Language Arts
* Diagnostic Testing. Over the next couple of weeks, MAP testing starts Monday. These scores will enable me to know you, & thereby, assist you in reaching your goals :) Please do come to class well-rested. Eat a hearty breakfast - this always helps!
*My Hue due 8/12.
Elements of Folklore: An Introduction
We will be revisiting learned literary devices in an attempt to understand how writers use them to express their ideas and enhance their writing. Literary devices highlight important concepts in a text, strengthen the narrative, and help readers connect to the characters and themes. Let’s begin….
* Handout Presented & Explained 8/13. We will revisit all learned terms in class over the next couple of weeks.
In Class Review 8/26
Literary Terms Test: 8/27
Lit. Unit: The Folktale. (8/14-8/26)
Students, by reading & analyzing tales from the world over, we will learn to:
* Determine the theme & analyze its development over the course of the tale
* Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (i.e., how the setting shapes the characters or plot)
* Analyze how the author develops the point of view of different characters.
Students, herein, we will be discussing the elements of a folktale, revisiting & reviewing literary terms, all with an emphasis on understanding the theme, elements of a plot & the use of symbols in writing. You will also learn to decipher static & dynamic characters. Doing so will help you hone/ develop your ability to recognize & understand literary terms as they appear in all your readings.
* Reading & Discussion (Classwork)
* Work on Assigned Prompts: Please know that you will have ample time in class to work on the assigned prompts. Staying on task equates to little or no homework 🤗. Do not forget your title cover slide & put your names- thank you!
* Polished work due 8/28 at the beginning of class.
Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules
* Rule I: I Before E, Except After C
-Rules Assigned and Explained 8/12. Assigned 8/12. Assignment checked off 8/14.
Students, do remember that incomplete classwork has to be regarded as homework for the day.
Focus: Punctuation:
Understanding Titles (Classwork) 8/16
Vocabulary (Classwork) 8/16
History
Unit: Five Themes of Geography
*Five Themes of Geography Study Guide Assigned & Reviewed 8/8
* Work Due 8/15
* Review for Upcoming Quiz 8/14
*Quiz 8/15
Unit I Chapter I: The Roman Empire and Christianity
We will begin by revisiting concepts learned in sixth grade. We will, then, venture forth to appreciate the legacy of Rome & culminate the unit with a discussion on the downfall of Rome.
Students, herein, you will
* Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g. significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art; architecture, engineering, and philosophy; preservation and transmission of Christianity) and its ultimate internal weaknesses (e.g. rise of autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of education, and distribution of news)
* Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion
* Introduction to Rome -Video 8/16
*Unit 1 Map Assigned and Discussed 8/16.
* Augustus and the Pax Romana: Herein, we will discuss the achievements of the great Roman Empire. In Class Discussion/ Start work on Prompt 8/13. Prompt due 8/14.
*Roman Achievements - In-Class Discussion- 8/15.
*1.3 Growth and Trade - Prompts assigned 8/14. (Classwork). Due 8/15
*1.4 Roman Engineering - Prompts assigned 8/16. Most all work must be completed in class!
--Work due 8/19 @ the beginning of class!
Polite Reminders:
* Supplies Check 8/14.