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Reading and writing are important skills for your child. This class has been designed to work on specific concepts that students are ready to learn according to the Map test results. It is also designed to have our eighth grade students ready to take on the challenges of high school.
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ReadingWord Study Word 1. Definition 2. Synonym 3. Antonym 4. Sentence from the book 5. Write your own sentence using the word alms undulating scorn monotonous irritable panorama barren stagnant jalopy sparse untethered Word Study 5 Due October 24 |
WritingAssignments
12 cards for research paper Due October 31 Format Introduction (3-5 sentences) Body Part 1(10-12 sentences in body parts) Body Part 2 Body Part 3 Conclusion Format Introduction-tell the topic and the significance of the topic Paragraph 1-What information is the same or similar in both articles (8-12 sentences) Paragraph 2- What information is different (8-12 sentences) Paragraph 3-Your conclusions: what you learned, how it relates to your reasons for choosing the topic (8-12 sentences) Conclusion-(3-5 sentences) FORMAT Paragraph 1- Introduction-have a good hook Paragraph 2- Claim-give your reasons and support your claim Paragraph 3- Counterclaim- Support this claim and answer any arguments someone might make against your belief (original claim or your stance) Paragraph 4- Conclusion |
