ASsignments
Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
This is a scary nightmarish story in this episode of The Twilight Zone. Analyze the differences in the characters in this suspense-filled story.
This is a scary nightmarish story in this episode of The Twilight Zone. Analyze the differences in the characters in this suspense-filled story.
Last assignments for the year
When finished with your entire research project and Google Slides presentation, begin completing the following assignments:
1. Two (2) Read Theory quizzes. They must be higher than your average score. Show Ms. Newton your scores so they can be recorded.
2. Farewell Middle School final writing assignment. (See Ms. Newton for assignment sheet.)
3. Illustrated Idioms (bonus points for this assignment). Complete up to 5 idioms. Due by Friday, May 10, 2019.
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Corporation Research Project
When finished with your research, go to Google Classroom to create a Google Slides presentation. You can click on the tab to the left to take you directly there.
Forbes List of corporation revenues for 2018 (Record the profits)
Fortune 500 companies list
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Twilight Zone episode:
"Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"
When finished with your entire research project and Google Slides presentation, begin completing the following assignments:
1. Two (2) Read Theory quizzes. They must be higher than your average score. Show Ms. Newton your scores so they can be recorded.
2. Farewell Middle School final writing assignment. (See Ms. Newton for assignment sheet.)
3. Illustrated Idioms (bonus points for this assignment). Complete up to 5 idioms. Due by Friday, May 10, 2019.
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Corporation Research Project
When finished with your research, go to Google Classroom to create a Google Slides presentation. You can click on the tab to the left to take you directly there.
Forbes List of corporation revenues for 2018 (Record the profits)
Fortune 500 companies list
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Twilight Zone episode:
"Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"
Wednesday, April 16, 2019
1. As a part of our poetry unit, you will construct a Blackout Poem. For instructions, watch this video.
2. Then, watch this Prezi for additional information. Newspapers, magazines, scissors, and markers are available on the front table.
3. Work on your Book of Idioms sheet (front and back). Be sure to use color for full credit. Go to www.idiomsite.com and choose unfamiliar idioms.
1. As a part of our poetry unit, you will construct a Blackout Poem. For instructions, watch this video.
2. Then, watch this Prezi for additional information. Newspapers, magazines, scissors, and markers are available on the front table.
3. Work on your Book of Idioms sheet (front and back). Be sure to use color for full credit. Go to www.idiomsite.com and choose unfamiliar idioms.
Friday, April 12, 2019
1. Turn in your Figurative Language assignment sheet from last week.
2. Analyze Taylor Swift's song, Mean. We have read the poem/lyrics, and you will now watch the music video to have a visual interpretation of the song.
3. Complete the SOAPSTONE analysis assignment sheet, and turn in assignment to box when finished.
4. Analyze the plot and character development in this episode of The Twilight Zone.
5. Complete the quiz in Google Classroom by clicking on the tab to the left.
6. Work on your Book of Idioms sheet (front and back). Be sure to use color for full credit. Go to www.idiomsite.com and choose unfamiliar idioms.
7. Find a school appropriate song for analysis next week. Write down the lyrics in preparation for next week.
8. Have you completed task 3 below from last week? If not, do so now.
1. Turn in your Figurative Language assignment sheet from last week.
2. Analyze Taylor Swift's song, Mean. We have read the poem/lyrics, and you will now watch the music video to have a visual interpretation of the song.
3. Complete the SOAPSTONE analysis assignment sheet, and turn in assignment to box when finished.
4. Analyze the plot and character development in this episode of The Twilight Zone.
5. Complete the quiz in Google Classroom by clicking on the tab to the left.
6. Work on your Book of Idioms sheet (front and back). Be sure to use color for full credit. Go to www.idiomsite.com and choose unfamiliar idioms.
7. Find a school appropriate song for analysis next week. Write down the lyrics in preparation for next week.
8. Have you completed task 3 below from last week? If not, do so now.
Monday, April 9, 2019
1. Get the Figurative handout from the teacher. Watch this video for a review of figurative language, and complete the chart as you watch. Put your assignment sheet back into the folder at the end of class.
2. Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone to analyze the plot.
3. Complete the "You Drive" quiz in Google Classroom. Note: Because there were glitches in this quiz last week, you need to retake it if you did so last week. Previous quizzes have been removed.
1. Get the Figurative handout from the teacher. Watch this video for a review of figurative language, and complete the chart as you watch. Put your assignment sheet back into the folder at the end of class.
2. Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone to analyze the plot.
3. Complete the "You Drive" quiz in Google Classroom. Note: Because there were glitches in this quiz last week, you need to retake it if you did so last week. Previous quizzes have been removed.
Friday, March 29, 2019
1. Take the CFA (Common Formative Assessment) that was given yesterday in Google Classroom. If you have completed this assignment, go to the next task below.
2. Take one quiz in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher.
3. Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone to analyze the plot.
4. Go to Google Classroom and complete the quiz. You can click the tab on the left to go directly to Google Classroom.
1. Take the CFA (Common Formative Assessment) that was given yesterday in Google Classroom. If you have completed this assignment, go to the next task below.
2. Take one quiz in Read Theory scoring at least 80% or higher.
3. Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone to analyze the plot.
4. Go to Google Classroom and complete the quiz. You can click the tab on the left to go directly to Google Classroom.
Friday, March 22, 2019
When finished with the quiz, do the following:
1. Check your grades in StudentVue for any missing work. You can use the tab on the left.
2. You three options:
a) Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone with an interesting twist
b) Watch today's episode of CNN10 news. As long as you watch the news segment, you will
not have to complete a written task.
c) Rewatch one of the episodes from the week by clicking on a link below.
When finished with the quiz, do the following:
1. Check your grades in StudentVue for any missing work. You can use the tab on the left.
2. You three options:
a) Watch this episode of The Twilight Zone with an interesting twist
b) Watch today's episode of CNN10 news. As long as you watch the news segment, you will
not have to complete a written task.
c) Rewatch one of the episodes from the week by clicking on a link below.
Week of March 18, 2019
We have been analyzing suspense in stories this week by watching the classic show Twilight Zone and listening to a traditional radio play. Click a link below if you need to review or catch up on one of the stories from this week.
1. It's Still a Good Life
2. The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher
The Hitchhiker Twilight Zone episode
3. The Living Doll
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
1. Turn in your Digital Portfolio in Google Classroom. (Click the tab to the left to go directly to Google Classroom).
2. Complete the checklist provided by Mrs. Newton.
3. Challenge yourself to the Digital Escape Game! Prizes for those who can discover each of the codes to "break out!" Get the link from Mrs. Newton for this interactive game.
4. Can you figure it out? Check out these brain games by watching this video.
1. Turn in your Digital Portfolio in Google Classroom. (Click the tab to the left to go directly to Google Classroom).
2. Complete the checklist provided by Mrs. Newton.
3. Challenge yourself to the Digital Escape Game! Prizes for those who can discover each of the codes to "break out!" Get the link from Mrs. Newton for this interactive game.
4. Can you figure it out? Check out these brain games by watching this video.
Monday, February 25, 2019
1. Go to Google Classroom to finish the vocabulary and comprehension quizzes
1. Take at least 1 - 2 quizzes in Read Theory. You must score 80 or higher.
2. Go to CNN10 when finished.
3. Complete the assignment sheet located on top of the iPad cart when finished.
4. Watch this TED Talk and complete the assignment sheet.
1. Go to Google Classroom to finish the vocabulary and comprehension quizzes
1. Take at least 1 - 2 quizzes in Read Theory. You must score 80 or higher.
2. Go to CNN10 when finished.
3. Complete the assignment sheet located on top of the iPad cart when finished.
4. Watch this TED Talk and complete the assignment sheet.
Week of February 11, 2019
We will continue with our unit with Edgar Allan Poe short stories. This week's story is "The Tell Tale Heart."
To practice the vocabulary, go the Quizlet site in preparation for the quiz next week.
The audio to the text can be heard here.
Lastly, the text of the story can be found here.
Watch the animated version of this story here.
Watch the short film as seen in class here.
We will continue with our unit with Edgar Allan Poe short stories. This week's story is "The Tell Tale Heart."
To practice the vocabulary, go the Quizlet site in preparation for the quiz next week.
The audio to the text can be heard here.
Lastly, the text of the story can be found here.
Watch the animated version of this story here.
Watch the short film as seen in class here.
Week of February 4, 2019
Use the following resources as we read Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado".
Cask of Amontillado short film - Version # 1
Short film - Version # 2 - Compare this version to version # 1 above using a T-chart or Venn Diagram
Cask of Amontillado written text (American English version)
Cask of Amontillado audio
Quizlet vocabulary link
Use the following resources as we read Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado".
Cask of Amontillado short film - Version # 1
Short film - Version # 2 - Compare this version to version # 1 above using a T-chart or Venn Diagram
Cask of Amontillado written text (American English version)
Cask of Amontillado audio
Quizlet vocabulary link
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Go to these links to research Edgar Allan Poe.
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/person/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe
https://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160
Mini Bio (video)
Go to these links to research Edgar Allan Poe.
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/person/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe
https://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160
Mini Bio (video)
Week of January 7, 2019
You will be conducting a mini research assignment. Choose someone who has made an impact in history. Use the following link to explore individuals. Your topic must be approved.
Resource List
You will be given the assignment sheet for notes when your chosen person has been approved.
You will be conducting a mini research assignment. Choose someone who has made an impact in history. Use the following link to explore individuals. Your topic must be approved.
Resource List
You will be given the assignment sheet for notes when your chosen person has been approved.
Friday, December 18, 2018
1. When finished with CNN10 News, go to this link to watch an "I Wonder" video. Think of at least three I wonder questions.
2. Go to MakeBeliefsComix and create a symbol from The Outsiders novel.
Week of December 11, 2018
We will finish The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton before leaving for Christmas/Winter break. If you need to listen to the audio as you follow along with the reading, click this link.
If you need to read the text, click this link to read any missed chapters.
Go to Quizlet to study vocabulary for chapters 5-6.
Go here to study chapters 3-4 vocabulary.
We will finish The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton before leaving for Christmas/Winter break. If you need to listen to the audio as you follow along with the reading, click this link.
If you need to read the text, click this link to read any missed chapters.
Go to Quizlet to study vocabulary for chapters 5-6.
Go here to study chapters 3-4 vocabulary.
Monday, November 26, 2018
1. We are analyzing persuasion in film. Click on this link to view each film. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
2. Watch CNN 10 News and summarize one news segment using at least 3-5 sentences.
1. We are analyzing persuasion in film. Click on this link to view each film. Then complete the assignment sheet provided.
2. Watch CNN 10 News and summarize one news segment using at least 3-5 sentences.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Click on this link for the Tony, the Tiger podcast. Complete the assignment sheet on notebook paper provided as you listen to the podcast.
Click on this link for the Tony, the Tiger podcast. Complete the assignment sheet on notebook paper provided as you listen to the podcast.
Monday, October 31, 2018
1. Finish your quiz.
2. If you did not take two Read Theory quizzes on Friday, do so now. Remember, you need to score 80 or higher.
3. Watch this film and compare it to The Monkey's Paw using the graphic organizer.
1. Finish your quiz.
2. If you did not take two Read Theory quizzes on Friday, do so now. Remember, you need to score 80 or higher.
3. Watch this film and compare it to The Monkey's Paw using the graphic organizer.
Friday, October 10, 2018
1. Finish working on your digital portfolio. When finished, bring the completed rubric to Mrs. Newton with your grade justification written on the back
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory (80% or higher).
3. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on left) and make sure that you have passed all vocabulary quizzes with at least 80% or higher.
4. Watch CNN 10 News.
5. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected. OR you can complete the brief handout from Mrs. Newton.
6. Watch this video and then complete a WIC using the half paper provided from Mrs. Newton.
1. Finish working on your digital portfolio. When finished, bring the completed rubric to Mrs. Newton with your grade justification written on the back
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory (80% or higher).
3. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on left) and make sure that you have passed all vocabulary quizzes with at least 80% or higher.
4. Watch CNN 10 News.
5. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected. OR you can complete the brief handout from Mrs. Newton.
6. Watch this video and then complete a WIC using the half paper provided from Mrs. Newton.
Friday, October 5, 2018
1. Five (5) minutes only: Check your grades. Click on the grade to see if you have any missing assignments as the quarter ends next week.
2. Complete and turn in the completed "Lamb to the Slaughter" assignment sheet from yesterday.
3. Take at least two (2) or more quizzes in Read Theory. You need to score 80% or higher.
4. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on the left) and score at least 80% or higher on each Greek/Latin vocabulary quiz.
5. Go to CNN 10 for today's news.
6. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
1. Five (5) minutes only: Check your grades. Click on the grade to see if you have any missing assignments as the quarter ends next week.
2. Complete and turn in the completed "Lamb to the Slaughter" assignment sheet from yesterday.
3. Take at least two (2) or more quizzes in Read Theory. You need to score 80% or higher.
4. Go to Google Classroom (click tab on the left) and score at least 80% or higher on each Greek/Latin vocabulary quiz.
5. Go to CNN 10 for today's news.
6. Go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
Friday, September 28, 2018
1. Complete the objective summary, and then get it stamped.
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory. Your username and password will be provided for you to keep in your agenda. If you are taking the pretest for the first time, you do not have to take "enter the program" when finished pretesting.
3. Go to Google Classroom (you can click the tab on the left) and complete either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 depending upon your previous score.
3. Go to www.CNN10.com and watch today's news cast. When finished, go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
1. Complete the objective summary, and then get it stamped.
2. Complete at least two (2) quizzes in Read Theory. Your username and password will be provided for you to keep in your agenda. If you are taking the pretest for the first time, you do not have to take "enter the program" when finished pretesting.
3. Go to Google Classroom (you can click the tab on the left) and complete either Quiz 1 or Quiz 2 depending upon your previous score.
3. Go to www.CNN10.com and watch today's news cast. When finished, go to www.googlemaps.com and create a map called CNN 10 News. Then find the location from one of the stories and drop a pin onto the map. Be sure to briefly describe the details of the event you selected.
Friday, September 21, 2018
1. Go to Google Classroom for your Greek/Latin quiz.
2. Then Watch CNN 10.
3. Go to the Student Center at the front of the classroom to pick up the short assignment sheet when finished watching the news.
1. Go to Google Classroom for your Greek/Latin quiz.
2. Then Watch CNN 10.
3. Go to the Student Center at the front of the classroom to pick up the short assignment sheet when finished watching the news.
Friday, September 7, 2018
1. Finish the Assistance Dog Project. Be sure to press the "Turn in" button in Google Classroom. Use the rubric provided to check for completion.
2. Go to CNN 10 news.
3. Then go to My Google Maps and after viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location. You can also research additional facts about that location to add to your map.
1. Finish the Assistance Dog Project. Be sure to press the "Turn in" button in Google Classroom. Use the rubric provided to check for completion.
2. Go to CNN 10 news.
3. Then go to My Google Maps and after viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location. You can also research additional facts about that location to add to your map.
Week of September 4, 2018
Assistance Dog Project
Go to this link for the assignment.
Resources for Assistance Dog Project:
AKC - American Kennel Club
Service Dogs, Inc.
Service Dogs for America
Hearing Impairment
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Vision Assistance Dogs
Assistance Dog Project
Go to this link for the assignment.
Resources for Assistance Dog Project:
AKC - American Kennel Club
Service Dogs, Inc.
Service Dogs for America
Hearing Impairment
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Vision Assistance Dogs
Friday, August 31, 2018
1. Finish the iReady test.
2. Then finish setting up your My Maps page in Google Drive.
a. Place a pin in a location in Thailand.
b. Write a description of the event regarding the soccer team cave rescue.
3, Go to https://www.cnn.com/cnn10 . Watch today’s news cast. After viewing the video, create a new map and change the title to CNN 10 Events. Choose a location mentioned from the news and place a pin on the map. In complete sentences, record at least three (3) facts learned from about that location.
4. Click on the EXPLORE Tab in “My Maps” in your Google Drive My Maps page. The BigFoot sightings map is interesting. Check out some of the maps. Remember, you will be building onto your maps and creating new ones throughout the year.
5. Watch this video on how to create your own microscope to detect bacteria in water.
6. We will read articles with locations all over the U.S. and around the world. Test your knowledge of the 50 U.S. states by going here.
7. Check your grades using the tab to the left.
Friday, August 24, 2018
My Google Maps Assignment
We recently discussed the international joint effort to save a Thailand soccer team who was trapped in a flooded cave. Your task was to use My Google Maps to plot the location of this incident as well as provide a description of the event. We will continue to build maps throughout the year as we learn more about events around the world.
My Google Maps Assignment
We recently discussed the international joint effort to save a Thailand soccer team who was trapped in a flooded cave. Your task was to use My Google Maps to plot the location of this incident as well as provide a description of the event. We will continue to build maps throughout the year as we learn more about events around the world.
