8th Grade
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Parent Instructions
Students will go online to the IXL program, locate the language arts activities for 8th grade, and complete the activities for part P-Citations. There are 4 lessons: instruction on two different MLA citation formats individually, practice using both, and a lesson on plagiarism (VERY important).
Student Instructions
Students will go online to the IXL program, locate the language arts activities for 8th grade, and complete the activities for part P-Citations. There are 4 lessons: instruction on two different MLA citation formats individually, practice using both, and a lesson on plagiarism (VERY important). All 4 sections should be completed to at least 80%.
Learning Opportunity Objective
8.W.TTP.2.c Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. (Use in-text citations--MLA 7th -8th editions 8-P.3)
Comments
Learning to make correct citations using the MLA format is necessary for future research-based writing that you will be doing in high school and beyond. You may be provided practice for this type of writing experience through our distance-learning activities as well.
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Parent Instructions
Students will sign up for their individual school. They will read and answer questions for 3 passages. Their teacher can see how much time is spent on each passage and the student should be making notes and annotating the text.
Student Instructions
Once you have logged in, you will complete the 3 readings for the week. They are: Hammurabi’s Code: An Eye for an Eye, Be a Supreme Court Justice, Freedom of Religion and Free Speech and Press. You can communicate with classmates by posting notes on what your thoughts are. You can highlight words to get the definition. You can annotate the text. Your teacher can see any notes you create, as well as how much time you spend on each passage. The login information has not changed, but as a reference here it is: The class name for Bon Lin Middle is: BLMS2020. The code is H39FP. The class name for Appling Middle is: AMSELA2020. The code is: aimp8. The class name for Elmore Park is: EPMS2020. The code is: opndi.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas, characters, setting, and or plot.
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Parent Instructions
Your student can use NoRedInk activities to practice grammar skills. No Red Ink allows your student to personalize the content based on his/her interests, so the skills are built around characters and content from their favorite sports, tv shows, movies, actors/actresses, bands, singers, etc. Student Instructions
Go to noredink.com and log in by typing in the username, password, and class code that your teacher gave you. You should see an assignment titled Subject-Verb Agreement I. There are 3 parts to this assignment. The first is Identifying verbs, the second is an Introduction to subject-verb agreement, and the third is agreement with compound subjects.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage. When reading or listening, explain the function of verbs.
When writing or speaking, produce simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex sentences with effectively-placed modifiers.
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage. When reading or listening, explain the function of verbs.
When writing or speaking, produce simple, compound, complex, and
compound-complex sentences with effectively-placed modifiers.
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| Enrichment ELA Week 5 |
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Parent Instructions
We know that many of the skills needed to perform well on the ACT are introduced in middle school courses. We want to encourage students to start preparing for the ACT now. They will use iXL to start practicing the ACT skills.
Student Instructions
We hope you surprise yourself seeing how much you already know that will be covered on the ACT. A high score on the ACT means more scholarship dollars for college. Begin completed iXL skills that are correlated to ACT now :)! Follow the link above and begin working in the 13-15 score range. Want to challenge yourself, go to the 16-19 range! Send your teacher screenshots of final scores via e-mail and let them know what you are working on and how you are doing!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Prepare for the ACT!
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Parent Instructions
Your student can use the link above to access a wide variety of free stories via desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Amazon's Audible streaming service will allow your student to select works at the appropriate reading level based on current interests. Each selection provides a summary and reviews of the work that you can preview before your student starts reading. Titles are available in six languages and cover a wide variety of topics as well as classical literature.
Student Instructions
Browse thru the book selections; then, read the summaries and reviews of several books to help you pick a title that will capture your interest and challenge your imagination. Create blog entries during reading and/or your own review of the book to share with your teacher and classmates (see your teacher’s guidelines for specific guidelines for submitting work).
Learning Opportunity Objective
Read and comprehend a variety of literature and literary nonfiction throughout the grades 6-8 text complexity band
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| Math Week 5 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Have students login on https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8 . Students will be working on completing tables and graphs from a linear function. They should complete Z.8, Z.9, and Z.11 with a smart score of 80% or better.
Student Instructions
Students will login on https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8 . Students will be working on completing tables and graphs from a linear function. They should complete Z.8, Z.9, and Z.11 with a smart score of 80% or better. Teachers will let you know if you need to submit a screenshot of your score or use your IXL login and password.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can complete a function table and graph it. I can derive an equation of the form y = mx + b for a linear function.
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Parent Instructions
Students should login to DeltaMath and complete FunctionTable assignment.
Student Instructions
Students should login to DeltaMath and complete FunctionTable assignment.
Learning Opportunity Objective
TLW use functions expressed as equations and tables.
Comments
Teachers should copy FunctionTable assignment in DeltaMath.
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Student Instructions
Click on the link, or go to Quizizz.com/join. 2. Join the game using the Quizizz code that your teacher sent you or that is on his or her website. 3. Make sure you do your best! We encourage you to use your notes/foldables.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can demonstrate my understanding of linear functions by completing tables using functions.
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| Enrichment Math Week 5 |
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Parent Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Student Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review math skills for ACT test
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Step-Sheet for Creating a Legends of Learning Account and Logging-In
Parent Instructions
Parents: For this week's Enrichment activity, students will follow the directions on the Legends of Learning Step Sheet to create an account and log-in to play a gaming style review of Percent. (See the Teacher Assigned PLAYLISTS) Students can also complete a cumulative math skill review in The Awakening Game that is also available in Legends of Learning.
Student Instructions
Students: You will download the file "StepSheet- Legends of Learning" and follow the directions to create an account and log-in. If your teacher has an account, you may receive a different TEACHER CODE to use via your email, REMIND, or Curve. Once your account is created, you will log-in and there are several PLAYLISTS assigned to review percent and comparing rates. There is also a challenging review of all math skills in The Awakening Game. You can play The Awakening review game automatically once you log-in, but your assigned Playlists may not show up immediately. If you are new to Legends of Learning, your playlists will appear after you join, so check back later in the day or the next day to see the new playlists.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will solve a variety of problems by calculating and comparing percents, as well as calculating and comparing rates/unit rates to find the better deal.
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| Algebra I Week 5 | ||
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DeltaMath (VLO-Percent Increase and Decrease-Week 5)
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Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to sign into Delta Math and practice using the learning opportunity that reviews content we covered early in the year. Skills included range in difficulty from low to very challenging. Students should focus on skills that are challenging, but not overwhelming to them. DeltaMath offers examples for each problem to assist students when struggling.
Student Instructions
Login in to DeltaMath and practice using the Virtual learning opportunity called VLO-Percent Increase and Decrease–Week 5. You can work at your own pace Sunday-Saturday. Please utilize the examples and feedback by DeltaMath when provided. If you have any questions, please email your teacher and they will respond as soon as they are able.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review Q3 material
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DeltaMath (VLO-Exponential Functions-Week 5)
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Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to sign into Delta Math and practice using the learning opportunity that reviews content we covered early in the year. Skills included range in difficulty from low to very challenging. Students should focus on skills that are challenging, but not overwhelming to them. DeltaMath offers examples for each problem to assist students when struggling.
Student Instructions
Login in to DeltaMath and practice using the Virtual learning opportunity called VLO – Systems of Equations-Week 4. You can work at your own pace Sunday-Saturday. Please utilize the examples and feedback by DeltaMath when provided. If you have any questions, please email your teacher and they will respond as soon as they are able.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review material from Q3
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DeltaMath (VLO-Sequences/Arithmetic and Geometric-Week 5)
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Parent Instructions
Please encourage your child to sign into Delta Math and practice using the learning opportunity that reviews content we covered early in the year. Skills included range in difficulty from low to very challenging. Students should focus on skills that are challenging, but not overwhelming to them. DeltaMath offers examples for each problem to assist students when struggling.
Student Instructions
Login in to DeltaMath and practice using the Virtual learning opportunity called VLO – Sequences/Arithmetic and Geometric-Week 5. You can work at your own pace Sunday-Saturday. Please utilize the examples and feedback by DeltaMath when provided. If you have any questions, please email your teacher and they will respond as soon as they are able.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review material from Q3
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| Science Week 5 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Students will have to download the pdf document. After your student download the document, click the link for the virtual lab and fill out the lab. Students can use their notes to help with finding the wavelength. If your student has trouble with the lab please make sure the device the student is on has adobe software.
Student Instructions
Download the lab document and click the link for virtual lab. While doing the virtual lab, make sure you fill out the document as you go through the lab. Read the procedures on the virtual lab website to help start the lab. Use your notes about waves and wavelength to help with determining frequency. Submit virtual lab to teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Waves
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Parent Instructions
Students will need the code from their science teacher to join the lesson on "Energy in Motion: Catch a Wave." Students are to complete the assignment by watching the videos and completing the embedded activities.
Student Instructions
Your science teacher will provide you with the code to join the lesson on "Energy in Motion: Catch a Wave." You are to complete the assignment by watching the videos and completing the embedded activities.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will review how waves transfer energy and compare transverse and longitudinal waves.
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Flocabulary
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Parent Instructions
Students are to log into Clever, then log on to Flocabulary and complete the Properties of Waves activities assigned by your teacher.
Student Instructions
Students are to log into Clever, then log on to Flocabulary and complete the Properties of Waves activities assigned by your teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
8.PS4.1 Develop and use models to represent the basic properties of waves including frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and speed.
Comments
Follow your teacher's directions on how to submit your work.
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| Enrichment Science Week 5 |
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Parent Instructions
Have students begin working on #MakerMonday challenges! Parents share their design and essay on social media using #MakerMondayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!
Student Instructions
Complete some of the #MakerMonday challenges! Share any solutions with your teacher!
Learning Opportunity Objective
STEM Activity
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| Physical Science Week 5 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Contact your student's Physical Science teacher to get a Quizizz Code for the "Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures" assignment. Each teacher will have a separate code.
Student Instructions
Complete the Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures Review Quizizz.
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review the characteristics of elements, compounds, and mixtures
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Parent Instructions
Contact your student's Physical Science teacher to get a code for the "Physical vs. Chemical" Quizizz. Each teacher will have a separate code.
Student Instructions
Complete the "Physical vs. Chemical" Quizizz.
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review the characteristics of physical and chemical properties and changes.
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Parent Instructions
Contact your student's Physical Science teacher to get a code for the "Atomic Structure" Quizizz. Each teacher will have a separate code.
Student Instructions
Complete the "Atomic Structure" Quizizz.
Learning Opportunity Objective
To review the structure of the atom.
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| Social Studies Week 5 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Students will play the role-play interactive game "Race to Ratify" on the iCivics website to better understand the differences between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalist and the process of the ratifying the Constitution of the United States. Students choose their stance and "talk" with many historical figures as they move along the ratification "race". Students may take a screen shot of their final results and submit to their teacher by the teacher's preferred method.
Student Instructions
You will play the role-play interactive game "Race to Ratify" on the iCivics website to better understand the differences between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalist and the process of the ratifying the Constitution of the United States. You will choose your stance and "talk" with many historical figures as you move along the ratification "race". You may take a screen shot of their final results and submit to your teacher by their preferred method.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will play "Race to Ratify" so they can describe the conflict between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the ratification of the Constitution, including the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights and concern for states’ rights. (TN SS 8.24)
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Parent Instructions
Our government is set-up in two parts, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Constitution explains rules and regulations that the government must follow and the Bill of Rights what the people must follow. This activity breaks down the Bill of Rights by the first 10 amendments.
Student Instructions
Follow the directions on the activity and email or submit though whatever your school requires.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Government
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Parent Instructions
Student will complete the amendment matching exercise on the PDF. Students can put their responses on paper or they can type over the document. Then students will play the Do I Have a Right? game on the link provided. Screen shot the final score. Students can use the other lessons to help them with the game.
Student Instructions
Student will complete the amendment matching exercise on the PDF. Students can put their responses on paper or they can type over the document. Then students will play the Do I Have a Right? game on the link provided. Screen shot the final score. Students can use the other lessons to help them with the game.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Determine the rights provided in the Bill of Rights
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