Class Agenda 9/6

1.  Bellringer:  To write a good paragraph, what do you need to include?  List....  

2.  Collect Expectations Sheet

3.  Me, Myself and I Writing Exercise:  Draft a biographical paragraph about a classmate.  Remember:  

• Topic Sentence
• 3 Supporting facts/details
• Concluding Statement

HW - Finish Paragraph

- Late Profile -or- Expectations Sheet?  Last chance for points...

Class Agenda 9/5

1.  Bellringer:  Put your profile on your desk and write tonight's homework in your planner.
2.  Collect Profiles.  Although late homework will not typically be accepted, I will accept Profiles tomorrow.
3.  Discuss class expectations (Social Studies with Mr. Law)

HW - Signed expectations sheet
HW2 - Any late Profiles?  Do you have your SS binder?

Welcome 8th Graders!

1.  Attendance & get your seat for the first marking period
2.  Introductions:  Mr. Law, Room 204, & Social Studies 8
3.  Student Profile - complete and have it signed at home

HW - Parent/Guardian Signature on Profile
Supplies - 3 ring binder (1.5 or 2", loose leaf paper, writing utensils)

Congratulations 8th Graders!

Best of luck to you and your future!  You will do a phenomenal job at the high school...and beyond!  Enjoy your summer...

Class Agenda 6/18 - 6/22

Last Week of School!

Monday 6/18 - Global History I (9th grade) pre-test.  "Are you ready for High School?" - p.pt.
Tuesday 6/19 - 8th grade class trip
Wednesday 6/20 - Periods 2-3 ONLY:  Finish Forrest Gump and complete the analysis of the movie.  Red Ram Day for the remaining periods.
Thursday 6/21 - Period 6 ONLY:  Half-day
Friday 6/22 - 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony.  Good luck at the High School!

Class Agenda 6/11-6/15

This week we will be analyzing the historical events presented by the film Forrest Gump (edited version).  As we watch the movie, will make daily observations of historical events, and how those events connect to the topics that we have learned about over the past several weeks.  Each student will be responsible for a movie critique, an interpretation of the feather (from the opening scene), and we will even write a new "chapter" of the movie choosing an event for Forrest to be written into between 1984-present...  This is the FINAL grade of Social Studies 8! Click here for the handout.

FINAL EXAM WEEK (6/4-6/8)

FINAL EXAM - FRIDAY JUNE 6th 

We will be prepping for our final exam this week in class.  Due to a number of interruptions during our school week, students will be required to keep up with the following review assignment in the "8th Grade Social Studies Review Sheets" packet.

Monday June 4 - pgs. 1-4
Tuesday June 5 - pgs. 5-8
Wednesday June 6 - pgs. 9-12
Thursday June 7 - pgs. 13-18  (p.pt. 17-18)
Friday June 8 - FINAL EXAM


Students are encouraged to use the flashcards that are available via the main page on this blog.  Students are also encouraged to use old packets and tests to prepare for the Final Exam.  Even the blog itself could be a great tool to review old material...notes...and even movie clips.  Good luck!