8th Grade
| ELA Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
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 will work through the following 5 topics for the week. Formal/Informal Language Part 1 Recognizing language that is too formal or too informal. Introductory Paragraph: Part 1 Is the thesis fact or opinion? Part 2 Selecting a strong hook. Part 4 Recognizing redundant, unnecessary, and wordy phrases. Topic Sentences Part 1 Recognizing strong topic sentences.
Learning Opportunity Objective
The student can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s). b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence; acknowledge and refute alternate or opposing claim(s). c. Organize the reasons and evidence clearly and clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. d. Use credible sources and demonstrate an understanding of the topic or source material. e. Craft an effective and relevant conclusion that supports the argument presented. f. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary. g. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. h. Use varied sentence structure to enhance meaning and reader interest. i. Establish and maintain a formal style.
Comments
Students need to have more practice in the argumentative mode of writing in order to be prepared for 9th grade. They should take advantage of this opportunity.
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Students will log on to Actively Learn using the Clever platform. The articles for this week are found under Unit 5: Not As They Seem. This week, students will read articles and answer questions in the section titled "When is it okay to deceive others?" The ELA teachers can see their responses on their own computers, so students will not need to submit anything.
Student Instructions
Log on to Actively Learn using Clever. The login information has not changed. 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. This week you will read articles related to the Unit 5 topic "Not As They Seem." The articles for this week fall under the section "When is it okay to deceive others?" The articles are as follows: "Why do kids lie, and is it normal?" ; "The Golden Windows" by Laura E. Richards; "Hearts and Hands" by O. Henry. Remember that you can highlight words to get their definitions, annotate the text, and create notes. Your teachers can see your notes, your answers to the multiple choice questions, and your written response answers. For written response questions, remember to address the question, explain your reasoning, and provide text evidence. A one-sentence answer for written response questions is not enough.
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.
Comments
This is the correct submission for Week 8. The previous submission did not include the login information and codes for Bon Lin and Appling.
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Have your student login to IXL to practice ELA writing concepts essential for next-level success. From the link, the student can scroll thru activities to sections J and O to complete the practice skills identified in this week's instructions (J.1-3 & O.7).
Student Instructions
Click on the IXL link and go to sections J- Organize Writing and O- Editing & Revising. Complete J.1 (order topics from broadest to narrowest), J.2 (organize information by main idea) & J.3 (transitions with conductive adverbs). Then complete O.7 (suggest appropriate revisions). After you have reached 80% mastery on both skills, challenge yourself to go higher!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will be able to organize ideas, use appropriate transitions, and revise writing to create cohesion and improve clarity in writing.
Comments
|
| Enrichment ELA Week 8 |
|
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 |
|
File Submission (if applicable)
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
Comments
|
Resource
Parent Instructions
Students can choose from six different gaming websites that reinforce ELA standards based on grade level and skills.
Student Instructions
Use the choice board to choose from six different gaming websites that allow you to practice ELA skills by playing games.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can practice and demonstrate a variety of Language Arts skills.
Comments
|
| Math Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Students should login to DeltaMAth and complete Angles assignment.
Student Instructions
Students should login to DeltaMAth and complete Angles assignment.
Learning Opportunity Objective
TLW determine the missing angle measure.
Comments
Teachers can copy Angle assignment in DeltaMath
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Student Instructions
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.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can demonstrate my understanding of multiple representations of linear functions.
Comments
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Students should complete practice problems in section O.7, R.1, & R.2- the goal is to get to smart score of 60 or higher in each lesson.
Student Instructions
Students should complete practice problems in section O.7, R.1, & R.2- the goal is to get to smart score of 60 or higher in each lesson.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can... solve for missing angles in triangles and use the Pythagorean theorem.
Comments
|
| Enrichment Math Week 8 |
|
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 |
|
Resource
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
Comments
|
Resource
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.
Comments
|
| Algebra I Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. In this first opportunity they can choose and click Linear Functions. Once they click Linear Functions they are directed to a selection of activity tiles. The student should choose and click a tile to be directed to an activity at Desmos.com. Once there they click “Join”, “Continue without signing in,” then type in their first and last name. They use the "next" or “previous” buttons in the top right of the screen to advance or back-up through the activity. When complete, please encourage them to return to the digital choice board to select the next subject area. Students are asked to choose one activity per subject area for a total of three activities in the week.
Student Instructions
Click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. When the board opens you will see three subject areas displayed; choose and click Linear Functions. Once on the Linear Functions page there are several activity tiles. Each take you to a Desmos.com activity. Choose and click one tile. You will be directed in a new window to Desmos. Click “Join”, click “Continue without signing in,” then type in your First and Last name. Use the next or previous buttons at the top right to advance or back-up through the activity. When you are finished, go back to the VLO digital choice board to select a new subject area. Please choose to do one activity from each subject this week for a total of three activities.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review Q1: Exploring Linear Functions
Comments
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. In this first opportunity they can choose and click Linear Functions. Once they click Linear Functions they are directed to a selection of activity tiles. The student should choose and click a tile to be directed to an activity at Desmos.com. Once there they click “Join”, “Continue without signing in,” then type in their first and last name. They use the "next" or “previous” buttons in the top right of the screen to advance or back-up through the activity. When complete, please encourage them to return to the digital choice board to select the next subject area. Students are asked to choose one activity per subject area for a total of three activities in the week.
Student Instructions
Click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. When the board opens you will see three subject areas displayed; choose and click Linear Functions. Once on the Linear Functions page there are several activity tiles. Each take you to a Desmos.com activity. Choose and click one tile. You will be directed in a new window to Desmos. Click “Join”, click “Continue without signing in,” then type in your First and Last name. Use the next or previous buttons at the top right to advance or back-up through the activity. When you are finished, go back to the VLO digital choice board to select a new subject area. Please choose to do one activity from each subject this week for a total of three activities.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review Q1: Exploring Linear Functions
Comments
|
Resource
File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. In this first opportunity they can choose and click Linear Functions. Once they click Linear Functions they are directed to a selection of activity tiles. The student should choose and click a tile to be directed to an activity at Desmos.com. Once there they click “Join”, “Continue without signing in,” then type in their first and last name. They use the "next" or “previous” buttons in the top right of the screen to advance or back-up through the activity. When complete, please encourage them to return to the digital choice board to select the next subject area. Students are asked to choose one activity per subject area for a total of three activities in the week.
Student Instructions
Click the link to the Virtual Learning Opportunity digital choice board. When the board opens you will see three subject areas displayed; choose and click Linear Functions. Once on the Linear Functions page there are several activity tiles. Each take you to a Desmos.com activity. Choose and click one tile. You will be directed in a new window to Desmos. Click “Join”, click “Continue without signing in,” then type in your First and Last name. Use the next or previous buttons at the top right to advance or back-up through the activity. When you are finished, go back to the VLO digital choice board to select a new subject area. Please choose to do one activity from each subject this week for a total of three activities.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review Q1: Exploring Linear Functions
Comments
|
| Science Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
Parent Instructions
Students will use their laptops to research a scientist and create a StoryBoard That project that highlights 3 to 5 interesting facts about the scientist or the concepts he or she discovered, invented, or studied.
Student Instructions
Use Google (not Wikipedia) to research information about one of the following scientists 1. Charles Darwin 2. Alfred Wegener 3. Sir Isaac Newton 4. Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry 5. Choose a scientist on your own Make a 3 to 5 panel storyboard that tells 3 to 5 interesting facts about the scientist or a 3 to 5 panel storyboard that shows the scientific concepts/principles the scientist discovered/invented/studied
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can research, analyze, and communicate information about important scientists
Comments
|
Resource
PDF
Parent Instructions
Students will create a slideshow highlighting memories of their 8th grade year.
Student Instructions
Follow the instructions in the "Celebrate your Year Slideshow" document to create a slideshow with your memories from 8th grade. Have fun, be creative, and use this time to reflect on your 8th grade year before you go to high school. Your teachers can't wait to see what you create!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Reflect on 8th Grade
Comments
|
Resource
PDF and video
Parent Instructions
Students will create a parody either about a topic learned in Science this year or about their 8th grade year. It is entirely up to them. The individual teacher will provide the method of submission. There is a guided sheet to help and an example of a parody.
Student Instructions
Students will create a parody about any science topic that they have learned about in school this year or about their 8th grade year in general. Students may choose to work alone or with other students to create and record their parody. To create a parody- Choose a song that you already know and simply replace the original lyrics of the song with lyrics of your own. You may use this sheet to help you as needed. Have fun!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Parody Creation
Comments
|
| Enrichment Science Week 8 |
| Lesson 1 |
|
Resource
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
Comments
|
| Physical Science Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
Video
Parent Instructions
Parents, Have your child watch the attached video and take video facts
Student Instructions
Students, Watch the video segment and take video facts
Learning Opportunity Objective
Scientific inquiry
Comments
|
Resource
PDF
Parent Instructions
Parents, Have your child download the reading essentials for chapter 1 section 1. You may email your instructor for online textbook information, if you do not have access.
Student Instructions
Students, Download the reading essentials for chapter 1 section 1. You may email your instructor for online textbook information, if you do not have access.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Scientific inquiry
Comments
|
Resource
PDF
Parent Instructions
Parents, Have your child download the reinforcement for chapter 1 section 1. You may email your instructor for online textbook information, if you do not have access.
Student Instructions
Students, Download the reinforcement for chapter 1 section 1. You may email your instructor for online textbook information, if you do not have access.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Scientific inquiry
Comments
|
| Social Studies Week 8 | ||
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 |
|
Resource
Website on assignment
Parent Instructions
Students will complete an interactive timeline using Keynote and PBS. Instructions on submission and an example are included
Student Instructions
See directions on assignment
Learning Opportunity Objective
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Comments
|
Resource
Parent Instructions
Students will review the similarities/differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's views on government and will complete the Venn diagram, submitting the completed diagram to the teacher via their preferred method.
Student Instructions
Students will review the similarities/differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's views on government and will complete the Venn diagram, submitting the completed diagram to the teacher via their preferred method.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will complete a Venn diagram after reviewing information about Hamilton/Jefferson so they can explain how conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton resulted in the emergence of two political parties by analyzing their views on foreign policy, economic policy, a national bank, and strict versus loose interpretation of the Constitution. (TN SS 8.26)
Comments
|
Resource
www.ducksters.com. click on biographies
Parent Instructions
Students are to Go to Ducksters.com Click on biographies 1. Read Biography of Thomas Jefferson 2. Create a graphic organizer about Thomas Jefferson. (you can use the attached organizer or choose your own.) 3. Choose 5 out of the 9 topics in the reading passage, then Create and write a question and answer from each topic in a rectangle on your graphic organizer. 4. Study the reading, then take the online 10 question Quiz (write your answers on paper or type them in a word or preview document.)
Student Instructions
Go to Ducksters.com Click on biographies 1. Read Biography of Thomas Jefferson 2. Create a graphic organizer about Thomas Jefferson. (you can use the attached organizer or choose your own.) 3. Choose 5 out of the 9 topics in the reading passage, then Create and write a question and answer from each topic in a rectangle on your graphic organizer. 4. Study the reading, then take the online 10 question Quiz at the bottom of the biography page (write your answers on paper or type them in a word or preview document. and save)
Learning Opportunity Objective
Explain the major events of Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency
Comments
Students follow the directions of your teacher to submit your work.
|