A Wrinkle in Time Quiz 2

Complete the 2nd quiz on A Wrinkle in Time. CLICK ME!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The students who, on Monday and Tuesday, does not show me their copy of "A Wrinkle in Time", with their name on it, at the door, will be sent back with an Academic Interference note.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Mr. T.

A Wrinkle in Time Quiz 1

Hello boys and girls,

IN CLASS answer THIS QUIZ on A Wrinkle in Time.

Good luck,

Mr. T.

Hatchet Quiz 3

Here are the links for the last quiz on Hatchet! I know you loved the book so I made this one extra large ;)

Good luck and have fun!

8A - CLICK ME! YOU HAVE TILL OUR NEXT CLASS!
8B - CLICK HERE! YOU HAVE TILL OUR NEXT CLASS!

Mr. T.

Irony practice 2

COMPLETE the second worksheet on Irony. \

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Irony Practice

Use THIS LINK to practice what you just learn. Remember to show me your results once you are done.

Good luck,
Mr T.

Hatchet Quiz 2

Here's the quiz on chapters 7 to 11, have fun! 8B don't do it before our class tomorrow (Tuesday).

8A - CLICK HERE!
8B - CLICK ME!

Clauses Practice

For extra points, answer this small quiz and send me proof to my e-mail.

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Grammar Exercises

Here is some exercises ot practice your new hard earned skills!

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CLICK HERE for loads of fun!


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RUBRIC!!

Here´s what you need to write your summary!

Read it carefully, let me know if you have any doubts.

 

4                              3                              2                             1

Organization	The summary begins with a clear topic sen- tence that states the main idea of the origi- nal selection; all other major points are stated economically and arranged in logical order; a concluding sentence effectively brings the summary to a close, but no details or reflections are added; the writing is unified and coherent throughout.	The summary begins with a topic sentence that states the main idea of the original se- lection; all other major ideas are stated and arranged in a generally logical order; a con- cluding sentence brings the summary to a close, but extraneous details or reflections may be added; the progression of ideas and informa- tion is, for the most part, logical.	The summary may or may not state the main idea of the original se- lection, or it may not do so at the beginning; it states some, but not all, major ideas and not necessarily in a logical order; the summary may lack a conclusion or include extraneous details or reflections; the development of ideas is not completely logical or coherent.	The summary does not state the main idea of the original selection; it states few major ideas and does not use a logi- cal order; it lacks a con- clusion and includes extraneous or minor details or reflections; the writing lacks unity and coherence.
Elements of Summaries	The overall purpose of the summary is clear; the summary ex- presses only the main idea and major points of the original selec- tion; Word choice is consis- tently efficient and concise.	The purpose is gener- ally clear; the summary expresses only the main idea and most major points of the original selection; Word choice is fairly concise.	The purpose wavers; the summary does not accurately express the main idea or most major points of the original selection; Word choice is vague or repetitive.	The purpose is unclear; the summary does not convey the main idea or major points of the original selection; Word choice is confusing or misleading.
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling	There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	There are serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.	Serious errors in me- chanics, usage, gram- mar, or spelling make the summary difficult to understand.

Hatchet Quiz

Hey guys!

Here are the links for the Quiz! Each class has their own link, just click it and when prompt, choose your name out of the list and start it.

8 A - CLICK HERE

8 B - CLICK HERE

Good luck!

QUIZ!!!

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Having some trouble with the webstie I'm uploading your quiz to...

PLEASE check back again tomorrow afternoon to get the link for the quiz.

Have a good day!

Mr. T.

Genre and Subgenre

Hello guys!

This is your project for the weekend!

Objective:  Students will create five illustrated book covers.  Each book cover should feature a different subgenre.  They can be real books or imagined, but each must include the following:

Requirements:

1. The genre and subgenre at the top of the book cover
2. The title of the book
3. A full color or neatly sketched picture showing details that reveal the subgenre.
4. An explanation of how the story fits into the subgenre.

Subgenres to use for this project (choose five): historical fiction, science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, biography, autobiography, fairytale, fable, legend, tall tale, persuasive or informational writing

Example:

Genre and subgenreà Titleà 3. Full color (or carefully sketched) illustrationà 4.  Why the story belongs in the subgenre listed à

Genre: Folklore    Subgenre: Fable The Tortoise and the Hare “The Tortoise and the Hare” is a fable.  I know this because it is a very short story with talking animals.  Also, the moral or lesson of the story is clearly stated at the end.

I want those covers in my desk TUESDAY (Sep 9th) at 11:30am. 

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Keppler

Writing Rubric

Hey guys!

Here is the rubric for the summary on chapter 1.

“Hatchet” – by Gary Paulsen

Chapter 1 Summary Rubric

		4	3	2	1
Identification of Main Ideas		Clearly presented identification of the chapter’s main ideas	Mostly clear identification of the chapter’s main ideas	Chapter’s main ideas suggested at, but not clearly identified	No or limited identification of the chapter’s main ideas
Introduction and Conclusion		Excellent summary and/or paraphrase in own words and excellent use of quotations	Generally good summary and/or paraphrase in own words and good use of quotations	Summary and/or paraphrase generally not in own words with substantial copying of key phrases	Summary not in own words with copying of most phrases and sentences
Use of Resources		Excellent introduction and conclusion	Good introduction and conclusion	Weak or undeveloped introduction and conclusion	Lacks introduction and conclusion
Multi-Paragraphing Construction		Lacks introduction and conclusion	Lacks introduction and conclusion	Inconsistent use of multi-paragraph construction	Inconsistent use of multi-paragraph construction
Sentence Variety		Inconsistent use of multi-paragraph construction	Generally consistent variety of sentences	Inconsistent variety of sentences	Poor sentence variety
	Mechanical Writing	Few to no errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling	Few errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling	Many errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling	Errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling that interfere with reader’s understanding

HOMEWORK! (Aug 25th)

Hello boys and girls,

Since we have already start reading the first novel, I have a very small assignment for you guys:

• Use your own words to describe how Brian felt about his parents divorce. Use as many adjectives as you can, but also explain how much was Brian affected by the situation.

Have a great day!

Mr. T.

Objectives for this week! (Aug 25th to 29th)

Hello guys!

Here's what I expect us to do this week...

• Start reading "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen (common novel)
• Introduction to summaries (rules, notes, etc)
• Write a summary of chapter 1.
• August's auto-evaluation
  
  Any questions or doubts, you are free to post on comments or ask me directly during classes.
  
  Hope you all have a great week!
  
  Mr. T.

HOMEWORK FOR TODAY! (8B)

Hey guys!

Here's a small writing exercise that will allow each one of you to give your own opinion on a subject that has become very common among students, BULLYING.

• Answer the question: what would be the best way to end bullying in your school? (minimum of 15 lines)

This is for our next class!

Have a great day,

Mr T.

WELCOME!

I'm very excited for the challenges that grade 8 might bring this year! And more for the fact that I'll have the chance to work with young men and women that will someday be important mexican citizens.

As this is our official first week of classes, we have lots to establish inside our classroom.

• Libraries have to be set up and organized.
• Routnes and Rubrics have to be practiced and understood.

So, this week we will be dedicating ourselves to organizartion, in order to set up a successful year.

Please check this blog every night for your quik homework assignment/activity!