Learn at Home: Grade 8 New York City Department of Education
Learn at HomeGrade 8
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Learn at Home: Grade 8 New York City Department of Education
Dear Eighth Grade Scholars,
We are facing difficult and unusual times right now with some schools closing for aweek. We recognize that a break in school may be a challenge for you and yourfamily. Even though your school is closed, you can use this time to continue learning.
To help stay on track for success:
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Read from a book, magazine or newspaper in English or the language you speakat home
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Write each day in English or the language you speak at home.
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Participate in a fitness activity and/or a creative activity to keep your body andyour mind strong
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Review your notes and books from school
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Enlist the help of siblings, grandparents, or other family members and friends tomake your time learning at home fun
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Share what you learn each day with your parent or caregiver
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Choose TV shows and websites in English or the language you speak at home tofurther your learning
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Suggested TV shows can be found at the back of this guide
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Suggested websites can be found at
http://schools.nyc.gov/learnathome
On the following pages, you will find a day-to-day guide for you to use to help stayorganized and on track for success. For additional resources and updated materials,go to:
http://schools.nyc.gov/learnathome
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Learn at Home: Grade 8 New York City Department of Education
Day 1 Schedule
Subject Minutes Per Day(At Least!)Assignments What Did I LearnToday?
English Language Arts 45
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Learn new vocabularywords from theVocabulary List
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Activity: Reading“Hope is the Thing”
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Mathematics 45
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Complete Skill 50
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Science 30 Complete at least one of the following activities:
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Activity 1:
A Power Problem
(English or Spanish)
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Activity 2: Begin
Forces and Motion on Earth
activity
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Fitness and Health 30
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Exercise for 30minutes. Choosefrom the ActivityCalendars at the back of this booklet
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Arts 30
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Choose one or twoactivities from theArts Activities at the back of this booklet
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TV Shows and Websites 30
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Choose TV showsand websites tofurther your learningat home
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