8B Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff
- Term
- 2021-2022
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Pick Your Path Story Slides Due
You will have 15 minutes to proofread and finalize your work at the beginning of class.
Due:
Gifted Hands Whole Book Test
- Prepare for this test by reviewing all slide lessons.
- Focus on examples of Ben Carson's "Think Big" Philosophy. How did he put this philosophy into practice over the course of the book? Provide specific examples from the book.
Due:
Read Chapters 13-17, Gifted Hands, and Complete Slides
Read Chapters 13-17, Gifted Hands, and Complete Slides
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Voc. 13 Quiz
Voc. 13 Quiz
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7-12 Gifted Hands
Read Chapters 7-12, Gifted Hands
Complete slides.
Due:
Voc. 13 Due
Voc. 13, Workbook Due
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Graduation Slideshow
Be sure to have 3-5 digital photos on your iPad for the graduation slideshow. Refer to the sample shown in class.
Due:
Read Gifted Hands, Chapters 1-6
Read Gifted Hands, Chapters 1-6
Complete chapter slides.
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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Novel
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Novel
Make sure to have a digital or hard copy of this book when you return from Easter break.
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Voc. 12 Quiz
Voc. 12 Quiz
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Act 2: Anne Frank Test
Re-read play for reading comprehension. (PDF on Classroom)
Review Act 2 Slides
Concepts to Know and Apply:
Historical Cause and Effect
Character Motivation (Internal/External)
8A will take the test in History in order to finish before the DC Trip.
Due:
Voc. 12 Due
Voc. 12 due
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Anne Frank Act 1: Test
Review Act 1. (PDF on Classroom)
Review Act 1 Slides.
Key concepts:
Cause and Effect
Conflict
Character Inferences from Dialogue
Elements of Drama
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Anne Frank Research Group Slides Dues
Anne Frank Research Group Slides Dues
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Anne Frank Annex Webquest Due
Anne Frank Annex Webquest Due
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Tech/Bradbury Essay Rough Draft Slides Due
Tech/Bradbury Essay Rough Draft Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 11 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 11 Quiz
Review Previous Unit's Words
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Reading Test: There Will Come Soft Rains
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Evidence Tracker AND Annotated Bibliography Due
Include entries for the following:
A Sound of Thunder
The Veldt
There Will Come Soft Rains
Smart House
Poem (choose one)
Ted Talk: Is Technology Really Ruining Your Life?
Nonfiction Article of your choice related to the topic
Due:
Soft Rains Slides Due
Soft Rains Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 11 Due
Vocabulary Unit 11 Due
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The Veldt Test
We will work on the story questions together next class, but here is a study guide, if you would like to work ahead.
Due:
The Veldt, Reading Annotations/Questions due
The Veldt, Reading Annotations/Questions due
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Voc. 10 Quiz
Voc. 10 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Voc. 10 Workbook Due
Voc. 10 Workbook Due
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Cause and Effect Slides 1-17
Cause and Effect Slides 1-17
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Sound of Thunder Test
Study Guide on Google Classroom
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Foreshadowing Project Due
Foreshadowing Project Due
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Vocabulary Unit 9 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 9 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Allusions: Sound of Thunder
Complete on Notability and upload to Google Classroom.
Complete both pages.
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Lesson 5 Tone Due
Lesson 5 Tone Due
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Sound of Thunder Reading Slides Due
Sound of Thunder Reading Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 9 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 9 Workbook Due
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Voc. 8 Vocabulary Quiz
Voc. 8 Vocabulary Quiz
Review prior unit's words.
Due:
Voc. 8 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 8 Workbook Due
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Essay Draft Due
Make sure your essay is transferred to your Google Document. We will be doing revision activities in class.
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Voc. Unit 7 Quiz
Vocab. Unit 7 Quiz.
Review words from previous units.
Due:
Voc. 7 Due
Voc. Unit 7 Workbook Due
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Introductory Paragraph Slides Due
Introductory Paragraph Slides Due
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Evidence Evaluation: Selecting Best Details to Infer Character Traits
Using the class Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BC5bvErcF7u9eAvIEMfv1OD7qmtxj-ag8jVZLBNd9X8/edit?usp=sharing)
Choose 4 pieces of evidence that show how Charlie's happiness level changes over the course of the story. Complete the Hyperdoc we began in class.
You may use your own evidence if you prefer.
Due:
Flowers for Algernon Reading Comprehension Test
Review Lesson 2 and 3 Slide Decks and Reading Slides
Topics:
Character and Plot Inferences
Plot Events
Point of View
Allusions
Symbolism
Influential Figures in Psychology, Intelligence Theories (Multiple Intelligence, IQ), Rorschach Test
Due:
Flowers for Algernon Reading Slides Due
Flowers for Algernon Reading Slides Due
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EQ Slides Due
EQ Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 6 Workbook Due
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Image Grammar/Brushstroke Test
Use Study Guide Slides on Google Classroom to review for the test.
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Lesson 3: Maze/IQ slides due
Lesson 3: Maze/IQ slides due
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Complete Flowers for Algernon Reading Slides and questions through slide 37
Complete Flowers for Algernon Reading Slides and questions through slide 37
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Giver- Whole Book Slides Due
Giver- Whole Book Slides Due
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Freedom of Choice Slide Lesson Due
Freedom of Choice Slide Lesson Due
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The Giver, Whole Book Reading Comprehension Test
The Giver, Whole Book Reading Comprehension Test
Review chapter slides to prepare for the test.
Due:
Read The Giver, 17-23 and complete slides
Read The Giver, 17-23 and complete slides
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Vocabulary Unit 5 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 5 Quiz
Remember to review previous unit's words.
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Vocabulary Unit 5 Due
Vocabulary Unit 5 Due
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Giver Slides: Chapters 10-16 due
Giver Slides: Chapters 10-16 due
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Memoir Brainstorming
Select your topic (slide 11)
Complete at least one of slides 12-15 (You choose which one but all will be completed before you begin writing).
Due:
Giver Reading Slides 5-9 Due
Read Chapters 5-9 and complete Reading Slides
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Memoir Brainstorming Slides 1-10
Memoir Brainstorming Slides 1-10
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Vocabulary Unit 4 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 4 Quiz
Review past unit's spiral review words.
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Vocabulary Unit 4 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 4 Workbook Due
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Read The Giver, Chapters 1-4 and complete comprehension question slides
Read The Giver, Chapters 1-4 and complete comprehension question slides
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Grammar Chapter 3 Test: Pronouns
Grammar Chapter 3 Test: Pronouns
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The Giver- Bring the book or have a digital copy this week.
The Giver- Bring the book or have a digital copy this week.
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Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz
Remember to review words from previous lessons, since some may be on this unit's quiz.
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Vocabulary Unit 3 Due
Vocabulary Unit 3 Due
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Dystopian Literature Test
Study Guide is on Google Stream and linked here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19hO4nTWW8NIrtCkimTh__9w1FNA_AfI5KroyDj3yUDk/edit?usp=sharing
Due:
Examination Day Lesson 3- Complete through slide 15
Examination Day Lesson 3- Complete through slide 15
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Dystopia Lesson 3: Slides 6 and 14
Dystopia Lesson 3: Slides 6 and 14
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Dystopia Lesson 2
Complete all slides in Dystopia Lesson 2.
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Cornell Notes: Einstein Article
Cornell Notes: Einstein Article
Due:
Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz
Make sure to review unit 1 words, since there are review words on the quiz.
Due:
Vocabulary Unit 2 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 2 Workbook Due
Due:
Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz
7th Grade: Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 8 (VIII)
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 8 (VIII)
8th Grade:Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 9 (IV)
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 9 (IV)
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Harrison Bergeron Reading Comprehension Test
See study guide on Classroom Stream.
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Spiritual Gifts Survey
Complete the Spiritual Gifts Test and Tally the Scoring Matrix
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Theme Slides Due
Theme Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 1 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 1 Workbook Due
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Grammar Ch. 2 Test: Nouns
See study guide on Google Classroom
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Video Comparison Paragraphs Due
Video Comparison Paragraphs Due
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Summarizing Slides Due
Summarizing Slides Due
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Summarizing Slides Due: Harrison Bergeron
Summarizing Slides Due: Harrison Bergeron
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Socratic Seminar Reflection Due
Socratic Seminar Reflection Due
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Character Inferences Slides Due
Character Inferences Slides Due
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Socratic Questions Due
Socratic Questions Due
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Harrison Assignment
Upload completed "Harrison Assignment" Document to Google Classroom.
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Self-Portrait (Micrography)
Complete your pencil version of your self-portrait with all words, lettering. You will have time to use a black Sharpie to finish in class.
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Selfie Project
Come to class with a full size photo of yourself (portrait) on your iPad and/or printed out (5 x 7 size).
Due:
Identity Mural
Final Draft: Identity Mural Due
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