Eighth Grade Book Reports due Today!!
Reminder to all students: You may receive extra credit grades this week for turning in submissions to the school literary magazine, and you may earn extra credit by doing AR tests before the end of the grading period.
Sixth Grade - Students did a multiple-choice worksheet on the two stories we read together yesterday ("The Sneetches" and "All Summer in a Day"). Students should read "The Gold Cadillac" for Wednesday.
Seventh Grade - Students will have a worksheet on "Oni and the Great Bird" and "Master Frog" on Wednesday. They should read "Sealskin, Soulskin" for Thursday. We will also finish vocabulary unit 13 this week with exercises on Wednesday and a quiz on Friday.
Eighth Grade - Students are working on the poetry unit in textbooks. We did questions 1 and 2 under Check Your Comprehension, 1 and 2 under Critical Thinking and the Reader's Response on page 829 and questions 1 and 2 under Check Your Comprehension and 4 under Critical Thinking on page 831 today. Students also took notes on vocabulary unit 12.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Middle School Dance
The "Spring Fling" will be held on April 17th at the Highlands Inn.
The Dance is from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and
includes Dinner!
Dress in semi-formal (No jeans Please!)
Admission is $3.00
Friday, March 27, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts - Friday Update
Progress Reports go home today; parents, please sign and return.
Sixth Grade: Students finished watching Hoot today in class. The only homework for students is to read for book reports.
Seventh Grade: Students did a worksheet in class on the last two Cinderella stories we read, and students had a grammar practice sheet. Students have no homework except to read for book reports, which are due next Friday.
Eighth Grade: Students did a worksheet in class on the poems we have been reading together, and students did vocabulary unit 11 exercises. There is no homework except to work on book reports, which are due next Tuesday.
Try to stay dry this rainy weekend!
Sixth Grade: Students finished watching Hoot today in class. The only homework for students is to read for book reports.
Seventh Grade: Students did a worksheet in class on the last two Cinderella stories we read, and students had a grammar practice sheet. Students have no homework except to read for book reports, which are due next Friday.
Eighth Grade: Students did a worksheet in class on the poems we have been reading together, and students did vocabulary unit 11 exercises. There is no homework except to work on book reports, which are due next Tuesday.
Try to stay dry this rainy weekend!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts - Tuesday Update
Sixth Grade - Students have the following questions on Hoot:
Hoot
Final Reading Questions – Due Wednesday
Use your books in order to answer each question in 2 – 4 complete sentences on your own paper. This is a quiz grade, so do a good job!
1. How is Roy’s family different than Beatrice and Mullet Fingers’ family? What influence did the characters’ families have on their own actions?
2. There is a lot of humor in this book. Find one of the parts you thought was funny and write about it (summarize and tell why it’s funny).
3. Who is your favorite character in the book, and why?
4. Describe a scene in the book that made you angry.
5. If you had to give this book a new title, what would it be and why?
6. Once Roy learned of Mullet Fingers’ plan to save the burrowing owls, he wanted to help. Which boy’s method do you think was more effective? Why?
7. At the end of the novel, Roy begins to feel more at home in Florida. Why do you think this is?
8. Mrs. Eberhardt tells Roy, "Honey, sometimes you're going to be faced with situations where the line isn't clear between what's right and what's wrong. Your heart will tell you to do one thing, and your brain will tell you to do something different. In the end, all that's left is to look at both sides and go with your best judgment." Have you ever been in a situation like Roy's mother describes? What did you do?
9. What is a major theme of the novel, and how is it shown?
10. What was your overall reaction to the book? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Seventh Grade had the final writing assessment today, so they have a break from homework tonight.
Eighth Grade has been watching a documentary on the Holocaust. Students should be working on their book reports, which are due next Tuesday.
Hoot
Final Reading Questions – Due Wednesday
Use your books in order to answer each question in 2 – 4 complete sentences on your own paper. This is a quiz grade, so do a good job!
1. How is Roy’s family different than Beatrice and Mullet Fingers’ family? What influence did the characters’ families have on their own actions?
2. There is a lot of humor in this book. Find one of the parts you thought was funny and write about it (summarize and tell why it’s funny).
3. Who is your favorite character in the book, and why?
4. Describe a scene in the book that made you angry.
5. If you had to give this book a new title, what would it be and why?
6. Once Roy learned of Mullet Fingers’ plan to save the burrowing owls, he wanted to help. Which boy’s method do you think was more effective? Why?
7. At the end of the novel, Roy begins to feel more at home in Florida. Why do you think this is?
8. Mrs. Eberhardt tells Roy, "Honey, sometimes you're going to be faced with situations where the line isn't clear between what's right and what's wrong. Your heart will tell you to do one thing, and your brain will tell you to do something different. In the end, all that's left is to look at both sides and go with your best judgment." Have you ever been in a situation like Roy's mother describes? What did you do?
9. What is a major theme of the novel, and how is it shown?
10. What was your overall reaction to the book? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Seventh Grade had the final writing assessment today, so they have a break from homework tonight.
Eighth Grade has been watching a documentary on the Holocaust. Students should be working on their book reports, which are due next Tuesday.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts Thursday
Sixth Grade - Students have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow in class. Students need to bring their notes to class. They also need to read chapter 17 for tomorrow, 18-19 for Monday, and finish the book for Tuesday.
Seventh Grade - Students finished watching "Brian's Song" today and wrote about their opinions and the differences in the movie and original teleplay. They also took the AR test and took notes on vocabulary unit 12. Tomorrow we will discuss Tuesday's final writing assessment.
Eighth Grade - We finished "The Diary of Anne Frank" in class today, did Reader's Response, Thematic Focus, Journal Writing, #5 and #6 on page 769 for homework. The final test is tomorrow; students should bring textbooks since there will be an open-book component.
Seventh Grade - Students finished watching "Brian's Song" today and wrote about their opinions and the differences in the movie and original teleplay. They also took the AR test and took notes on vocabulary unit 12. Tomorrow we will discuss Tuesday's final writing assessment.
Eighth Grade - We finished "The Diary of Anne Frank" in class today, did Reader's Response, Thematic Focus, Journal Writing, #5 and #6 on page 769 for homework. The final test is tomorrow; students should bring textbooks since there will be an open-book component.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sixth Grade should continue their reading in Hoot; be through chapter 13 for tomorrow, 14 and 15 for Wednesday. We worked on vocabulary today and will finish tomorrow in class.
Seventh Grade finished reading Brian's Song during class and did questions 1, 3, 9, 10, 11, and Reading Check at end of play. Students will have a test tomorrow, and we will watch a PG-rated version of the movie.
Eighth Grade will have a vocabulary quiz on units 9 and 10 tomorrow. We are also continuing our reading of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Sixth Grade should continue their reading in Hoot; be through chapter 13 for tomorrow, 14 and 15 for Wednesday. We worked on vocabulary today and will finish tomorrow in class.
Seventh Grade finished reading Brian's Song during class and did questions 1, 3, 9, 10, 11, and Reading Check at end of play. Students will have a test tomorrow, and we will watch a PG-rated version of the movie.
Eighth Grade will have a vocabulary quiz on units 9 and 10 tomorrow. We are also continuing our reading of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts - Friday the 13th
Sorry that I haven't updated since last week! Here's the latest:
Sixth Grade: Students have been reading Hoot, and we have done some in-class writing and worksheets. Students should read through chapter 12 for Monday, and I will post a new reading schedule on my website link.
Seventh Grade: We have been reading the screenplay of Brian's Song in the textbook. We will finish it on Monday, take a test, and watch the movie next week.
Eighth Grade: We have been reading the stage play version of The Diary of Anne Frank in class, as well as working on vocabulary units 9 and 10.
Be sure to check my website for new book report dates and assignments. Have a great weekend!
Sixth Grade: Students have been reading Hoot, and we have done some in-class writing and worksheets. Students should read through chapter 12 for Monday, and I will post a new reading schedule on my website link.
Seventh Grade: We have been reading the screenplay of Brian's Song in the textbook. We will finish it on Monday, take a test, and watch the movie next week.
Eighth Grade: We have been reading the stage play version of The Diary of Anne Frank in class, as well as working on vocabulary units 9 and 10.
Be sure to check my website for new book report dates and assignments. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
SGA Coat Drive
The Middle School SGA is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit the needy in the Cashiers & Highlands area. Please send your clean, used coats to school by Friday, March 13th. You may but them in the collection box in the lobby or bring them to Ms. Taliaferro's room. Thanks!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Mrs. Lane - English Language Arts
Sixth Grade did pre-reading vocabulary in class today in order to prepare for our next novel Hoot.
Seventh Grade took notes on vocabulary unit 11 in class, and we continued our reading of Brian's Song.
Eighth Grade took notes on pages 705-711 in their textbooks yesterday and took an announced, open-notes quiz today. We will begin reading the dramatic version of The Diary of Anne Frank tomorrow during class.
Although I will be here after school on Thursday for anyone to make up final work, I will also be preparing for the Junior Beta Club induction service. So, I will not have a complete learning lab that afternoon; I will only be in my room for about 30 minutes.
Seventh Grade took notes on vocabulary unit 11 in class, and we continued our reading of Brian's Song.
Eighth Grade took notes on pages 705-711 in their textbooks yesterday and took an announced, open-notes quiz today. We will begin reading the dramatic version of The Diary of Anne Frank tomorrow during class.
Although I will be here after school on Thursday for anyone to make up final work, I will also be preparing for the Junior Beta Club induction service. So, I will not have a complete learning lab that afternoon; I will only be in my room for about 30 minutes.
Merit Party March 3, 2009
The following students attended today's merit party:
Eighth Grade
Autumn Chastain
Caroline Christy
Corbin Hawkins
Becca Johnson
Greg Palmer
Roy Pioquinto
Parker Sims
Austin Vinson
Seventh Grade
Ellie Cate Beavers
Olivia Dendy
Emily Dorsey
Emily Gabbard
Paige Moss
Jessie Palmer
Rebekah Parks
Emily Shuler
Ryan Vinson
Brittney Webb
Sixth Grade
Valarie Billingsley
Alli Bolt
Grace Brassard
Preston Chastain
Ann Marie Crowe
Veronica Garcia
Kenan Lewis
McKinley Moseley
April Moss
Philip Murphy
Ivy Satterwhite
Desiray Schmitt
Jessica Tilson
Kassie Vinson
Shannon Welch
Josh Wolfrey
Students must receive three merits for good conduct and class performance in order to attend. Keep up the good work!
Eighth Grade
Autumn Chastain
Caroline Christy
Corbin Hawkins
Becca Johnson
Greg Palmer
Roy Pioquinto
Parker Sims
Austin Vinson
Seventh Grade
Ellie Cate Beavers
Olivia Dendy
Emily Dorsey
Emily Gabbard
Paige Moss
Jessie Palmer
Rebekah Parks
Emily Shuler
Ryan Vinson
Brittney Webb
Sixth Grade
Valarie Billingsley
Alli Bolt
Grace Brassard
Preston Chastain
Ann Marie Crowe
Veronica Garcia
Kenan Lewis
McKinley Moseley
April Moss
Philip Murphy
Ivy Satterwhite
Desiray Schmitt
Jessica Tilson
Kassie Vinson
Shannon Welch
Josh Wolfrey
Students must receive three merits for good conduct and class performance in order to attend. Keep up the good work!
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