English 8Welcome to the homepage for English 8 with Ms. Legault. Here you will find the daily breakdown of what we have done in class each day. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
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What did we do today?
January 25th, 20221
We had our final project presentations. There was also time to work on catch up work.
January 21st, 2022
We continued to work on the final project. It needed to be completed by the end of today's class. Presentations are on Tuesday.
January 20th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project. It needs to be completed by the end of tomorrow's class.
January 19th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project.
January 18th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project.
January 17th, 2022
We started on the final project.
We had our final project presentations. There was also time to work on catch up work.
January 21st, 2022
We continued to work on the final project. It needed to be completed by the end of today's class. Presentations are on Tuesday.
January 20th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project. It needs to be completed by the end of tomorrow's class.
January 19th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project.
January 18th, 2022
We continued to work on the final project.
January 17th, 2022
We started on the final project.
paper_bag_book_report.docx | |
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January 14th, 2022
We continued to work on the mini research project. It is due by the end of class.
January 13th, 2022
We started on a mini research project on a mythological figure.
We continued to work on the mini research project. It is due by the end of class.
January 13th, 2022
We started on a mini research project on a mythological figure.
miniresearchproject.docx | |
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January 12th, 2022
We finished the notes on Greek gods and goddesses. Then we read two fire myths and answered some questions on them, even compared them.
January 11th, 2022
We did some notes on Greek gods and goddesses. Then we read a reader's theatre about Hades and Persephone and answered some questions on it.
We finished the notes on Greek gods and goddesses. Then we read two fire myths and answered some questions on them, even compared them.
January 11th, 2022
We did some notes on Greek gods and goddesses. Then we read a reader's theatre about Hades and Persephone and answered some questions on it.
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January 10th, 2022
We got a new spelling list. We read a story called "How Summer Came to Canada" and answered the questions. Then we did spelling practice.
We got a new spelling list. We read a story called "How Summer Came to Canada" and answered the questions. Then we did spelling practice.
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December 17th, 2021
We had time to finish up the memoir assignment. We also did a kahoot.
December 16th, 2021
We did a grammar sheet. Then we worked on the memoir assignment. It is due tomorrow.
We had time to finish up the memoir assignment. We also did a kahoot.
December 16th, 2021
We did a grammar sheet. Then we worked on the memoir assignment. It is due tomorrow.
sentencecombining2.docx | |
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December 15th, 2021
We did a grammar sheet. Then we worked on the memoir assignment.
We did a grammar sheet. Then we worked on the memoir assignment.
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December 14th, 2021
We did a grammar sheet and then worked on the memoir assignment.
We did a grammar sheet and then worked on the memoir assignment.
coordinating-conjunctions-exercise.pdf | |
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December 13th, 2021
We started working on a memoir assignment today. The short story project was due.
We started working on a memoir assignment today. The short story project was due.
engapr2020memoirassign.docx | |
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December 10th, 2021
We had our spelling quiz 12. Then we worked on our short story project, which is due on Monday.
December 9th, 2021
We worked on our project.
December 8th, 2021
We worked on our project.
December 7th, 2021
We signed out new library books. Then we got our new spelling list. We began working on the project.
We had our spelling quiz 12. Then we worked on our short story project, which is due on Monday.
December 9th, 2021
We worked on our project.
December 8th, 2021
We worked on our project.
December 7th, 2021
We signed out new library books. Then we got our new spelling list. We began working on the project.
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December 3rd, 2021
We did spelling quiz 11. Then we read "Lather and Nothing Else" and did questions on it. Then there was a grammar sheet.
We did spelling quiz 11. Then we read "Lather and Nothing Else" and did questions on it. Then there was a grammar sheet.
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December 2nd, 2021
We read "The Necklace" and answered questions on it.
We read "The Necklace" and answered questions on it.
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December 1st, 2021
We read "Lenses" and answered questions on it.
We read "Lenses" and answered questions on it.
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November 30th, 2021
We read "Charles" and answered questions on it.
We read "Charles" and answered questions on it.
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November 29th, 2021
We got spelling list 11. We did a free write on the topic "What makes a good place to live?" Then we read "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl and answered questions on it.
We got spelling list 11. We did a free write on the topic "What makes a good place to live?" Then we read "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl and answered questions on it.
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November 26th, 2021
We did spelling quiz 10. Then we learned about some common word errors. Then we did a grammar sheet.
We did spelling quiz 10. Then we learned about some common word errors. Then we did a grammar sheet.
common_word_errors.docx | |
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November 25th, 2021
We learned about the rules of capitalization. Then we did a grammar sheet on the rules.
We learned about the rules of capitalization. Then we did a grammar sheet on the rules.
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November 24th, 2021
We finished watching The Outsiders movie. We handed in the questions, and then did a brief reflection comparing the book to the movie.
November 23rd, 2021
We got spelling list 10. We also did a survey. We did spelling practice as there were some technical difficulties with the movie. Then we watched the movie and worked on the questions.
We finished watching The Outsiders movie. We handed in the questions, and then did a brief reflection comparing the book to the movie.
November 23rd, 2021
We got spelling list 10. We also did a survey. We did spelling practice as there were some technical difficulties with the movie. Then we watched the movie and worked on the questions.
eng8spelllist10.docx | |
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November 19th, 2021
The Outsiders project was due today. We had spelling quiz 9. Then we began to watch the movie and answered some questions on it.
The Outsiders project was due today. We had spelling quiz 9. Then we began to watch the movie and answered some questions on it.
theoutsdiersmoviequestions.docx | |
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November 18th, 2021
We worked on The Outsiders project. It is due tomorrow.
November 17th, 2021
We worked on The Outsiders project.
November 16th, 2021
We worked on our project.
November 15th, 2021
We got spelling list 9. Then we worked on our project.
We worked on The Outsiders project. It is due tomorrow.
November 17th, 2021
We worked on The Outsiders project.
November 16th, 2021
We worked on our project.
November 15th, 2021
We got spelling list 9. Then we worked on our project.
eng8spelllist9.docx | |
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November 12th, 2021
We did spelling quiz 8, and then worked on our new The Outsiders project.
We did spelling quiz 8, and then worked on our new The Outsiders project.
the_outsiders_final_project_options.docx | |
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November 10th, 2021
We finished our character notes. Then we read Ch 12 to finish off reading The Outsiders. We finished the questions. We wrote a brief review of the book.
November 9th, 2021
We finished reading Ch 9, and then read Ch 10. We did the questions. If there was time, we updated our character sheet.
November 8th, 2021
We got spelling list 8. Then we read Ch 8 and finished the Ch 7-8 questions. We started reading Ch 9 and will finish it tomorrow in class.
We finished our character notes. Then we read Ch 12 to finish off reading The Outsiders. We finished the questions. We wrote a brief review of the book.
November 9th, 2021
We finished reading Ch 9, and then read Ch 10. We did the questions. If there was time, we updated our character sheet.
November 8th, 2021
We got spelling list 8. Then we read Ch 8 and finished the Ch 7-8 questions. We started reading Ch 9 and will finish it tomorrow in class.
eng8spelllist8.docx | |
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November 5th, 2021
We had spelling quiz 7. Then we read Ch 6 and finished off the Ch 4-6 questions. We also read most of Ch 7. The homework is to finish reading Ch 7 and do questions 1-3 for the Ch 7-8 questions.
November 4th, 2021
We read Ch 4-5 of The Outsiders and answered questions on them. We worked on our character sheet. Spelling Quiz 7 is tomorrow.
November 3rd, 2021
We had a catch up block today. There was time to do some spelling quiz rewrites and work on things that needed to be done.
November 2nd, 2021
We read chapters 2-3 and finished up the questions.
November 1st, 2021
We did a self-assessment. Then we got spelling list 7. We signed out The Outsiders and read chapter 1 and did the first part of the questions.
We had spelling quiz 7. Then we read Ch 6 and finished off the Ch 4-6 questions. We also read most of Ch 7. The homework is to finish reading Ch 7 and do questions 1-3 for the Ch 7-8 questions.
November 4th, 2021
We read Ch 4-5 of The Outsiders and answered questions on them. We worked on our character sheet. Spelling Quiz 7 is tomorrow.
November 3rd, 2021
We had a catch up block today. There was time to do some spelling quiz rewrites and work on things that needed to be done.
November 2nd, 2021
We read chapters 2-3 and finished up the questions.
November 1st, 2021
We did a self-assessment. Then we got spelling list 7. We signed out The Outsiders and read chapter 1 and did the first part of the questions.
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October 29th, 2021
We had spelling quiz 6. Then we had our last class to work on the scary story. It is due on Monday.
October 28th, 2021
We worked on the scary short story.
October 27th, 2021
We learned about Sora and Destiny Discover in the library. If there was time, we worked on the scary short story.
October 26th, 2021
We worked on the scary short story assignment.
October 25th, 2021
We went over spelling list 6. Then we worked on the scary short story assignment.
We had spelling quiz 6. Then we had our last class to work on the scary story. It is due on Monday.
October 28th, 2021
We worked on the scary short story.
October 27th, 2021
We learned about Sora and Destiny Discover in the library. If there was time, we worked on the scary short story.
October 26th, 2021
We worked on the scary short story assignment.
October 25th, 2021
We went over spelling list 6. Then we worked on the scary short story assignment.
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October 21st, 2021
We had spelling quiz 5. Then we learned about writing scary stories and looked at the plot mountain. There was time to start brainstorming what your scary story will be about.
We had spelling quiz 5. Then we learned about writing scary stories and looked at the plot mountain. There was time to start brainstorming what your scary story will be about.
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October 20th, 2021
We learned about dialogue and different types of characters. Then we created characters.
We learned about dialogue and different types of characters. Then we created characters.
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October 19th, 2021
We had our A Midsummer Night's Dream test today.
October 18th, 2021
We got spelling list 5 and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the study guide for tomorrow's test.
We had our A Midsummer Night's Dream test today.
October 18th, 2021
We got spelling list 5 and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the study guide for tomorrow's test.
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October 15th, 2021
We had spelling quiz 4. Then we started working on the study guide.
We had spelling quiz 4. Then we started working on the study guide.
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October 14th, 2021
We read Act V, and did the questions. We also wrote a brief review of the play.
October 13th, 2021
We read Act IV, sc i and ii, and did the questions.
October 12th, 2021
We got Spelling List 4. Then we read Act III, sc ii and did the questions.
We read Act V, and did the questions. We also wrote a brief review of the play.
October 13th, 2021
We read Act IV, sc i and ii, and did the questions.
October 12th, 2021
We got Spelling List 4. Then we read Act III, sc ii and did the questions.
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October 8th, 2021
We did our third spelling quiz. Then we read Act III, sc i and answered the questions.
October 7th, 2021
We read Act II and answered the questions. We will have a spelling quiz tomorrow.
October 6th, 2021
We signed out A Midsummer Night's Dream. We read Act I, and answered some questions.
We did our third spelling quiz. Then we read Act III, sc i and answered the questions.
October 7th, 2021
We read Act II and answered the questions. We will have a spelling quiz tomorrow.
October 6th, 2021
We signed out A Midsummer Night's Dream. We read Act I, and answered some questions.
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October 5th, 2021
We did a pre-assessment about Shakespeare. Then we did some notes on him and on the play A Midsummer Night's Dream. We did a free write. Then we created insults.
We did a pre-assessment about Shakespeare. Then we did some notes on him and on the play A Midsummer Night's Dream. We did a free write. Then we created insults.
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October 4th, 2021
The poetry booklet was due today. We went to the library for an orientation/information session.
October 1st, 2021
We had one last class to work on the poetry booklet. It is due on Monday.
September 29th, 2021
We worked on the poetry booklet.
September 28th, 2021
We worked on the poetry booklet.
September 24th, 2021
We did the spelling quiz. Then we started on the poetry booklet project.
The poetry booklet was due today. We went to the library for an orientation/information session.
October 1st, 2021
We had one last class to work on the poetry booklet. It is due on Monday.
September 29th, 2021
We worked on the poetry booklet.
September 28th, 2021
We worked on the poetry booklet.
September 24th, 2021
We did the spelling quiz. Then we started on the poetry booklet project.
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September 23rd, 2021
We read a poem called "The Railway Train" and then answered some questions on it (found on the Google Classroom) for our summative poetry analysis assignment.
We read a poem called "The Railway Train" and then answered some questions on it (found on the Google Classroom) for our summative poetry analysis assignment.
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September 22nd, 2021
We wrote a limerick. Then we read and analyzed "Siren Song". Our final poetry analysis will be tomorrow.
We wrote a limerick. Then we read and analyzed "Siren Song". Our final poetry analysis will be tomorrow.
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September 21st, 2021
We wrote an acrostic poem. Then we analyzed "Nothing Gold Can Stay". Finally, we did spelling practice.
We wrote an acrostic poem. Then we analyzed "Nothing Gold Can Stay". Finally, we did spelling practice.
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September 20th, 2021
We got our second spelling list. We learned about poetic devices. Then we wrote a haiku. We read and analyzed a poem called "Fire and Ice."
We got our second spelling list. We learned about poetic devices. Then we wrote a haiku. We read and analyzed a poem called "Fire and Ice."
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September 17th, 2021
We did our first spelling quiz. Then we did some poetry stations.
September 16th, 2021
We did some notes today on different types of sentences. Then we did a worksheet.
We did our first spelling quiz. Then we did some poetry stations.
September 16th, 2021
We did some notes today on different types of sentences. Then we did a worksheet.
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September 15th, 2021
The timeline was due. We went to the library to get set up on the Google Classroom. Then Ms. Sharkey provided us with some more information.
September 14th, 2021
We did a spelling practice. We had our last class period to work on the timeline. It is due tomorrow.
September 13th, 2021
We got our first spelling list. We went to the library to sign out a silent reading book. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
The timeline was due. We went to the library to get set up on the Google Classroom. Then Ms. Sharkey provided us with some more information.
September 14th, 2021
We did a spelling practice. We had our last class period to work on the timeline. It is due tomorrow.
September 13th, 2021
We got our first spelling list. We went to the library to sign out a silent reading book. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
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September 10th, 2021
We worked on the timeline assignment. On Monday we will sign out silent reading books, so if you have one from home, please bring it.
September 9th, 2021
We did a quick review quiz on the course outline. Then we had time to work on the timeline assignment.
September 8th, 2021
We had our first class. A student survey was completed. Then we went over the course outline and classroom expectations. We did an ice breaker/introductory activity. Then we went over the timeline assignment.
We worked on the timeline assignment. On Monday we will sign out silent reading books, so if you have one from home, please bring it.
September 9th, 2021
We did a quick review quiz on the course outline. Then we had time to work on the timeline assignment.
September 8th, 2021
We had our first class. A student survey was completed. Then we went over the course outline and classroom expectations. We did an ice breaker/introductory activity. Then we went over the timeline assignment.
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