Mr. Rix’s English 8, 2nd Semester Overview

1. Literature
A. The Language of Literature: Emphasis on poetry in addition to various short stories, and pieces of short fiction and dramatic selections.
B. “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare
C. The Call of the Wild or The Pearl

2. Writing
A. Persuasive Essay
B. Research Report
C. Possibly an additional Response to Literature
D. Poetry Portfolio

3. Vocabulary and Test Preparation
A. The Language of Literature: Poetry terms and poetry selection vocabulary
B. STAR Practice Questions
C. Greek and Latin Roots
D. Novel vocabulary

4. Grammar
A. Nouns/Pronouns (Chapters 2-3)
B. Verbs (Chapter 4)
C. Adjectives/Adverbs (Chapters 5-6)

Agenda 8 for 1/2-1/6

Monday
Binder Reminders
Grammar 2.5

Tuesday
CHANGE!
Poetry Terms 1

Wednesday
CHANGE!
QW:

Write a six line poem about poverty using at least two rhymes.

Introduce Narrative/Story Poems
-Read "The Charge of the Light Brigade"
Complete "CotLB" Plot Pyramid Due EOP
Correct Grammar 2.5

Thursday
CHANGE!
Collect "CotLB" Plot Pyramid
QW:

Write a six line poem about the environment using 1 rhyme (two words that rhyme) and alliteration (two words that use alliteration).

Poetry Terms 1 Review
Complete and Correct Grammar 2.6
HW: Study for Poetry Terms 1 Quiz

Friday
Poetry Terms 1 Quiz
Poetry Terms 2 List (Quiz 1/13)

Monday
"King of Mazy May" Quiz
Read "The Monkey's Paw"
Grammar ???

Tuesday
Watch "The Monkey's Paw"
"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz Day 1

Wednesday
"The Monkey's Paw" Quiz Day 2
Grammar ???

Thursday
"The Monkey's Paw" Vocab Quiz
Grammar ???

Friday
No School

Agenda 8 for 12/5-12/9

Monday
"The Ransom of Red Chief" Part 2
"The Ransom of Red Chief " Vocab Quiz
"The King of Mazy May" Vocab List

Tuesday
Red Chief Plotlines
HW: Grammar 2.4

Wednesday
Correct Grammar 2.4
Red Chief Quiz due EOP

Thursday
Read "The King of Mazy May"
HW: Vocab Lists

Friday
"The King of Mazy May" Vocab Quiz
New Vocab List

Agenda 8 for 11/28-12/2

Monday
Response to Literature Checklist
"The Outsiders"
HW: Response to Literature: The Outsiders Final Copies

Tuesday
Turn in Response to Literature: The Outsiders Final Copies
w/Checklist
Vocab Review
"The Outsiders"

Wednesday
CHANGE: District Assessment Day 1

Thursday
District Assessment Day 2
HW: "The Ransom of Red Chief " Vocab (CHANGE: Quiz Monday)

Friday
"The Outsiders"
CHANGE: "The Ransom of Red Chief" Part 1

The Outsiders Video

Parents,

I failed to distribute permission slips prior to starting “The Outsiders” video. Although I did notify parents via the website agenda, apparently permission slips are required.

Since I have already shown two parts of the movie, I realize that this explanation is required. Permission slips went home today.

Please send your student back with a signed slip.

Kurt Rix

Agenda 8 for 11/14-11/18

Monday
Binder Reminders
Grammar 2.1
"The Outsiders"
HW: Outsiders Response to Lit Typed drafts

Tuesday
Correct Grammar 2.1
Edit Outsiders Response to Literature(Due Monday 11/28)

Wednesday
Grammar 2.2(due Thur 11/17)
"The Outsiders"

Thursday
Correct Grammar 2.2
"The Outsiders"

Friday
Grammar 2.3 and Correct
"Ransom of Red Chief" Vocabulary List(Quiz 12/1)