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This product is my entire 8th grade English curriculum, but it could work for 7-10 grades depending on your states standards.
Background about me:
I have been teaching 7/8 grade English for 10 years. I have worked with standard, inclusion, and advanced classes.
Awards:
Two years ago I won teacher of the year for my division and technology teacher of the year for my region.
Standardized Test Scores
In my state, (which is Virginia and has SOLS) students take two standardized tests in reading and writing/editing concepts. In the
past four years of using this curriculum I have create I earned an average of 97.5% in writing and 93.75% in reading, which isnt
too shabby!
Snapshot of my classroom:
As soon as my students walk into my classroom they have a bell ringer that covers all
aspects of topics covered within the classroom, a journal question that requires them to
write 3-5 sentences daily. (Journal Qs really help to get to know students personally),
and a random fact of the day (which kids love).
I made it my personal goal a few years ago to introduce almost every literary concept in
my classroom with songs and movie clips so that the segue into identifying them in
literature would be smoother and less painful for the kids! I scoured every resource I
could think of to find songs and movie clips to do this. Every single literary concept I
teach has either a prezi with movie clips and/or songs. Kids LOVE this!
I created an entire year program in which students interact with root words, prefixes,
suffices, context clues and text structures three times a week. Monday students get a
list of 6 roots/prefixes that they must define and place in context or the correct
multiple meaning. On Wednesdays students read a high interest nonfiction article with
Mondays prefixes and roots within the article (they must use knowledge of the roots
and context to determine the meaning of the word). There are 5 comprehension and
analytical questions on each article. On Fridays students take a 20 question multiplechoice test on the words of the week.
For writing I teach a modified version of Step-Up-to-Writing which incorporates colors
into the writing process, which has worked wonders for me! I like to give students a
wide range of writing prompts so they are prepared for any possibility. I also like to err
on the side of caution when it comes to editing and proofreading and have my students edit a myriad of sentences.
My students have weekly homework that they must read one assigned story from the textbook and fill out a short story form on
the story that we go over every Friday. They are also given a Paragraph of the Week on Mondays that is due on Friday.
All of the novels I teach have pre reading prezis that I have created to get the students to buy into the book before we start
reading!
What is included in this product?:
If you download the free sample I have included my weekly lesson plans for the entire school year. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. (Minus
one comma program) that you read about in those lesson plans are included in this product.
Learn more about me at:
Mskcpotter.blogspot.com
Instagram.com/mskcpotter
Facebook.com/mskcpotter
The reviews speak for themselves
How to read these lessons plans

Red = Reminders for you and your students
Pink = The common core correlation
Purple = The activities that I currently do
Blue = The resources that are available to you (since your class might have
different needs than mine). The blue resources are also clickable so you can see
the product in my store!
Reminders Get parent papers signed Homework starts next week
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Daily Activities *I* do
Resources available to *you* (Click to see)
W 8.2
W 8.2a
W 8.2B
W 8.2d
W 8.4
SL 8.1
SL 8.1b
SL 8.1d
Day 1 & 2:
Bell Ringer
Meet the teacher prezi
Rules Activity (why are they
important)
Learning Styles Prezi
Student choice of About me activity
Exit Question
Back to School Resources

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All About Me Back to School Activity: Cell Phone Bundle

Back to School About Me by the Numbers
Back to School About Me: The Worth of Words
Back to School Learning Styles Inventory Prezi and Handout
Facebook All About Me Back to School Activity
Functional Text: Back to School Ads/Supply Lists
Instagram All About Me Back to School Activity
Novel Character Cell Phone Background Activity
Top Ten Prezi (Back to School Activity)
A few important notes:

I have a few assignments that occur daily or weekly, so I didnt place
those resource links on the lesson plans over and over. See below:
Bell Ringers used daily:
180 slides of Daily Bell work/Warmups/Bell Ringers for English
429 slides of Daily Bell work/Warmups/Bell Ringers for English
545 slides of Daily Bell work/Warmups/Bell Ringers for English with
An entire year of bell ringers, exit slips, random facts, & journal Q's
Entire year of Daily Bell work/Warmups/Bell Ringers for English
Entire Year of English Exit Questions
Entire Year of Random Facts of the Day
Full Year of Journal Questions/Daily Writing Prompts
40 Brain Teasers with Answer Key
40 Debate Topics of the Week
40 English Terms of the Week
40 Journal Questions of the Week
o 40 Quote Responses of the Week
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Homework used weekly:

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Poetry Analysis for any Poem

Short Story Form
Simple Short Story Form
Nonfiction Analysis for any informational text
An entire year of paragraphs (or essays) of
the week
RPS used MWF:

o A-Z Common Root Words Activity
o Entire Root, prefix, suffix Program
Bundle
o Entire Year of Prefix, Root Word,
Context, & comprehension Practice
o Entire year of Root Word, Prefix,
Suffix Practice (With answer Key)
o Root Word/Prefix/Suffix Computer
Lab Activity
o Visual Roots and Prefixes Part #1
o Visual Roots and Prefixes Part #2
My classes range from 60 minutes to 75 minutes. If your classes are shorter or longer, just take out a novel study
or use some of the extra lessons (since there are a ton!)
I use my 25 weeks of computer lab activities for the English classroom to fulfill my research components.
Each week students are introduced to a different genre of writing for homework in: An entire year of paragraphs
(or essays) of the week. Eventually the paragraphs of the week will become essays and I require my students to
choose a different genre each time.
I use my schools textbook for the weekly reading homework and let the students choose the text based on the
topic of the week. I know that some people like more structure, or dont have a textbook, so I have included a
suggested list of fiction, nonfiction, and poems (with links).
I know that not every school week will have the prescribed 5 days so dont let that phase you if you have to
move some days around. This is a basic structure to get you going! I would say to always keep handing out
homework out on Mondays and RPS every MWF to keep a structured routine kids can count on.
RPS Common Core Correlation:
o R.I. 8.1
o R.I. 8.5
o R.I. 8.2
o L 8.3
o R.I. 8.3
o L 8.4
o R.I. 8.4
o L 8.
After the first few weeks of introduction RPS should only take between 10-15 minutes. If it is taking
longer, really push your kids by putting up a timer or tell them what they dont get done will be homework
(that will get them moving faster!).
I am happy to offer discounts for multiple licenses or discuss my cheaper digital curriculum version with you.
Email me at: Kmpotter05@yahoo.com
~Happy teaching!~
Reading Literature
Key Ideas and Details
RL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an
analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn
from the text.
RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the
characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story
or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a
decision.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

RI.8.7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different
mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a
particular topic or idea.
RI.8.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a
text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is
relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is
introduced.
RI.8.9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting
information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree
on matters of fact or interpretation.
Writing
Text Types and Purposes
Craft and Structure

RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used
in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the
impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies
or allusions to other texts.
RL.8.5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and
analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its
meaning and style.
RL.8.6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters
and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic
irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

RL.8.7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a
story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script,
evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.
RL.8.9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes,
patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories,
or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the
material is rendered new.
Reading Informational
Key Ideas and Details
RI.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis
of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the
text.
RI.8.2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development
over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas;
provide an objective summary of the text.
RI.8.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions
between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons,
analogies, or categories).
Craft and Structure
W.8.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and

relevant evidence.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from
alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence
logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using
accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the
topic or text.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and
supports the argument presented.
W.8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and
convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection,
organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize
ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include
formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and
multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b.
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions,

concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c.
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and

clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform

about or explain the topic.
e.
Establish and maintain a formal style.
f.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and

supports the information or explanation presented.
RI.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in
a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings;
analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,
including analogies or allusions to other texts.
RI.8.5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text,

including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a
key concept.
RI.8.6. Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and

analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting
evidence or viewpoints.
W.8.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or

events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and
well-structured event sequences.
a.
Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and

point of view and introducing a narrator and/or
characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds
naturally and logically.
b.
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and

reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
c.
Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey

sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,
and show the relationships among experiences and events.
d.
e.
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and

sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and
events.
Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the
narrated experiences or events.
Production and Distribution of Writing

W.8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards
13 above.)
W.8.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop
and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing,
rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and
audience have been addressed.
W.8.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish
writing and present the relationships between information and ideas
efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Research to Build and Present Knowledge

W.8.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including
a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating
additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of
exploration.
W.8.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital
sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and
accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and
conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard
format for citation.
W.8.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
a.
b.
Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how

a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or
character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works
such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered
new).
Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g.,
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text,
assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is
relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is
introduced).
Speaking And Listening

Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8
topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
a.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material

under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion.
b.
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track

progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual
roles as needed.
c.
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and

respond to others questions and comments with relevant
evidence, observations, and ideas.
d.
Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when

warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the
evidence presented.
SL.8.2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media

and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the
motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
SL.8.3. Delineate a speakers argument and specific claims, evaluating
the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the
evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

SL.8.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points
in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound
valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye
contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into
presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and
evidence, and add interest.
SL.8.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks,
demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or
appropriate.
Language
Conventions of Standard English
L.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of Language
L.8.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
speaking, reading, or listening.
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

L.8.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.8.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word
relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.8.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic
and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge
when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or
expression.
Week 1
Reminders
Get parent papers signed Homework starts next week
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W 8.2
W 8.2a
W 8.2B
W 8.2d
W 8.4
SL 8.1
SL 8.1b
SL 8.1d
RL 8.4
L 8.5
RL 8.4
L 8.5
RL 8.4
L 8.5
Day 1 & 2:
Bell Ringer
Meet the teacher prezi
Rules Activity (why are they
important)
Learning Styles Prezi
Student choice of About me activity
Exit Question
Day 3:
Bell Ringer
Introduce Figurative Language:
Figurative Language Prezi
Exit Question
Day 4
Bell Ringer
Figurative language in songs
Exit Question
Day 5
Bell Ringer
Figurative language in songs
Figurative language color by term
Exit Question
Back to School Resources

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All About Me Back to School Activity: Cell Phone Bundle

Back to School About Me by the Numbers
Back to School About Me: The Worth of Words
Back to School Learning Styles Inventory Prezi and Handout
Facebook All About Me Back to School Activity
Instagram All About Me Back to School Activity
Top Ten Prezi (Back to School Activity)
Figurative Language Resources

o Complete Figurative Language Unit
o Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Figurative
Language
o Figurative Language Color by term
o Figurative Language Computer Lab Activity
o Figurative Language in Popular Songs with Answer Key
o Figurative Language in Popular Songs with Suggested Answer Key
o Figurative Language Powerpoint with game!
o Figurative Language Prezi including handout
o Figurative Language Prezi Version One
o Figurative Language QR code review
o Figurative Language Sentence Starters
o Figurative Language Sort/jumble
o Identifying Figurative Language in Music Activity
Week 2
Paragraph #1 due day 10, RPS Quiz #1 day 10, Figurative Language Test day 8
Reminders
CC
RI 8.5
RL 8.5
RI 8.5
RL 8.5
RL 8.4
L 8.4
RL 8.1
RI 8.1
RL 8.1
RI 8.1
Day 6:
Bell Ringer
Text Structure Prezi
Introduce RPS List #1
Hand out H/W Paragraph #1
Exit Question
Day 7:
Bell Ringer
Exploring 6 types of text structure
Exit Question
Day 8:
Bell Ringer
Figurative language test
RPS Worksheet #1
Context Clues prezi
Exit Question
Day 9
Bell Ringer
Inference Prezi
Inferences in Songs
Exit Question
Day 10
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #1
Collect H/W Paragraph #1
Inference lesson with short film
Start Learn from my Fail activity
Exit Question
Text Structure Resources

o Exploring 6 different text structures
o Text Structure Prezi with Handout
RPS Resources (Weekly)

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A-Z Common Root Words Activity

Entire Root, prefix, suffix Program Bundle
Entire Year of Prefix, Root Word, Context, & comprehension Practice
Entire year of Root Word, Prefix, Suffix Practice (With answer Key)
Root Word/Prefix/Suffix Computer Lab Activity
Visual Roots and Prefixes Part #1
Visual Roots and Prefixes Part #2
Context Clues Resources

o Context Clues Prezi with handout
Inference Resources
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Complete Inference Unit

Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Inference
Inference Computer Lab Activity
Inference Explained with practice
Inference Lesson with Short Film/Prezi
Learn from my Fail Inference Activity
Making Inferences in Animated Short Films
Making Inferences in Popular Songs with Suggested Answer Key
Making Inferences Prezi New Version with handout
Making Inferences through Pictures PowerPoint
Making inferences with commercials prezi and handout
Ordeal by Cheque Inference Activity using Twitter
Six Day Inference Unit
Paragraph Homework
o An entire year of paragraphs (or essays) of the week
Week 3
Paragraph #2, RPS Quiz #2, and Inference homework due day 15
Reminders
CC
RL 8.1
RI 8.1
RL 8.1
RI 8.1
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
Day 11:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #2
Finish learn from my fail activity
Read Theyre Made out of Meat and
fill out inference chart
Exit Question
Day 12:
Bell Ringer
Ordeal by Cheque Twitter activity
(H/W)
Exit Question
Day 13:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #2
Foreshadowing Prezi & Notes
Begin foreshadowing in songs
Exit Question
Day 14
Bell Ringer
Show/Read: Death by Scrabble The
Veldt The Landlady
Exit Question
Day 15
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #2
Collect H/W
Show/Read: Death by Scrabble The
Veldt The Landlady
Exit Question
Inference Resources
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Complete Inference Unit

Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Inference
Inference Lesson with Short Film/Prezi
Learn from my Fail Inference Activity
Making Inferences in Animated Short Films
Making Inferences in Popular Songs with Suggested Answer Key
Making Inferences Prezi New Version with handout
Making Inferences through Pictures PowerPoint
Making inferences with commercials prezi and handout
Ordeal by Cheque Inference Activity using Twitter
Six Day Inference Unit
Foreshadowing Resources
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Complete Foreshadowing Unit with Prezi

Conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding Hood Movie
Differentiated Questioning for foreshadowing
Finding Foreshadowing in any movie
Foreshadowing Charts for four short stories
Foreshadowing Prezi Now with Handout!
Identifying Foreshadowing in Songs with answer key
Week 4
Reminders Paragraph #3, RPS Quiz #3, Theme Test, and Foreshadowing homework due day 20
CC
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
RL 8.2
RL 8.9
RL 8.2
RL 8.9
RL 8.2
RL 8.9
Day 16:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #3
Finish Death by Scrabble The Veldt The
Landlady
Give students A Secret for Two story and
foreshadowing chart for homework
Exit Question
Day 17:
Bell Ringer
Present literary theme Prezi and PowerPoint
Begin theme in songs
Exit Question
Day 18 & 19:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #3
Finish theme in songs.
Write a paragraph on each of the following
themes:
o Crime Doesnt Pay
o Friendship is dependent on Sacrifice
o Human beings all have the same needs
Exit Question
Day 20
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #3
Collect H/W Paragraph #3 and foreshadowing
chart
Theme quiz
Exit Question
o Complete Foreshadowing Unit with Prezi
o Conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding Hood Movie
o Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for
foreshadowing
o Finding Foreshadowing in any movie
o Foreshadowing Charts for four short stories
o Foreshadowing Prezi Now with Handout!
o Identifying Foreshadowing in Songs with answer key
Literary Theme Resources

o Common Core Literary Theme Graphic Organizer
o Complete Literary Theme Unit with prezi
Theme
o Finding Literary Theme in any movie
o Identifying and finding Theme
o Identifying Literary Theme in Popular Song Lyrics
o Literary Theme Computer Lab Activity
o Literary Theme PowerPoint
o Literary Theme Prezi with handout
o Theme Test #2
o Theme Test with Answer Key
Week 5
Reminders Paragraph #4, RPS Quiz #4, POV Test day 25
CC
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
RL 8.3
RL 8.9
RL 8.6
RL 8.6
RL 8.6
Day 21:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #4
Show plot prezi
Identify plot points in songs
Exit Question
Day 22:
Bell Ringer
Finish plot in songs
Show point of view Prezi and PowerPoint
Identify point of view in songs
Exit Question
Day 23:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #4
Finish POV in songs.
Point of view color by pronoun
Begin POV break it down practice
Exit Question
Bell Ringer
Finish POV break it down practice
POV sort/jumble
Exit Question
Day 25
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #4
POV quiz
Exit Question
Plot Resources
o Finding Plot in any movie
o Identify Elements of Plot Diagram in Songs with answer Key
o Plot Diagram Prezi with handout
POV Resources
o Complete Point of View Unit
o Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Point
of View
o Exploring Point of View Activity
o Identifying Point of View Practice worksheets
o Point of View Break it Down Practice
o Point of View Color by Pronoun
o Point of view in Songs with answer key
o Point of View Lab Activity
o Point of View Prezi
o Point of View Sort/jumble
o Point of View Test with Key
o Three types of Point of View Powerpoint
Week 6
Reminders Paragraph #5, RPS Quiz #5, and final essay draft due day 30
CC
W 8.2
W 8.2 a
W 8.2 b
W 8.2 c
W 8.2 d
W 8.2 e
W 8.2 f
W 8.4
W 8.1c
W 8.2 d
W 8.3d
L 8.1
L8.3
L 8.5
L 8.6
Day 26:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #5
Step up to writing prezi and handout
Exit Question
Day 27:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 28:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #5
Peer editing
Exit Question
Day 29:
Bell Ringer
Show me sentences and descriptive writing
Exit Question
Day 30:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #5
Show me sentences and descriptive writing
Collect final essay draft
Exit Question
Essay Writing Resources

o "Said is Dead" 20 overused words in writing and synonym
replacements!
o 25page Bundle of Writing prompts, writing checklist, writing
rubric
o Adjectives Practice and Descriptive Writing
o Buy My Store Bundle #6 Proofreading, descriptive essay writing
o Complete Writing and Editing/Proofreading Unit
o Essential Questions or Exit slips for English Reading/Writing
o Following the Writing Process Essay Form
o Full Year of Journal Questions/Daily Writing Prompts
o How to Write an Essay using Step up to Writing
o Persuasive Writing Activity (cross curricular math and history)
o Show me Sentences (descriptive writing)
o Writing Bingo for Early finishers and differentiated instruction
o Writing Checklist and Essay Reflection
o Writing Process Prezi with handout
o Writing an essay using colors prezi + handout (Step up to Writing)
o Writer's Folder/Notebook Handouts
Week 7
Reminders
CC
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.9
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.9
Paragraph #6, RPS Quiz #6 day, Symbolic journey homework, and day 35.
Symbolism test day 36

Day 31:
Bell Ringer
Hand out H/W Paragraph #6 and symbolic journey h/w
RPS list #6
Symbolism PowerPoint and Prezi
Exit Question
Day 32:
Bell Ringer
READ------Alice Walkers Flowers ---Do Not Go Gentle
into that Good Night" by Dylan Thomas ----"The Road Not
Taken" by Robert Frost---"O Captain! My Captain!" by
Walt Whitman and fill out symbolism charts
Exit Question
Day 33:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #6
Symbolism in songs
Exit Question
Day 34:
Bell Ringer
Symbolism lesson with short film/prezi
Exit Question
Day 35:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #6
Collect H/W Paragraph #6 and symbolic journey h/w
CSI Literary Symbolism Review Game with Handout
Exit Question
Resources available to *you*

(Click to see)
Symbolism Resources
o Complete Symbolism Unit
o conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding
Hood Movie
o CSI Literary Symbolism Review Game with
Handout
o Differentiated Questioning and Real World
Application for Symbolism
o Finding Symbolism in any movie
o Identifying literary symbolism in music and
literature
o Identifying Symbolism in Songs with answer key
o Literary Symbolism Prezi with handout
o Symbolism Computer Lab Activity
o Symbolism Journey Activity
o Symbolism Lesson with Short Film/Prezi
o Symbolism test with Answer Key
o Technology Symbolism Activity
Week 8
Reminders
CC
RL 8.5
RI 8.9
RL 8.3
RL 8.5
RI 8.9
RL 8.3
RL 8.3
RL 8.3
Paragraph #7, RPS Quiz #7, and static or dynamic quiz day 40
Day 36:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #7
Symbolism test
Begin comparing music and poetry (Paired passages)
Exit Question
Day 37:
Bell Ringer
Finish comparing music and poetry
Static and dynamic PowerPoint
Exit Question
Day 38:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #7
Static or dynamic lesson with short film/prezi
Begin reading two short stories and have students chart the
static and dynamic characters
Exit Question
Day 39:
Bell Ringer
Finish reading two short stories and charts
Exit Question
Day 40:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #7
Static or dynamic quiz
Exit Question

(Click to see)
Poetry Resources
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Comparing Music and Poetry (Paired passages)
Poetry Terms Prezi presentation with handout
Poetry Types Identifying Practice
Static and Dynamic Resources

o Differentiated Questioning and Real World
Application for static or dynamic
o Static and Dynamic Character PowerPoint
o Static and Dynamic Chart for any story
o Static and Dynamic Lesson with Short Film/Prezi
o Static or Dynamic Character Unit
o Static or Dynamic Quiz with Answer Key
Week 9
Reminders
CC
RL 8.3
RL 8.3
RL 8.3
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.4
Paragraph #8, RPS Quiz #8 day 45 and conflict test day 44
Day 41:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #8
Conflict prezi
Exit Question
Day 42:
Bell Ringer
Conflict jumble/sort
Exit Question
Day 33:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #8
Students work in groups to complete Conflict test #2 as a
review activity.
Exit Question
Day 44:
Bell Ringer
Conflict test
Begin tone and mood prezi
Exit Question
Day 45:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #8
Tone and mood in songs
Exit Question

(Click to see)
Conflict Resources
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Conflict Assignment Utilizing Technology
Conflict Sort/jumble
Conflict Test #2
Conflict Test with Key
conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding
Hood Movie
Differentiated Questioning and Real World
Application for conflict
Finding Literary Conflict in any movie
Literary Conflict Computer Lab Activity
Literary Conflict Prezi with handout
Tone and Mood Resources

Author's Tone Activity Worksheet
Author's Tone and Mood Prezi
Author's Tone Test with answer key
Complete Tone and Mood Unit
Differentiated Questioning, Multiple Choice, and
Real World Application for Tone
o Tone and Mood in Songs with answer key and
intro PP
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Week 10
Reminders
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.4
L 8.5
L 8.6
Review of
RI
Review of
RL
Paragraph #9, RPS Quiz #9 day 50 and tone test day 47
Day 46:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #9
Finish tone and mood activities
Exit Question

(Click to see)
Poetry Resources
Day 47:
Bell Ringer
Tone test
Poetry Prezi
Exit Question
Day 48:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #9
Poetry types identifying practice
Introduce poetry analysis for any poem in textbook
Exit Question
Day 49:
Bell Ringer
Introduce Nonfiction analysis for any informational text
Exit Question
Day 50:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #9
Introduce short story form for any story
Exit Question
Week 11
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Poetry Terms Prezi presentation with handout

Author's Tone Activity Worksheet
Author's Tone and Mood Prezi
Author's Tone Test with answer key
Complete Tone and Mood Unit
Differentiated Questioning, Multiple Choice, and
Real World Application for Tone
o Tone and Mood in Songs with answer key and
intro PP
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Simple Short Story Form
Nonfiction Analysis for any informational text
Reminders (Paragraph and RPS break) Short Story form for any textbook short story due day 54
CC
Review
of RL
Review of
RL
Dependent
upon
chosen
assignment
Review of
RL
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.2
Day 51:
Bell Ringer
Short story form. Students should choose any
short story from the textbook to fill out form
Watch Red Riding Hood and identify
literary elements within
Exit Question
Day 52:
Bell Ringer
Complete Red Riding Hood handout
Exit Question
Day 53:
Choice of computer lab activity
Day 54:
Bell Ringer
Students will partner up with someone who
read a different short story than they did,
read the story, and grade their partners short
story form.
Exit Question
Day 55:
Bell Ringer
Pre-reading for The Outsiders
Exit Question
Movie Resources
o conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding Hood Movie
Computer Lab Activities

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Apostrophes Computer Lab Activity
Career Research and Job Skills Computer Lab activity
Character Traits Computer Lab Activity
Comma Computer Lab Activity
Common Errors and Homophone Computer Lab Activity
Comparing and contrasting Lunches Computer Lab Activity
Figurative Language Computer Lab Activity
I vs me (and other pronouns) Computer Lab Activity
Literary Genres Computer Lab Activity
Literary Theme Computer Lab Activity
Opening Books Lines Computer Lab Activity
Pinterest as a book character Computer Lab Activity
Point of View Lab Activity
Quotation Marks Computer Lab Activity
Root Word/Prefix/Suffix Computer Lab Activity
Spelling and Word Puzzles Computer Lab Activity
Symbolism Computer Lab Activity
Typing Practice Computer Lab Activity
The Outsiders Pre Reading Prezi
Week 12
Reminders Paragraph #10, RPS #10, nonfiction analysis for informational text due day 60
CC
RL 8.4
L 8.3
L 8.4
L 8.5
L 8.6
RL 8.4
L 8.3
L 8.4
L 8.5
L 8.6
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 56:
Bell Ringer
Handout paragraph 10 & Nonfiction
analysis
RPS #10
Complete Outsiders vocabulary and
context clues
Exit Question
Day 57:
Bell Ringer
Complete Outsiders vocabulary and
context clues
View word cloud for chapter 1
Read chapter 1
Exit Question
Day 58:
Bell Ringer
RPS worksheet #10
Finish chapter 1
Ch. 2 word cloud and reading
Exit Question
Day 59:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 60:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #10
Collect homework
Exit Question
The Outsiders Resources

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New and Improved! Outsiders Novel Study with answer keys
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Chapter Questions with Answer Key
The Outsiders Chapter Vocabulary Quizzes
The Outsiders Final Test with Answer Key
The Outsiders Vocabulary and Context Clues
Word Clouds for each chapter of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
During the first novel of the year, we will read the same novel together. I
usually choose The Outsiders because the students love it so much.
COMPLETE novel studies I have are:
o Complete Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study
o Monster by Walter Dean Myers Complete Novel Study
o New and Improved! Outsiders Novel Study with answer keys
I will alternate between me reading aloud, the students reading aloud,
students reading silently, and a book on tape. Some days we go over the
chapter questions as a group, sometimes I will have them discuss in
partners, and towards the end of the novel I break them into groups to hold
literature circles (after modeling how one should run/look).
By the time we get to our second novel of the year students can choose their
own novels and will already know how to hold their own lit circles. This
saves a lot of hassle and time!
Week 13
Reminders Paragraph #11, RPS #11, Poetry analysis for any poem due day 65
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 61:
Bell Ringer
Handout paragraph 11 & poetry analysis
RPS #11
Exit Question
Day 62:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 63:
Bell Ringer
RPS worksheet #11
Exit Question
Day 64:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 65:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #11
Collect homework
Exit Question

o Differentiated Instruction Activity for The Outsiders
o The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Chapter Questions with Answer
Key
o The Outsiders Chapter Vocabulary Quizzes
o The Outsiders Final Test with Answer Key
o The Outsiders Pre Reading Prezi
o The Outsiders Vocabulary and Context Clues
o Word Clouds for each chapter of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Week 14
Reminders
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Paragraph #12, RPS #12, short story form for any textbook story due day 70,
Outsiders test on day 72

Day 66:
Bell Ringer
Handout paragraph 12 & short story form
RPS #12
Exit Question
Day 67:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 68:
Bell Ringer
RPS worksheet #12
Exit Question
Day 69:
Bell Ringer
Flex day (students should catch up on any
chapter questions that are unfinished)
Exit Question
Day 70:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #12
Collect homework
Differentiated instruction activity for The
Outsiders
Exit Question

Key
Week 15
Reminders Homework and RPS break

CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
RL 8.7
RL 8.7
RL 8.7
Day 71:
Bell Ringer
Choose any 2 character activities
Exit Question
Day 72:
Bell Ringer
The Outsiders Test
Exit Question
Day 73:
Bell Ringer
Watch The Outsiders and compare the book to
the movie
Exit Question
Day 74:
Bell Ringer
Watch The Outsiders and compare the book to
the movie
Exit Question
Day 75:
Bell Ringer
Student movie form choice:
o Review
o Characters
o Scene
o Costume design
Exit Question

Key
Character Activities
o 20+ Character activities for ANY novel
Movie Comparison Resources

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Book/Movie Scene Soundtrack
Comparing book and movie characters (for any movie)
Comparing Books and Movies
Costume design book and movie comparison
Most anticipated scene book and movie comparison
Week 16
Reminders
CC
(RPS and Paragraph break) short story form for any textbook story and published
essay due day 80

Day 76:
Bell Ringer
Handout homework forms
Writing Process prezi
Exit Question
W 8.2
W 8.2 a
W 8.2 b
W 8.2 c
W 8.2 d
W 8.2 e
W 8.2 f
W 8.4
W 8.5
W 8.6
Day 77:
Bell Ringer
Students will choose any of their previous
homework paragraphs prompts and turn it
into a complete essay. They will have three
days to brainstorm and draft their essay
before it is typed in the lab.
Exit Question
Day 78:
Bell Ringer
Essay drafting
Exit Question
Day 79:
Bell Ringer
Essay Drafting
Exit Question
Day 80:
Bell Ringer
Students will type their essays in the lab and
listen to them on Google Translate before
printing and turning them in.
Collect short story homework
Exit Question

Essay Resources
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Essay Rubric for Easy Grading
Following the Writing Process Essay Form
Writing Checklist and Essay Reflection
"Said is Dead" 20 overused words in writing and synonym
replacements!
25page Bundle of Writing prompts, writing checklist, writing
rubric
Adjectives Practice and Descriptive Writing
Writing Process Prezi with handout
Show me Sentences (descriptive writing)
Week 17
Reminders RPS #13, Paragraph 13, nonfiction form due day 85

CC
RL 8.7
RL 8.7
8.7 a
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 81:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #13
Watch Twilight Zone episodes and identify
literary elements
Exit Question
Day 82:
Bell Ringer
Continue Twilight Zone
Exit Question
Day 83:
Bell Ringer
RPS worksheet #13
Book talk available novel options
Break into lit circle groups
Exit Question
Day 84:
Bell Ringer
Take students to the lab and give them the link to
their chosen novels pre reading prezi
Exit Question
Day 85:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #13
Students will get into their lit circles and create a
plan for reading. They will have 10 school days to
read their novel, have either a lit circle form or
chapter guide filled out for each chapter, and
completed 5 character pages.
Collect homework
Exit Question
Twilight zone in the classroom blog spot

Movie Resources
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English Terms Movie Guides for ANY Movie!
Finding Characterization in any movie
Finding Flashbacks in any movie
Finding Literary Theme in any movie
Finding Plot in any movie
Finding Symbolism in any movie
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Animal Farm by George Orwell Pre Reading Prezi with Handout

Anthem by Ayn Rand Pre Reading Prezi with Handout
Catching Fire Pre Reading Prezi with handout
Charlotte's Web Pre Reading Prezi
Hunger Games Pre Reading Prezi with Handout
Monster by Walter Dean Myers Pre Reading Prezi
Night by Elie Wiesel Pre reading Prezi
The Fault in our Stars by John Green Pre Reading Prezi
The Giver Pre Reading Prezi
To Kill A Mockingbird Pre Reading Prezi
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Pre Reading Prezi
Pre Reading Prezis
Literature Circle Forms

o Literature Circle Form
o Chapter Study Guide for ANY fiction novel
Week 18
Reminders RPS, Paragraphs, and story forms suspended until the end of this novel
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 86:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 87:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 88:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 89:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 90:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question

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20+ Character activities for ANY novel

Novel Character Cell Phone Apps Activity
Novel Character Cell Phone Texting Activity
Novel Character Cell Phone Twitter Activity
Novel Character eBay Listing
Novel Character Facebook Activity
Novel Character Google Search
Novel Character Instagram Activity
Novel Character Netflix Queue
Novel Character Obituary
Novel Character Postcard
Novel Character Reading List Activity
Novel Character Refrigerator
Novel Character Shopping List
Novel Character Suitcase Packing
Novel Character Trash Activity
Literature Circle Form
Chapter Study Guide for ANY fiction novel
Week 19
Reminders Completed Lit Circle forms due on day 95
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 91:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 92:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 93:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 94:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 95:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question

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Week 20
Reminders RPS #14, Paragraph 14, Short story form due day 100
CC
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
Day 96:
Bell Ringer
RPS List #14
Hand out homework forms
Apostrophe unit
Exit Question
Day 97:
Bell Ringer
Apostrophe unit
Exit Question
Day 98:
Bell Ringer
Double Negatives unit
RPS Worksheet #14
Exit Question
Day 99:
Bell Ringer
Double Negatives unit
Exit Question
Editing Resources
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Comparative and Superlatives Unit

Complete Writing and Editing/Proofreading Unit
Double Negatives Unit
I vs Me unit
Quotation Marks Unit
Apostrophes Explained with practice
Staying On Topic Practice
Day 100:
Bell Ringer
I vs Me unit
RPS Quiz #14
Collect homework
Exit Question
Week 21
Reminders RPS #16, Paragraph 16, poetry form due day 110/ Comma Test day 108
CC
Day 106:
Bell Ringer
RPS List #16
Hand out homework
Comma unit
w/ Quotations & Dialogue

w/ Addresses
w/ Written Letters
w/ Numbers w/ Geography
o w/ Dates
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L 8.2
L 8.3
Exit Question
Day 107:
Bell Ringer
Comma Review
Exit Question
Day 108:
Bell Ringer
Comma Test
RPS Worksheet #16
Exit Question
Day 109:
Bell Ringer
Comma test
Exit Question
Day 110:
Bell Ringer
Comparative and superlatives unit
RPS Quiz #16
Collect homework
Exit Question
Editing Resources
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I do not have a comma unit (just a prezi) in my curriculum because I use

this and like it so much: Comma Ninjas Complete Unit
Week 22
Reminders RPS #15, Paragraph 15 (as a full essay), Nonfiction form due day 105
CC
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
Day 101:
Bell Ringer
RPS List #15
Handout homework (paragraph 15 should be
a FULL essay)
Quotation marks unit
Exit Question
Day 102:
Bell Ringer
Quotation marks unit
Exit Question
Day 103:
Bell Ringer
Comma ninjas pre-test
Comma Prezi
RPS Worksheet #15
Exit Question
Day 104:
Bell Ringer
Comma Ninjas
o In a Series
o w/ Compound Sentences
o w/ Introductory Information
Exit Question
Day 105:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #15
Comma unit
o w/ Direct Address
o w/ Appositives
o Between Adjectives
Collect homework and essay
Exit Question
Editing Resources
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Week 23
Reminders RPS #17, Paragraph 17 (Full Essay), nonfiction form due day 115
CC
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
Day 111:
Bell Ringer
RPS List #17
Hand out homework (Paragraph 17 is full
essay)
Staying on Topic
Exit Question
Day 112:
Bell Ringer
Capitalization practice
Exit Question
Day 113:
Bell Ringer
Subject/Verb Agreement practice
RPS Worksheet #17
Exit Question
Day 114:
Bell Ringer
Fragments and Run-ons practice
Exit Question
Day 115:
Bell Ringer
Mixed editing practice
RPS Quiz #17
Collect homework (and essay)
Exit Question
Editing Resources
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Week 24
Reminders RPS #18, Paragraph 18, Short Story form due day 120
CC
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
L 8.5
L 8.6
Day 116:
Bell Ringer
RPS List #18
Hand out homework
Grammar Rock Prezi
Exit Question
Day 117:
Bell Ringer
Parts of speech color by number
Exit Question
Day 118:
Bell Ringer
Parts of speech scavenger hunt
RPS Worksheet #18
Exit Question
Day 119:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 120:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #18
Collect homework
Exit Question
Grammar Resources
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Parts of Speech Color by Number

Parts of Speech Scavenger Hunt
*Freebie* Grammar Rock Prezi
Punctuation Grammar RAFT for differentiation
Step by Step grammar and punctuation Powerpoint
Week 25
Reminders (RPS and Paragraph break) poetry form and and published essay due day 125
CC
W 8.7
W 8.8
W 8.9
W 8.9a
W 8.1
W 8.2
W 8.3
W 8.5
W 8.6
W 8.9
(Will also
depend
on which
prompt
students
choose)
Day 121:
Bell Ringer
Students work on the computer lab
activity they are struggling the most with
during mixed editing practice
Exit Question
Day 122:
Bell Ringer
Students will choose any of their previous
homework paragraphs prompts and turn it
into a complete essay. They will have three
days to brainstorm and draft their essay
before it is typed in the lab.
Exit Question
Day 123:
Bell Ringer
Essay drafting
Exit Question
Day 124:
Bell Ringer
Essay Drafting/peer editing
Exit Question
Day 125:
Bell Ringer
Students will type their essays in the lab and
listen to them on Google Translate before
printing and turning them in.
Collect short story homework
Exit Question
Essay Resources
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Lab Editing Resources

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Week 26
Reminders RPS #19, paragraph 19, and short story form due on day 130
CC
W 8.4
W 8.5
W 8.6
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
W 8.7
W 8.8
W 8.9
W 8.9a
W 8.1c
W 8.2 d
W 8.3d
L 8.1
L8.3
L 8.5
L 8.6
Day 126:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #19
Essay Resources
Print anonymous copies of some students essays.

As a class, using a common rubric, grade 2 essays
together and discuss. Give students time to
continue grading the essays before discussing the
positives and negatives as a class
Exit Question
Day 127:
Bell Ringer
Continue peer grading essays
Exit Question
Day 128:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #19
Exit Question
Day 129:
Bell Ringer
Students work on the computer lab activity
they are struggling the most with during
mixed editing practice
Exit Question
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replacements!
rubric

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Day 130:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #19
Descriptive writing review
Collect homework
Exit Question
Week 27
Reminders
CC
RPS #20, paragraph 20 (Full essay) due day 135 (no story form this week) Final draft
of last full essay due day 135
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
Day 131:
Bell Ringer
Handout homework form
RPS list #20
Exit Question
L 8.1
L 8.2
L 8.3
Day 132:
Bell Ringer
Final mixed editing practice
Exit Question
W 8.1
W 8.2
W 8.3
W 8.5
W 8.6
W 8.9
(Will
depend
on which
prompt
students
choose)
Day 133:
Bell Ringer
RPS Worksheet #20
Choose a previous paragraph to turn into a full
essay (NOT #20)
Exit Question
Day 134:
Bell Ringer
Essay drafting
Exit Question
Day 135:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #20
Publishing essay
Collect homework and essay
Exit Question
Essay Resources
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replacements!
rubric

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Week 28
Reminders RPS #21, Paragraph 21, nonfiction form due day 140
CC
RL 8.7
RL 8.7
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 136:
Bell Ringer
RPS list #21
Watch a Pixar or book turned into a movie,
movie and identify literary elements
Exit Question
Day 137:
Bell Ringer
Continue movie
Exit Question
Day 187:
Bell Ringer
RPS worksheet #21
Book talk available novel options
Break into lit circle groups
Exit Question
Day 139:
Bell Ringer
Take students to the lab and give them the link to
their chosen novels pre reading prezi
Exit Question
Day 140:
Bell Ringer
RPS Quiz #21
Students will get into their lit circles and create a
plan for reading. They will have 10 school days to
read their novel, have either a lit circle form or
chapter guide filled out for each chapter, and
completed 5 character pages.
Collect homework
Exit Question
Movie Resources
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o
English Terms Movie Guide for ANY Movie!

English Terms Movie Guides for ANY Movie!
Finding Characterization in any movie
Finding Flashbacks in any movie
Finding Plot in any movie
o
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o
o
o
o
o
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o
Animal Farm by George Orwell Pre Reading Prezi with Handout

Anthem by Ayn Rand Pre Reading Prezi with Handout
Catching Fire Pre Reading Prezi with handout
Charlotte's Web Pre Reading Prezi
Hunger Games Pre Reading Prezi with Handout
Monster by Walter Dean Myers Pre Reading Prezi
Night by Elie Wiesel Pre reading Prezi
The Fault in our Stars by John Green Pre Reading Prezi
The Giver Pre Reading Prezi
To Kill A Mockingbird Pre Reading Prezi
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Pre Reading Prezi
Pre Reading Prezis

o Literature Circle Form
o Chapter Study Guide for ANY fiction novel
Week 29
Reminders RPS #22, Paragraph 22, poetry form due day 145
CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 141:
Bell Ringer
Hand out homework forms
RPS #22 list
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 142:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 143:
Bell Ringer
RPS #22 Worksheet
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 144:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 145:
Bell Ringer
RPS #22 Quiz
Collect homework
Literature circles
Exit Question

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Week 30
Reminders Completed Lit Circle forms due on day 150

CC
R.L 8.1
R.L 8.2
R.L 8.3
R.L 8.4
R.L 8.5
R.L 8.6
R.L 8.9
SL 8.1
SL 8.1 a
SL 8.1 b
SL 8.1 c
SL 8.1 d
SL 8.4
Day 146:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 147:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 148:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 149:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question
Day 150:
Bell Ringer
Literature circles
Exit Question

o
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o

Week 31
Reminders
RPS #23, Paragraph 23, and nonfiction form due day 155
CC
RI
Review
RL 8.4
RL 8.5
R.L 8.1

Day 151:
Bell Ringer
Hand out homework
RPS List #23
Functional text
o Grocery flyer
o Apartment rental
o Recipe
Exit Question
Day 152:
Bell Ringer
Functional text
o Grocery flyer
o Apartment rental
o Recipe
Exit Question
Day 153:
Bell Ringer
Functional text
o Grocery flyer
o Apartment rental
o Recipe
RPS Worksheet #23
Exit Question
Day 154:
Bell Ringer
Figurative language QR Code review
Exit Question
Day 155:
Bell Ringer
Inference in commercials
RPS Quiz #23
Exit Question

Functional Texts
o
o
o
o
Functional Text: Apartment Rental Ads

Functional Text: Grocery Store Circular
Functional Text: Recipe handout
Figurative Language Resources

Figurative Language
o Figurative Language Color by term
o Figurative Language Computer Lab Activity
o Figurative Language in Popular Songs with Answer Key
o Figurative Language in Popular Songs with Suggested Answer Key
o Figurative Language Powerpoint with game!
o Figurative Language QR code review
o Figurative Language Sentence Starters
o Figurative Language Sort/jumble
Inference Resources
Inference
o Inference Computer Lab Activity
o Inference Explained with practice
o Making Inferences through Pictures PowerPoint
o Making inferences with commercials prezi and handout
o
Week 32
Reminders RPS #24, Paragraph 24, and short story form due day 160
CC
RL 8.1
RL 8.3
RL 8.4
RL 8.6
RL 8.3
RL 8.2
RL 8.9
RL 8.4
Day 156:
Bell Ringer
Hand out homework
RPS List #24
Symbolism review
Exit Question
Day 157:
Bell Ringer
Point of view review
Exit Question
Day 158:
Bell Ringer
Conflict review
RPS Worksheet #24
Exit Question
Day 159:
Bell Ringer
Theme review
Exit Question
Day 160:
Bell Ringer
Tone and Mood review
RPS Quiz #24
Collect homework
Exit Question
Literary Theme Resources

o
o
o
o
o
Common Core Literary Theme Graphic Organizer

Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Theme
Literary Theme Computer Lab Activity
Theme Test #2
o
o
o
o
o
o
Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Point of View

Exploring Point of View Activity
Identifying Point of View Practice worksheets
Point of View Break it Down Practice
Point of View Lab Activity
Point of View Sort/jumble
o
o
o
o
Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for Symbolism

Symbolism Computer Lab Activity
Symbolism Journey Activity
o
o
o
o
o
Conflict Assignment Utilizing Technology

Conflict Sort/jumble
Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for conflict
POV Resources
Symbolism Resources
Conflict Resources

o Author's Tone Activity Worksheet
o Differentiated Questioning, Multiple Choice, and Real World Application
for Tone
Week 33
Reminders RPS #25, Paragraph 25, and poetry form due day 165
CC
RL 8.1
RL 8.2
RL 8.9
RL 8.3
RL 8.1
RL 8.9
Review
RL & L
Review
of RL
&L
Day 161:
Bell Ringer
Hand out homework
RPS List #25
Foreshadowing review
Exit Question
Day 162:
Bell Ringer
Static and dynamic review
Exit Question
Day 163:
Bell Ringer
Plot review
RPS Worksheet #25
Exit Question
Day 164:
Bell Ringer
Poetry review
Exit Question
Day 165:
Bell Ringer
Flash cards review
RPS Quiz #25
Collect homework
Exit Question
o
o
o
o
Conflict, symbolism, foreshadowing in Red Riding Hood Movie

Differentiated Questioning for foreshadowing
Foreshadowing Charts for four short stories
Plot Resources
o Finding Plot in any movie
o Plot diagram for any story
Poetry Resources
o
o
o
o

Static and Dynamic Resources

o Differentiated Questioning and Real World Application for static or
dynamic
o Static and Dynamic Chart for any story
Flash Cards
o 3 sets of flash cards for the English Classroom
Week 34
Reminders RPS #26, Paragraph 26, and nonfiction form due day 170
CC
Review
of RI
W 8.8
W 8.9
W 8.9a
Review
of RL
and RI
Day 166:
Bell Ringer
Hand out homework
RPS List #26
Media Literacy Prezi
Exit Question
Day 167:
Bell Ringer
Exit Question
Day 168:
Bell Ringer
Huge prezi review
RPS Worksheet #26
Exit Question
Day 169:
Bell Ringer
Huge prezi review
Exit Question
Day 170:
Bell Ringer
Huge prezi review
RPS Quiz #26
Collect homework
Exit Question
Flash Cards
o 3 sets of flash cards for the English Classroom

o Media Literacy: Print and Commercial Prezi with Handout
Huge Prezi review

o HUGE English Terms Review Prezi with handout
Week 35
Reminders None!
CC
RI
RI
&W
SL
SL
Day 171:
Bell Ringer
Logic Puzzles
Exit Question
Day 172:
Bell Ringer
Logic Puzzles
Exit Question
Day 173:
Bell Ringer
Disney Ever After
Exit Question
Day 174:
Bell Ringer
Book collages
Exit Question
Day 175:
Bell Ringer
Book Collages
Exit Question

Printable Logic Puzzles:
o
http://www.puzzlersparadise.com/page1034.html
Ever After Disney activity:

o
http://mskcpotter.blogspot.com/2013/03/after-ever-disney.html
Book Cover Collages:

o http://mskcpotter.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-collage-poster-art.html
o http://mskcpotter.blogspot.com/2013/05/collages.html
Week 36
Reminders None!
CC
RL & L
Day 176:
Bell Ringer
Blackout poetry
Exit Question
Day 177:
Bell Ringer
Blackout poetry
Exit Question
Day 178:
Bell Ringer
Journal pages
Exit Question
Day 179:
Bell Ringer
Journal Pages
Exit Question
Day 1780
Bell Ringer
Write a letter of advice to the
students who will have me as a
teacher next year on how to best
deal with me.
Exit Question
Blackout poetry:
o http://mskcpotter.blogspot.com/2013/01/black-out-poetry.html
Journal Pages:
o http://mskcpotter.blogspot.com/2013/02/journal-pages.html

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Craft and Structure

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Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and

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Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material

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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

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All About Me Back to School Activity: Cell Phone Bundle

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Text Structure Resources

RPS Resources (Weekly)

A-Z Common Root Words Activity

Context Clues Resources

Complete Inference Unit

Complete Inference Unit

Complete Foreshadowing Unit with Prezi

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Essay Writing Resources

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Comparing and Contrasting Poetry

Static and Dynamic Resources

Paragraph #8, RPS Quiz #8 day 45 and conflict test day 44

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Complete Literary Conflict Unit with prezi

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