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Mrs. Laurie Nelson

8th Grade Honors ELA

Dear Students,

every one of you! I hope that as we begin to open things up this summer you remember to be careful of what you touch and wash your hands frequently. Please stay safe, and remember, like

always, let me know if there is anything you need!

This will be your last week of 8th grade remote learning lessons. What an ordeal! I’m proud of all of you for hanging in there, maintaining a positive attitude, and doing your very best to master this remote learning. I’ve enjoyed getting to know each and

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While we are using a distance learning format, I want to try combining all 8th grade Honors ELA students into one single class. For this, all websites we use will have different class codes than we’ve used in the past.

8th grade Honors ELA

Distance Learning Class Codes:

Website	Link	Class Code
Google Classroom	classroom.google.com	hzwbkz6
NoRedInk	noredink.com	modern sea 56
NewsELA	newsela.com	KJ8AHD
Read Works	readworks.org	SRD4VZ
Mrs. Beaudry’s Library Class	classroom.google.com	62cyqti

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	Monday, 5/25	Tuesday, 5/26	Wednesday, 5/27	Thursday, 5/28	Friday, 5/29
Grammar & Writing Skills	NoRedInk Review simple, progressive, and perfect tenses by correcting a multi-paragraph passage. Passage Quiz: “Miniature Guide Horses”	NoRedInk Identify whether sentences are in active or passive voice. Active and Passive Voice	NoRedInk Practice rearranging sentences to be in active voice. Creating Active Voice Sentences	NoRedInk Practice finding phrases that could be revised to use fewer words. Recognizing Wordy Language	Turn in RPS Chromebooks No more lessons Have a great summer! Do well and get involved in high school!
Other	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time by	Read a good book	Please take this RPS survery about your remote learning experience. https://forms.gle/3c63yTKnnuswnUv87 1st hour, make sure you you check in to the G Classroom. RESA teachers are tracking which students are online by 1st hour teacher.	Read a good book

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	Monday, 5/18	Tuesday, 5/19	Wednesday, 5/20	Thursday, 5/21	Friday, 5/22
Grammar & Writing Skills	NoRedInk Review comparative and superlative adjectives by correcting a multi-paragraph passage. Passage Quiz: “The History of Snapchat”	NoRedInk Practice using the correct coordinating conjunction to connect two ideas. . Linking Ideas with Conjunctions”	NoRedInk Practice using the correct correlative conjunctions in a sentence. “Correlative Conjunctions”	NoRedInk Practice using commas to set off introductory phrases and clauses. “Commas for Clarity”	NoRedInk Practice using “their,” “there,” and “they’re” correctly “Their” vs. “There” vs. “They’re”
Other	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time by	NoRedInk Discuss whether you would rather explore the deep ocean or outer space. Explain your choice. Quick Write: “Deep Ocean or Outer Space?”	1st hour, make sure you you check in to the G Classroom. RESA teachers are tracking which students are online by 1st hour teacher.	Read a good book	Library Day

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	Monday, 5/11	Tuesday, 5/12	Wednesday, 5/13	Thursday, 5/14	Friday, 5/15
Grammar & Writing Skills	NoRedInk Review apostrophe use by correcting a multi-paragraph passage. “The Accidental Invention of Chocolate Chip Cookies” Quiz	NoRedInk Practice forming simple verb tenses correctly. “Verb Tense””	NoRedInk Practice using progressive and perfect verb tenses. “ Trickier Verb Tenses”	NoRedInk Practice distinguishing verbals from verbs and identifying their functions in a sentence.. “ Verbals”	NoRedInk Practice using the commonly confused words “passed” and “past” correctly “Passed” vs. “Past””
Other	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time by	Read a good book	1st hour, make sure you you check in to the G Classroom. RESA teachers are tracking which students are online by 1st hour teacher.	Read a good book	Library Day

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	Monday, 5/4	Tuesday, 5/5	Wednesday, 5/6	Thursday, 5/7	Friday, 5/8
Grammar Skills	NoRedInk Review capitalization rules by correcting a multi-paragraph passageg a multi-paragraph passage. “Neymar's Rise to Stardom” Quiz	NoRedInk Practice identifying subjects, verbs, and objects in a sentence. “Subject-Verb Agreement”	NoRedInk Discuss a famous person they’d like to meet, focusing on correct subject-verb agreement. “ “Dream Meeting”	Read a good book	NoRedInk Practice using the commonly confused words “to,” “too,” and “two” correctly. “To” vs. “Too” vs. “Two” ”
15 Minute Quick Write	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time by	Read a good book	1st hour, make sure you you check in to the G Classroom. RESA teachers are tracking which students are online by 1st hour teacher.	NoRedInk Argue whether superheroes set a good or bad example. “Superheroes”	Library Day

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	Monday, 4/27	Tuesday, 4/28	Wednesday, 4/29	Thursday, 4/30	Friday, 5/1
Grammar Skills	NoRedInk Review vague pronouns by correcting a multi-paragraph passage. “Meals in Space” Quiz	NoRedInk Practice forming adverbs from adjectives and using them correctly. “Forming Adverbs from Adjectives”	NoRedInk Practice forming comparative and superlative adjectives. “ Comparative and Superlative Adjectives”	NoRedInk Practice finding words and phrases that could be revised to be more specific. “Vague Language”	NoRedInk Practice finding words and phrases that could be revised to be more specific. “Good” vs. “Well”
15 Minute Quick Write	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time this week	NoRedInk Argue for or against making internet access free in their town or city. “Free Internet”	Catch up on all your work; Your Book Project is due tomorrow!	NoRedInk Compare living in a treehouse, submarine, and spaceship, using comparative and superlative adjectives.possessives correctly. “Would You Rather”	Make sure your Book Project was turned in in

Book Project	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 30th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Post/Ask any questions you may have. Make sure you’ve completed the “Book Sign- Up” sheet. Many students have asked about the final project.: You WILL NOT type a book report. You MUST DIGITALLY SUBMIT your project to the assignment You are NOT REQUIRED to use slides You can upload slides, videos, photos, etc… You WILL HAVE TO be creative! I want you to HAVE FUN!

Your (final) “Book Project” is

due Thursday.

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	Monday, 4/20	Tuesday, 4/21	Wednesday, 4/22	Thursday, 4/23	Friday, 4/24
Grammar Skills	NoRedInk Review vague pronouns by correcting a multi-paragraph passage. “Passage Quiz”	NoRedInk Practice capitalizing names, personal titles, and places. “Capitalizing Names and Places”	NoRedInk Practice distinguishing and punctuating plural and possessive nouns. “Plural and Possessive Nouns”	NoRedInk Practice punctuating singular and plural possessives. “Plural Possessives”	Check your grade on HAC If you have any “Summative Test” grades of 0 or .01, contact me about how you will make up those grades.
15 Minute Quick Write	Google Classroom Let me know how you’re doing and if you need anything. (1st Hour only) Check-in 1 time this week	NoRedInk Share something about yourself that others might not know. “Get to Know Me”	Google Classroom Recommend a book, film, or song you think everyone should experience. Explain why you feel this way. “What’s Your Recommendation?”	NoRedInk Discuss a “six degrees of separation” connection, making sure to punctuate possessives correctly. “Lesson About Yourself”	LIBRARY DAY Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti

Book Project	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 30th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Post/Ask any questions you may have. Make sure you’ve completed the “Book Sign- Up” sheet. Many students have asked about the final project.: You WILL NOT type a book report. You MUST DIGITALLY SUBMIT your project to the assignment You are NOT REQUIRED to use slides You can upload slides, videos, photos, etc… You WILL HAVE TO be creative! I want you to HAVE FUN!

Great News!!

Your (final) “Book Project” due date has been extended! However, you should have already completed the “Book Sign-Up “ sheet.

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	Monday, 4/13	Tuesday, 4/14	Wednesday, 4/15	Thursday, 4/16	Friday, 4/17
Grammar Skills & Persuasive Essay	NoRedInk “Fixing Run-ons With Periods and Semicolons” “Selecting a Strong Hook” Go back into your Guided Draft from last week (Most useful App for Teens) and finish your introduction by adding an interesting hook.	NoRedInk “Punctuating Compound Sentences” “The Two Jobs of a Conclusion” Now, go back into your Guided Draft and write your conclusion.	NoRedInk “Capitalizing Novel and Poem Titles” “Recognizing Redundant, Unnecessary, and Wordy Phrases” Go back into your Guided Draft and re-read your essay. Look for any unnecessary or wordy phrases you can cut out. Then read through one more time, and submit.	NoRedInk “Punctuating Complex Sentences” Open your “Guided Draft” assignment (from Tuesday) and write your third body paragraph.	Check your grade on HAC If you have any “Summative Test” grades of 0 or .01, contact me about how you will make up those grades.
15 Minute Quick Write	NoRedInk “Character Bestie”	NoRedInk “Something You Love”	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti	NoRedInk “Lesson About Yourself”	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti
	NoRedInk “Character Bestie”	Google Classroom (1st Hour only) Check-in	Google Classroom (1st Hour only) Check-in	Google Classroom (1st Hour only) Check-in	Google Classroom (1st Hour only) Check-in
Book Project	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th 30th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Post/Ask any questions you may have. Make sure you’ve completed the “Book Sign- Up” sheet. Many students have asked about the final project.: You WILL NOT type a book report. You MUST DIGITALLY SUBMIT your project to the assignment You are NOT REQUIRED to use slides You can upload slides, videos, photos, etc… You WILL HAVE TO be creative! I want you to HAVE FUN!

Great News!!

Your (final) “Book Project” due date has been extended! You must, however, complete the “Book Sign-Up “ sheet this week.

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	Monday, 4/6	Tuesday, 4/7	Wednesday, 4/8	Thursday, 4/9	Friday, 4/10
Grammar Skills & Persuasive Essay	NoRedInk “Punctuation Sentences With Conjunctive Adverbs” “Coming Up With Topic Sentences” Complete outline Here	NoRedInk “Adjectives and Adverbs” Watch video here “Guided Draft”	NoRedInk Sentences and Fragments Open your “Guided Draft” assignment (from yesterday) and write your second body paragraph.	NoRedInk “Misplaced Modifiers” Open your “Guided Draft” assignment (from Tuesday) and write your third body paragraph.
Library (Mrs. Beaudry has something for you each day this week)	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti	Visit Mrs. Beaudry’s Google Classroom using code: 62cyqti
Quick Write (15 minutes)	Google Classroom “If...Then”	NoRedInk “Best Meal Ever”	Google Classroom “Aliens”	NoRedInk “Pranks”
Book Project	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. Make sure you type the title and author of your book in the sign-up spreadsheet. Make sure you sign up for your project in the spreadsheet this week.	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. Make sure you type the title and author of your book in the sign-up spreadsheet. Make sure you sign up for your project in the spreadsheet this week.	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. Make sure you type the title and author of your book in the sign-up spreadsheet. Make sure you sign up for your project in the spreadsheet this week.	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. Make sure you type the title and author of your book in the sign-up spreadsheet. Make sure you sign up for your project in the spreadsheet this week.

No School

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	Monday, 3/30	Tuesday, 3/31	Wednesday, 4/1	Thursday, 4/2	Friday, 4/3
Persuasive Essay				NoRedInk “Brainstorm Ideas for Persuasive Essay” Go through this interactive tutorial to make sure you understand the key elements of a persuasive essay. Then, complete the assignment called “Brainstorming Ideas for a Persuasive Essay” “Formatting Quotations” “Being Home”	NoRedInk “Writing Opinion Based Thesis Statements” “Coming Up With a Thesis” “Vague Pronouns”
Quick Write (15 minutes)				Google Classroom “Story of My Life”	Google Classroom “Flight or Invisibility?”
Book Project				Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. By tomorrow, in the sign-up spreadsheet, type the title and author of the book you’ll be reading.	Google Classroom Book Project Due April 19th: Read all instructions and attached documents. Find a book to read. Make sure you type the title and author of your book in the sign-up spreadsheet. It’s okay if you don’t yet know what your final project will be.

Please make sure that you are using all of the new class codes for our Distance Learning (see previous slide)!