English 8
Below, you will find all lessons and handouts for English 8.
Before you begin, please make sure you have completed the "Getting to Know You" form below.
Before you begin, please make sure you have completed the "Getting to Know You" form below.
English 8 Course Outline
The course outline details classroom expectations as well as marks breakdown.
English 8 Course Outline | |
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SHORT STORY UNIT
"What I Want to Be When I Grow Up"
Read "What I Want to Be When I Grow Up" in your In Context book and answer the questions on the handout.
"What I Want to Be When I Grow Up" Questions | |
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Myth vs. Legend
Read "Steel Drivin' Man" and "The Star Brides" on page 199 of your In Context book.
Task 1: After you have read these stories create two circle Venn Diagram to determine whether each of the stories appears to be either a myth or a legend.
Task 2: Write a myth that is based on a natural phenomenon. Before beginning decide on the natural phenomenon that you will include in your story and fill out the plot diagram. The plot diagram is intended to help you get your ideas on paper so as to make the writing process easier. The ideas that you include on your plot diagram may not necessarily end up in your story due to changes that you may decide to make, and that is okay. The rough draft of this assignment will be due on Tuesday Sept. 25th. The good copy will be due Wednesday Sept. 26th. The good copy needs to be two pages, double-spaced (font style: times new roman, font size: 12).
Task 1: After you have read these stories create two circle Venn Diagram to determine whether each of the stories appears to be either a myth or a legend.
Task 2: Write a myth that is based on a natural phenomenon. Before beginning decide on the natural phenomenon that you will include in your story and fill out the plot diagram. The plot diagram is intended to help you get your ideas on paper so as to make the writing process easier. The ideas that you include on your plot diagram may not necessarily end up in your story due to changes that you may decide to make, and that is okay. The rough draft of this assignment will be due on Tuesday Sept. 25th. The good copy will be due Wednesday Sept. 26th. The good copy needs to be two pages, double-spaced (font style: times new roman, font size: 12).
Myth vs. Legend | |
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"Steel Drivin' Man" Story | |
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Plot Diagram | |
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Plot diagram: you do not have to fill in the symbolism, foreshadowing, or irony sections.
Instructions for writing your own myth | |
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Myth vs. Legend (Peer editing)
Sept. 25th
Bell Work: Where do you struggle in your writing/ reading? What do you find most difficult? What would help you improve your reading and writing skills? (Write in complete sentences)
Task 1: Read through the list of common spelling mistakes in handout 1. Using this handout complete the worksheet.
Task 2: Have a classmate review your short story using the peer editing handout. Editors are to provide feedback in the form of comments and discussion. If you are absent you may get someone at home to edit your story using the guidelines on the peer editing handout..
Due Date: Sept. 26th (you must submit your good copy, rough draft, peer editing form, and rubric)
Bell Work: Where do you struggle in your writing/ reading? What do you find most difficult? What would help you improve your reading and writing skills? (Write in complete sentences)
Task 1: Read through the list of common spelling mistakes in handout 1. Using this handout complete the worksheet.
Task 2: Have a classmate review your short story using the peer editing handout. Editors are to provide feedback in the form of comments and discussion. If you are absent you may get someone at home to edit your story using the guidelines on the peer editing handout..
Due Date: Sept. 26th (you must submit your good copy, rough draft, peer editing form, and rubric)
Common Spelling Mistakes | |
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Common Spelling Mistakes Worksheet | |
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Peer Editing Handout | |
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"A Mother's Yarn"
Read "My Mother's Yarn" in your In Context book and answer the questions on the handout.
A Mother's Yarn | |
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"The Bet"
Read "The Bet" in your In Context book and answer the accompanying questions.
The Bet Questions | |
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Writing a Paragraph
Read the instructions on the handout and complete all activities.
Writing a Paragraph | |
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Silent Reading Fridays
Every Friday students will be silent reading for 20-25 minutes. Following silent reading students will write a response using the Reader's Response instructions provided.
Reader's Response | |
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Poetry Portfolio
Poetry Portfolio | |
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Portfolio Sections | |
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Portfolio Table of Contents | |
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The Outsiders
Chapter 2 Questions | |
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Chapter 4 Questions | |
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Chapter 5 Questions | |
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Board Game
Board Game Criteria | |
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