//ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ Class Name: ✏️Mrs. Colon ~ 8th Grade/Team 203 Instructor(s): Nicole Colon en-us SchoolSitePro //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7977956 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ 1.) You must use every letter of the alphabet to represent something about your life. For example, important events, special places, school, awards, sports, special people (family & friends) things you love, etc. 
2.) Please make sure you are clear/specific with your details and explain/support each letter of the alphabet. 
3.) You must write in FULL sentences, not just words or phrases, so that it shows me clear images of your life. 
4.) The first letter should be larger than the rest of the sentence and a different color font. 
5.) You may choose your favorite color font (must be readable) or multiple colors that represent you/your personality.
6.) At the end of each sentence, add an image to highlight what you wrote about. 
7.) Most importantly, have FUN!!!!😁
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Directions:
1.) View the Soundtrack Video & listen carefully to the directions.
2.) Follow the steps on "The Soundtrack of Your Life" Google Slides.
3.) All planning sheets and work should be written on slides 2, 3, & 4. Make sure you capitalize the appropriate information, write in complete thoughts, & mechanics counts.
4.) Review "The Soundtrack of Your Life" Rubric so you are aware how you will be assessed. Make sure you type your FULL name on the rubric.
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Directions:
1.) View the Sports Mash-Up Video & listen carefully to the directions.
2.) Follow the steps on the Sports Mash-Up Google Slides.
3.) All planning sheets and work should be written on slides 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. Make sure you capitalize the appropriate information, write in complete thoughts, & mechanics counts.
4.) Review the "Sports Mash-Up" Rubric so you are aware how you will be assessed. Make sure you type your FULL name on the rubric.
]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:30:47 PDT //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7897928 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:30:39 PDT //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7738363 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ 1. Literary Party Planning
2. Literary Lyrics Rewrite
3. Character Psych Assessment
4. Litflix Playlist
5. A Thousand Words
6. Character Business Cards
7. What's In A Name?
8. Character Pin Board
9. Character T-shirts
10. Alphabet Analysis

Working collaboratively with a partner, choose 5 projects listed above and complete using the novel, "Animal Farm."
]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 19:13:18 PDT //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7799637 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ 1.) Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently, collaboratively, and proficiently with scaffolding as needed.
2.) Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
3.) Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
4.) Cite textual evidence and make relevant connections to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
5.) Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text through examples or anecdotes.
6.) Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
7.) Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.

Directions:

Step 1: Read the informational text Article: Is Texting Killing The English Language? by John MCWhorter.
Step 2: While you are reading, highlight important details and annotate your thoughts on the side that will help you answer the questions. 
Step 3: After reading, analyzing, and annotating the text using the "R.A.C.E.C.E" Strategy when answering the questions and fully EXPLAIN in detail in order to be successful on the assignment. The more detailed your answers are, the more you will strengthen your reading, writing, and communication skills.
Step 4: Question responses should be size 12 font and NOT in bold.
Step 5: Make sure you Submit and Turn in your work on Wednesday, May 26th at 11:59PM.
]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 18:25:53 PDT //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7687552 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ Mon, 17 May 2021 14:06:53 PDT //ps28.jcboe.org/homeworkItem7717333 //ps28.jcboe.org/apps/classes/1016549/assignments/ 1.) Choose ONE quote that speaks to you and DELETE all the other slides.
2.) Share what you think the quote means, whether or not you agree with the quote, and how you can connect the quote with your own life or the world around you. 
3.) You should be explaining and providing examples that connect with the quote and your life.
4.) The entire slide/page should be completed with a beginning, middle, and end.
5.) Do NOT double-space
6.) Turn in and submit assignment on Monday, May 17th by 11:59PM.
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