Monday, December 9th

Due Wednesday - 
Sonnet Worksheet

Friday, December 6th

Due Monday -  Edited paragraph with editing sheet.
Quiz Dates:   
R 1: 12/12

Thursday, December 5th

Due Friday -  Lexile/Grade Level book for 2nd quarter. Please come in with the lexile and/or grade level prepared!

Due Monday - 
Edited paragraph with editing sheet.

Quiz Dates:  R 1: 12/12 - Thursday R 2: 12/6 - Friday R 3: 12/5 - Thursday

Wednesday, December 4th

Due Friday - 
Lexile/Grade Level book for 2nd quarter. Please come in with the lexile and/or grade level prepared!

Quiz Dates: 
R 1: 12/12 - Thursday
R 2: 12/6 - Friday
R 3: 12/5 - Thursday
 

Tuesday, December 3rd

Due Wednesday - 
Finish rereading "The Bet" and finish your notes (20 minimum). Come to class with two good questions to share with the class.

Wednesday, November 27th

No homework over Thanksgiving break. 


The title of your lexile/grade level book will be due on Friday, December 6th.

Tuesday, November 26th

Due Wednesday - 
Finish reading "The Possbility of Evil" and taking a minimum of 20 notes based on your bookmark if you did not complete them in class.

Thursday, November 21st

Vocab Quiz: 
Reading 3 - Tuesday, November 26th
Reading 2 - Tuesday, November 26th
Reading 1 - Wednesday, November 27th


Revised Lord of the Flies papers will be due Tuesday, November 26th. You will get your paper back on Friday and have time to edit and conference with me during class.

Wednesday, November 20th

No Homework for Thursday. 

Survey Works tomorrow!

Tuesday, November 19th

Due Wednesday - 
Finish rereading "Gryphon" tonight. Continue to take notes, with a particular focus on asking questions.

Monday, November 18th

Remember to bring in your State House permission slip!

Ask your parents if they got the email about Portfolio Conferences.

Thursday, November 14th

A typewritten copy of your rough draft is due Monday, November 18th.  Please have a copy printed prior to arriving in class. 

Tuesday, November 12th

Due to technology issues, we are short computers. Please bring a laptop if you would prefer typing over handwriting your rough draft in class and have one available to you. 

A typewritten copy of your rough draft is due Monday, November 18th. 
Please have a copy printed prior to arriving in class. 

Vocab Quizzes - 
Reading 2 - Wednesday, 11/13  
Reading 1 - Thursday, 11/14

November 6th, 2013

Due Thursday - 
Finish your outline if you did not finish it in class on Wednesday. 


Vocab Quizzes - 
Reading 3 - Tuesday, 11/12
Reading 2 - Wednesday, 11/13
Reading 1 - Thursday, 11/14

Wednesday, October 30th

Due Friday - 
LotF Dessert (last packet, make it a great one!)
 
Friday, November 1st is the last day of the quarter and the last day to turn in your quarterly literature log! 

Thursday and Friday will be the Quarterly Writing Assessment.

Monday, October 28th

Due Wednesday - 
LotF Entree 


Vocab Quiz! Reading 1 -Wednesday (10/30)

Friday, November 1st is the last day of the quarter and the last day to turn in your quarterly literature log!

Friday, October 25th

Due Monday - 
LotF App

Vocab Quiz!
Reading 3 - Monday (10/28)  
Reading 1 -Wednesday (10/30)

Wednesday, October 23rd

Due Friday - LotF Dessert


Vocab Quiz! 
Reading 2 - Thursday (10/24)
Reading 3 - Monday (10/28)
Reading 1 -Wednesday (10/30)

Tuesday, October 22nd

Due Wednesday -  LotF Entree

Monday, October 21st

Due Tomorrow: Read to the break in page 137 of the small book or 140 of the big book up to where it says, "through the forest to the open beach."  

Due Wednesday - 
LotF Entree

Friday, October 18th

Due Monday - 
LotF Appetizer


If you did not bring a book title for your quarterly literature log, you must have one by Monday. The quarter is coming to an end soon! I have appropriate books to lend.

Tuesday, October 15th

Due Friday: 
LotF packet with app, entree, and dessert. 
LA 1 and 3 will have time on Thursday during class to complete the entree and dessert. 
LA 2 will work on their packet on Friday during class and the packet will be due at the end of class. 

Due Friday - Bring the title, author, lexile level, and grade level (if you have it) of the book you will write your literature log on for this quarter. Bring the actual book if possible, especially if I have not approved it yet. 

Friday, October 11th

Due Tuesday - 
LotF Appetizer of your choice.

Reading 3 - 
Vocabulary Quiz on SAT words.

Monday, October 7th

No homework this week for NECAP!

The appetizer, entree, and dessert packet WILL be due on Friday, but the work will be done when you come to my class during NECAP. 

On Friday (Reading 1 and 2) or Monday (Reading 3) - 
Students will have 20-25 minutes to study the vocabulary we have been working on for a week. The second half of the period will be a short quiz. 

Friday, October 4th

Due Monday - 
LotF appetizer

Wednesday, October 2nd

Due Friday: LotF dessert of your choice. 
As always, I will be collecting the packet of your app, entree, and dessert on Friday. 

Missing packets mean homework club! If you do not hand in a packet on Friday, you need to attend homework club on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thursday, September 26th

Due Friday - LotF dessert of your choice. Be prepared to turn in your packet - appetizer, entree, and dessert. 

Due Monday - LotF appetizer of your choice (it must be one you have not done before!).

Due Tuesday (Reading 3 only) - Comma worksheet

Due Wednesday - LotF entree of your choice (it must be one you have not done before!).

Wednesday, September 25th

Due Friday - 
LotF dessert of your choice. This dessert must be different than the first two you selected! 
Be prepared to turn in your packet: appetizer, entree, and dessert.

Monday, September 23rd

Due Wednesday - 
LotF entree. This entree must be different than your first one!

Friday, September 20th

Due Monday - 
LotF appetizer (this selection should be different than your first one!)

Wednesday, September 18th

Due Friday (LA) - 
LotF dessert of your choice. 

Thursday, Reading 3 - 
Hand in revised MDG paragraph. 

Friday, Reading 1 and 2 - 
Hand in revised MDG paragraph.

Tuesday, September 17th

Due Wednesday (LA) - LotF entree of your choice. 

Due Thursday for Reading 3 or Friday for Reading 1 and 2 - 
Revised MDG Paragraph

Monday, September 16th

Due Wednesday - 
LotF entree of your choice.

Thursday, September 12th

Due Monday: 
Lord of the Flies appetizer of your choice.

Friday, September 6th

Due Monday - 
Type your "Most Dangerous Game" paragraph and print a copy to hand in on Monday.

If you cannot type your paragraph, please hand write very neatly!

On Monday we will be taking the SRI test. 
On Tuesday and Wednesday we will be writing the Quarterly Writing Assessment. 

Thursday, September 5th

Due Friday - Finish the 7-13 and 13-17 charts.

Wednesday, September 4th

Due Thursday - 
Finish the Zaroff chart for pages 5-6 and the Rainsford chart for pages 1-6.

Thursday, August 29th

Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! 

This is Ms. Connelly's 8th grade ELA blog. You will be able to find your homework assignments here.

Due Friday - Please bring in your 3 summer reading logs if you have not done so already. 

Due Tuesday - Bring in a signed copy of the ELA information sheet. That should be signed by both you and your parent or guardian!

June 24th, 2012

Last thoughts - 
If you do not finish your letter to yourself today for any reason, please make sure you bring it in tomorrow! 

Ms. Connelly can also collect letters from the front office until Friday, June 28th. Please make sure it is in an addressed envelope, Ms. Connelly has them for you.

Friday, June 14th

Due Monday - 
Last day to turn in literature logs. 

Your Macbeth packets must be turned in by the end of class on Monday.

Thursday, June 13th

Jeopardy Review Link - 

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Jun201324/game1370978997.php

Not everything in Jeopardy is on the test, but everything on the test is in Jeopardy!

Wednesday, June 12th

Friday - Final test on Acts 1-5 of Macbeth. (Review Thursday). 

Due Monday - 
Finished Macbeth packet by the end of class on Monday. (There will be class time to work on it.)

Monday is the last day to hand in literature logs. 

Monday, June 10th

Due Wednesday - 
Finish packet up to Act 4, Scene 3.

Friday, June 7th

Due Monday - 
Finish packet up to Act 4, Scene 1.

Tuesday, June 4th

Due Thursday - 
Act 2 Scene 4 to Act 3 Scene 3 in packets.

Friday - 
Quiz on Act 1 and Act 2. 

Please remember to make up work, your packet must be complete for full credit.

Tuesday, May 28th

Due Next Tuesday - 
Act 2, Scene 1 through Act 2, Scene 3

Tuesday, May 21st

Due Tuesday - 
Act 1 Scene 5 - Act 1 Scene 7 worksheets. 

Note: If the QWA requires two classes, you will only be responsible for scenes we have read in class. 

Friday, May 17th

Due Monday: Finished assigned scenes in your packet. Scenes we have read so far - 

Act 1, Scene 1 (everyone)
Act 1, Scene 2 (even packets)
Act 1, Scene 3 (odd packets)
Act 1, Scene 4 (even packets)

Monday, May 13th

As this week is Science NECAP, no homework will be due until Monday, May 20th. 

On Friday, May 17th we will devote some class time to catching up on Macbeth packets. 

What we do not finish in class on Friday will be due Monday, May 20th.

If you have any questions about when work is due or the packets, please see or email me!

Friday, May 10th

Due Monday - Act 1, Scene 1 worksheet.

Wednesday, May 8th

Due Friday - 
Finish the Macbeth questionnaire if you did not finish it in class. 


Bring an outside reading book to class every day next week. It will count as a homework grade at the end of the week.

Monday, May 6th

Bring an outside reading book to class every day next week. It will count as a homework grade at the end of the week.

Thursday, May 2nd

Due Monday - 
Final draft of Humane Society Essay.

Bring an outside reading book to class every day next week. It will count as a homework grade at the end of the week.

Humane Society Prompt - 
In an essay form, explain how people can be more compassionate toward animals.  Refer to either wild or domestic animals.  Be specific and use examples. 
- One page limit (typed)
- Write names on back  

Tuesday, April 30th

Due Wednesday -  Presentations of Powerpoint projects.
Due Thursday - Final draft of FD paragraphs. 

Please be sure to bring your outside reading books to Reading class!

Monday, April 29th

Due Tuesday - 
Printed rough draft of your FD paragraphs for peer editing. 
Finished Powerpoint slides. 

Due Wednesday - 
Presentations of Powerpoint projects.

Due Thursday - Final draft of FD paragraphs.

Friday, April 26th

Due Tuesday - 
Bring in rough draft of your FD paragraphs for peer editing. 

By Tuesday - 
Have all required slides complete. 
Presentations will begin Wednesday barring delays.  

Wednesday, April 24th

Due Friday - 
Chapters 1-11 of the FD Timeline. 

Friday is the last day to hand in the Will Reynold's essay. Please be sure to write the appropriate information on the back of your essay before turning it in (name, address, phone number, grade, and my name).

Monday, April 22nd

Due Wednesday - 
Hand in chapters 9-11 rhetorical appeals. 

Due Friday - 
Hand in completed timeline, chapters 1-11. 


Tomorrow we will be writing the Will Reynolds Essay in class.

Thursday, April 11th

Enjoy your break! 

We will work on chapter 11 rhetorical appeals and the last panel of the timeline on the Monday after break in class and it will be due later in the week.  

There is no homework over break.

Wednesday, April 10th

Due Thursday - Chapter 9 and 10 timeline.
Finish Chapter 11, Part 1 worksheet if you did not finish it in class. 

Due Wednesday - Chapter 10 rhetorical appeals. 
Finish chapter 10 part 4 worksheet if you did not complete it in class. 

Due Thursday - Chapter 9 and 10 timeline.

Monday, April 8th

Due Tuesday - Complete worksheet for chapter 10: Part 3 if you did not complete it in class.

Rhetorical appeals for chapter 10 will be due Wednesday.

Friday, April 5th

Due Monday - Last day for 3rd Quarter literature logs! 
Reminder:
20 is a 3
21-25 is a 4
26 is a 5

Please be prepared to tell Ms. Connelly which book is your lexile book.

Wednesday, April 3rd

Students will take the SRI on Thursday.  Students will write the Quarterly Writing Assessment on Friday.  
Remember that Monday, April 8th is the last day to turn in literature logs!

Tuesday, April 2nd

Due Wednesday -  Chapters 6, 7, and 8 for the timeline. 

Students will take the SRI on Thursday. 
Students will write the Quarterly Writing Assessment on Friday.  

Remember that Monday, April 8th is the last day to turn in literature logs!

Monday, April 1st

Due Wednesday - 
Chapters 6, 7, and 8 for the timeline.

Thursday, March 28th

Due Monday - 
Chapter 9 rhetorical appeals. 

Due Wednesday - 
Timeline chapters 6-8.

Tuesday, March 26th

Due Wednesday - 
Nothing to turn in, but start working on rhetorical appeals for chapter 9 and keep working on your timeline. 

Next timeline due date - 
Chapters 6, 7, and 8 will be due next Wednesday, April 3rd. You will have one class period to work on it between then and now.

Monday, March 25th

Due Tuesday - 
Rhetorical Appeals, chapters 5-8

Friday, March 22nd

Due Monday - 
Timeline chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Wednesday, March 20th

Due Thursday - 
Chpt. 7 rhetorical appeals. 

Due Monday (3/25) - 
Timeline, chapters 3, 4, 5

Tuesday, March 19th

Due Wednesday - 
Turn in revised Night paper.

Due Thursday - 
Chapter 7 rhetorical appeals.

Monday, March 18th

Due Tuesday - 
Chapter 6 rhetorical appeals. 

Due Wednesday - 
Final draft of Night paper.  

Friday, March 15th

Due Monday - 
If you did not bring in your reading log slip, get that to me by Monday for partial credit. 

Finish Chapter 6 and answer the worksheet questions if you did not finish in class.

Thursday, March 14th

Due Friday -
Signed reading log slip. 

Due Wednesday, March 20th - 
Revised Night paper. 

Recommendation: When you finish editing, find someone to read your paper to! Ask relatives, friends, or make an appointment with me during lunch or after school. 

Wednesday, March 13th

Due Thursday - 
Completed chapter 1 and 2 of the timeline. 

Due Friday - 
Reading log slip signed and returned.

Edited Night paper will be due on Wednesday, March 20th.

Monday, March 11th

Due Wednesday - 
3 Rhetorical Appeals for chapter 5. 
 
Due Thursday - 
Chapter 1 and 2 completed for timeline.

Friday, March 8th

Due Monday - 
Finish chapter 3 rhetorical appeals. 
Finish chapter 4 rhetorical appeals.


On Monday I will collect your chapter 1-4 appeals. 

Thursday, March 7th

Due Friday - 
- 3rd RA for chapter two. 
- 2 RAs for chapter three.

Wednesday, March 6th

Due Thursday - 
Two rhetorical appeals for chapter 2.

Tuesday, March 5th

Due Wednesday - 
Finish Rhetorical Appeals for chapter 1. 
Finish worksheet if you did not finish in class. 

Friday, March 1st

Due Monday - 
Completed Night essay.

Thursday, February 28th

Due Friday - 
6 quote sandwiches. 
Completed introduction. 

Final Paper due Monday. 

Wednesday, February 27th

Due Thursday - 
Complete outline if you did not finish it in class. 
Two quote sandwiches. 
Quote Sandwich Format: 
1. Context
2. Lead in
3. Quote
4. Cite
5. Explain quote
6. Additional explanation (optional)   

Tuesday, February 26th

Due Wednesday - 
Finish finding your 6 quote/examples and write them into your outline. 
Write your three introductory sentences for your three body paragraphs. 

Monday, February 25th

Due Tuesday - 
Night introduction outline

Thursday, February 14th

No homework over the break. This is a great time to catch up on your reading!

Tuesday, February 11th

Due Thursday - 
Six quotes for chapters 7, 8, and 9. Two quotes per chapter.

Wednesday, February 6th

The chapter 4-6 packet will be due on Friday. Please edit your packet according to the instructions and the rubric.

Literary Terms quiz tomorrow!

Hand in your first 3rd quarter literature log by this Friday, February 8th. 

Tuesday, February 5th

Due Wednesday - 
3rd and 4th quote for chapter 6. 

The chapter 4-6 packet will be due on Friday. Please edit your packet according to the instructions and the rubric.

Hand in your first 3rd quarter literature log by this Friday, February 8th.

Monday, February 4th

Due Tuesday - 1st and 2nd quotes for chapter 6.

One literature log due by the end of the week. 

Thursday, January 31st

Due Monday -
Third and fourth quote for chapter 5 in Night. 

Note: Literary Terms quiz will take place on next Thursday, February 7th. We will review tomorrow and Tuesday before the quiz.

Tuesday, January 29th

Due Thursday - 
First and second quote for chapter 5.

Friday, January 25th

Due Monday - 
Third and fourth quote for chapter 4.

Thursday, January 24th

Due Friday -
Two quotes for chapter 4.

Due Monday -
Third and fourth quote for chapter 4.

Wednesday, January 23rd

Due Thursday - 
Last day to hand in literature logs. 

Due Friday - 
Two quotes for chapter 4.

Tuesday, January 22nd

Due Wednesday - 
100% completed quotes for chapters 1-3. Be sure to check and edit your assignments to ensure that analytical paragraphs are well thought out and a minimum of five sentences.

Thursday is the last day to hand in literature logs for 2nd quarter! 

Thursday, January 17th

Due Next Wednesday -  100% completed quotes for chapters 1-3 (including answers for all of your questions). Be sure to check and edit your assignments to ensure that analytical paragraphs are well thought out and a minimum of five sentences. 

January 24th, next Thursday, is the last day to hand in literature logs for 2nd quarter. 14 literature logs for the year is a 3.

Due Thursday - 
Three quotes for chapter 3.

Due Next Wednesday - 
100% completed quotes for chapters 1-3 (including answers for all of your questions). Be sure to check and edit your assignments to ensure that analytical paragraphs are well thought out and a minimum of five sentences. 

Remember that January 24th, next Thursday, is the last day to hand in literature logs for 2nd quarter. 14 literature logs for the year is a 3.

Tuesday, January 15th

Due Thursday - 
Three quotes for chapter 3.  

On Wednesday we will have the Quarterly Writing Assessment!

Monday, January 14th

Due Tuesday - 
One quote for chapter 3.

Friday, January 11th

Due Monday - 
Remaining two quotes for chapter 2.

Thursday, January 10th

Due Friday - 
Last quote for chapter 1.
Two quotes for chapter 2 (question or analysis). 
Please bring your outside reading book to class on Friday!

We have no extra copies of Night. If anyone owns their own copy and would be willing to use it for class, that would be very helpful!

Wednesday, January 9th

Due Thursday -
Finish a third quote (question or analysis) for chapter 1 for Thursday.

Tuesday, January 8th

Due Wednesday - 
One question form (no answer necessary) OR one quote analysis due for chapter 1 of Night.

Monday, January 7th

Due Tuesday: 
One question form (no answer necessary) OR one quote analysis due for chapter 1 of Night.

Friday, January 4th

LA 1 only - 
Finish Active/Passive worksheet for Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 4th

Make it a goal this weekend to finish a literature log!