Post Test on Monday, 5/9/16

"You Are Not Special" Original Transcript

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_i4DDlfmOFiczByLXJNTGxYQTQ/view?usp=sharing

"You Are Not Special" Self-Grading Guide:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_i4DDlfmOFiQ2RVT2pEWWlWc3M/view?usp=sharing

CERS Reading Study Guide:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_i4DDlfmOFiSzJRbk5iOGJKMWc/view?usp=sharing

Sentence Composing - Prepositions

Due Date:  Friday, 4/6/16 by 3:14  pm


Link to Criterion:  https://criterion.ets.org/criterion/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fcriterion

Prompt Title:  "Sentence Composing - Prepositions"


UNDERLINE the prepositions in your original sentences.

Number your sentences in the order we did them according to the PowerPoint slides.

Link to PowerPoint Slides:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_i4DDlfmOFib1BZMDE0OEd3R2s/view?usp=sharing



EXPERT MODEL SENTENCES

1. Within two minutes, or even less, he had forgotten all his troubles.

2. On the whole enormous prairie, there was no sign that any other human being had ever been there.

3. To his home, to his comfort, to the bringing up of their children, to the garden and her greenhouse, to the local church, and to her patchwork quilts, Margaret had happily given her life.

4. The man in black, on a coal-black horse, galloped up to the wall gate and disappeared like a great dark shadow.

5. Jonas, from his place in the balcony with the Elevens, searched the auditorium for a glimpse of his father.

6. The morning was still, with no movement in the wide and lonely land.

7. Terrified, Bilbo tried to run faster, but suddenly he struck his toes on a snag in the floor, and fell flat, with his little sword under him.

8. Janet and the Tiger went racing back, over the country and over the town, over houses and churches and mountains and rivers, across the park and along the street.

9. The fire made him think of home, of food and warmth and company, of faces around the evening circle, of the drone of old men's voices, telling their endless tales of daring.

10. They tiptoed from room to room, afraid to speak above a whisper and gazing with a kind of awe at the unbelievable luxury, at the beds with their feather mattresses, the looking-glasses, the horsehair sofa, the Brussels carpet, the lithograph of Queen Victoria over the drawing-room mantelpiece. 

Criterion Options K or L - Argument Essays

Assignments are due Monday. May 9th (5/9/16).

Student Samples Scored 6/6:

Option K - Night Owl

Prompt:

Prompt:  Now that you are in the eighth grade, you think your bedtime should be moved back by one hour. Your parents aren't sure that this is a good idea, but they are willing to consider your argument. Write a practice essay that explains your reasons for wanting a later bedtime. As you make your argument, be sure to address any objections your parents are likely to make about your proposal.

Option L - Student Working

PROMPT:  Many students work part-time while going to school. For example, they may baby sit, have a paper route, mow lawns, or pet sit. Explain whether or not you think working while going to school is a good idea. Give several reasons and examples.

MSTEP - Practice Link


https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/

Comma Splice Lessons

(For Make Up Tests or Retakes)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_i4DDlfmOFiY2lQMldVRVhWOEU/view?usp=sharing

Examples of Evidence and Reasoning

Good

After the death of his Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen on Tatooine, young Skywalker is devastated.  “’I want to be a Jedi, like my father,’ Luke proclaimed to Obiwan,” (45).  This demonstrates the most prominent theme which is personal agency.  In basically stating that he wants to follow in daddy’s footsteps, Luke assumes control of his own life and destiny.

Better

In the chapter where Little Red Riding Hood enters Grandmother’s woodland cottage, she spies the Big Bad Wolf in drag.  “She gazed upon what she took to be her grandmother only to be shocked at her strange appearance,” (25).  In other words, Red was looking at her grammy (who was the Big Bad Wolf in cognito) and judged her by her external features as to being rather odd.  This demonstrates the theme of judging by appearances.  Were this not the case, Red Riding Hood wouldn’t have ever stated the famous lines about what big teeth he had.  The most memorable part of the story would have been lost!   Therefore, Red’s act of recognizing something was not quite right with grandma proves the theme is about judging one’s looks because it sets up the most famous quote from the famous fairy tale.

Best

During the tumultuous climactic scene where Anna chases after Elsa through the snow storm in the harbor, she must decide:  “Anna reacted, seeing in front of her Hans menacingly unsheathing a sword behind Elsa, who was kneeling on the ice unaware.  Behind her, she made out Olaf sprinting towards her riding Sven, ready for her true love’s kiss.  Without hesitation, she made her choice and rushed to defend her sister with her own life,” (145).  What this simply means is that Anna thinks that the only way to be cured of the frozen heart is to lip lock with Olaf.  And yet, because she loves her sister she would rather die protecting someone she loves than live without her last remaining family.  This not only plays against the Disney cliché of the girl being saved by the prince with a kiss, but also speaks to female empowerment and sisterly solidarity.  To put it another way, in saving her sister she saves herself without being dependent upon mister “tall dark and handsome” to rescue her.  This resonates with the audience because of the theme of sisterhood.  Because Anna chose to save Elsa over herself the theme is clear.

Parent Teacher Conferences Make Up Sessions

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Parent Teacher Conferences Make Up Sessions

Due to a conflict beyond my control, I will be unavailable to conference with parents during the night of Thursday, 3/17/16.

So, I'm extending an open invitation to any parents who are unable to attend the first night of conferences on Wednesday, 31/16/16, where I will be present.

Here are the available slots:

___ on Monday through Friday the week of 3/15/16 - 3/18/16 during second hour between 9:14 and 10:09 a.m.

___ on Monday through Friday the week of 3/15/16 - 3/18/16 during REC period between 11:28 a.m. and 12:14 p.m.

___ or on Friday, 3/18/16, after school between 3:14 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Availability is based upon a first come, first serve basis.

If you'd like to schedule a 5-minute meeting, please contact me via email at
jc14bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility,
Mr. Chappell