8B Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
Upcoming Assignments
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Voc. Unit 11 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 11 Workbook Due
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Voc. 11 Quiz
Study unit 11 and previous units' words.
Past Assignments
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Grammar Ch. 6 Test: Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections
Grammar Ch. 6 Test
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Vocabulary Unit 10 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 10 Quiz
Review previous units' words.
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Vocabulary Unit 10 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 10 Workbook Due
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Anne Frank Act 2 Test
Anne Frank Act 2 Test on Wednesday, 4/17.
Review content on Act 2 Slides. Focus on Cause and Effect, Character Motivation, and Spiritual Maturity.
Review content on Act 2 Slides. Focus on Cause and Effect, Character Motivation, and Spiritual Maturity.
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Complete Slide 4, Anne Frank Act 2 Slides: Internal/External Motivation
Complete Slide 4, Anne Frank Act 2 Slides: Internal/External Motivation
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Anne Frank Act 1 Test
To prepare for test, re-read Act 1 (PDF on Classroom).
Review slide lesson 1.
Reading Comprehension Questions include the following:
- Plot
- Inferencing
- Dialogue
- Character
- Cause and Effect
- Conflict
- Elements of Drama
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Grammar Ch. 5 Test: Adjectives and Adverbs
Grammar Ch. 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
Review the Study Guide provided in class.
Review the lessons and materials on Google Classroom.
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Group Slide Project Due: Anne Frank Research
Group Slide Project Due: Anne Frank Research
Due at the beginning of class.
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Voc. 9 Quiz
Voc. 9 Quiz
Review previous units' words.
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Voc. 9 Workbook Due
Voc. 9 Workbook Due
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Annotated Bibliography and Evidence Tracker Due
Annotated Bibliography and Evidence Tracker Due
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Grammar Ch. 3 Test: Pronouns
Study the PDF lessons that we complete in class.
You will get a practice test the day before the actual test.
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Wikipedia Biography Assignment Due by 11:59 PM
- Use a readable font of 12 pt, single spacing
- Only headings are bolded. Keep lines that divide topics.
- Include all required topics.- Add hyperlinks throughout.
- Proof for spelling/grammar.
- Picture is professional-looking.
- Include information in the sidebar.
Your goal is to imitate a real Wikipedia page as much as possible.
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Voc. 8 Workbook Due and Quiz
Voc. 8 Workbook Due
and Quiz!
Review previous units' words.
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Add "Living on One Dollar" to your annotated bibliography and evidence tracker.
Add "Living on One Dollar" to your annotated bibliography and evidence tracker.
See link on Google Classroom.
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Ted Talk: How to Buy Happiness
Complete Ted Talk, Evidence Tracker, and Annotated Bibliography entries.
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Voc. 7 Quiz
Voc. 7 Quiz
Review previous units' words.
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test
Reread the story.
Study lesson slides.
Focus on these concepts:
- Static and Dynamic Characterization
- Conflict
- Theme
- Legacy/Biblical Connections
- Figurative Language
- How setting, imagery, and word choice lead to mood.
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Mood Slide Due
Mood Slide Due
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Voc. 7 Workbook Due
Voc. 7 Workbook Due
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Symbolism Quilt Square Due, if not completed in class
Symbolism Quilt Square Due, if not completed in class
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Film Comparison
Complete Classic Retelling Comparison (only), if not completed in class.
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Voc. Unit 6 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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The Gift of the Magi Test
Reread the story.
Study slides (Lesson 1 & 2; Lesson 3; Lesson 4)
Topics to know and to identify in the story:
- Figurative Language
- Types of Irony
- Allusions
- Symbolism
- Theme
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Voc. Unit 6 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 6 Workbook Due
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Philanthropy Project: Gift Cards
Please remember to bring your gift cards (of any amount) to Mrs. Tarkoff's classroom to support Olive Crest.
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Act 2, A Christmas Carol Test
We will finish Act 2, A Christmas Carol, after the Act 1 Test.
To prepare for them Act 2 test:
- Reread Act 2 (PDF linked on slides)
- Study Lesson 3 Slides
--- Drama vocabulary
--- Conflict
--- Stage Directions
--- Adjusting your reading rate to suit the purpose
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Voc. 5 Quiz
Voc. 5 Quiz
Review previous units' words.
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Act 1: A Christmas Carol Test
To prepare for the test:
- Reread Act 1 (PDF linked on slides).
- Study content on Intro Slides; Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 Slides
--- Dickens's life events and their effects on his writing
--- Philanthropy, Biblical Perspective
--- Marley's sins and regrets
--- Dynamic and Static Characters
--- How dialogue reveals character
--- Conflict in Literature/Conflict Resolution
--- Purposes for Reading
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Voc. 5 Workbook Due
Voc. 5 Workbook Due
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Lesson 2: A Christmas Carol Slides Due
Finish reading Act 2, A Christmas Carol, and complete Lesson 2 Slides
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Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due
Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due
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Absence Make-up
Anyone who missed the Mediator Discussion Activity, please come at lunch on 11/15 to complete this assignment.
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Voc. 4 Quiz
Voc. 4 Quiz. Review previous units' words.
Moved due to days off from school.
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In-Class Perspective Essay
Please make every effort to not miss this class. We are at the end of the trimester, and this is a final writing piece. Schedules are tight due to the cancellation of school on 11/9 and 11/13.
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Shoebox Reminder
Please remember to help RHLS meet its goal of 1000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child by filling 2 shoeboxes each (at least).
Bring these to class on Wednesday.
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Voc. 4 Workbook Due
Voc. 4 Workbook Due
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Discussion Prep
To prepare for Rikki/Nagaina Mediation:
- Read Mediator Script, Slide 7 and prepare for this topic
- Slide 11: Parties Viewpoint/Claim/I Statements
- Cobra vs. RTT Questions (separate document)
- Read Mediator Script, Slide 7 and prepare for this topic
- Slide 11: Parties Viewpoint/Claim/I Statements
- Cobra vs. RTT Questions (separate document)
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Multiple Perspective Slides
Complete Multiple Perspective Slides, if you have not done so in class.
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Filming Release Request
Students,
Please ask your parents to review this filming release request, if they haven't already done so. They should have received another email from me explaining this on 10/20.
Here is the link: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/XsoFjmVS
Thank you!
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Grammar Chapter 4 Test: Verbs
Use the lesson PDF and practice test to study. Additional study materials are given on Google Classroom (Verb Activities).
7th grade skips lessons 6, 7, and 8.
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Voc. Unit 3 Quiz
Remember to review the previous units' words.
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Voc. Unit 3 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 3 Workbook Due
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Rikki Tikki Tavi Test
Prepare for the test by rereading the story and reviewing slides, handouts, and PDFs.
Focus on...
- Vocabulary/Grammar (PDF)
- Parts of plot in the story
- Types of conflict in the story
- Characterization- Inferences
- Foreshadowing/Making Predictions/Inferences
- Symbolism
- Biblical Connections: 8th Grade- Christ Figure in Literature Traits; 7th Grade- Attributes of a Hero
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Voc. Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Rikki Tikki Vocabulary/Grammar PDF Due
Rikki Tikki Vocabulary/Grammar PDF Due
Complete whatever you did not finish in class.
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Voc. Unit 2 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 2 Workbook Due
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Plot Chart Poster Project
Bring your part of the plot chart, colored and ready to tape with your group's work.
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Voc.Unit 1 Quiz
Voc. Unit 1 Quiz
Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
7th Grade: Use Level 8 (VIII)
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
7th Grade: Use Level 8 (VIII)
8th Grad Use Level 9 (IX)
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Complete Hero Slides
Read article- slide 25
Watch video- slide 26
Read article- slide 27
Write paragraph- slide 28
Complete slide 29 with hero traits exhibited by Jesus with examples.
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Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due
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Grammar Test: Nouns
Grammar Test: Nouns
Use the study guide provided in class and PDF Chapter 2- Nouns (Classroom) to prepare for the test.
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Hero Song Comparison Paragraphs
Write two paragraphs comparing and contrasting hero songs as outlined on the Google Doc assignment in Classroom.
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Read "Real Life Heroes" and Write Reflective/Summary Paragraph
Read "Real Life Heroes" slide 23
Write a well-developed paragraph, reflecting on and summarizing the article.
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"What is a hero?" Worksheet Due
"What is a hero?" Worksheet Due
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Figurative Language/First-Day Fly Test
Refer to the study guide on Google Classroom to prepare for this test.
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Part of Speech Poster
Complete the part of speech poster assigned during class.
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Student Interest Survey
Please complete the student interest survey on Google Classroom.
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Highlight Metaphors: "First-Day Fly"
Highlight metaphors in "First-Day Fly" hard copy or digital (your choice).