Eighth Grade Honors English Language Arts (Period 5) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2018-2019 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Students have read "To Fly" which is an essay they have in their blue folder. They are differentiating between the literal language and the figurative language the author uses to explore the history of flight. Students have to depict both types language on construction paper.This is a creative assignment designed to have students both visualize what they read and to recognize various ways authors use language to convey meaning.
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Assignment
Students have read the first 5 chapters of The Outsiders. They have begun, and some have completed, several assignments. Any outstanding assignments are due at the beginning of class on Monday. These assignments include:
Comprehension questions for 1-3
double bubble comparing and contrasting the Socs and the Greasers
characterization chart of the 6 main characters
Newspaper article.
crossword puzzle for vocabulary words
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Assignment
Honors students have been assigned War of the Worlds to read outside of school. Tomorrow, Friday, chapter summaries for 1-6 are due. Also, students can use their notes for an in-class test.