MP4 - Week 1

    MONDAY 4-20:   VOCABULARY REVIEW DAY   

Reminders:  You will need...

1. Vocabulary 6 Flash Cards and your composition notebook.
2. Your Chapters 8-14 homework.

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Do Now - Review Vocabulary Words

With a partner and using your vocabulary cards for LIST 6, quiz each other until Mr. DeGrandis calls time!

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Learning Targets

I can prepare for a test that assesses my knowledge of 8th grade vocabulary words.

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Mini-Lesson

Review of Stations

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Work Time

Around the Room and Back Again

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Assessment

Quiz a friend on vocabulary List VI using your study cards.

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DUE Tomorrow!

Study for Vocabulary List VI

    TUESDAY   4-21:  TEST ON VOACBULARY LIST VI      

Reminders:  You will need...

A pen or pencil for the Test.

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Do Now - Review

Review the vocabulary words with a partner for four minutes.

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Learning Targets

1. I can recall the spelling and definitions of Vocabulary List VI.
2. I can use these words correctly in grammatically correct sentences.

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Assessment
Take the test!

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DUE Monday 4-27!
Read Chapters 15-25 and complete the corresponding Study Guide Questions (Click this link for a copy of the questions).

    WEDNESDAY 4-22:   TKMB  Reviewing Chapters 8-14    

Reminders:  You will need...

1. Your novel, your composition book, and blue folder.
2. A Secret Envelope from Mr. DeGrandis

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Do Now - Copy

Entry Title:  Vocabulary List 7

1. iota n. - a very small quantity or amount
   
   As far as science is concerned, there is not one iota of evidence to prove that life exists on other planets.
2. temerity adj. - the quality of being unafraid of danger or punishment in a foolish way.
   If you have the temerity to jump off the bridge even after hearing about the risk of instant death, you truly are a fool. 
   

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Learning Targets

I can interpret quotes from the novel TKMB and explain how the quote reflects the personality of one of the characters.

I can review for the test on chapters 8-14!
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Mini-Lesson

1. How to create a Quote Poster
2. Explain the activity.

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Work Time

Create your Quote Poster

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Assessment
Completed Quote Poster

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DUE Monday 4-27!

1. Read Chapters 15-25 and complete the corresponding Study Guide Questions (Click this link for a copy of the questions).

2.   Based on your favorite Quote Poaster, be prepared to explain why you selected the one you did.

    THURSDAY  4-23:   Finish Quote Poster of TKMB     

Reminders:  You may use your...

1. Novel, your HOMEWORK, and blue folder for the test
2. Pen or sharpened pencil

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Do Now - Copy

Entry Title:  Vocabulary List 7

3.  elucidate - v. (elucidated, elucidating, elucidates)  - to make understood, to clarify, to shed light upon something.

• She read everything she could get her hands on that would elucidate and expand upon her study of the human brain. 

4.  expunge - v. (expunged, expunging, expunges) - to strike or blot something out; erase; obliterate.

The judge directed the court stenographer to expunge the last three paragraphs of witness's testimony because she was hysterical. 

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Learning Targets

I can recall events from the novel, identify important themes and show how details from the novel reveal aspects of Atticus' character.

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Mini-Lesson

None

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Work Time

None

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Assessment
Administer the exam.

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DUE Monday 4-27!
Read Chapters 15-25 and complete the corresponding Study Guide Questions (Click this link for a copy of the questions).

   BRING YOUR DIRT DAY BOOK TOMORROW   

    FRIDAY   4-3:  DIRT Day   

• Do Now - Start a DIRT Day Entry
• Entry Title:  DIRT DAY
• Check out the DIRT Day Guidelines for more Information
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DUE After Break!

• TKM: Read Chapters 15-25 and complete the SGQs for the Monday you return from Spring Break!  There will be a test on these chapters upon your return and the SGQs will be collected for a grade.