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For more information, go to Tamanend's Distance Learning Homepage: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/47852
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8th grade english Distance Learning guide for phase 2
beginning April 6
Daily Expectations for Students
- Attend our classroom check-in on the correct day and time.
- Check Canvas for our daily/weekly assignments.
- Complete and submit assignments by the next scheduled class period.
- Abide by CB Online Meeting Guidelines, found here.
Office Hours
I will be available to parents and students at the following times:
- Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 & 1:00 – 2:00
- Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30
- Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:00
- Thursday, 10:30 – 11:30 & 12:00-12:30
You can reach me by email at sroth@cbsd.org.
Classroom Tools
Our classroom will be using Canvas as the primary mode of assigning and collecting work. Links to my Canvas pages are at the top of this page.
wednesday, april 1st and thursday, april 2nd
Please Read Carefully!
I will be emailing you a link to have a class meeting to go over the next phase of distance learning.
To join the meeting, you just have to click on the link in the email. You can also access the links in Canvas in the Distance Learning Module.
This meeting will be short, and I hope you will join us.
Wednesday, April 1st
Period 1- 9:00 AM
Period 2- 10:00 AM
Period 3- 12:00 PM
Thursday, April 2nd
Period 6- 10:00 AM
Period 7- 12:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31st
Overview: Read the Common Lit article and complete the questionsEstimated Time: Approximately 30 minutesExplanation of Activity: I will critically read “You Can Buy Happiness, If It's an Experience” I will assess my understanding of “You Can Buy Happiness, If It's an Experience” by completing comprehension questions for Common Lit Happiness Article 2.Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links above. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.Tasks:- Begin by opening the link to the Common Lit Assignment. As you read, you will complete the guided reading questions.
- When you click the link, you may need to log in. You will use your CBSD username and e-mail.
- If you have issues logging in with this link, you can log in by going onto Office 365 > Clever > Common Lit > Assignments.
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Monday, March 30th
Overview: Read the Common Lit article and complete the questionsEstimated Time: Approximately 30 minutesExplanation of Activity: I will critically read “High Incomes Don’t Bring You Happiness” I will assess my understanding of “High Incomes Don’t Bring You Happiness” by completing comprehension questions for Common Lit Happiness Article 1.Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links above. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.Tasks:- Begin by opening the link to the Common Lit Assignment. As you read, you will complete the guided reading questions.
- When you click the link, you may need to log in. You will use your CBSD username and e-mail.
- If you have issues logging in with this link, you can log in by going onto Office 365 > Clever > Common Lit > Assignments.
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Thursday, March 26th
Overview: Today's activity is your choice!
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Explanation of Activity: Today, students should complete one activity from the list of "Extras" posted on Canvas.
Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links above. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.
Tasks:
- Choose an activity from the list in the Assignment called "Distance Learning Extras"
- After you have completed the task, you are to write 4-5 sentences telling me what you did and why you would recommend it to someone else. PLEASE be mindful of proper capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure!
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Wednesday, March 25th
Virtual Author Visit at 11:00 AM. Link is on my Canvas site AND on the TMS Library site. See you in the Teams chat!
Tuesday, March 24th
Important: Virtual author visit TOMORROW, March 25th at 11:00 on Teams. Joelle Charbonneau who wrote The Testing series and Need. Teams link will be available tomorrow. See PowerPoint: Charbonneau Virtual Visit 3/25
Overview:
- Write a journal entry
- Add a creative element
- Submit on Canvas
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Explanation of Activity:
In this activity, you will keep a record of your daily life during this unprecedented time. This journal entry should be at least 5 sentences and can be formatting in any way you would like—you may choose to write it as a diary entry, short story, or poem! No matter how you choose to write it, make use to reflect on the following:
- What you are seeing?
- Around you
- On the news
- On social media
- What you are doing?
- How are you keeping busy?
- What is distance learning like?
- How are you feeling?
Once you have finished your journal entry, please add a picture or other creative element.
Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links above. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.
Tasks:
- Begin by opening a new Word document and save it on your computer as “Your Last Name_Coronavirus Journal”
- Begin by reviewing the assignment above.
- Next, create your journal entry in any format you choose.
- Add your creative element.
- Finally, submit your assignment on Canvas.
Extras:
- If you need to find a new independent book, please go to the Tamanend Library page and find out how to download the SORA APP that will provide access to eBooks.
- If you are looking for more things to do, I have added some other options on my Canvas site in the Assignment called Distance Learning Extras. You might enjoy some of them, so check it out if you have time.
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Monday, March 23rd
Overview: Today's activity is a continuation of Thursday's work.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Explanation of Activity: Today, students should try writing their own poem called If I Were in Charge of the World using the original poem as the model. Submit your poem on Canvas.
Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links above. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.
Tasks:
- Review the poem If I Were in Charge of the World
- Write your Own Poem using If I Were in Charge of the World as a model
Assignment: Write your own poem called If I Were in Charge of the World using the original poem as your model. Try to follow the exact structure of Viorst’s poem but include your own ideas. Every stanza must begin “If I were in charge of the world.” Your ideas can be a large perspective (as in the entire world) or more personally focused (as in your life, community, or school). Submit your completed poem on Canvas. Have fun with it and be creative.
Extras:
- If you need to find a new independent book, please go to the Tamanend Library page and find out how to download the SORA APP that will provide access to eBooks.
- If you are looking for more things to do, I will offer some other options on my Canvas site in the Assignment called Distance Learning Extras. You might enjoy some of them, so check it out if you have time.
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Thursday, March 19th
Overview: We have reviewed "What is Poetry". Today, we will continue to look at poetry by reading and reflecting upon If I Were in Charge of the World by Judith Viorst. And, as always, keep reading your independent book every day.
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Explanation of Activity: Students should read the poem If I Were in Charge of the World by Judith Viorst. There are then five questions to review. Submit answers to the questions on Canvas.
Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links at the top of this page. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.
Tasks:
- Read the Poem
- Review the Questions
- Submit Answers to the Questions as a Text Entry on Canvas. Answer in complete sentences. Use evidence from the poem to support your answer.
Extras:
- If you need to find a new independent book, please go to the Tamanend Library page and find out how to download the SORA APP that will provide access to eBooks.
- If you are looking for more things to do, I will offer some other options on my Canvas site in the Assignment called Distance Learning Extras. You might enjoy some of them, so check it out if you have time.
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th
Overview: Welcome to Distance Learning! In this uncertain time, we can still learn, practice skills, and most importantly, read. Keep reading an independent book every day. To begin our distance learning activities, we are going to start by reviewing "What Is Poetry?"
Estimated Time: 60 minutes (This is a two-day activity.)
Explanation of Activity: Students will review poetry as a form of writing, including some of the common devices used in poetry.
Quick Things to Know: All materials you will need are on my Canvas site. Links below. There is a module called Distance Learning, and each lesson will be listed by date in that module.
Tasks:
Day One 3/17:
- Watch the video "What is Poetry" found here: Link (Links to an external site.)
- After you watch the video, complete the "What is Poetry Vocab Cards" found here: Link(Links to an external site.)
Day Two 3/18:
- Begin by completing the "What is Poetry Read and Respond" found here: Link(Links to an external site.)
- Next, complete the "What is Poetry Quiz" and review your answers: Link(Links to an external site.)
- Lastly, tell me how you did on the poetry quiz. What are your strengths, and what are your weaknesses? Use the terms from the Flocabulary activities to write a brief response and submit your response as a text entry on Canvas.
Links:
Method of Communication: If you have questions or need to reach me for any reason, email is the most efficient method of communication (sroth@cbsd.org). I will check my email several times per day. Please do not message me through Canvas as I will not be checking that as frequently.
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