Hi, 8th graders,
I know that DAT testing was challenging for you this week. It is now over, and we can once again focus on the subjects of Language Arts and Georgia Studies. Please find below a listing of sites you may find interesting in answering this week's essential questions. We are looking forward to a busy and productive week!
Ms. Holden
GA STUDIES
EQs:
What were the causes/effects of the American Revolution? How was Georgia affected?
Who were the Loyalists? Patriots?
Who were important people involved in these key events surrounding America (and Georgia's) call for independence?
How was Georgia involved and affected by the Acts of British Government?
GPS:
SS8H3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution.
a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (i.e., Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence.
b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.
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Warm-up-Student use glossary to define contextual vocabulary from board using a graphic organizer.
Session:Review Ch 5 Readings-T chart the Beliefs of the Loyalists and Patriots-Discuss the feelings of early Americans/Georgians in the colonies as activator. Students choose to be a Loyalist or Patriot and write a letter to convince the other party to have their views. Students will add vocabulary to WORD WALL. Bring in a cereal box for projects during next week!
T-Veteran's Day Holiday-Hug a Veteran Today!!
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Warm-up: Students will define key terms from board using a graphic organizer.
Work Session:Students will read an informational paragraph on Loyalists and Patriots. Students will discuss the organizational structure of the paragraph with a peer and highlight the main idea of the paragraph. Students will use a VENN DIAGRAM to compare/contrast the Loyalists and Patriots. Students will add new words to WORD WALL and play WHITEBOARD RAPID REVIEW for class points while reviewing key vocabulary and concepts in this section.
Homework: Study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday. Make index cards!!
TH-
Warm-up: Students will define key terms from board using a graphic organizer.
Work Session: Students will begin looking at the ACTS of WAR and creating a graphic organizer that demonstrates the provisions of each and Georgia's reaction as it related to the start of the American Revolution. Students will read from textbooks to enhance understanding of these acts using Guided Reading Activity.
Turn in any homework or unfinished work by tomorrow!!
F
Warm-up: Students will study for today's vocabulary quiz!!
Work Session: Student complete VOCABULARY QUIZ w/WORD BANK on words learned this week.
Students continue to examine the ACTS of WAR and create a graphic organizer that demonstrates the provisions of each and Georgia's reaction as it related to the start of the American Revolution. Students will read from textbooks to enhance understanding of these actions.
NO HOMEWORK
Fun Sites:
List of American Revolution Battles: Find GEORGIA
http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/amrev.htm
Georgia History website and links:
http://ourgeorgiahistory.com
History Topics and Lessons: http://lessonplandatabase.org/index.php
Georgia Online Encyclopedia:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org
Copies of Georgia's historical documents and compare/contrast graphic organizers: http://lessonplandatabase.org/view_lessons.php?viewid=148
- Copy of the Georgia Constitution of 1787 can be accessed at: www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/con1777.htm
- Copy of the Articles of Confederation can be accessed at: www.usconstitution.net/articles.html
- Handout - Graphic Organizer - Strength, Weaknesses, & Summary
- Handout - Graphic Organizer - Venn Diagram
ELA
EQ:
How do I use the parts of speech in everyday language and speech?
How do I identify the different types of pronouns and use them correctly in sentences?
KQ:
What is the job of a pronoun in a sentence?
What are pronoun antecedents?
GPS:
ELA8R2 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it
correctly in reading and writing. The student
a. Determines pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choices, parts of speech,
or etymologies of words.
b. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words in content and context specific
to reading and writing.
ELA8C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of
the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application
of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student
a. Declines pronouns by gender and case, and demonstrates correct usage in sentences.
d. Revises sentences by correcting errors in usage.
f. Analyzes the structure of a sentence (basic sentence parts, noun-adjectiveadverb
clauses and phrases).
g. Produces final drafts/presentations that demonstrate accurate spelling and the
correct use of punctuation and capitalization.
WORK SESSIONS:
M-
Warm-Up: Pronoun Review
Work Session:-Fall Collage Additions (Grammar Word Wall)-PRONOUN BINGO-Class and individual
AR READING TIME-10 minutes-START "A MATTER OF TRUST"
T-Veteran's Day-No School-Be Cool to America's Heroes!
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Warm-up-Venn Diagram Demonstrative and Relative Pronouns
Work Session: Students continue working with demonstrative and relative pronouns from workbook.
AR READING TIME-10 minutes
Homework: Grammar Workbook-pg. 33 finished.
TH
Warm-up-Tchart-Interrogative and Indefinite Pronouns `
Work Session: Students continue working with interrogative and indefinite pronouns from workbook. Students use this sheet for guided practice and later as reference in whiteboard review.
AR READING TIME-10 minutes
Homework: Grammar Workbook p.34 finished.
F
Warm-up- Pronoun/Verb Agreement from GRAMMARBYTES (www.chompchomp.com)
Work Session: Students play PRONOUN JEOPARDY and practice identifying the different types of pronouns as review.
AR READING TIME-10 minutes
NO HOMEWORK
Fun Sites:
PRONOUN GAMES ARE HERE:
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000240.shtml
http://kmott.wikispaces.com/Pronouns
Pronoun Jeopardy Source:
http://go.hrw.com/activities/frameset.html?main=3567.html
TEXTBOOK ONLINE
http://my.hrw.com/la/elot/0030526639/student/ch11/lg1111342_346.pdf
MoRE Fun SITES:
SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.asp
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/resources_sharp/language_arts/languagearts.html
http://www.bluespringselementary.org/Mainpages/Technology/Technology%20Pages/Standards%20with%20Technology/Third%20Grade/thirdlanguage.htm
http://www.geocities.com/researchguide/webquests.html
http://www.chompchomp.com-Grammar Bytes Interactives!!
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