Today we will begin reading and analyzing “The Sniper”. This thrilling short story written by Liam O’Flaherty, encompasses many of the literary elements we have discussed in class regarding short stories. I have attached the short story and comprehension/analysis questions. This week we are focusing on being able to recognize the theme of a short story.
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Just a reminder that yesterday you were assigned five read theory stories to complete by Friday!
Check in: At this point you should be almost done/finished reading your book for the Independent Book Project. Remember that Part A (Questions) and Part B (Summary) are due on Monday 10/29. Check the assignment sheet in order to ensure that you include all of the necessary components for each section of the project.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mxPFBNy4tY41NpJk-RaSH1AooijwktJUdu01wBeCbEM/edit?usp=sharing
Here is the link for the Unit 1 Short Story Notes! Students can use this link to review key concepts/make up any notes that they might have missed.
Remember when we take notes in class that we are just copying down the bold information.
Have a great weekend!
Shabbat Shalom Grade 8!
This is a reminder to study this weekend in order to prepare for the quiz on Monday. Below you will find the link for the Kahoot that we did in class today.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/f3cd7e5c-2add-405c-af2b-aa11eb50b10d
Please bring your independent reading book to class on Monday to read quietly after you are done the quiz! We will be having an independent book project check in next week to discuss the progress of each student.
Have a great weekend!
As we discussed in class on Friday we will be starting to incorporate new vocabulary into our classroom! Students have been assigned a list of 15 words to learn over the course of the week. Students are expected to complete their vocabulary homework practice assignments. These exercises are designed to allow students to practice using/recognizing these new words in a variety of activities.
We will have our first Vocabulary Quiz on Monday 10/15. These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension. We will review for the first vocabulary quiz in class on Friday.
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This year we will again be utilizing the ReadyTheory Program in Language Arts!
ReadTheory is a K-12 online reading comprehension program that assesses reading ability and builds reading comprehension by providing texts for students to read at a “just right” level. Over 1,000 informational and narrative passages are leveled by grade and Lexile level. ReadTheory’s algorithm senses student performance and is able to adapt to fit reading needs. As students read and answer quiz questions, ReadTheory presents passages (either more complex or less) that aim to find and establish the right level for each student. It’s web-based and usable on both desktop and mobile devices, so students can access their accounts wherever they are.
ReadTheory assignments will be given as homework assignments and will be monitored and assessed frequently.
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Good afternoon students and parents!
Today students have been given the assignment packet for the Independent Reading Project. Many students are excited about the opportunity to read, review, and create a presentation about a book of their choosing! My goal is that students begin to read a minimum of 30 minutes per night. The only requirements regarding novel selection are that: the book has a minimum of 150 pages, the book adequately meets the reading level needs of the student, and that the book has not already been made into a movie.
For those students who need further instruction/accommodations for this assignment please reach out to me! I am more than happy to help modify this assignment to best meet the needs of each of our students at OJCS! Email me at m.washerstein@theojcs.ca with any questions, comments, or concerns.
This assignment has been divided into a few key dates:
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