Summer Work for 8th Grade ELA

 Hi everyone and welcome to 8th grade! 

This is my blog, where you will find information about summer work.

Summer work: 

Over the summer, please read a minimum of three books (your choice!) and complete three Literature Logs. The format is linked here. If you would like to make a copy and fill out the literature log online, please print a version to hand in. If you would like to hand write them, please ensure they are as legible as possible! 

A note about next year:

In my class I require students to arrive each day with an outside reading book to use if they finish their work early, or I give silent reading time. I have plenty of books to lend out, and the Jamestown School Library and Jamestown Philomenian Library are also great places to check for something new to read! 

Email me at Connelly.Cornelia@JamestownSchools.org with any questions. I will be checking my work email regularly throughout the summer. 

Summer Work for 8th Grade Class of 2020-2021

Hi everyone and welcome to 8th grade! 

This is my blog, where you will find information about summer work and when the school year starts, homework. I strongly recommend you bookmark it for easy reference. 

Summer work: 

Over the summer, please read a minimum of three books (your choice!) and complete three reading logs. 

Reading Log - 
version with lines, if you would like to print it and hand write it. 
version without lines, if you prefer to type (you will need to make a copy for yourself).

Some notes about next year: 

Suggested Supply List

- 3-hole punch paper - white lined

- one binder (size is up to you)

- pencils

- eraser caps

- highlighter

- sticky notes

- index cards

- Tissues and disinfecting wipes for the classroom are always appreciated!

In my class I require students to arrive each day with an outside reading book to use when they finish work early or I give silent reading time. I have plenty of books to lend out, and the Jamestown School Library and Jamestown Philomenian Library are also great places to check for something new to read! 

Please email me at Connelly.Cornelia@JamestownSchools.org with any questions. I will be checking my work email regularly throughout the summer. 

Distance Learning Plan - 4/6 - 4/8

Plan for the week of Monday, April 6th through Wednesday, April 8th. 


IXL Skills due Monday, April 6th:

Full Grade - 

G.1 (read and understand informational passages)

H.1 (compare information from two texts)

F.1 (analyze short stories)

Half Classes - 

W.1-4 (context clues - vocabulary)

E.1-7 (literary devices)

Y.1-5 (reference skills)

Distance Learning - 3/23 - 3/27

This is a link to the distance learning plan for this week. Please note that the document is three pages long, as I am hoping to include all the information you might need to complete the daily and weekly assignments. Read the whole thing before starting any work!

Email me at Connelly.Cornelia@JamestownSchools.org with questions. I will be holding my office hours from 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm on Go Guardian chat and this email address. I will also be checking email and attempting to respond promptly throughout the day.

Please feel free to offer any feedback (positive or negative!) about how I'm sharing assignments. It will be very helpful for me to know if the information is clear or if you need something more.

Missing you all, I hope you are keeping busy and safe!

Friday, March 6th

Due Tuesday - Discussion Question

Due Wednesday - Answer to the question of the week: Choose one character in the book and explain how that character's personality has changed over the course of the story. 

Due Friday - Quote and analysis. Ms. Connelly will collect the three weekly assignments on this day. 

Vocab Quiz dates:
AE2 - March 9th

Current Assigned IXL Skills: Due 3/30/20
Full Grade - G.1, H.1, F.1
Half Classes - W.1-4, E.1-7

Friday, February 28th

Due Tuesday - Discussion Question 

Due Wednesday - Answer to the question of the week: Give an example of dehumanization from the text. Why is this event dehumanizing?

Due Friday - Quote and analysis. Ms. Connelly will collect the three weekly assignments on this day. 

Vocab Quiz dates:
AE1 and 3 - March 3rd
AE2 - March 9th

Social Studies voting essay is due at the end of class on Thursday, March 5th. 

Current Assigned IXL Skills: Due 3/30/20
Full Grade - G.1, H.1, F.1
Half Classes - W.1-4, E.1-7

Wednesday, February 26th

Due Wednesday - Answer to the question of the week:
Why does the Jewish community of Sighet remain optimistic even after the ghettos are created? 

Due Friday - Quote and analysis. Ms. Connelly will collect the three weekly assignments on this day. 

Vocab Quiz dates:
AE1 and 3 - March 3rd
AE2 - March 9th

Current Assigned IXL Skills: Due 3/30/20
Full Grade - G.1, H.1, F.1
Half Classes - W.1-4, E.1-7