Homework 12/6/12

ELA:
Unit 3 Exam tomorrow
Read for 20 minutes and blog

Social Studies:
Pages 74 and 75
All questions and essay (task) on looseleaf

Homework #29 October 26, 2012

ELA:
Reading Logs Due Mon
Read 20 min each night and log

Writing: Presidential Candidate due Fri Nov 2

Worksheets:
Reading Check: The Medicine Bag
Argument: Critical Review for your movie/literature comparison

Social Studies:
Extra Credit Invention Project Due Fri Nov 2

Find an EDITORIAL (OPINION) about the presidential candidates. 
Be sure this is from a reputable newspaper, magazine, or online source such as New York Times.
BRING IN THE ARTICLE
Evaluate the article. (one paragraph in your SS notebook)

Homework # 28 10/24/12

The Internet is BACK!!!

Trip to BBG. Bring Lunch!!! Dress Accordingly

ELA:
Quiz on The Treasure of Lemon Brown

Read 20 Log

Homework #24 10/18/12

ELA:

Finish Rules of the Game and worksheet from class

Complete the Reading Check Questions

Read for 20 minutes and log

Social Studies:
Which do you think was the best question of the debate so far? Why?
Which was the best answer? Why?

Homework 23 October 17, 2012

Social Studies:
Find an article that discusses last nights Presidential Debate (2nd debate at Hofstra).
Read the article.
Summarize the article
Give your opinion.
Include the title, author, and news paper/ magazine or website it came from
You do NOT need to bring in the article

ELA:
Finish work on the non-fiction texts about the Blues

Read and log

Homework #22 10/16/12

SS:
Finish the Task from classwork (nDemonstrate your understanding of the causes and effects of the rise in US steel production and the effects of this rise. Remember, there may be more than one result)

Imagine that you are a business owner from the 1800s. How will you encourage people to invest in your business?

Finish your Stock Market graph

ELA:
Writing Notebook:

•Write a true story about being late for something.

Read 20 minutes and log

Yo

Homework # 20 Oct 12, 2012

ELA:
Reading Logs Due Monday

Read "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"

Write a blues song that expresses Greg’s feelings at the beginning of the story. Put yourself in his place and sing about how the “hard times” he is experiencing affect his outlook on life. You may perform is next week if you would like.

Social Studies:
Check and see if your company (from the late 1800s) is still around today. If not choose a company that exists today but was started in the late 1800s and see if you can find the stock symbol

Homework # 19 October 11, 2012

ELA:
Re-write your personal narrative. Make sure this has the "what's the point" factor in it. I don't just want to hear about a nice time you had with your family. That is a diary entry, not a memoir.

Math
IA: 261 #42 
Handbook 305 and 301 

SS: 
Choose an invention or company from 1870-1920 that you would like to do some research about. Write a paragraph describing why "it" is interesting to you.

Homework # 17 (October 9, 2012)

English Language Arts:

Narrative: Final Drafts are DUE and should be typed!!!!

This includes all elements of the writing process, drafts, brainstorms, etc.

Test on Unit 1 Friday

Social Studies:

Complete the class activity. (Be sure to color and and be neat)

Test on Chapter 1 is Tomorrow you need a pencil

Reminders:

• Field Trip Forms
• Library Contracts
• Scholastic Book $
• Halloween Dance

Homework # 16 (10/3/12)

MATH:
Page 259 Integrated Algebra #s 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, & 14

ELA:
Final writing pc due tomorrow for Unit 1 (You will have an opportunity to re-write this one last time) Typed if possible (size 12 font Times Roman font double spaced) Make sure you SAVE


Read 20 min and log

Social Studies:
Read and answer all 3 questions on Laura Ingles Wilder reading and Farmers Political Cartoon

Test Chapter 1 Friday

Homework #15 10/2/12

ELA:
Read 20 minutes and complete your log

Worksheet: Media Literacy Plot in Movies

Draft of your personal narrative (remember your should have at least 4-5 paragraphs)


Social Studies: 
Finish worksheets (if you did not complete them in class) 

Read Chapter 1 section 3 pages 20-25
on page 25 complete questions 1-3
First Test Chapter 1 will be on Thursday

HW 14 9/28

Homework: Consider whether the story should have ended at a different point in time. What would be the effect on the reader if the story ended before the others arrived?

Quiz: The Tell Tale Heart

Reading logs are due Monday

Book $ due

Library Contracts

Worksheet: Draft of Personal Narrative

SS:

Read chapter 1 section 2 page 13- 18 answer 1-5 on page 18 in your SS notebook 

Homework #13 9/27/12

Homework:

ELA:

Choose a section of the story that has not already been illustrated and come up with your own sketches to represent the section. You can draw a single image or several in progression, as in a comic strip.

Read 20 min and log

Finish Text Analysis Worksheet

SS: Imagine you were a Cowboy following the Civil War. Write a letter to your cousin in Atlanta persuading him to join you and your new way of life. Describe your daily life, the benefits and drawback to working on the ranch

Math:

Page 129 Do the questions you got wrong in class.

Page 130 #39-50

HW 12 (9/25/12)

Homework:

Read the Tell Tale Heart in your reader questions on page 64

Read 20 minutes and log per night

Vocabulary Strategy Sheet

SS

Read and answer question on page 19

Homework # 11 (9/24/12)

Homework:

Quiz on Clean Sweep

Writing:

Plan Your Narrative: Worksheet

Reading:

Read for 20 minutes and log

Discuss the ways in which Katie’s mother already has a fairly effective client presentation and analyze the persuasive techniques she uses. Then imagine that she wants to attract more new customers by mounting a major ad campaign.

Choose an aspect of the campaign. You can write a jingle, design a billboard, create print ads, or script a radio spot. Use what the story tells you about the Clean Sweep cleaning service as the basis for their factual information. Be prepared to present your components of the campaign.

Social Studies:
Read pages 6-12 (Chapter 1 Section 1) and answer questions 1-4 on page 12.
Use complete sentences. Complete this assignment in your SS notebook.

Homework #10 (9/21/12)

Homework: #10

“People just don’t understand what important things can be hiding in the dust.” Explore the meanings of this THEME statement in a web diagram

Quiz on Clean Sweep on Tuesday

Writing Notebook:

As you decide what experience you will write about, gather relevant descriptive details you want to include—sights, sounds, smells, sensations.

Think like a newspaper reporter and remember the questions reporters use to make sure they’ve covered the important facts in a story: Who?

What? When? Where? Why? How? For example:

• Who was involved in the experience, and what did he or she say?

• What happened, and in what order did events occur?

• When did I have this experience?

• Where did the events happen?

• Why did the events happen? What set them in motion?

• How did I feel about the events at the time, and how do I feel now? How do I want my readers to feel about my experience?

what does it look like?

Who? myself; runner who beat me in first race; coach

What? pushed myself to succeed in running; nearly won first race; made varsity team

When? eighth grade

Where? cross-country course; school cafeteria (awards ceremony)

Why? I was motivated to become the only middle-school student on the varsity team.

How? I felt proud of myself. I want readers to see that trying one’s best is even more important than actually

HW # 9 (9/20/12)

English Language Arts:

Read 20 minutes and log

The writer takes a very serious subject—kidnapping—and turns it into a very funny story. Think of other stories or movies where this happens. List them. Choose one and create a plot diagram about it.

Read Clean Sweep and answer the following:

1.    What objects does Katie treasure because of their association with her father?

2.    Why is Katie able to help Mrs. Leonardo figure out what is important and what she should treasure?

3.    What might the author be saying about the relationship between organization and what is important in life?

4.    Why might the author choose to reveal the details about Katie’s father in a flashback, rather than as part of the story’s exposition?

Writing:

Create a chart using the brainstorm list from a few nights ago. In your chart answer the following questions:

• What specific, relevant details do I remember about the experience?

• What does the experience reveal about me or someone else?

• Why might reading about this experience be engaging or important to other people?

• Am I comfortable sharing my thoughts about the experience with readers?

• Who will read my narrative? What information will they need to understand my story?

• Why am I writing about this experience? Do I want to make my audience laugh—or cry? Do I want them to understand something about me or the world we live in?

HW # 8 9/19/12

Social Studies:
Pick one thing you learned today (or would like to learn more about). Why did this interest you? Quick summary. 

ELA:
Finish multi meaning words
Read 20 min and log 
Create a plot diagram for Ransom of Red Chief

Homework # 7 9/14/12

Homework:

Read 20 min and log each night

Logs are due when we come back

Read “The Ransom of Red Chief”

Answer the following question in your Reading Skills notebook

1. What advance planning did Sam do to try to avoid unexpected problems?

2. Do Bill and Sam solve the conflict that inspired them to think of the kidnapping plan?

3. What do the unexpected events that Sam and Bill encounter reveal about their characters?

4. Does the major conflict remain the same throughout the story? Explain.

5. Do you think that Bill and Sam will try kidnapping again? Why or why not?

6. Is the resolution of the major conflict satisfying? Why or why not?

7. Based on Red Chief’s behavior in this story, what kind of adult do you think he will be? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Social Studies:
Use your notes from class and what you already know about history to create a graphic organizer about The Earliest Americans. Be sure to include the Aztecs, Maya, Inca and Olmecs.

Homework #6 9/13/12

Write a journal entry (writing notebook) about a time when—in order to please a parent, teacher, or friend—you did not behave like “yourself.” Tell what happened and your opinion about how you acted.

Read 20 minutes and log your reading

Writing Notebook: Your task for this unit is going to be to write a personal narrative in which you attempt to entertain a specific audience by telling about a meaningful experience from your own life.

Idea Starters

A childhood adventure

Going to a family reunion

Your first day in a new place

Winning/losing a big game

Think about 3 experiences from your life that were meaningful and you would want to share. List them.

Homework 5 9/12/12

Think of a recent television show (or movie) and write down three conflicts faced by characters in that program. Label each conflict.

Tomorrow is the last day to work on SS projects. Presentations will begin on Friday.

Supplies/ Blue Cards/ Parent Meeting 

Read/ Log

Homework # 4 (9/11/12)

Homework # 4

Read for 20 minutes and log

Bring in supplies and blue cards

Social Studies: Finish your finals so you can complete your project in class tomorrow

In your ELA Interactive Reader: Read pages 6-16

Answer questions on page 17  in your ELA Reading Notebook (DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOOK)

Homework #2

English Language Arts:
Reading:
Choose a non-fiction book. Be sure this book is appropriate to your reading and interest level. Bring this book to class EVERY DAY!

Writing:
Work on your short story using the story starter from Thursday night, or start a new story about something of your choice. Use details to make your characters come alive.

Social Studies:
Gather materials (from the library or Internet) about your topic. BRING THESE TO CLASS ON MONDAY. Start reading them!

EXTRA STUFF

Supplies due by Friday

Blue Cards

Contracts

Check your password

SS Project 1

Project 1:

Review of 7^th Grade Social Studies

Directions: You and your group will be responsible for teaching your assigned topic to your class. Each group will use visuals, text, and oral skills in order to demonstrate their knowledge of the given topic. You will be responsible to gather information using the Internet, school or public library, the text website assigned last year, or their notes from 7^th grade. Because this is review, time will not be given in class to research. You may present your topic using any method you choose (Power-point, Oak Tag, Tri-Board, etc.). This project will count as your first summative grade.

·        Early Americans

·        Exploration

·        Settlement

·        Colonization

·        American Revolution

·        Government

·        Westward Expansion

·        Civil War

·        Reconstruction

Timeline:

Thursday/Friday: Groups will meet briefly to discuss the roles and responsibilities of each member.

Monday: Students must bring in materials needed to work together with groups. Groups will meet and decide which information should be included.

Tuesday: Each group member should come to class with their assignment written. Groups will meet to edit and revise drafts and decide which visuals to include.

Wednesday:  Groups will meet to put together their final project and rehearse their presentation. Presentations should be 5-7 minutes in length and each member should have a speaking role.

Thursday/ Friday: Groups will present their topics to the class and be graded using a rubric.

7^th Grade Social Studies Review Rubric

4	3	2	1
Includes all key events, and or details from your assigned topic	Includes most key events, and or details from your assigned topic	Includes some key events, and or details from your assigned topic	Includes few key events, and or details from your assigned topic
Notes on the section are appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are mostly appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are somewhat appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are not appropriate and do not show understanding on the most important details of the section.
Slide show/poster etc. is engaging and interesting; uses pictures, maps, charts, primary sources.	Slide show/poster etc is generally engaging and interesting; uses some pictures, maps, charts, or primary sources.	Slide show/poster etc. is somewhat engaging and interesting; uses few graphics.	Slide show/poster etc. is not engaging or interesting; uses no graphics,
Presentation: students present in an interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students present in a generally interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students present in a somewhat interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students do not present in a interesting way. Students are not knowledgeable about their subject matter.

Homework #1

Blue cards by Monday

Supplies by next Friday

SS- finish your graphic organizer

       Check your password

       Start looking at the Civil War in your text book

              My.hrw.com

       Group

ELA:

       Get a book

       In your writing journal:

              It was a dark Saturday night. I was home alone with my best friend ______. All of a sudden I heard a loud noise. When I ran to see what it was I discovered….

Supplies: Due Sept 14 2012

Eighth Grade Supplies List

The following is a list of supplies required for Ms. Cannizzaro’s English Language Arts & Social Studies classes. Please bring in all supplies no later than September 14, 2012. You will receive additional supplies requirements from your other teachers.

1 package of loose-leaf (if you use a lot of paper re-writing you may want to buy more) 4 marble notebooks per semester (you will probably finish these quickly so you may want to stock up while the sales are on!) 1 ELA Writing Journal 1 ELA Reading Journal 1 ELA Class Notes 1 Social Studies 2 boxes of pencils 2 boxes of pens (blue or black) 2 highlighters (yellow or pink) Folders: These should be the ones without writing! Do not bother to label them as I will put labels on in September please! 2 Yellow two pocket folders (for SS) 1 = Official Portfolio 1 = Homework Handouts 2 Blue two pocket folders (for ELA) 1 = Official Writing Portfolio 1 = Reading Handouts 1 Folder of your choice for notices and to use as a barrier during tests J 1 package of copy/printer paper standard letter size (you may bring in any color to brighten up our class J)

1 container of hand sanitizer 1 package scotch tape 2 packages of Post-its any color 1 package of markers 1 pencil case 1 pencil sharpener covered 1 box  of tissues 1 Roll Paper Towels OR Box of Baby-Wipes Recommended Supplies: The following are NOT mandatory but are highly suggested!! *Flash drive- I highly recommend that all students have a thumb drive that is only used for school assignments. There will be mandatory computer assignments & this will eliminate printer issues Oak Tag- Usually, there are several times throughout the school-year when projects are given that are required to be completed using oak tag. You MAY want to purchase a few pieces when they are on sale.

Welcome! 2012-2013 School Year

Welcome to 8th Grade! I will try to put important links on this site. You may email me with questions, but be sure to realize that I may not have the opportunity to get back to you immediately, MsCannizzarosemail@gmail.com

Welcome to 8th grade ELA & Social Studies!

This year we will be exploring Literature, Poetry, Writing, & American History. You will be expected to follow the classroom and school discipline code at ALL times. As it pertains to this class the rules are as follows:

1. Be responsible.

• Be on time and prepared with all supplies everyday!
• Complete work on time! Late homework will not be accepted unless you are legally absent from school.
• NO GUM CHEWING!
• No eating or drinking in the classroom.

2. Be safe.

• Keep your hands to yourself
• No hitting or wrestling at anytime!
• Stay in your seats unless you have permission to leave your seat.
• Sign out and get a pass to leave the room.

3. Be respectful!

• Raise your hand AND wait to be called on if you want to share.
• Do not put others down. Everyone has the right to contribute.

How do I get a good grade?

You will be required to participate in classroom discussions and projects. Homework will help to prepare you for these activities. In addition to these activities, you will have assessments in the form of quizzes and tests. Your quarter grades will be determined according to the following criteria:

Homework = ___%

Class-work/participation = ___%

Quizzes = ___%

Tests = ___%

Projects = ___%

By signing below I acknowledge that I understand what is expected of me/my child. I will do my best to meet these goals and will accept the consequences when I don't.

Student signature: ___________________________

Parent/guardian signature______________________

Homework 4/20/12

ELA:
Unit 8 Writing Piece Draft.
Go online to MY.HRW.COM and log in to see your text book. Follow the links to Unit 8 Writing workshop.

Procedural Text
Fires, spiders, volcanoes—these were just a few of the topics you encountered as you discovered how to dig for information in nonfiction sources. As you master writing a procedural text (text that explains how to do something), you will learn how to communicate information in precise ways and in an orderly format.


Writing Task
Write a procedural text in which you explain to a specific
audience how to complete a process.
Idea Starters
• setting up a video game console
• installing a complex device, such as a cable modem
• evacuating a home or school in case of fire
• designing a recycling program for your school
• changing a tire
the essentials
Here are some common purposes, audiences, and formats for a procedural text.


procedural text
score common core traits
6
• Development Introduces a topic in a clear and engaging way; provides relevant,
well-chosen facts and details about each step in the process; ends with a strong
concluding section that follows from the explanation
• Organization Organizes steps in a clear, logical order; effectively uses appropriate and
varied transitions to link ideas and create cohesion
• Language Consistently maintains a formal style; ably uses precise language; shows a
strong command of conventions
5
• Development Clearly introduces a topic; provides relevant, well-chosen facts and
details about most steps in the process; ends with a concluding section that follows
from the explanation
• Organization Arranges steps logically; uses appropriate and varied transitions
• Language Maintains a formal style; uses precise language; has a few errors in
conventions
4
• Development Sufficiently introduces a topic; could use more facts and details to
explain some steps; has an adequate concluding section
• Organization Arranges steps in a mostly logical order; uses some transitions
• Language Mostly maintains a formal style; needs more precise language at times;
includes a few distracting errors in conventions
3
• Development Introduces a topic and concludes the explanation in an adequate way;
lacks enough facts and details in most steps
• Organization Has some organizational flaws; needs more transitions to link ideas
• Language Frequently lapses into an informal style; expresses some key ideas in too
complex a manner; has some critical errors in conventions
2
• Development Has a weak introduction of the topic and concluding section; lacks
facts and details in all steps
• Organization Has organizational flaws; lacks transitions throughout
• Language Uses an informal style; expresses ideas in too complex a manner; has many
errors in conventions
1
• Development Lacks an introduction, concluding section, and explanation of steps
• Organization Has no organization or transitions
• Language Uses an inappropriate style; expresses ideas in too complex a manner and
creates confusion; has major problems with conventions
968 unit

Social Studies 3rd Quarter Project Rubric

PS 225-K                                                                                                               Full Name:_______________

Class 801                                                                                                              Date: April 23, 2012

Social Studies Third Quarter Project: You are the teacher! Rubric

4	3	2	1
Includes all key events, and or details from your assigned section	Includes most key events, and or details from your assigned section	Includes some key events, and or details from your assigned section	Includes few key events, and or details from your assigned section
Reasonably divided your section into 2 halves.	Mostly reasonably divided your section into 2 halves.	Somewhat reasonably divided your section into 2 halves.	Not divided into 2 halves.
Created 2 power-point presentations of approximately 12 slides EACH OR 1 long power-point approximately 24 slides total	Created 2 power-point presentations of approximately10 slides EACH OR 1 long power-point approximately 20 slides total	Created 2 power-point presentations of approximately 8 slides EACH OR 1 long power-point approximately 16 slides total	Created 2 power-point presentations of approximately 6 slides EACH OR 1 long power-point approximately 12 slides total
Teaching point is appropriate to the activity and lesson AND includes an appropriate DOK level	Teaching point is mostly  appropriate to the activity and lesson AND includes a mostly appropriate DOK level	Teaching point is somewhat appropriate to the activity and lesson AND includes a somewhat appropriate DOK level	Teaching point is not appropriate to the activity and lesson AND does not include a appropriate DOK level
Do now activity is motivational and appropriate to the content/subject being discussed.	Do now activity is mostly motivational and mostly appropriate to the content/subject being discussed.	Do now activity is somewhat motivational and mostly appropriate to the content/subject being discussed.	Do now activity is not motivational or appropriate to the content/subject being discussed.
Common Core Learning Standard is appropriate and ties to the lesson	Common Core Learning Standard is mostly appropriate and ties to the lesson	Common Core Learning Standard is somewhat appropriate and ties to the lesson	Common Core Learning Standard is not appropriate and ties to the lesson
Notes on the section are appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are mostly appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are somewhat appropriate and show understanding on the most important details of the section.	Notes on the section are not appropriate and do not show understanding on the most important details of the section.
Uses at least 2 activities that are interesting and engaging as well as appropriate to the subject/content being discussed.	Uses at least 2 activities that are generally interesting and engaging as well as appropriate to the subject/content being discussed.	Uses at least 2 activities that are somewhat interesting and engaging as well as appropriate to the subject/content being discussed.	Does not use at least 2 activities that are somewhat interesting and engaging as well as appropriate to the subject/content being discussed.
Slide show is engaging and interesting; uses graphics, animations, possibly video clips and/or music appropriate to the content/subject matter	Slide show is generally engaging and interesting; uses some graphics, animations, possibly video clips and/or music appropriate to the content/subject matter	Slide show is somewhat engaging and interesting; uses few graphics, animations, possibly video clips and/or music appropriate to the content/subject matter	Slide show is not engaging or interesting; uses no graphics, animations, possibly video clips and/or music appropriate to the content/subject matter
Homework assigned is appropriate to the upcoming lesson and reasonable in difficulty	Homework assigned is generally appropriate to the upcoming lesson and reasonable in difficulty	Homework assigned is somewhat appropriate to the upcoming lesson and reasonable in difficulty	Homework assigned is not appropriate to the upcoming lesson and reasonable in difficulty
Presentation: students present in an interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students present in a generally interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students present in a somewhat interesting way. Students are knowledgeable about their subject matter.	Presentation: students do not present in a interesting way. Students are not knowledgeable about their subject matter.