3rd & 5th Reminders

8th Grade!

Your biography projects must be submitted to me by the end of today, no exceptions. 
This is an extension from Monday.
We have 5th period computer lab time to complete this assignment (after NSSREADS)

Your persuasive essay from the plan we wrote last week must be typed and e-mailed by Sunday.
This is also an extension.  If you need computer time after school let me know. Make sure to reference your plan as your write. Have it out in front of you.

BLOG REMINDER. Each week, regardless of other assignments or reminders, a blog is due. I graded this week's blog post (from Monday January 25th) and found that very few of you had completed it according to the directions. Two paragraphs and 1 picture need to be submitted every week. They are time stamped when you publish so I know whether you did it or not.


To review

• biography by tonight (speeches next Thursday)
• persuasive essay by Sunday night
• blog every week!

Review Class Expectations

• Blog requirements
• Plagiarism checker
• Biography due through e-mail by Wednesday 
• Persuasive Essay from Plan
• Behavioral Expectations 

BHSP 8th Grade

Check out this Plagiarism Checker.

https://www.paperrater.com/plagiarism_checker


See what it says about your biography paper. Screenshot results and e-mail to me.

1/25/16

6th History-

Look for articles and info graphics on water scarcity and water pollution.
Look for articles on water conservation

http://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/water-scarcity
https://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/unit/pdfs/unit8.pdf

Then finish your drawing and post it to your blog. (File--->Download--->As JPEG) Then upload

3rd & 5th

Today in Third Period

Free Write- 7 minutes


ASSIGNMENT-

We will review  a 5 paragraph essay and a description of quality planning for a 5 paragraph essay.

GOAL

• Students will know the parts of an essay
• Students will know how to organize an essay

5th period

Silent Reading- 20 minutes

Students will be given a list of possible prompts and will develop an essay plan and thesis statement to answers ONE prompt. 

They will have exactly 30 minutes to plan the essay and write the thesis.

This is a quiz grade.

http://nss213.blogspot.com/2015/12/black-history-biography-project.html

8th Grade Reminders

1 mini project for 13RW- Tuesday January 12th
1 essay plan and first draft- Wednesday January 13th
1 biography project- January 22nd

All expectations and instructions on the blog.

ALL STUDENTS

Keep up with your blogs! Check the requirements tab if you've forgotten the expectations.

 Grades for the blog will count for a significant portion of your final quarter 2 grade. 

          TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY by Jay Asher

         Mini-Project- Due Tuesday January 12th

Since Hannah’s parents did not have a memorial or funeral for her, you will make sure her story and memory lives on.  Thus, you will choose one of the following projects below to complete. All projects should reflect an understanding of the novel you have read and also exhibit the intelligence, work and effort of a capable student.  Be creative! 

1. Written Eulogy (1 page long) – A written speech that talks about the type of person Hannah was when she was alive.  Your speech should celebrate her life.  It should highlight the positive things about her.  Make sure to check your grammar, mechanics and spelling. 

2. Book Jacket – A NEW and ORIGINAL design of the book cover.  The back of your book cover should include a brief summary about the book.  Do not COPY the original book cover.  Make sure you list the author (Jay Asher). 

3. Song or Ballad – Write a song about Hannah.  Use figurative language and poetic devices. 

4. Playlist – Create a THIRTEEN song playlist that represents the type of person Hannah was.  You will provide a written explanation of how each song represents who Hannah was.  You can create a digital playlist or a CD.

5. Video Slideshow – Create a slideshow that depicts the type of person Hannah was and the events in her life.  You can use Prezi, PowerPoint or Moviemaker. 

Essay Planning Guide

http://www.kean.edu/~roneilfi/Essay%20Planning%20Guidelines.pdf

Facts About Reading

http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/12-scientific-ways-reading-can-actually-improve-your-life#.myEMBkPGZ

8th Grade Essay Assignment

Essay Prompt-

Should books with explicit or sexual content be banned for teenagers?

Step 1- Find, read and annotate two sources on the subject.Try to look for good quotes that support your argument.

Source 1:_________________________________________

Source 2:_________________________________________

Source 3: Article- No Taboo Off Limits When Writing For Teens

Step 2- Write your thesis-

Books with explicit content should______________________ because ______________________,_____________________, and _____________________________.

Step 3- Write a plan (you can use B-MMM-E) and develop your arguments with detailed explanation, using text evidence.

Step 4- Write your essay.

Today's Assignments-January 4th, 2015. Computer Lab/Media Center

6th Grade-

Post one blog titled "Blogging in 2015" where you summarize what you learned and felt about blogging, and what you're looking forward to writing on your blog in 2016. It can be personal too, but it must be reflecting on your blogging experience.

7th Grade-

Post one blog titled "Blogging in 2015" where you summarize what you learned and felt about blogging, and what you're looking forward to writing on your blog in 2016. It can be personal too, but it must be reflecting on your blogging experience.

8th Grade-

3rd Period-

Post one blog titled "Blogging in 2015" where you summarize what you learned and felt about blogging, and what you're looking forward to writing on your blog in 2016. It can be personal too, but it must be reflecting on your blogging experience.

5th Period-

E-mail teacherkait@gmail.com the person you would like to research for you biography project and why. It does not need to be longer than 2 sentences. Then read through the instructions and create a google document to begin your project.