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screen shot of Study Sync Focus Question
HOW TO ANSWER FOCUS QUESTIONS.....
Students, you can find the Focus Questions on Study Sync under the READ tab. They are at the very top of the page. Read the question, then look in the text for the answer. Once you find textual evidence, highlight that sentence in green and type the answer into that note. Then save the note. See my example. As always, email me questions...

Paragraph Writing Instruction

Dear Students,
Many of you are asking for a refresher of our paragraph format. I attached the PowerPoint that Ms. Schofield & I taught at the beginning of the year.
 
Basically every paragraph has certain elements & you can repeat the pattern even though the prompts are different. This can work for Study Sync paragraphs AND the 8th-grade research paper.
 
Each sentence has a job.
 
TS- topic sentence (respond to the prompt “In Rikki Tikki Tavi.....”)
 
TLQ- transition / lead in to quote (At the beginning of the story, Rikki is curious”)
 
CD- concrete detail (the quote)
 
CM#1-commentary/ analysis (explain the meaning of quote in your own words)
 
CM#2- commentary/ analysis (“so what? Explain how this quote proves your topic sentence claim)
 
TLQ- transition / lead in to quote (Later, Rikki becomes courageous because...)
 
CD concrete detail (the quote)
 
CM#1 -commentary/ analysis (explain the meaning of quote in your own words)
 
CM#2- commentary/ analysis (“so what? Explain how this quote proves your topic sentence claim)
 
CS- concluding sentence

LA 7 and LA 8 "Live Sessions" on TEAMS (this week) 3/16- 3/20

Tuesday- P1 8:45- 9:00
 
Wednesday (March 18):
P1- 8:45- 9:00
P2- 9:30- 9:45
P5- 9:45-10:15
P3- 10:30- 10:45
P6- 2:00- 2:30
 
 

LA 8 Classwork for Tuesday, March 17

  1. Grammar- Study Sync (subject/verb agreement compound) 
  2. Across Five AprilsThink Questions (#1-8) 

3.RESEARCH PAPER (2 assignments):

1. Using your outline as a starting point, finish your first draft of your essay. It must be LESS THAN 850 words. Just do your best!
 

2.Copy/ Paste your ENTIRE paper into the Study Sync Assignment “Research Paper Peer Reviews”. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON THIS PAPER (peer reviews will be anonymous!) 

Please SUBMIT whatever you have finished for your draft on Study Sync so you may receive peer reviews- even if you draft isn't 100% complete

LA 8- Outside Reading Book

I would still like for students to choose an "outside" reading book, but it does not need to be historical fiction. Due to these unusual circumstances, I don't want anyone to stress about finding a specific book. You may choose any book that you have around the house- any genre, any amount of pages. This is a great opportunity for you to read for FUN ! :)
 
I've added the link to the PVIS Library's webpage where is has directions at the bottom of the page for how to access the public library's ebooks. You do not need a personal library card. Happy reading!!
 

LA 7 and LA 8 "Live Lessons" on TEAMS Monday, March 16

On Monday we will have a "practice live lesson" during your regular class period. You will each receive an email from me inviting you to the session. IF you are able to participate, click on "join" in the email at the assigned time. Participation is not required.
 
You may use your computer through Teams OR you may download the app from Microsoft Teams at the app store on your phone. We will be able to see each other like on FaceTime.
 
Scheduled Lessons:
Period 1= 8:15- 8:45
Period 2= 9:15-9:45
Period 3= 10:15-10:45
Period 5= 1:00- 1:30
Period 6= 2: 00- 2:30

LA 8 Classwork Monday, March 16

DUE TODAY (from last week 3/9- 3/13)
1. Outline submitted on TEAMS. Mrs. Bly will grade them on TEAMS and students can see points for "hook", "thesis", "CDs", and "Topic Sentences". Please review your grade and make improvements in the areas where you didn't earn the full points. (For example: if you earn 2/4 points for your "Topic sentences," then work on improving your topic sentences in your draft
 
CLASSWORK FOR TODAY
 

1. Blast: Civil War on Study Sync

2. Read “Across Five Aprils” on Study Sync

3. Do Level 1 & 2 Annotations on-line

4. Do Vocabulary Section for "Across Five Aprils" on Study Sync

5. RESEARCH PAPER:

Using your outline as a starting point, start writing your first draft of your essay. It must be LESS THAN 850 words. Check word count as you go.

You can copy/paste your outline into the "FINAL Research Paper Assignment" on TEAMS. Then, DELETE all of the extra outline things. Remember, you may follow the format by simply typing over the outline (for example: type your CM sentences where it says "CMs" on the outline).

Final Paper due on TEAMS by Friday, March 20.
 

LA 8 Lesson Plans March 16-27

Parents,
Please use this document for my lesson plans over the next two weeks. I am available via email for any questions & I will be checking student progress on Study Sync & Microsoft TEAMS often.
 
I am moving forward with our research paper even though I know it will be a challenge. Please just encourage students to do their best, given the circumstances. Obviously this will be harder for them to do without being in the classroom, but they should already have their outlines completed and turned in on TEAMS. Students should not stress about the grade on this research paper, but instead, focus on the learning experience. :) 
 
My Study Sync curriculum is working again! That is a HUGE relief.