIRECTIONS
Thursday, Februry 15, 2018 1. TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK- Leave it on your desk. 2. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER. Write your Heading (upper right-hand corner – each color is one line: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ENGLISH 8__, PERIOD, TODAYS DATE) 3: Copy the Agenda- ALL THE WAY DOWN THROUGH HOMEWORK ITEMS 4. (Skip 1 line) Copy and Complete: Journal Topic #20 *** 8A ONLY- MUST WRITE 6-8 SENTENCES FOR EACH PARAGRAPH**** Journal topics Directions: Write 3 paragraphs (paragraph is 5-7 sentences) First introcuce and describe what further information you learned about Frederick Douglass after reading his autobiography excerpt (paragraph 1) Next, according to the two texts “White House Funeral Sermon for Abraham Lincoln”pg.76 and the autobiography excerpt “Frederick Douglass” pg. 80, how do these two mens’ connections to liberty and freedom make them heroic? (paragraph 2) FINALLY, WRITE A CONCLUSION. (paragraph 3) ~1ST PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH- REMEMBER TO USE BECAUSE IN THE THESIS STATEMENT PART OF THE INTRODUCTION. ~2ND BODY PARAGRAPH that Starts with a Transition (circled red), and Topic Sentence (highlighted yellow& orange), USE 3 Supporting Sentences (pink, blue, green), and Clincher Format (underlined black) THAT IS CORRECTLY CIRCLED, HIGHLIGHTED, & UNDERLINED: FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE PROMPT. ~CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- Starts with concluding Transition(circled red) , restatement of EACH REASON (1 sentence each) (pink, blue, green), CLINCHER sentence (underlined black)- that ties back into the THESIS STATEMENT 8th Grade ENGLISH- WHITEBOARD DIRECTIONS