7A Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff
- Term
- 2025-2026 School Year
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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MAP Reading Assessment during Language Arts Class
MAP Reading Assessment during Language Arts Class
Past Assignments
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Cumulative Vocabulary Test: Units 5-8
Review study guide provided in class.
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Evidence Tracker and Annotated Bibliography Due
Add new evidence for your nonfiction source and add this to your annotated bibliography, if you did not complete this in class. Submit these assignments to Google Classroom.
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Vocabulary Unit 8 Due; Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 8 Due; Quiz
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Wikipedia Bio Brainstorming
Make sure you have bullets and ideas for class on Friday.
Have a clear, professional looking picture.
You will finish your final draft in class on Friday.
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test
The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test (Multiple choice and short answer)
To prepare, reread the story.
Study this content as presented in class:
- Setting and Atmosphere/Mood
- Static and Dynamic Characters
- Conflict
- Theme
- Figurative Language
To prepare, reread the story.
Study this content as presented in class:
- Setting and Atmosphere/Mood
- Static and Dynamic Characters
- Conflict
- Theme
- Figurative Language
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Mood Choice Project Due
Mood Choice Project Due
See instructions on Google Classroom and/or your handout.
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Theme Park Commercial and Video
Write your 30 second script for your STEM Body Systems Theme Park in the assignment posted in Google Classroom.
Produce a video commercial and upload it to Google Classroom.
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Vocabulary Unit 7 Due; Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 7 Due; Quiz
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Connotation Word Ranking Due
Connotation Word Ranking Due
Rank three sets of words (only) and write the summary paragraph.
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Lemon Brown Slides Due
Lemon Brown Slides Due
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Homework Logs will be Collected
Homework Logs will be Collected
8th grade, please complete the last digital entry before you submit. Link is on Google Classroom Stream.
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Homework Log Packet
Complete your homework log packet each evening after you finish your homework and bring it back to school the following day.
Monday, 3-16 through Friday, 3/20.
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Homework Log Packet
Complete your homework log packet each evening after you finish your homework and bring it back to school the following day.
Monday, 3-16 through Friday, 3/20.
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Homework Log Packet
Complete your homework log packet each evening after you finish your homework and bring it back to school the following day.
Monday, 3-16 through Friday, 3/20.
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Homework Log Packet
Complete your homework log packet each evening after you finish your homework and bring it back to school the following day.
Monday, 3-16 through Friday, 3/20.
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Homework Log Packet
Complete your homework log packet each evening after you finish your homework and bring it back to school the following day.
Monday, 3-16 through Friday, 3/20.
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Due; Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 6 Due; Quiz
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The Gift of the Magi Test
Multiple Choice and Short Answer response.
Reread "The Gift of the Magi" for reading comprehension.
Lesson 1-2: Slides--- allusions, irony, figurative language; Figurative Language Packet
Lesson 3: Theme Lesson
Lesson 4: Slides--- Biblical allusions, symbolism, Biblical connections
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Gift of the Magi Film Comparison
Complete the packet for the Classic Film and Bert and Ernie. We will do the rest together in class.
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Voc. Unit 5 Due, Quiz
Voc. Unit 5 Due, Quiz
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Valentine's Packet Due
Valentine's Packet Due
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In-Class Essay, Final Draft
Today, you will be completing your in-class essay, final draft. This must be done at school, so please make every effort to attend in order to avoid having to schedule a 90 minute make-up session. Thank you.
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Cumulative Vocabulary Test: Units 1-4
See attached study guide. Students should have their packets, but see Google Classroom for a PDF.
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A Christmas Carol, Act 2 Slides
We will be working through these lessons, but for advance notice 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
--- Cause and Effect
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Voc. 4 Packet Due; Quiz
Complete Voc. Unit 4 Packet, Online assignment.
Prepare for Quiz.
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Act 1: A Christmas Carol Test
We will finish the remainder of Act 1 when we return, but for advance notice, here is what you should study for the test:
Study Intro, 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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Finish Lesson 2 Slides: A Christmas Carol
There are three slides at the end of this lesson that must be completed prior to class on Friday.
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Voc. Unit 3: Packet and Digital Assignment Due; Quiz
Voc. Unit 3: Packet and Digital Assignment Due; Quiz
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Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol Slides Due
Complete any slides that you didn't complete in class and submit the lesson to Google Classroom.
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Book Creator Assignment Due
Book Creator assignment will be assigned on Monday, December 1st. Due. 12/9.
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Hero Packet and One Pager Due
Hero Packet and One Pager Due
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Voc. Unit 2 Homework and Quiz
- Complete packet for Vocabulary Unit 2.
- Complete Google Classroom Digital Assignment.
- Prepare for Quiz.
**** Keep your vocabulary packets, because there will be a cumulative roots test every four units.
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Voc. Unit 1: Quiz; Sketch Notes Due
Voc. Unit 1: Quiz; Sketch Notes Due
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Bring Narnia and Independent Reading Book
Please continue to bring The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe book and folder, even though we have finished reading it. There will be other activities that we will be completing, and you will need your book and materials.
Also, please bring your independent reading book (a different one than the one you did you book talk on).
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Weekly Narnia Reading Assignments: 13-17
- Read Chapters 13-17. Complete 13-17 in the packet using detailed, complete sentences. Remember to do the Reading Round-Ups.
- Complete any additional character trait work in your Character Analysis packet.
- Be prepared for weekly reading comprehension checks
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Weekly Narnia Reading Assignment: 9-12
- Read Chapters 9-12. Complete 9-12 in the packet using detailed, complete sentences. Remember to do Chapters 8-11 Round-Up page.
- Complete 3rd Character Trait and 3rd Action in your assigned Character packet.
- Be prepared for weekly reading comprehension checks
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Read 9 and 10 of Narnia to prepare for in class writing.
Read 9 and 10 of Narnia to prepare for in class writing.
The packet is due on 10/8 (Red Day) and 10/9 (blue Day)
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Lion, Witch, Wardrobe Chapters 5-8
- Read Chapters 5-8. Complete 5-8 in the packet using detailed, complete sentences. Remember to do Chapters 5-7 Round-Up page.
- Complete 2nd Character Trait and 2nd Action in your assigned Character packet.
- Be prepared for weekly reading comprehension checks
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Read Chapters 5 and 6 of Narnia
Make sure you have read chapters 5 and 6 before class on Friday/Monday, so that you can be prepared for that day's lesson.
The packet isn't due until Thursday, 10/2 (Blue Day); Friday, 10/3 (Red Day).
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Weekly Narnia Reading Assignments
- Read Chapters 1-4. Complete 1-4 in the packet using detailed, complete sentences. Remember to do Chapters 1-4 Round-Up page.
- Complete 1st Character Trait and 1st Action in your assigned Character packet.
- Be prepared for weekly reading comprehension checks.
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MAP Reading Assessment during Language Arts Class
Make every effort to attend class rested and ready to show what you know!
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Purchase The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe novel.
Purchase The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe novel, hard copy. Not digital.
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Assessment Day: Writing and STAR Reading
Please make sure to be at school and bring your independent reading book in the event that you finish your assessments early.
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Name Tag Due
Name Tag Due