November 17th-21st, 2025

 8th grade English

Monday, November 17th (A)-

Hunting Pictures are DUE TODAY!

DUE TODAY: Bradbury Characterization Assignment

1. Read/A.R. Test book 📕 💻 
2. Assign a character
3. Start Shrek 2 and Characterization Notes 🎦 ✏️ 📄 👀 👂🏻

1. I can explain how dialogue and actions in a story work to develop the story.

2. I can explain how a character’s actions can develop the plot and reveal more about the character.

Wednesday, November 19th (C)-

1. Finish Shrek 2 and Characterization notes 🎦 ✏️ 📄 👀 👂🏻

1. I can explain how dialogue and actions in a story work to develop the story.

2. I can explain how a character’s actions can develop the plot and reveal more about the character.

2. You will have the FULL class period tomorrow to work on your project 
• See project example and instructions in Google Classroom

Thursday, November 20th (A)-

1. Work on Shrek 2 Characterization Project - Be ready to PRESENT NEXT MONDAY! 📝 💻 

1. I can explain how dialogue and actions in a story work to develop the story.

2. I can explain how a character’s actions can develop the plot and reveal more about the character.

6th grade English

Monday, November 17th (A) and Tuesday, November 18th (B)-

Book Buddies- Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie and Thankful Activity LINK

1. Reading Time/Research Completion 💻 📕
2. Don't forget to take the A.R. Test 💻
• Link to AR Quiz numbers (go to page 2)
3. Be sure your Google Slideshow or Canva Poster is completed 💻
4. Work in Groups to EDIT your information, share, run an originality report, and confirm you have similar facts (remember: you need a minimum of three facts per category) 👀 👂🏻 💬
•  I can identify and describe a character's traits based on textual evidence, and explain how these traits contribute to the character's overall development or impact the story's events.

Wednesday, November 19th (C)-Parent Day!

1. Review Game Biography vs. Autobiography + 💻
2. Autobiography/Biography Poem Instructions 👂
• I can write a poem about my life (autobiography) or someone else's (biography) that uses key details and experiences to show their personality and experiences.
3. Create an Autobiography/Biography Poem
• Complete a rough draft ✏️  📄 
•  🖥️ Go to Google Classroom > Classwork > Daily Work to type your poem
• The poem is due next class period
4.  🖥️ Done with your poem? Go to this LINK, check out the options, and make a list of your top three biography choices. Write them down on the BACK of your blue sheet 📝

Thursday, November 20th (A) and Friday, November 21st (B)-

1. Before you do anything else, WATCH this video link 👀  💻 🎧
2. Be sure your Biography and Autobiography Poem is done-DUE TODAY!! 💻
3. Go to this LINK, check out the options, and make a list of your top three biography choices 📝
4. Sign up for a Biography Topic *the sub has a sheet with the order to choose- ONLY one person per topic! If your topic has been picked, choose a new one! 📝
• I can research a person's life using multiple sources to create a project that clearly explains their major life events, challenges, and why their accomplishments are important.
5. Start biography project research-Go to Google Classroom > Classwork > Daily Work to type, keep track of your resources, and take notes 🖥️ ✏️ 📄 
1. Look for a book: in the library (use the online library catalog) or in Mrs. Schreifels' room
2. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA
3. You need a minimum of three sources to ensure you're getting accurate information