Topics for the first quarter test

8th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 

Nouns: subject, direct obj., O of P, SC, direct address, appositive

Verbs: transitive, intransitive\

Agreement: subject & predicate

Gerund phrases

compound sentences

complex sentences

compound complex sentences

Identifying Theme with supporting details 

The structure of a plot. 

Argument writing 

Comparative essay writing

7th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 

Pronouns: personal, relative

Verbs: action/linking, principal parts, regular, irregular

coordinate, correlative

Verbs: transitive, intransitive

Adverbs: manner, place, time, cause

Recognize and use phrases: preposition, appositive, infinitive, participles

Verbs: transitive, intransitive

simple sentences

compound sentences

complex sentences

Adjectives: comparative/superlative

Argument writing 

Comparative essay writing

6th Grade

 Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 

Nouns: subject, direct object, 

object of preposition, subjective complement, direct address

Adjectives:  linking verb

Adverbs: manner, place, time

Prepositions: introduce phrases

simple sentences

compound sentences

Pronouns: subject, direct object, object of preposition

linking verb complement

The elements of a myth and ledges 

Comparative essay writing

5th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 

Nouns: definition, common, proper, collective, plural, collective, possessive, abstract

Pronouns: personal, reflective, relative

Verbs: action/being, regular/irregular / principal parts – present, past, present participle, past participle,

Conjunctions

Prepositions

simple and compound sentences

Adverbs: manner, place, time

Agreement: subject & predicate

Simile and Metaphor 

Understanding poems 

Comparative essay writing

Reminders for Parents

Reminders for the week of October 27:

1. Unit exam topics for ELA and Religion will be posted on the 31 make sure your children are bringing home their notebooks to study.

2. 7th grade will be having a Halloween party. 5$ for the pizza party is due by Thursday. They also need to bring in a bag of candy for the Halloween parade if they want to take part in the festivities.

3. If costumes are inappropriate students will not be able to take part in ANY of the festivities so please make sure your child's costume is appropriate.

8th Grade October 27

ELA WEEKLY LESSONS

arguments

relevant evidence

support claims

logical reasoning

credible sources

counterclaims

explicit textual evidence

implicit textual evidence

setting

Theme 

7th Grade October 27

ELA WEEKLY LESSONS

biography

 diction

poetry term  tone 

 poetry term imagery

research

central ideas

elaborating

contribute

information

views


Due Thursday: Main idea worksheet. 

6th grade week of October 27

LESSONS
ELA
Religion



ELA 

Protagonist

Antagonist

Setting

Rising Action

Main Conflict

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Dialogue

 Sensory Details

Hera and Aphrodite have different attitudes toward Echo.  Describe how Hera and Aphrodite treat Echo, and explain how they affect Echo’s fate.  Support your ideas with details from the story.  

Link to the story
http://dpmsbirdhouse.wikispaces.com/file/view/Echo+%26+Narcissus.pdf 

 Religion 

 Egypt

Israelite 

Moses

Pharaoh 

Midian 

Exodus 

5th Grade Week of October 27

Lessons
ELA
Religion



ELA

figurative language

similes

metaphors

character

characterization

characterize

idioms

adages

proverbs

evidence

The cage is another symbol in “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”. What might the cage represent?

Religion

Confirmation
sponsor
Anoint
christian Initiation
Holy Spirit
Laying of hands
witness
candidates

Dear Parents,

Here are a few reminders for the week of October 20, 2014;

• Interm Assessments Tuesday 10/21 ELA and Thursday 10/23 Math
• Students must hand in all homework and projects the day they are due. If they are not in they will receive a zero (0).
• There will be an ELA exam on Friday for all classes
• We are working on the Safe Environment Curriculum this week if you would like to see the out line and lesson plans feel free to go to the link  http://www.archny.org/childrens-curriculum/
• Unit 2 begins for all classes this week. Remind students to make sure their notebooks are in order.