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?
June 16th, 2023
We did a spelling quiz. We worked on the final project. It needed to be finished by the end of the block for presentations on June 20th.
June 15th, 2023
We worked on the final project.
June 14th, 2023
We worked on the final project.
June 13th, 2023
We did spelling practice 15. Then we worked on the final project.
June 12th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we began to work on the final project.
We did a spelling quiz. We worked on the final project. It needed to be finished by the end of the block for presentations on June 20th.
June 15th, 2023
We worked on the final project.
June 14th, 2023
We worked on the final project.
June 13th, 2023
We did spelling practice 15. Then we worked on the final project.
June 12th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we began to work on the final project.
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June 9th, 2023
We did the AMSND test. There was also a self-reflection and some time to do catch up.
June 8th, 2023
We did a spelling quiz. Then we worked on the study guide for the AMSND test tomorrow.
We did the AMSND test. There was also a self-reflection and some time to do catch up.
June 8th, 2023
We did a spelling quiz. Then we worked on the study guide for the AMSND test tomorrow.
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June 7th, 2023
We read Act V, sc i and did the questions. We wrote a review.
June 6th, 2023
We finished Act III, sc ii questions, and then read Act IV, sc i-ii and did the questions.
June 5th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we read Act III, sc ii and did the questions.
We read Act V, sc i and did the questions. We wrote a review.
June 6th, 2023
We finished Act III, sc ii questions, and then read Act IV, sc i-ii and did the questions.
June 5th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we read Act III, sc ii and did the questions.
eng8spelllist14.docx | |
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June 2nd, 2023
We did a spelling quiz. Then we read Act III, sc i and did the question. We then did a grammar sheet.
We did a spelling quiz. Then we read Act III, sc i and did the question. We then did a grammar sheet.
adverbsworksheet.docx | |
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June 1st, 2023
We read Act II, sc i-ii and did the questions.
May 31st, 2023
We began reading A Midsummer Night's Dream. We read Act I, sc i-ii and did the questions. We also got a character sheet to help keep track of who is who.
We read Act II, sc i-ii and did the questions.
May 31st, 2023
We began reading A Midsummer Night's Dream. We read Act I, sc i-ii and did the questions. We also got a character sheet to help keep track of who is who.
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May 30th, 2023
We did a pre-assessment about what we know about Shakespeare. Then we did some notes on Shakespeare and A Midsummer Night's Dream. We did a free write, and if there was time, a grammar sheet.
We did a pre-assessment about what we know about Shakespeare. Then we did some notes on Shakespeare and A Midsummer Night's Dream. We did a free write, and if there was time, a grammar sheet.
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May 29th, 2023
We got a new spelling list and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the final lit circle project, which is due tomorrow.
We got a new spelling list and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the final lit circle project, which is due tomorrow.
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May 26th, 2023
We did spelling quiz 12. Then we worked on the final lit circle project.
May 25th, 2023
We did spelling practice. Then we worked on the final project.
May 24th, 2023
We had a discussion about the last half of our books. Then we worked on the final project.
May 23rd, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we introduced our final project for the lit circle unit.
We did spelling quiz 12. Then we worked on the final lit circle project.
May 25th, 2023
We did spelling practice. Then we worked on the final project.
May 24th, 2023
We had a discussion about the last half of our books. Then we worked on the final project.
May 23rd, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we introduced our final project for the lit circle unit.
eng8spelllist12.docx | |
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May 18th, 2023
We did our spelling quiz. Then we had some reading time. Then we did some activities looking at setting in prose and graphic novels.
We did our spelling quiz. Then we had some reading time. Then we did some activities looking at setting in prose and graphic novels.
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May 17th, 2023
We looked at some examples of gutters. We also compared the words to the text and what each of those things bring to the story.
We looked at some examples of gutters. We also compared the words to the text and what each of those things bring to the story.
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May 16th, 2023
We had some reading time. We spent some time discussing main characters and writing down traits of the main character. Then we had a lit circle discussion meeting, and filled out our first four-quadrant response and discussion reflection.
We had some reading time. We spent some time discussing main characters and writing down traits of the main character. Then we had a lit circle discussion meeting, and filled out our first four-quadrant response and discussion reflection.
charactercreationsheert.docx | |
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May 15th, 2023
We got our new spelling list. Then we were put into our groups for the lit circles. There was time to read. We did some reinforcement of the terms we learned, and then created videos showing those terms in our assigned graphic novels.
We got our new spelling list. Then we were put into our groups for the lit circles. There was time to read. We did some reinforcement of the terms we learned, and then created videos showing those terms in our assigned graphic novels.
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May 12th, 2023
We started on our lit circle unit with some introductory activities.
We started on our lit circle unit with some introductory activities.
gr._8_graphic_novel_unit_intro.pdf | |
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May 11th, 2023
We worked on the mythology project.
May 10th, 2023
We worked on the mythology project.
May 9th, 2023
We did spelling practice. Then we worked on the mythology project.
May 8th, 2023
We got a new spelling list, and started on the mythology project.
We worked on the mythology project.
May 10th, 2023
We worked on the mythology project.
May 9th, 2023
We did spelling practice. Then we worked on the mythology project.
May 8th, 2023
We got a new spelling list, and started on the mythology project.
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May 5th, 2023
We did Spelling Quiz 9. Then we read some stories about mythical tales of love, and answered questions on them.
We did Spelling Quiz 9. Then we read some stories about mythical tales of love, and answered questions on them.
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May 4th, 2023
We finished the notes on Greek Gods and Goddesses. Then we read two fire myths, and answered some questions on them.
We finished the notes on Greek Gods and Goddesses. Then we read two fire myths, and answered some questions on them.
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May 3rd, 2023
We did some notes on the Greek Gods and Goddesses. Then we read a reader's theatre about Hades and Persephone and answered some questions on it.
We did some notes on the 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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May 2nd, 2023
We did a pre-assessment on what you already know about mythology. Then we looked at the myth flowchart. We read "How Summer Came to Canada" and answered some questions about it. We did a grammar sheet on prepositions.
We did a pre-assessment on what you already know about mythology. Then we looked at the myth flowchart. We read "How Summer Came to Canada" and answered some questions about it. We did a grammar sheet on prepositions.
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May 1st, 2023
We got a new spelling list, and did spelling practice. We worked on the short story, which is due tomorrow.
We got a new spelling list, and did spelling practice. We worked on the short story, which is due tomorrow.
eng8spelllist9.docx | |
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April 28th, 2023
We did our spelling quiz. Then we worked on the short story.
April 27th, 2023
We continued to work on the short story assignment.
April 26th, 2023
We began working on our short story.
We did our spelling quiz. Then we worked on the short story.
April 27th, 2023
We continued to work on the short story assignment.
April 26th, 2023
We began working on our short story.
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April 25th, 2023
We had sex ed today.
April 24th, 2023
We got spelling list 8. We learned about dialogue, and plot, and did another self-reflection. We did spelling practice.
We had sex ed today.
April 24th, 2023
We got spelling list 8. We learned about dialogue, and plot, and did another self-reflection. We did spelling practice.
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April 20th, 2023
We did Spelling Quiz 7. Then we did a writing prompt. We learned about types of characters and then talked about how to develop a character.
We did Spelling Quiz 7. Then we did a writing prompt. We learned about types of characters and then talked about how to develop a character.
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April 19th, 2023
We did spelling practice 7. Then there was some time for catch up work. We also talked about what unit to do next.
April 18th, 2023
We finished watching the movie and the movie questions.
April 17th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we began to watch The Outsiders movie, and worked on the questions that went along with the movie.
We did spelling practice 7. Then there was some time for catch up work. We also talked about what unit to do next.
April 18th, 2023
We finished watching the movie and the movie questions.
April 17th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we began to watch The Outsiders movie, and worked on the questions that went along with the movie.
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April 14th, 2023
We did our spelling quiz. Then we worked on the project, which is due on Monday.
April 13th, 2023
We worked on The Outsiders Project. The spelling quiz is tomorrow.
April 12th, 2023
We worked on The Outsiders project.
April 11th, 2023
We got a new spelling list, and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the Outsiders project.
We did our spelling quiz. Then we worked on the project, which is due on Monday.
April 13th, 2023
We worked on The Outsiders Project. The spelling quiz is tomorrow.
April 12th, 2023
We worked on The Outsiders project.
April 11th, 2023
We got a new spelling list, and did spelling practice. Then we worked on the Outsiders project.
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April 6th, 2023
We did a spelling quiz. Then we wrote a review of The Outsiders. The Outsiders project was assigned and then we worked on it.
We did a spelling quiz. Then we wrote a review of The Outsiders. The Outsiders project was assigned and then we worked on it.
the_outsiders_final_project_options.docx | |
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April 5th, 2023
We read Ch 10 and did the questions. Then we read Ch 11 and 12 and did those questions.
April 4th, 2023
We read Ch 8 and finished the questions, and then read Ch 9 and started on the next set of questions.
April 3rd, 2023
We got Spelling List 5. Then we read Chapters 7, and did the first three questions. Then we did spelling practice on today's list.
We read Ch 10 and did the questions. Then we read Ch 11 and 12 and did those questions.
April 4th, 2023
We read Ch 8 and finished the questions, and then read Ch 9 and started on the next set of questions.
April 3rd, 2023
We got Spelling List 5. Then we read Chapters 7, and did the first three questions. Then we did spelling practice on today's list.
eng8spelllist5.docx | |
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March 31st, 2023
We did spelling quiz 4. Then we read Ch 5 and 6, and did the questions.
March 30th, 2023
We finished reading Ch 3. Then we read Ch 4, and worked on the questions. We also worked on our character sheet.
March 29th, 2023
We did some notes on characters. Then we read Ch 2, and part of Ch 3 and finished the questions on Ch 1-3.
March 28th, 2023
We signed out The Outsiders. We did some pre-reading activities, and then began to read the book. We read Chapter 1.
We did spelling quiz 4. Then we read Ch 5 and 6, and did the questions.
March 30th, 2023
We finished reading Ch 3. Then we read Ch 4, and worked on the questions. We also worked on our character sheet.
March 29th, 2023
We did some notes on characters. Then we read Ch 2, and part of Ch 3 and finished the questions on Ch 1-3.
March 28th, 2023
We signed out The Outsiders. We did some pre-reading activities, and then began to read the book. We read Chapter 1.
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March 27th, 2023
We got spelling list 4, and did spelling practice. Progress reports were handed out. We did some catch up time.
We got spelling list 4, and did spelling practice. Progress reports were handed out. We did some catch up time.
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March 10th, 2023
We had Spelling Quiz 3. Then we worked on the short story project.
March 9th, 2023
We worked on the short story project. Spelling quiz 3 is tomorrow.
March 8th, 2023
We began working on the short story project.
We had Spelling Quiz 3. Then we worked on the short story project.
March 9th, 2023
We worked on the short story project. Spelling quiz 3 is tomorrow.
March 8th, 2023
We began working on the short story project.
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March 7th, 2023
We did a write on whether it's better to tell the truth or not. Then we read "The Necklace" and answered questions on it. If there was time, we did an adjectives sheet.
We did a write on whether it's better to tell the truth or not. Then we read "The Necklace" and answered questions on it. If there was time, we did an adjectives sheet.
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March 6th, 2023
We got a new spelling list. We did a write about which sense you would enhance. Then we read "Lenses" and answered questions on it.
We got a new spelling list. We did a write about which sense you would enhance. Then we read "Lenses" and answered questions on it.
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March 3rd, 2023
We did a response about how you make a decision. Then we read "Lather and Nothing Else" and answered the questions on it.
We did a response about how you make a decision. Then we read "Lather and Nothing Else" and answered the questions on it.
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March 2nd, 2023
We did a write about early school experiences. Then we read "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, and answered the questions on it. If there was time, we did spelling practice.
We did a write about early school experiences. Then we read "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, and answered the questions on it. If there was time, we did spelling practice.
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March 1st, 2023
We did a write related to the story. Then we read a short story and answered some questions on it.
We did a write related to the story. Then we read a short story and answered some questions on it.
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February 28th, 2023
We watched a couple of features of short stories. Then we talked about features of short stories. We brainstormed what we knew about them. We read a picture book and answered some questions about it. Then we did a sheet on theme in Disney films.
We watched a couple of features of short stories. Then we talked about features of short stories. We brainstormed what we knew about them. We read a picture book and answered some questions about it. Then we did a sheet on theme in Disney films.
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February 2yth, 2023
We got a new spelling list. Then we went to the library for a library orientation.
We got a new spelling list. Then we went to the library for a library orientation.
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February 24th, 2023
We worked on the song analysis project.
February 23rd, 2023
We worked on the song analysis project. The deadline has been extended til Monday.
February 22nd, 2023
We worked on the song analysis project.
February 21st, 2023
We had a whole school assembly.
February 17th, 2023
We continued to work on the song analysis project.
February 16th, 2023
We began working on a song analysis project.
We worked on the song analysis project.
February 23rd, 2023
We worked on the song analysis project. The deadline has been extended til Monday.
February 22nd, 2023
We worked on the song analysis project.
February 21st, 2023
We had a whole school assembly.
February 17th, 2023
We continued to work on the song analysis project.
February 16th, 2023
We began working on a song analysis project.
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February 15th, 2023
We wrote a haiku. Then we read "Siren Song" and did some questions on it.
We wrote a haiku. Then we read "Siren Song" and did some questions on it.
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February 14th, 2023
We wrote a limerick. Then we read an analyzed "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. We also did spelling practice.
We wrote a limerick. Then we read an analyzed "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. We also did spelling practice.
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February 13th, 2023
We did an overview of some poetic devices. Then we wrote an acrostic poem. We analyzed "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost.
We did an overview of some poetic devices. Then we wrote an acrostic poem. We analyzed "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost.
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February 10th, 2023
We did a paragraph activity. Students chose a topic and then created an outline for their paragraph before writing it.
We did a paragraph activity. Students chose a topic and then created an outline for their paragraph before writing it.
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February 9th, 2023
We did some notes on different types of sentences. Then we did a grammar sheet on those different types of sentences.
We did some notes on different types of sentences. Then we did a grammar sheet on those different types of sentences.
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February 8th, 2023
We worked on the timeline assignment. It is due tomorrow.
February 7th, 2023
We did a sheet on verbs. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
We worked on the timeline assignment. It is due tomorrow.
February 7th, 2023
We did a sheet on verbs. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
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February 3rd, 2023
We went to the library to sign out silent reading books. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
February 2nd, 2023
We did a noun grammar sheet. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
We went to the library to sign out silent reading books. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
February 2nd, 2023
We did a noun grammar sheet. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
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February 1st, 2023
We did a survey. Then we went over the course outline. We did an ice breaker activity. The timeline was introduced.
We did a survey. Then we went over the course outline. We did an ice breaker activity. The timeline was introduced.
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