Mrs. DeSimone's Digital Classroom

Do Now SSR Time (10 minutes) Complete Log Add this under your regular log: HOW did you read? (For example, were you distracted? Did you find words and sentences that you didn't understand? Did you stay focused the entire time? Did you understand everything you read? Did you need to re-read passages? Did you question any character's choices?" WRITE ONE SENTENCE ABOUT HOW YOU READ "I read fast" or "I read slow" or "I read well" are not acceptable answers because they are not specific. I can tell if you read quickly or slowly from the number of pages you read. Use the above questions as a guide. Grammar Classifying Sentences by Purpose A & B (homework if you have not already completed it) Writing Share one student's introduction and first body paragraph on SmartBoard; Revise, edit proofread Write second and third body paragraphs using directions from YESTERDAY's post * You must use at least one exact qu...

Do Now Read SSR Book (10-15 minutes) Complete log Discuss HOW you read during your SSR Time Has anyone finished his or her SSR book? Grammar Complete Compound Verbs on Smartboard Introduce Classifying Sentences by Purpose A & B (both sides homework) Writing Unfortunately, we do not have the Chromebooks today. However, you may hand write your first body paragraph in the Writing section of your English notebook or you may access Google Docs on your phone/school i-Pad Body Paragraph (you will need at least 2, perhaps 3 body paragraphs total) 11)     Restate your topic (for this paragraph only) in different words example: As mentioned before, both the settings for Gone  and The Loners  are enclosed. 22)     Supporting details (examples from the book) (2 from each thing you are comparing) a.     3-4 sentences b.     Try to use an exact quote     ...

Do Now Read SSR book (10-15 minutes) Complete log Grammar Complete Compound Verbs (if you haven't already) Writing Please use the CHROMEBOOKS to log into your GOOGLE DOCS. Put the following HEADING in the top left hand corner of your document Your Name English 8 Period 1-2. 2-3, 5-6, or 6-7 Today's Date In the center, LABEL your assignment -- Summer Reading Compare and Contrast Essay in BOLD Now you will begin writing your essay. Follow these directions and use the sample sentences to guide your sentences about the topic that you selected. Introduce the topic that you are comparing (general) example: Gone by Michael Grant and The Loners by Lex Thomas both take place in settings that greatly influence the novels. **Please be aware that titles of books are always italicized. Write another sentence that is slightly more specific (you might need more than 1) example: Gone takes place in the Fallout Alley Youth Zone, also known as th...

Do Now SSR Time (15 minutes) Complete log Grammar Introduce Compound Subjects Literature Brainstorm possible topics for Comparison/Contrast essay HOMEWORK Grammar Worksheet: Compound Subjects Read SSR book Reading Challenge The following students read their summer reading books plus TWO books this summer Christina, Miyanna, and Sofia They earned a Homework Pass that can be used on any HOMEWORK assignment all year!

Do Now #5 If you could change anything about the weather in New Jersey, what would you change and why? When you finish, read your SSR book (15 minutes) Grammar  Review Verb Phrases Literature Finish SummerReading Chart (work with a partner/group) Period 7 finished so they may start to brainstorm good topics for a compare/contrast essay or listen to music while they read. HOMEWORK Read SSR book

Do Now SSR Time (10-15 minutes) Introduce preliminary daily reading log Grammar Review Simple and Complete Predicates on Smartboard Introduce Verb Phrases (homework) Literature Review Summer Reading Comparison Chart Brainstorm possible SPECIFIC topics for Comparison/Contrast Essay Reading Challenge The following students read their summer reading books plus TWO books this summer Christina, Miyanna, and Sofia They earned a Homework Pass that can be used on any HOMEWORK assignment all year! Homework Complete Grammar Worksheet: Verb Phrases Read SSR book Grammar Chapter 1 Quiz on Friday

Do Now SSR Time (15 minutes) We will begin to keep our daily reading logs tomorrow. Grammar Review Simple and Complete Predicates (period 1 only) I will check Grammar homework tomorrow and we will move on to the next page tomorrow as well. Literature Complete Summer Reading chart -- they are on the back table. You must work with someone who read the book/watched the movie that you didn't in order to complete this. We will talk about this tomorrow and we will begin to discuss possible topics for a compare and contrast essay. Homework Remember, you should be reading your SSR book EVERY DAY  both in class and at  home. Whatever book YOU chose, you must finish it by October 10th.  You will have a Grammar Chapter 1 Quiz Friday or Monday next week. If you finish early, read your SSR book.