ELA+Quarter+One+Assignments

=Eighth Grade ELA - Assignments from Quarter One, 2013 - 2014 School Year=

Extension of Theme Analysis Activity - __Chains__ -
 * Due Thursday, October 31, 2013 -** Complete the extension of the "theme" activity that we started during today's class. After identifying four themes that appear in quotes one through three from the first assignment, transfer these themes to the additional worksheet. To complete the worksheet, find a fourth quote (from chapters 41 (p. 263) - chapter 45 (ends on p. 300)) that shows evidence of the four themes that you identified. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bandeian, or speak with her tomorrow.

Theme Analysis - __Chains__ -
 * Due Wednesday, October 30, 2013 -** Complete the "theme" activity that we started during today's class. Review each passage in the handout and list at least four themes that are referenced in each excerpt. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bandeian or speak with her tomorrow.

- Annotate these chapters in your book using post-it notes or by taking notes on a separate sheet of paper. You should have at least six to eight annotations per chapter (at least eighteen to twenty-four total). Annotation guidelines can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of this document can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom. Annotation Guidelines -
 * Due Friday, October 25, 2013 -** Read chapters 43 - 45 (p. 279 - 300) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson.

- Annotate these chapters in your book using post-it notes or by taking notes on a separate sheet of paper. You should have at least six to eight annotations per chapter (at least twenty-four to thirty-two total). Annotation guidelines can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of this document can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom. Annotation Guidelines -
 * Due Wednesday, October 23, 2013 -** Read chapters 39 - 42 (p. 250 - 278) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson.


 * Due Tuesday, October 22, 2013 -** If you have not already done so, please type your rough draft of your "My Name" writing before class on Tuesday. Handwritten rough drafts can be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom at the end of the day on Friday, October 18, 2013. Any papers not picked up at the end of the day on Friday will be distributed in class on Monday, October 21, 2013.
 * __* After you have typed your rough draft, please SHARE it with Mrs. Bandeian on the "G" Drive (Google Drive) or email a copy of your writing to her, so that we can work on editing your writing in class.__**

- Annotate these chapters in your book using post-it notes (post-it notes were made available during class on Friday, October 18, 2013). You should have at least six to eight annotations per chapter (at least sixteen to twenty-four total). Annotation guidelines can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of this document can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom. Annotation Guidelines -
 * Due Monday, October 21, 2013 -** Read chapters 35 - 38 (p. 215 - 249) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Becoming a Grammar Expert (worksheet) BLANK - Becoming a Grammar Expert (worksheet) EXAMPLE - Grammar Rule Visual Reference BLANK - Grammar Rule Visual Reference EXAMPLE - Grammar Rule Summary Sheet BLANK - Grammar Rule Summary Sheet EXAMPLE -
 * Due Friday, October 18, 2013 -** Complete "Grammar Rule" poster, summary sheet, and associated worksheet. All documents are posted below. Hardcopies will be distributed in class and the activity will be explained, in detail, on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

- Complete the active reading questions for chapters 31 and 32. - Annotate chapters 33 and 34 in your book using post-it notes. You should have at least six to eight annotations per chapter (at least twelve to sixteen total). Active reading questions and annotation guidelines can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of these documents can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom. Reading Questions - Chapter 31 - Reading Questions - Chapter 32 - Annotation Guidelines -
 * Due Thursday, October 17, 2013 -** Read chapters 31 - 34 (p. 191 - 214) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Reading Questions - Chapter 25 - Reading Questions - Chapter 26 - Reading Questions - Chapter 27 - Reading Questions - Chapter 28 - Reading Questions - Chapter 29 - Reading Questions - Chapter 30 -
 * Due Tuesday, October 15, 2013 -** Read chapters 25 - 30 (p. 158 - 190) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom beginning 10/9/13.

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Reading Questions - Chapter 21 - Reading Questions - Chapter 22 - Reading Questions - Chapter 23 - Reading Questions - Chapter 24 -
 * Due Friday, October 11, 2013 -** Read chapters 21 - 24 (p. 130 - 157) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom beginning 10/8/13.=====

Excerpt from Common Sense by Thomas Paine - The Downfall of King George III (from __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson, p. 124-126) - T - Chart Template -
 * Due Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 -** List at least five comparisons between the excerpt from Common Sense by Thomas Paine, and the excerpt from __Chains__ (p. 124-126) on the Downfall of King George III. You can use the T-Chart template to format your work. Comparisons can be in the form of quotes from each document that have a similar message or meaning. Just make sure that you explain any quotes that you compare.

1) _ It is at least five paragraphs long 2) _ It contains at least three metaphors 3) _ It contains at least four similes 4) _ It contains at least one use of personification OR imagery
 * Due Monday, October 7th, 2013 -** Completed rough draft of "My Name" writing piece. Your draft is fully completed if it meets the following criteria:

If you are struggling to complete your draft, please use the "About My Name" Writing Template (hardcopies were distributed in class, electronic version is available below). About My Name - Writing Template - Name Associations Worksheet - Writing Elements Document -

"My Name" by Sandra Cisneros -
 * Due Tuesday, October 1, 2013 -** Complete a rough draft of your writing about your name. Your FINISHED piece (NOT your rough draft, which is due tomorrow) will be about five paragraphs long, loosely modeled on Sandra Cisneros's piece "My Name", which is included below. You can and should use your answers to the "About My Name" worksheet, which we completed for homework due on September 19th (see below). If you get stuck, just start free writing about your name and we'll sort it out in class tomorrow.

Reading Questions - Chapter 19 - Reading Questions - Chapter 20 -
 * Due Monday, September 30, 2013 -** Read chapters 19-20 (p. 115 - 130) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.

Reading Questions - Chapter Sixteen - Reading Questions - Chapter Seventeen - Reading Questions - Chapter Eighteen -
 * Due Thursday, September 26, 2013 -** Read chapters 16-18 (p. 97 - 116) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.

Reading Questions - Chapter Fourteen - Reading Questions - Chapter Fifteen -
 * Due Tuesday, September 24, 2013 -** Read chapters 14-15 (p. 84 - 96) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.


 * Due Monday, September 23, 2013 -** Read chapters 11-13 (p. 68 - 84) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.

Reading Questions - Chapter Eleven - Reading Questions - Chapter Twelve - Reading Questions - Chapter Thirteen -


 * Due Friday, September 20, 2013 -** Read chapters 8-10 (p. 48 - 67) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.

Reading Questions - Chapter Eight - Reading Questions - Chapter Nine - Reading Questions - Chapter Ten -


 * Due Thursday, September 19, 2013** - Complete "About My Name" worksheet, distributed in class on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

"About My Name" worksheet -


 * Due Wednesday, September 18, 2013 -** Read chapters 5-7 (p. 26 - 47) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions. Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom.

Reading Questions - Chapter Five - Reading Questions - Chapter Six - Reading Questions - Chapter Seven -

Active reading questions can be downloaded here (see below). Hardcopy versions of the questions can also be picked up in Mrs. Bandeian's classroom beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
 * Due Monday, September 16, 2013 -** Read chapters 1-4 (p. 3 – 25) in __Chains__ by Laurie Halse Anderson and complete the active reading questions.

Reading Questions - Chapter One - Reading Questions - Chapter Two - Reading Questions - Chapter Three (Part I) -

Reading Questions - Chapter Three (Part II) -

Reading Questions - Chapter Four -

SUBMITTING ANSWERS TO READING QUESTIONS - Your responses to the reading questions can be turned in in one of three ways: 1) You can downloaded the documents above, or download them from your Longmeadow Gmail account, edit them in Microsoft Word, and then email them to Mrs. Bandeian at dbandeian@longmeadow.k12.ma.us; 2) You can upload your answers to the questions as a Google Document under your Longmeadow Gmail account and share it with Mrs. Bandeian at dbandeian@longmeadow.k12.ma.us; OR 3) You can submit a printed (hardcopy) version of the document above (with your answers either handwritten or typed) to Mrs. Bandeian in class.**

The only requirement is that your work be submitted on or before the due date.

 * Due Wednesday, September 11** - Summer reading log

Your homework for the night of Wednesday, September 4th (due on Friday, September 6th) is to bring your syllabus home and give it to your parent or guardian to read. Please bring the signature page to class on Friday, September 6th with either a) a parent's or guardian's signature, or b) a note from a parent or guardian if they would like to speak with Mrs. Bandeian prior to signing the syllabus.
 * Due Friday, September 6th**