8-01

8-02

8-03

Day/

Date

Day/

Date

Day/

Date

Activities, Assignments, Test Dates etc.

Sept. 9

Sept. 9

• Intro
• Class Rules Discussion
• Name Game
• Expectations: Write with blue pens, underline with red and a ruler
• Assignment: Spelling List #1 (Student 1st names and Teacher full names).
• Mats: Learning Skills

Sept. 12

Sept. 12

8-3: Name review

Both: Learning Skills on the "Mats"

"Beyond The Gates"  Algonquin Park Camping          

Sept. 19

Sept. 19

Journal Writing Rules:

Use Hilroy 80 - 120 page Notebook

Length: write at least 3 full pages, double spaced for each topic. Mr. Kyle will NOT mark these for proper grammar and punctuation. Each topic/entry should be finished by the end of the week. When 6 entries are completed you will be asked to submit the notebook for evaluation.

***Try NOT to reread as you write your thoughts down. Just let the words "spill out" onto the page - in a "stream-of-consciousness" manner. Enjoy !

Each week a few volunteers will share their writing with the class.

At the end of the term you will be asked to choose and expand on 1 of your Journal entries.

 Journal Topic #1 - Beyond the Gates

Typing (see below)

Sept. 20

Sept. 20

Sept. 20

• 8-3: Journal (see above)

• MAVIS BEACON TYPING TUTOR (15 minutes per day practise until goal reached!

• Log in and set up your new profile. Set goal as: 80 WPM 

• aim for 15 min. of practice each day (M-Th) for a total of 1 hour/week!

• You will be tested 2 times this year. First time is in early November then again in the late spring. Whatever AWPM speed you reach in the 2nd test, erases your 1st test mark. (See TYPING TEST SPEEDS link on main page for what your accurate speed - AWPM - translates into as a mark /100

• It is extremely important to use the proper fingering, and to NOT LOOK DOWN at your fingers. Fast typists don't have time to look down. You will be tested with your hands covered both times.

• Name review

• Comedy Intro - 25 Types

Sept. 21

Sept. 21

Comedy Unit

In ONE NOTE: Create a new English Notebook entitled:  Comedy

Tranfer from First Class email conference Gr8English all handouts, by opening them and SENDING to One Note.

Then create a new folder on your desktop (not ONE NOTE) called ENGLISH. Transfer all WORD documents to it.

Assignment: Open WORD document called 25 Common Types of Humour. Transfer hand writing done in your binder to this, then continue to research definitions and examples.  This will need to be finished by the end of our study, in a few weeks.

 

Here are two examples:

1. UNDERSTATEMENT - The opposite of hyperbole, understatement refers to a figure of speech that says less than is intended. Understatement usually has an ironic effect, and sometimes may be used for comic purposes, as in Mark Twain’s statement, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."

• For example: "The 1906 San Francisco earthquake interrupted business somewhat in the downtown area," or  "Hitting that telephone pole certainly didn't do your car any good."

2. HYPERBOLE - A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect.

• E.g.,  "I could sleep for a year" or "This book weighs a tone".

Sept. 22

Comedy: Read Handout #1

Sept. 23

Sept. 23

Typing Practice

Comedy: Read Handout #2

Sept. 26

Sept. 26

Assignment - Internet Comedy Video Presentation:

Go onto Google Video and/or YouTube and find funny video clip(s). Download it. Prepare to show it to the class, and discuss at least 5 types of humour used in the video(s), giving examples for each vocabulary word used.

Optional: convert Youtube video to AVI file in order edit in Windows Movie Maker. Here's a link to help you: http://www.flvto.com

Maximum Video/Presentation Time: 3 minutes (15 sec. grace period)

Of course, most of you will find swearing funny. Why is that? Selections shared with the class should have a maximum of 3 swear words in them, and no explicit violence, offensive racism, or pornography allowed! Marks will be deducted for failing to follow these restrictions...

You can try using "Real Player" to download You Tube videos, but it is not necessary. You could just have a Word Document page with various website/video URL's that you can click on to start your various videos. Part of your mark is based on how well you understand and use technology effectively...

Check your Rubric in your ONE NOTE Folder for Evaluation Criteria

Typing Practice

Sept. 27

Sept. 27

8-1 Journal (see above)

Typing Practice

Sept. 28

Sept. 28

Sept. 28

Comedy: Read Handout #3

Sept. 29

Sept. 29

Second City Pre-visit activities

Typing (last day for in-class practice)

Second City Comedy Field Trip - Friday, Sept. 30 all day

Learning skill evaluated:

RESPONSIBILITY - acts appropriately and takes responsibility for own behaviour

Oct. 3

Day 1

Oct. 4

Day 2

Oct. 3

Day 1

Go to First Class Gr8 English Conference and transfer Word Doc called Comedy Table Template to your English Folder on your Desktop.

Begin filling in information as we read and watch each "Title"

You need to complete the following for next class:

1) Second City

2) Dear Coca Cola (p.44 - 49)

3) p. 28

4) p. 17

Oct. 5

Day 3

Oct. 5

Day 3

Oct. 4

Day 2

See Handout in your ONE NOTE folder for evaluation expectations.

Fill in appropriate box in Comedy Table for "Student Video Presentations"

Read Handout #4 and fill in Comedy Table

Oct. 6

Day 4

Oct. 6

Day 4

Oct. 6

Day 4

Read Handout #4 and fill in Comedy Table (and rest of #3 if necessary)

Oct. 7

Oct. 10

Thanksgiving Weekend Break

Oct. 12

Day 6

Oct. 11

Day 5

Oct. 11

Day 5

Comedy Video Presentations Day 3 - final day.

Handout # 4 finish. Fill in Comedy Table for these.

Also watch Monty Python Videos on YouTube and fill in Table:

1) Silly Munich Olympics

2) Argument

3) Dennis Moore (Lupin Express)

Oct. 13

Day 1

Oct. 14

Day 2

Oct. 13

Day 1

Comedy: Handout # 5

"Conversation with my Dogs"

"How to Eat Like a Child"

(and fill in Table)

Begin preparing Stand Up Comedy Presentation with a partner. Download Rubric from First Class to your ONE NOTE.

Two (or Three) Man Stand-up Comedy Routine -

like "Say Goodnight, Gracie"

• Research and create (type out) a 2-3 minute stand-up comedy routine to deliver to your classmates within a few weeks;

• Aim for a "Good Night, Gracie" style (e.g., one person is the straight, set-up guy, the other delivers the punch lines). Check with Mr. Kyle if you have other ideas of what you'd like to present here!

• You'll need to type out a script first and at the bottom identify at least 3 types of humour used.

• Script DUE: next week. Performance DUE: 2 weeks

• There should a connecting theme throughout, not just random disconnected jokes;

• You may "borrow" (i.e., STEAL) other comedians work, but adapted to fit this format;

• You may wish to improve the appeal of your performance with sound effects/songs/lighting...etc.

• EVERYONE in the group must act on stage, as marks will be given for this;

• We will perform these in class and the best will perform for the whole MS in Donald Davis Performance Centre;

• Of course, no swearing, or overtly racist / prejudiced comments allowed; You may make fun of your own race (a la Russell Peters)

• You may deliver a dress rehearsal to get feedback suggestions from audience (doesn't count for marks);

• Download from First Class Conference Two/Three Man STAND-UP COMEDY Routine Rubric

Oct. 17

Day 3

Oct. 17

Day 3

Oct. 14

Day 2

Comedy: Handout # 5

"Light Verse Poems"

"Limericks"

• Internet sources

• Mr. Kyle's Collection ...

Be sure you have completed ENTIRE Comedy Table for Tuesday's class.

Oct. 18

Day 4

Oct. 18

Day 4

Oct. 18

Day 4

Hand in Comedy Tables ("Writing") - Print Off (be sure your name and class are filled in properly)

Stand-Up Comedy (in partners)

- writing and rehearsal. Be sure to read rubric FULLY first.

Oct. 20

Day 6

Oct. 19

Day 5 

Oct. 19

Day 5

Stand-Up Comedy writing and rehearsal

Assignment - Printing Practice:

• print out all 26 letters of the alphabet (on lined paper), first CAPITALS, then in lower case.

• fill up an entire line for each letter.  That means at least 10 per line.

• Due 20 minutes  (out of / 10)

School Hymn Printing:

1. Download School Hymn from First Class conference and save to One Note.

2. Copy it out on lined paper in printing, exactly as you see it.

3. Be sure to copy punctuation exactly as you see it on the page.

4. Due at the end of this class!      /20

5. Now use the original page download, and begin to memorize it so you can say it (from memory!) without looking at the page. Oral testing starts in a week.

Oct. 21

Day 1

Oct. 24

Day 2

Friday,

Oct. 21

Day 1

CAPITALIZATION:

Download Capitalization Booklets from First Class and save to ONE NOTE  (new section called CAPITALIZATION). Begin writing in Tablet mode on pages:

Read pages 1 - 4

Write answers to pages 5 - 7. Use blue ink for tablet pen. Mark in red ink.

"Twelfth Night" Introduction to the play (read aloud and make notes)

Stand-Up Comedy writing and rehearsal

Tuesday,

Oct. 25

Day 3

"Twelfth Night"  all day field trip to Stratford

(Leave class at 10:20. Bus leaves 10:30. Return SAC at 8:45 pm)

*** Cross Country Team: you need to watch ANY movie version this week, so you can effectively write in your journal, etc. ***

Oct. 25

Day 3 missed.

Catch up

at home

Oct. 25

Day 3

Oct. 24

Day 2

Hunger Games:

• Be sure to have a novel with you for every class

• Read aloud Chapters 1-2: (pages 3 - 33) finish at home/bus

CAPITALIZATION:

Write answers with Tablet pen for pages 8 - 10. Mark in red...

Oct. 26

Day 4

Oct. 26

Day 4

Oct. 26

Day 4

Mr. Kyle away...

CAPITALIZATION:

Write answers with Tablet pen for pages 14 - 15

Hunger Games:

• Read on your own to the end of Chapter 3

Oct. 28

Day 6

Oct. 27

Day 5

Oct. 27

Day 5

Journal Topic #4: "My Day in Stratford"

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud Chapters 4-5: finish at home

CAPITALIZATION:

Write answers with Tablet pen for pages 18 - 19

Oct. 31

Day 1

Nov. 1

Day 2

Oct. 31

Day 1

Comedy (Stand up) group presentations final rehearsal. 30 min.

Hint: Remember Mr. Kyle will NOT be reading your script as you perform, so feel free to improvise. This encourages you to NOT need to look at your script.

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud Chapters 6

Nov. 2

Day 3

Nov. 2

Day 3

Nov. 1

Day 2

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud Chapters 7 (or at home if presentations consume entire period)

Comedy presentations: dress rehearsal (for peer constructive criticism)

Nov. 3

Day 4

Nov. 3

Day 4

Nov. 3

Day 4

Comedy presentations: Day 1 ("Oral")

Hand in script before presenting.

Nov. 7

Day 6

Nov. 4

Day 5

Nov. 4

Day 5

Comedy presentations: Conclusion

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud Ch. 8 (or Ch. 9 if group read Ch. 8 ALOUD last class)

CAPITALIZATION:

Write answers with Tablet pen for pages 20 - 21

Saturday

November

5th

Submissions for first term marks closed as of Saturday midnight

Nov. 8

Day 1

Nov. 9

Day 2

Nov. 8

Day 1

Comedy presentations: (for those away or late)

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud chapter 10.

• Read ch. 11 ON YOUR OWN.  {12 pages in 12 minutes?}

CAPITALIZATION:

Synchronize Laptops and confirm work is done for Study Skills Evaluation

Mark up to page 21

Write answers with Tablet pen for pages 22 - 23. Then mark together.

Nov. 10

Day 3

Nov. 10

Day 3

Nov. 9

Day 2

8-1 & 8-2: Have this completed for next class . . .

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 12.

• Read ch. 13 on your own. {13 pages in 13 minutes?}

Nov. 11

Nov. 14

November Long Weekend Break

Nov. 15

Day 4

Nov. 15

Day 4

Nov. 15

Day 4

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 14.

• Read ch. 15 on your own. {13 pages in 13 minutes?}

Test Format: watch video and say what, why, and definition - just like in Comedy Table

Nov. 17

Day 6

Nov. 16

Day 5

Nov. 16

Day 5

Miss Tao speaks: "Chinese Festival"  to 8-1 (40 minutes)

JOURNAL #5 (see below)

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 16.

• Read ch. 17 on your own. {11 pages in 11 minutes?}

CHECK

IT

OUT

                             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9a5V9ODuY

Nov. 18

Day 1

Nov. 21

Day 2

Nov. 18

Day 1

Miss Tao speaks: "Chinese Festival"  to 8-3 (40 minutes)

JOURNAL #5: "Chinese Culture"

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 18.

• Read ch. 19 on your own. {15 pages in 15 minutes?}

Nov. 22

Day 3

Nov. 22

Day 3

Nov. 21

Day 2

CAPITALIZATION finish marking!

Cursive Writing Practice (Review)

- as in printing review, create 26 lines X 3  (for a total of 78) of each of the following:

1. lower case separated letters ( a  a  a  a  a  a  a  a  a  a  a  ) fill the WHOLE line;

2. lower case joined letters ( aaaaaaaaaaa  )

3. UPPER CASE separated (only) letters  ( D   D   D   D   D   D   D   )

4. If you'd like a reference sheet (because you forgot how to do this...) , download one from my FIRST CLASS LA conference. Due NEXT CLASS

5. "Oh Canada": rote copy in Cursive

New "Read Aloud" role:

a) Sound f/x person and background music provider (using laptops: play downloaded sound effects and appropriate music backgrounds during oral readings). Two people!

Suggestion: download and save 3 or 4 different instrumental (no vocals) music selections to play. Download 3-5 sound effect from any free site online.

Some links for music and effects (but find more on your own!):

http://www.grsites.com/archive/sounds/

http://www.soundjay.com/

http://www.pacdv.com/sounds/

Music suggestions:

http://thehungergames.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Iridescent~Lightning/*The_1st_Annual_Hunger_Games*

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 20.

• Read ch. 21 on your own. {12 pages in 12 minutes?}

Nov. 23

Day 4

Nov. 23

Day 4

Nov. 23

Day 4

Hunger Games: .

Read aloud Chapters 22

CAPITALIZATION: marking

Nov. 25

Day 6

Nov. 24

Day 5

Nov. 24

Day 5

CAPITALIZATION:  Begin Workbook 2. Due in 2 classes

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 23.

• Read ch. 24 on your own. {10 pages in 10 minutes?}

Touch Typing private testing begins until Dec. 5th = AWPM

Nov. 28

Day 1

Nov. 29

Day 2

Nov. 28

Day 1

JOURNAL #5: "Chinese Culture"

Journal Topic #5: "Chinese Culture"

Hunger Games:

• Read aloud ch. 25.

• Read ch. 26 on your own. {14 pages in 14 minutes?}

Nov. 30

Day 3

Nov. 30

Day 3

Nov. 29

Day 2

Hunger Games:

Read aloud final chapter 27

Dec. 1

Day 4

Dec. 1

Day 4

Dec. 1

Day 4

Final Written Test ("Reading") - 40 min mostly factual recall with some comprehension and vocabulary questions.

Capitalization Test ("Writing") - 20 min

Dec. 5

Day 6

Dec. 2

Day 5

Dec. 2

Day 5

Journal Topic #6: "Hunger Games" How I Would Win

8-1 (see below for Punctuation)

Cursive Writing  Club 12:10 - 12:30

(by special invitation!)

Must attend 3/4 classes to receive 80% on re-assignment

Dec. 6

Day 1

Dec. 7

Day 2

Dec. 6

Day 1

Punctuation Workbook #1- download from Conference.

    Read and answer pages 4 - 6,  &  9 then 10, 14, 16, & 17 

Writing for Media -

    Assignment: You must write and submit at least ONE 250 word article for MS   

    Newspaper ("I Am Andrean") by April 30th, 2012 [Out of 50 marks]

Dec. 8

Day 3

Dec. 8

Day 3

Dec. 7

Day 2

Period 1 - Miss Tao speaks: "Chinese Festival"  to 8-2 (40 minutes)

Cursive Writing  Club 12:10 - 12:30

Dec. 9

Day 4

Dec. 9

Day 4

Dec. 9

Day 4

Writing for Media - think about what appropriate topic you'd like to write about for the MS Newspaper and confirm with Mr. Kyle. Find the topics already taken on the LA conference.

Dec. 13

Day 6

Dec. 12

Day 5

Dec. 12

Day 5

"The one present I look forward to giving to someone this winter (Christmas) is _______ because ...

Punctuation Workbook #1 - 34-36* Begin workbook 2: pages 44-46

Writing for Media - work on Article

Cursive Writing  Club 12:10 - 12:30

Dec. 14

Day 1

Dec. 15

Day 2

Dec. 14

Day 1

Marking ...

8-3 does Journal #7

Cursive Writing  Club 12:10 - 12:30

Dec. 16

Day 3

Dec. 16

Day 3

Dec. 15

Day 2

Watch "I Am Sam" film.

Dec. 19

Day 4

Dec. 19

Day 4

Dec. 19

Day 4

"I Am Sam"

Journal Topic #8: "Discuss anything to do with your impressions and opinions about the movie, I AM SAM."

Journals Due - (at end of class) fold & staple Rubric to inside front cover

Dec. 21

Day 6

Dec. 20

Day 5

Dec. 20

Day 5

Dec. 22

Jan. 9

Winter Break

Jan. 10

Day 1

Jan. 11

Day 2

Jan. 10

Day 1

 Drama mats & public speaking impromptu

Jan. 12

Day 3

Jan. 12

Day 3

Jan. 11

Day 2

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (a.k.a. "Curious")

Ch. 2-53 read aloud and at home

i-clicker mini-tests begin next class

Jan. 13

Day 4

Jan. 13

Day 4

Jan. 13

Day 4

Curious:

i-clicker labeling and practice testing

Read aloud Ch. 59 -  89

(8-3: reads Ch. 2 - 67)

Jan. 17

Day 6

Jan. 16

Day 5

Jan. 16

Day 5

Curious:

i-clicker test up to Ch. 89

Read Ch. 97 - 107

(8-3: reads Ch. 71 - 107)

MS Newspaper - finish article (approx. 250 words) and get it edited. See above for formatting requirements.

Wed.

Jan. 18

Day 1

Thurs.

Jan. 19

Day 2

Wed.

Jan. 18

Day 1

Impromptu Speaking practice

Curious:

i-clicker test  to Ch. 107

Read Ch. 109 - 131 (8-3 up to 139)

Fri.

Jan. 20

Day 3

Fri.

Jan. 20

Day 3

Thurs.

Jan. 19

Day 2

Curious:

i-clicker test up to Ch. 131 (8-3 up to 139)

Read Ch. 139-151

Time to work on MS newspaper articles. Reminder: 250 word maximum; must be edited by Writing Center or an adult; must include picture (with website info where it came from); add HEADLINE.

Mon.

Jan. 23

Day 4

Mon.

Jan. 23

Day 4

Mon.

Jan. 23

Day 4

Curious:

i-clicker test up to Ch. 151 (not 8-1)

Read Ch. 157 - 181

Wed.

Jan. 25

Day 6

Tues.

Jan. 24

Day 5

Tues.

Jan. 24

Day 5

Curious: brief i-clicker test up to Ch. 157 - 181

Read Ch. 191 - 223

Thurs.

Jan. 24

Day 1

Mon.

Jan. 28

 Day 2

Thurs.

Jan. 24

Day 1

Curious: i-clicker test up to Ch. 223

Read Ch. 227 - 229

Jan. 31

Day 3

Jan. 31

Day 3

Jan. 30

 Day 2

Curious:      Read Ch. 233 - end

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES:

Assignment A:   Brainstorm (on paper) 5 possible topics that you could speak for at least 4 minutes on.           Due next class!       

After you have written down 5 potentially interesting Persuasive Speaking Topics, show your Assign. A - SPEECH Brainstorms to your teacher and jointly decide on 1 topic to develop into a 4 - 5 minute oral presentation.

Hints:

• Choose issues and entertaining topics. "The Secret Life of Squirrels" would NOT be appropriate. Refine (narrow down) your topic.

• A speech on "Cars" is much too general.

• Think of issues as one long debate point, stating your informed opinion on some topic.

• I strongly suggest you pick a topic that has an obvious problem.

• Then using research, create an informed opinion and discuss intelligent ways to fix the problem.

• The more controversial (i.e., the more some members of your audience might disagree with you) the better!

• The ultimate goal is to keep your audience listening to you by making them think!

• If you can entertain them at the same time so much the better.

• If they are not interested, they will NOT listen to you.

• [If you are stuck for a topic, check out previous years' speeches on the Grade 8 Conference]

Examples of good issues to speak about are:

"Boys-only schools are a good idea because ..."

"When I grow up I want to be a journalist because ..."

"Canada is the best country in the world because ..."

"Students should be able to attend university for free because..."

"It was a mistake for the US to invade Iraq because ..."

"There are many reasons why New Orleans should not be rebuilt..."

February   1

Day 4

February 1

Day 4

February 1

Day 4

Speeches - conference BRAINSTORMS and agree on your topic

• Assignment B: Write out at least 3 pages of pt. form notes. (Use 12 point TNR double-spaced)

  • At least 2 of these pages should be in your own words, not researched.

  • The remaining pages should be researched, from print and internet sources.

  • Be careful. Everything you read on Internet is NOT always true. (No kiddin'?)

  • DUE:  in two classes

Curious:     Debate Teams and Resolutions (see below)

Download Debate Package from LA8 Conference

"Curious Incident..."  

3-Man Parliamentary Debate Resolutions

"Be  It  Resolved  That ..."

#1: BIRT Chris should live with his mom, not his dad.

#2: BIRT Chris's father should be charged with the murder of Wellington.

#3: BIRT Divorce/Separation is a bad choice.

8-1:    

Speaker of the House & Timer:  Zain / Tiger

8-2:

• Debate 1 Government Team	Debate 1 Opposition Team	Debate 2 Government Team	Debate 2 Opposition Team	Debate 3 Government Team	Debate 3 Opposition Team
  Nikhil	Will	Kyle	Russell	Harry	Drake
  Santi	Tiger	Andres	Alonso	Jamie	Bill
  JongHoon	Danil	Nathan	Elliott	Brandon	Chase

• Speaker of the House:  Diego

• Timer: TBA

• 8-3:

• Debate 1 Government Team	Debate 1 Opposition Team	Debate 2 Government Team	Debate 2 Opposition Team	Debate 3 Government Team	Debate 3 Opposition Team
  Jack	Josh	Arthur	James	Jonah	Owen
  Juan Pablo	Rodrigo	Jorge	Alonso	Andrew	Cole
  Jerod	Tristan	Zakir	Alex	Sachit	Gavin

  Speaker of the House:  Arseny

  Timer:  TBA

• Debating ORDER OF SPEAKERS:

  • 1st Government: "Prime Minister" (PM)  [2-3 min]

  • 1st Opposition  [2-3 min]

  • 2nd Government  "Minister of Crown"  [2-3 min]

  • 2nd Opp.  [2-3 min]

  • 3rd Gov't. [2-3 min]

  • 3rd Opp.: "Leader of the Opposition" [3-5 minutes]

  • PM rebuttal [1-2 minutes]

  out of   / 50 marks

Feb. 3

Day 6

Feb. 2

Day 5

Feb. 2

Day 5

Debates Day 1

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES:

Feb. 6

Day 1

Feb. 7

Day 2

Feb. 6

Day 1

Debates Day 2

PERSUASIVE SPEECHES:

Show Assign. B

Begin writing Assign. C: Rough Draft.

o   This needs to be at least 4 minutes long and not more than 5 minutes when read aloud at a comfortable pace. (Count on about 1 minute per double-spaced page).

o   You may type or hand-write this. If your typing speed is very slow, hand-write for time efficiency!

o   You have @ 1 week to complete. (out of  / 50)  DUE: (see below)

·        FOR ASSIGNMENT D (FINAL COPY): Your written portion of final speech is out of / 100, while your Oral Presentation is worth an incredible 200 marks!

o   While it does NOT need to be fully memorized, you are only allowed a maximum of 10 cue cards with NO MORE than 10 words on each cue card!

Feb. 8

Day 3

Feb. 8

Day 3

Feb. 7

Day 2

Feb. 9

Day 4

Feb. 9

Day 4

Feb. 9

Day 4

Feb. 13

Day 6

Feb. 10

Day 5

Feb. 10

Day 5

Speeches - finish 3 pages pt. form and show

Download  2 page handout on PERSUASIVE SPEECH RULES from conference

Work on Rough Draft. Specific requirements on Handout. DUE: Tuesday, Feb. 21

Feb. 14

Day 1

Feb. 15

Day 2

Feb. 14

Day 1

8-1 Show 3 page pt. forms NOW

Work on Speech Rough draft

Essay Writing: Intro 1 - Outlines

Create new ONE NOTE section called ESSAY WRITING

Download page from Handouts called Essay Outline and save to ONE NOTE

Assignment: Essay Outline #1 (due next class)

• Using the Thesis: Valentine's is a lonely day, create a new essay OUTLINE.

• Print off and hand in next class. 

Feb. 16

Day 3

Feb. 16

Day 3

Feb. 15

Day 2

Work on Speech Rough draft - last class

Essay Writing: Hand in Outline

 (* 8-2 begins essays now and hands in Outline next class)

Feb. 21

Day 4

Feb. 21

Day 4

Feb. 21

Day 4

Speeches Rough Draft DUE

Peer Edits:

   1) Author reads aloud.

   2) Partner listens and times.

   3) At end, partner suggests at least 5 Constructive Criticisms.

   4) Author must type down these at the END of his speech. Include the overall time as well.  

Show this to Mr. Kyle for mark / 20

Begin fashioning final draft speech. Note that when spoken, it must be at least 4 minutes long.

Maximum length is 6 minutes.

At 6:15, after the 15 second grace period, you will begin to lose marks.

Feb. 23

Day 6

Feb. 22

Day 5

Feb. 22

Day 5

Work on finishing Speech typing.

Feb. 24

Day 1

Feb. 27

Day 2

Feb. 24

Day 1

Speech Final Written Due

Work on memorizing

Essay Outline #3: In-class Assignment

Thesis: School uniforms are best

Feb. 28

Day 3

Feb. 28

Day 3

Feb. 27

Day 2

Feb. 29

Day 4

Feb. 29

Day 4

Feb. 29

Day 4

The Alchemist: Map drawing in class assignment and book reading. Instructions given in class. 

March 2

Day 6

March 1

Day 5

March 1

Day 5

Speech Presentations (last day)

March 5

 Day 1

March 6

March 5

 Day 1

In class PRACTICE assignment

Show: Essay Outline #4 + Essay #4

Thesis: announced in class

The Alchemist:  read pages 3-21

March 7

Day 3

March 7

Day 3

March 6

Day 2

The Alchemist:  read pages 21 - 47

March 8

Day 4

March 8

Day 4

March 8

Day 4

The Alchemist:  i-clicker test 3-47

Free Time . . .

March 28

Day 6

March 27

Day 5

March 27

Day 5

Newspaper writing - reminder that your submission is due April 30th.

The Alchemist: night-time read pages 51 - 71

Journal Writing Topic #9: "My March Break Highlights"

• * You must read aloud any ONE of your new Journals this term.  /10

March 29

Day 1

March 30

Day 2

March 29

Day 1

Grammar: go back and mark Punctuation sheets ( at least 1st booklet)

[8-1 marks ahead]

The Alchemist: night-time  read pages 72 - 92

Work on Newspaper article due April 30th

Monday

March

30th

8-2: Harry Yang (alternate Alonso Montes de Oca)  WINNER!

8-3: Jack Turner (alternate Jerod Forte)

April 2

Day 3

April 2

Day 3

March 30

Day 2

Punctuation: Mark booklet 2 (pages 44-49)

8-1 sends booklets 1 & 2 fully marked.

Have you finished Booklet 3?

The Alchemist:

i-clicker mini-test up to pages 47 - 83

night-time read pages 93 - 113

April 3

Day 4

April 3

Day 4

April 3

Day 4

Journal Writing Topic #10:  "Racism Today" + 10 mark sharing

Punctuation: finish marking booklets. EMAIL Booklet 1 + 2 to Mr. Kyle (as a .pdf file)

Work on Booklet 3 - ( Should have been finished in early January!)

The Alchemist: night-time read pages 114 - 132

Newspaper articles

April 5

Day 6

April 4

Day 5

April 4

Day 5

Journal sharing

Brainstorm: Mental  Illness possibilities

Punctuation: mark book 3 all. Download Booklet 4 and complete

The Alchemist: night-time read pages 133 - 152

April 6

April 9

Tuesday

April 10

Day 1

Wednesday

April 11

Day 2

Tuesday

April 10

Day 1

i-clicker mini-tests

The Alchemist: practice essay and outline using evidence from the novel.

Must include page numbers:

E.g.,   "On page 243, the boy turns the Alchemist into a bar of gold."

         Think: these should be included in what paragraphs?

The Alchemist: night-time read pages 153 - 167 (Ending)

April 12

Day 3

April 12

Day 3

April 11

Day 2

i-clicker final 10 questions { 8-2 has BIGGIE including last class material}

Discuss and share essays and outlines from last class.

Finish working on Punctuation Book 4.

April 13

Day 4

April 13

Day 4

April 13

Day 4

Mark Punctuation Booklet 3 & 4

Mental Disabilities and Illnesses Groups and topics.

April 17

Day 6

April 16

Day 5

April 16

Day 5

Journal Writing Topic #11:  "Stereotypes - Good & Bad"

Marking booklet 3

April 18

Day 1

April 19

Day 2

April 18

Day 1

Mental Illnesses: confirming groups, and researching topic.

Mental Illness Video Assignment Details:

·       - Create (i.e., write, direct, film, edit, present…) a 1 – 2 1/2 minute commercial documentary on your chosen topic.

·       - Your video can include anything “borrowed” from other sources, although your mark will be based more on your own efforts, not on what other people have done already.

·       - You may borrow school video cameras, then upload data to MS Video Player (or other software) for editing.

-    * Your goal is to leave your audience with a much better understanding of your M.I.

than they had before watching.  

Possible things to include:

·       - slides showing statistics

·       - discussion and pictures about famous celebrities and athletes who have this

·        - history of the illness and how it’s changed over the years, in terms of public perception, medication and treatment, etc.

·       - tragedies associated with this illness

·       - hopes for the future

     * * *

     - you may borrow video cameras from the school for the day, but not overnight.

     - your computer has video editing software.

      This is not a chance to film yourself acting silly.

  If your viewing audience is laughing,

then you've probably created a MOCKUMENTARY, 

which does nothing to promote a greater understanding of this illness.

·            

       DUE DATE:  Friday, May 4th

April 20

Day 3

April 20

Day 3

April 19

Day 2

Finish marking Booklet 4; email to Mr. Kyle Books 3 & 4

MI work

Go to this link and join up !

file:///C:/Users/dkyle/AppData/Local/Temp/fcctemp/Attach0.html

Bring PERKS novel next class!

April 23

Day 4

April 23

Day 4

April 23

Day 4

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read pages 2- 18 aloud in class.

Use a pencil or light pen (no highlighting with this paper) to underline:

1. key names
2. difficult vocabulary words
3. important descriptions.

Start a new WORD document and save to your English Desktop folder.

Title: Wallflower Character Descriptions

Type out assignment instructions as given in class to the top of your document.

Due one class AFTER we've finished reading.

MI work

April 25

Day 6

April 24

Day 5

April 24

Day 5

MI work

April 26

Day 1

April 27

Day 2

April 26

Day 1

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read 42- 65

April 30

Day 3

April 30

Day 3

April 27

Day 2

Print off and Submit Newspaper Articles

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read 65 - 96

(8-3 reads in class up to poem, reads remainder at home)

MI work

May 1

Day 4

May 1

Day 4

May 1

Day 4

Punctuation Final (moved to Exam Review times at end of year)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read 98 - 139

MI work

May 3

Day 6

May 2

Day 5

May 2

Day 5

MI work only

Be sure you are caught up on Wallflower reading

Friday

Day 1

May 7

Day 2

Friday

Day 1

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read 142 - 182

Download MI group rubric

May 8

Day 3

May 8

Day 3

May 7

Day 2

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: read 183 - 213 (SHOCKER ending!!!)

May 9

Day 4

May 9

Day 4

May 9

Day 4

The Perks short Comprehension Test (- no book allowed and not an Essay)

Twelfth Night: bring to class from now on!

"Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest"

Patricia, Jude, and Trey meet regularly at an early intervention clinic for teenagers coping with a mental health issue. While they struggle with typical challenges of school workloads, worried parents, peer pressure, and broken hearts, these teens face the additional burden of the stigma associated with mental illness. How does one overcome this barrier to find and hold onto hope?

Dress #1 or #3

May 11

Day 6

May 10

Day 5

Field Trip

May 10

Day 5

Hand in Character Descriptions at start of class - no lates accepted

8-2 Hand in during morning Advisory

Journal Writing Topic #13: "Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest - My Impressions"

> 4 pages

Hand in Journals in 4 classes

Twelfth Night  p. 15 - 21

Create a new Word Doc page called "Twelfth Night Characters"

- copy info from page 21 if you've lost yours from the fall

* Each character needs at least 3 points of description + 1 point about their "Mental Illness" (i.e.,  personality  trait that poses challenges for themselves)

May 14

Day 1

May 15

Day 2

May 14

Day 1

Twelfth Night: Act I

May 16

Day 3

May 16

Day 3

May 15

Day 2

Twelfth Night: Act II : i - iii

Be sure journals are complete [9-13]

May 17

Day 4

May 17

Day 4

May 17

Day 4

Twelfth Night: Act II : iv - v

{ 8-03 Reads Act III: scenes i - ii }

Journal completion - double check page requirements

May 18

May 21

Spring Mid-Term Break

May 23

Day 6

May 22

Day 5

May 22

Day 5

Submit Journals

Twelfth Night: Act III up to page 157   {8-03 finishes all}.

May 24

Day 1

May 25

Day 2

May 24

Day 1

Twelfth Night: Act III & IV

Spring Smash Afternoon on Thursday

May 28

Day 3

May 28

Day 3

May 25

Day 2

Twelfth Night: Act IV & V  [8-02 reads just Act V]

Review all questions at the end of each ACT. [e.g., pages 72, 124, etc. ]

May 29

Day 4

May 29

Day 4

May 29

Day 4

Exam Review Days

• Humour & punctuation

• Novels

May31

Day 6

May 30

Day 5

May 30

Day 5

Exam Review Days

• Practice sight passage & essay

June 1

Day 1

June 4

Day 2

June 1

Day 1

Exam Review Days

• Essays

June 5

Day 3

June 5

Day 3

June 4

Day 2

Dining Hall 2 - 3:30

June 6

Day 4

June 6

Day 4

June 6

Day 4

June 7

Day 5

June 7

Day 5

Gr. 8 Grad Trip to Niagara Falls AFTER morning exam

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