8th Grade
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Have students login to iXL to continue practice on Root Words. Students were to select 2 to complete during Week 3's learning opportunities. This week they should complete the other two.
Student Instructions
Login to iXL to continue practice on Root Words (Section R). You were to select 2 to complete during week 3's learning opportunities. This week you should complete the other two. By the end of this week, you should have completed R.1, R.2, R.3, & R.4. Teachers will let you know if they will check your progress on-line or if you should take a screenshot of results to submit.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Continue working on Root Words Comments
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Parent Instructions
Students will sign up for their individual school. They will read and answer questions for 4 passages. Their teacher can see how much time is spent on each passage and the student should be making notes and annotating the text.
Student Instructions
Once you have logged in, you will complete the 4 readings for the week. They are: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling, Tobermory by Saki, Aschenputtel (Cinderella) by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and Rumpelstiltskin by Brothers Grimm. You can communicate with classmates by posting notes on what your thoughts are. You can highlight words to get the definition. You can annotate the text. Your teacher can see any notes you create, as well as how much time you spend on each passage. The login information has not changed, but as a reference here it is: The class name for Bon Lin Middle is: BLMS2020. The code is H39FP. The class name for Appling Middle is: AMSELA2020. The code is: aimp8. The class name for Elmore Park is: EPMS2020. The code is: opndi.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas, characters, setting, and or plot.
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Parent Instructions
Your student can use NoRedInk activities to practice grammar skills. No Red Ink allows your student to personalize the content based on his/her interests, so the skills are built around characters and content from their favorite sports, tv shows, movies, actors/actresses, bands, singers, etc.
Student Instructions
Go to noredink.com and log in by typing in the username, password, and class code that your teacher gave you. You should see an assignment titled Parallel Structure part one and part two. The first section you will identify parallel elements in sentences of varying complexity. The section section provides opportunity to create sentences with parallel structures of varying complexity. Your teacher can monitor your progress as you work through the sections.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; use effective parallel structure and various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meaning and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.
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| Enrichment ELA Week 4 |
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Parent Instructions
We know that many of the skills needed to perform well on the ACT are introduced in middle school courses. We want to encourage students to start preparing for the ACT now. They will use iXL to start practicing the ACT skills.
Student Instructions
We hope you surprise yourself seeing how much you already know that will be covered on the ACT. A high score on the ACT means more scholarship dollars for college. Begin completed iXL skills that are correlated to ACT now :)! Follow the link above and begin working in the 13-15 score range. Want to challenge yourself, go to the 16-19 range! Send your teacher screenshots of final scores via e-mail and let them know what you are working on and how you are doing!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Prepare for the ACT!
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Parent Instructions
Your student can use the link above to access a wide variety of free stories via desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Amazon's Audible streaming service will allow your student to select works at the appropriate reading level based on current interests. Each selection provides a summary and reviews of the work that you can preview before your student starts reading. Titles are available in six languages and cover a wide variety of topics as well as classical literature.
Student Instructions
Browse thru the book selections; then, read the summaries and reviews of several books to help you pick a title that will capture your interest and challenge your imagination. Create blog entries during reading and/or your own review of the book to share with your teacher and classmates (see your teacher’s guidelines for specific guidelines for submitting work).
Learning Opportunity Objective
Read and comprehend a variety of literature and literary nonfiction throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band
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| Math Week 4 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Student will login to DeltaMAth and complete FunctionTables assignment.
Student Instructions
Student will login to DeltaMAth and complete FunctionTables assignment.
Learning Opportunity Objective
TLW use functions expressed as equations and tables.
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Teachers will copy FunctionTables assignment in DeltaMAth.
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Have students login on https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8 . Students will be working on finding slope in linear equations this week. They should complete Y.1, Y.2, Y.4 and Y.5 with a smart score of 80% or better.
Student Instructions
Students will login on https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7 . Students will be working on finding slope in linear equations this week. Students should complete Y.1, Y.2, Y.4 and Y.5 with a smart score of 80% or better. Teachers will let you know if you need to submit a screenshot of your score or use your IXL login and password.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can determine the slope of a graph. I can find the slope of a line between a pair of distinct points (ordered pairs). I can graph a line given the slope and y intercept.
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
1. Click on the link, or go to Quizizz.com/join. 2. Join the game using the Quizizz code that your teacher sent you or that is on his or her website. 3. Make sure you do your best! We encourage you to use your notes/foldables.
Student Instructions
I can find the slope between multiple representations of a linear function.
Learning Opportunity Objective
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| Enrichment Math Week 4 |
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Student Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review math skills for ACT test
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Step-Sheet for Creating a Legends of Learning Account and Logging-In
Parent Instructions
Parents: For this week's Enrichment activity, students will follow the directions on the Legends of Learning Step Sheet to create an account and log-in to play a gaming style review of Percent. (See the Teacher Assigned PLAYLISTS) Students can also complete a cumulative math skill review in The Awakening Game that is also available in Legends of Learning.
Student Instructions
Students: You will download the file "StepSheet- Legends of Learning" and follow the directions to create an account and log-in. If your teacher has an account, you may receive a different TEACHER CODE to use via your email, REMIND, or Curve. Once your account is created, you will log-in and there are several PLAYLISTS assigned to review percent and comparing rates. There is also a challenging review of all math skills in The Awakening Game. You can play The Awakening review game automatically once you log-in, but your assigned Playlists may not show up immediately. If you are new to Legends of Learning, your playlists will appear after you join, so check back later in the day or the next day to see the new playlists.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will solve a variety of problems by calculating and comparing percents, as well as calculating and comparing rates/unit rates to find the better deal.
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| Algebra I Week 4 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to log onto Quizziz and complete the learning opportunity that reviews content covered in Q1.
Student Instructions
Complete VLO-Systems of Equations-Week 4 as many times as you like. This can be used as a pre-check to guide your practice on DeltaMath. The code for this assignment is 833168. You can work at your own pace to complete on Sunday- Saturday. After completing the opportunity, we encourage utilizing delta math and practice the skills that are areas of weakness for you.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review standards taught during Q1: Solving systems of equations
Comments
If you are using the paper copy, contact your teacher for the answer key to check your work. Also, if graph paper is not available for you to use feel free to use desmos.com
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to sign into Delta Math and practice using the learning opportunity that reviews content we covered early in the year. Skills included range in difficulty from low to very challenging. Students should focus on skills that are challenging, but not overwhelming to them. DeltaMath offers examples for each problem to assist students when struggling.
Student Instructions
Login in to DeltaMath and practice using the Virtual learning opportunity called VLO – Systems of Equations-Week 4. You can work at your own pace Sunday-Saturday. Please utilize the examples and feedback by DeltaMath when provided. If you have any questions, please email your teacher and they will respond as soon as they are able.
Learning Opportunity Objective
: Review standards taught during Q1: Solving systems of equations
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Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to complete the problems on a piece of notebook paper. They should submit their answers to their teacher.
Student Instructions
You should complete the problems on a piece of notebook paper and submit your answers to your teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review standards taught during Q1-Q3
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| Science Week 4 | ||
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The Science of Disney Imagineering: Electricity and PDF File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Students should watch the video "The Science of Disney Imagineering: Electricity" before beginning the activity. Students will be designing a roller coaster or ride to be used at a theme park.
Student Instructions
After watching the video, students will create a ride for a theme park. Be sure to look carefully at the criteria and answer each part.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Forces (including magnetism)
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Be creative and have fun!
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Parent Instructions
Students will use notes from their Science class and their laptop for research to create a visual summary of electromagnets.
Student Instructions
Storyboard That is a website that allows you to create your own comic book style illustrations. Follow the instructions on the PDF file to create a storyboard reviewing some of the most important information about electromagnets.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism. (8.PS2.1)
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Parent Instructions
Have students login to Clever and select the CK-12 Icon. Students will complete a lesson and virtual lab on Ohm's Law & Electricity. Students have questions to answer in the file attached and should submit the answers to their teacher.
Student Instructions
Login to Clever and select the CK-12 Icon. You will complete a lesson and virtual lab on Ohm's Law & Electricity. Once you have answered the questions in the file attached, submit the answers to your teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Ohm's Law & Electricity
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| Enrichment Science Week 4 |
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Have students begin working on #MakerMonday challenges! Parents share their design and essay on social media using #MakerMondayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!
Student Instructions
Complete some of the #MakerMonday challenges! Share any solutions with your teacher!
Learning Opportunity Objective
STEM Activity
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| Physical Science Week 4 | ||
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Give students the review for chapter 16
Student Instructions
Complete the chapter 16 review
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review concepts learned in chapter 16
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Give the students the MiniQuiz as a review for chapter 16
Student Instructions
Complete the MiniQuiz as a review
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review concepts learned in chapter 16
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File Submission (if applicable)\
Parent Instructions
Give the students the chapter 16 practice test as a review of the concepts learned in chapter 16
Student Instructions
Complete the chapter 16 practice test
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review concepts learned in chapter 16
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| Social Studies Week 4 | ||
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
This game will help students understand the role that each of the three branches plays in our government. Students should "click" 1) Play FullScreen 2) Ok (to answer question regarding unsaved changes) 3) Play 4) No Thanks (Get the full iCivics experiences/Sign-in to your account) 5) New Game 6) Students should just follow the onscreen instructions to play the game.
Student Instructions
This game will help you understand the role that each of the three branches plays in our government. 1) Play FullScreen 2) Ok (to answer question regarding unsaved changes) 3) Play 4) No Thanks (Get the full iCivics experiences/Sign-in to your account) 5) New Game 6) You only need to follow the onscreen instructions to play the game.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution.
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Students are able to play this game 12 times.
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Parent Instructions
With a presidential election quickly approaching in November, many students and adults for that matter do not understand how the Electoral College works. This activity gives them a "basic" idea of how the US elects a president.
Student Instructions
Follow the directions on the activity and email or submit though whatever your school requires.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Government
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Parent Instructions
Students will use the 4 compromises text to complete the organizers on the constitutional convention compromises. Each compromise comes with a summary that provides an overview of both sides and the final compromise that was reached. Students can respond on paper or type using text boxes. The video link is provided as a supplemental resource, but not required for the assignment.
Student Instructions
Students will use the 4 compromises text to complete the organizers on the constitutional convention compromises. Each compromise comes with a summary that provides an overview of both sides and the final compromise that was reached. Students can respond on paper or type using text boxes. The video link is provided as a supplemental resource, but not required for the assignment.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Examine the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention
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