English8Hathorn2024

 Final Exam! Double Block! 

Review for final! Kahoot & final time to complete any and all missing assignments > Teams! Again - reminder - short stories -  Sightlines 8  Ambush Pg 61 The Street That Got Mislaid Pg 4 Thank You Ma'am Pg 14 Tell Tale Heart pg 22  Grade 8 Final Exam Short Story Kahoot Review Grade 8 Outsiders Novel Test Vocab Kahoot Outsiders Trivia Kahoot

Silent Read 20 min. Spoken Word Poetry - continued . . .  “Bullying”  What comes to mind when you hear this word? What are some examples of how people might feel or act as a result of bullying? Have you ever seen someone overcome difficult challenges related to bullying? Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet who shares his own story of overcoming childhood bullying through poetry. Set the Purpose: We will watch and analyze To This Day Project , a spoken word poem that explores the lasting impact of bullying and celebrates resilience. 2. Viewing & Discussion  Activity: Video of To This Day Project . Ask students to pay attention to: The emotions conveyed. Specific words, images, or phrases that stand out. The overall message or theme. “My experiences with violence in schools still echo throughout my life but standing to face the problem has helped me in immeasurable ways. Schools and families are in desperate need of proper tools to confront this problem. This p...

20 min Silent Read Karter - Short Story Reminder Sightlines 8  Ambush Pg 61 The Street That Got Mislaid Pg 4 Thank You Ma'am Pg 14 Tell Tale Heart pg 22  History of - The Exclamation Mark Explained - Netflix - Ep. 11 Lesson:  Brainstorm Activity: Question: When do you use an exclamation mark in your writing? Write responses on the board  2. Video Viewing (15 Minutes) Watch Explained: The History of the Exclamation Mark (Netflix, Ep. 11). Ask students to focus on these key points while watching: Where and how did the exclamation mark originate? Why did people start using it? How has its meaning or use changed over time? 3. Pair Discussion (10 Minutes) Divide students into pairs and ask them to discuss: What surprised you most about the history of the exclamation mark? How do people overuse or misuse the exclamation mark in modern communication? Share an example from social media or texting where you’ve seen exclamation marks used effectively or humorously. 4. Creati...

Silent Read 15 min Examples of Poetry Review – Review package -  Click  HERE  for info. Review - Found Image Section - Brainstorm as a class - thoughts re: images and title each image!  Independent Work: Complete the 'Concrete Poem' via your handout!  If Time: Share with class.  Start Thinking About What Type/Style of Poem you would like to create - Friday! 

Silent Read 20 min. Intro to Poetry  ·    Notes – Powerpoint –. Click  HERE  for presentation. S S Spoken Word Poetry Review & Sample    Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet. Ask students: "Have you ever heard of spoken word poetry? What makes it different from traditional poetry?"     Briefly explain that spoken word poetry is meant to be performed aloud and often addresses social and emotional themes.     Introduce Shane Koyczan: A Canadian poet, born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.     Known for his powerful spoken word performances that address bullying, mental health, self-acceptance, and love.          Has performed at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and TED conferences. Here is is Olympic Performace! Thoughts? DQ: Does Shane capture and present what it means to be Canadian? We Are More Shane Koyczan Vancouver ·      

Silent Read  Time to complete ANY missing Teams Work or Short Story Sheet Work  Games! With EA Library. - Return Outsiders Novel!

Silent Read 15 min Complete group work assessment for Thank You Ma'am - if required. Next Story:  Read/Watch – ‘Tell Tale Heart’ pg . 22 Sight lines Tell Tale Heart Presentation - Take Notes! Via your Student copies! Question sheet on ‘Tell Tale Heart’ – Individual.  C l ick  HERE  for que st ion sheet. To complete. Group Work on ‘Tell Tale Heart.’.  Click  HERE   for answers  which we reviewed in class  after  completion of  g roup  w ork.

1. Silent Reading 15 min 2. Thank you Ma’am – Read Aloud. Page 14 Sightlines 8 3. Review Questions.  15 min to completion. Cl ic k  HERE  for questions. Review  HERE  for ans wers.  4. To complete further questions re: ‘Thank You Ma’am’ in groups . Each person to complete their own copy please!!!!  We a lso reviewed & discuss ed group work  answers as a class. Click  HERE  for answers. 

Silent Read 20 min  Return Outsiders books  Grade 8 English Paragraph Assignment: Winter Break Reflection Write a well-structured paragraph about your winter break. Use  transitionary words and phrases  to create a smooth flow between your ideas. Your paragraph should include: A clear topic sentence  that introduces the main idea of your paragraph. Supporting details  about the highlights of your winter break. Be sure to describe events or activities in a logical order. Transitionary words and phrases  to connect your ideas. Examples include: Time transitions : "During the first week," "Later on," "In the evening," "By the end of the break." Addition transitions : "Moreover," "In addition," "Not only that," "Also." Contrast transitions : "However," "On the other hand," "Instead." A concluding sentence  that wraps up your thoughts and leaves a strong final impression. Example Pr...