Hello 8th Grade Students!
This week we completed a lesson for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." Poe once wrote that every word in a story should help create a "single overwhelming impression." How well has he done that in "The Tell-Tale Heart"? In a paragraph, describe the story's impact on you. Mention three striking details that help create this impact.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Importance of Respect
Hello 8th Grade Students!
As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. Based on the video we watched today and what you already know, please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. Based on the video we watched today and what you already know, please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Anne Frank: Act II
Hello 8th Grade Students!
This week we finished reading Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on what we read, how would you describe the relationship between the Franks, Van Daans and Dussel. How are they all getting along? Is everyone happy or is there tension? Have some of them formed strong bonds and connections or are they drifting apart? Please support your answer with specific examples from the play.
Have a wonderful weekend!
This week we finished reading Act I of The Diary of Anne Frank. Based on what we read, how would you describe the relationship between the Franks, Van Daans and Dussel. How are they all getting along? Is everyone happy or is there tension? Have some of them formed strong bonds and connections or are they drifting apart? Please support your answer with specific examples from the play.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Diary of Anne Frank
Hello 8th Grade Students,
This week we started reading the play based on the The Diay of Anne Frank. Having just read the first few scenes, what you can you tell about the character of Anne? What kind of girl is she? Describe her personality, her interests, and any other qualities you might have recognized in her. Be specific in your responses.
Have a wonderful weekend!
This week we started reading the play based on the The Diay of Anne Frank. Having just read the first few scenes, what you can you tell about the character of Anne? What kind of girl is she? Describe her personality, her interests, and any other qualities you might have recognized in her. Be specific in your responses.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Importance of Honesty
Hello 8th Grade!
Today we discussed how important it is to be an honest person. After watching today's video on honesty, please tell me which story you liked best, (the princess and frog, George Washington, or the story of Morning Light and her two evil sisters). Which of these stories best conveyed to you the importance of honesty? Explain your answer with examples from the video.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Today we discussed how important it is to be an honest person. After watching today's video on honesty, please tell me which story you liked best, (the princess and frog, George Washington, or the story of Morning Light and her two evil sisters). Which of these stories best conveyed to you the importance of honesty? Explain your answer with examples from the video.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Escape to Freedom: The Sugihara Story
Hello 8th Grade Students!
Are you ready for your long weekend?
Before you go off and have some fun, let's discuss the story we read this week. Chiune Sugihara showed a lot of courage and bravery by helping the Polish Jews escape from war-stricken Europe. Compare what Sugihara risked to what Harriet Tubman risked by helping slaves escape from the South. In your opinion, who took a bigger risk and had a lot more to lose as a result of their heroic actions that changed the lives of thousands of people? Support your opinion with specific examples.
Have a great weekend!
Are you ready for your long weekend?
Before you go off and have some fun, let's discuss the story we read this week. Chiune Sugihara showed a lot of courage and bravery by helping the Polish Jews escape from war-stricken Europe. Compare what Sugihara risked to what Harriet Tubman risked by helping slaves escape from the South. In your opinion, who took a bigger risk and had a lot more to lose as a result of their heroic actions that changed the lives of thousands of people? Support your opinion with specific examples.
Have a great weekend!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Harriet Tubman
Hello, 8TH Grade Students!
Last week we read about the bravery and heroism of Harriet Tubman. Why do you think Harriet Tubman continuously chose to risk her life and her freedom to help other slaves escape? Use details from the story to explain your answer.
Last week we read about the bravery and heroism of Harriet Tubman. Why do you think Harriet Tubman continuously chose to risk her life and her freedom to help other slaves escape? Use details from the story to explain your answer.
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Importance of Responsibility
Hi Everyone!
This week we discussed the importance of Responsibility and you all wrote wonderful essays explaining what Responsibility means to you. After watching today's video on that topic, please tell me which story you liked best : the story of Icarus, the boy who flew too high; the story of King Alfred; or the story of the old woman and her three children. Also, please discuss which one of the three stories best explained to you the importance of Responsibility. Why did you like that story more than the others?
Have a wonderful weekend!
This week we discussed the importance of Responsibility and you all wrote wonderful essays explaining what Responsibility means to you. After watching today's video on that topic, please tell me which story you liked best : the story of Icarus, the boy who flew too high; the story of King Alfred; or the story of the old woman and her three children. Also, please discuss which one of the three stories best explained to you the importance of Responsibility. Why did you like that story more than the others?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Circuit
Hi everyone,
After reading "The Circuit" this week in class, I want you to think Panchito's character. How do you think his experiences as a young boy in a migrant family will shape his early life and his future? Will his family's decisions to keep moving and farming hurt him or make him a stronger person? How do you think his family's decisions will affect him and his siblings in general? Give reasons for your answer.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Stop the Sun
Hello 8th Grade!
Are we ready to start the long weekend? Before we do that, let's discuss the story we read this week, by Gary Paulsen. "Stop the Sun" concluded with Terry finally hearing about some of his father's experiences in Vietnam. Given that Terry now understands his father a little better than before, what do you think will happen next? Will Terry still be embarrassed by some of his father's actions caused by PTSD? Will his father continue to open up to Terry? Has their relationship changed or remained the same? If so, how has it changed? Explain your answers.
Have a wonderfully, fun and safe weekend!
Are we ready to start the long weekend? Before we do that, let's discuss the story we read this week, by Gary Paulsen. "Stop the Sun" concluded with Terry finally hearing about some of his father's experiences in Vietnam. Given that Terry now understands his father a little better than before, what do you think will happen next? Will Terry still be embarrassed by some of his father's actions caused by PTSD? Will his father continue to open up to Terry? Has their relationship changed or remained the same? If so, how has it changed? Explain your answers.
Have a wonderfully, fun and safe weekend!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Welcome, 8th Grade Students!
Welcome Back 8th Grade Students!
Are you ready for another fun and challenging year?
Here is our first discussion question: Do you think Lemon Brown's treasure is worth saving? Explain your answer in a well thought out paragraph
Are you ready for another fun and challenging year?
Here is our first discussion question: Do you think Lemon Brown's treasure is worth saving? Explain your answer in a well thought out paragraph
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