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T'was Two Weeks Before Winter Break

Well, with only 10 school days left until the holiday break, the 8th graders will be busy with the following units/lessons:
Literature classes will be finishing up their novels and Literature Circle packets this week and doing a creative representation next week.  Hopefully, we will wrap up this unit by watching the movie version of the novel before break.
Language Arts classes will be studying VERBS.  Think--caroling, wrapping, baking, shopping, visiting, etc. 
Math class will be beginning Chapter 4--Multiple Representation= rules, patterns, graphs, tables.

Feliz Navidad--the 7th grade Spanish classes will be celebrating Christmas by playing Navidad BINGO, eating Mexican wedding cakes, and drinking Chocolate Caliente.  Delicioso!

Happy 2013!!!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Remember to have an attitude of gratitude:)

http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index Improve your learning - Learning Express Library Use your Easicat library card barcode and password.

We Support Our Troops! This class photo will accompany 27 letters with greetings of Happy Veterans Day and Happy Thanksgiving being sent to US Army troops stationed in the Colorado Springs area.

Extra Credit Opportunity--Dormitory Anagram

An anagram is a type of word play, the result of rearranging the letters of a word or phrase to produce a new word or phrase, using all the original letters exactly once; for example orchestra can be rearranged into carthorse. Week 9 Spelling work DORMITORY--rearrange it! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HINT: It's two words and could possibly be the description of a dormitory! See me for dulce and extra credit if you know this! Congratulations to Jade H. for knowing the answer: DIRTY ROOM

ELGMS Election Unit 2012

Extra Credit Opportunity--This time it's math related.

Any 8th grader can answer...
If I had one BILLION dollars and spent $1,000 each day.
How many YEARS would it take me to spend all of my money?
See me  if you know the answer!  Worth dulce and extra credit!
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The Open Window

An entertaining video production that coincided with our literature short story today.

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Middle School

8^th Grade WKCE Schedule 2012

Tuesday, October 30th 8:00-9:30 AM

Reading, Session 1                           40 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Reading, Session 2                           40 minutes

Wednesday, October 31^st    8:00- 9:20 AM

Reading, Session 3                           40 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Language Arts                                   30 minutes

Thursday, November 1^st   8:00-9:40* AM

Mathematics, Session 1                                30 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Mathematics, Session 2                                25 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Mathematics, Session 3                                25 minutes

Friday, November 2^nd  8:00-9:15 AM

Mathematics, Session 4                                25 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Science                                                 40 minutes

*Normal dismissal time for second period is 9:32…may run a few minutes over.

Tuesday, November 6^th 10:20-11:45 AM

Social Studies                                     40 minutes

Break                                                    10 minutes

Writing                                                                 30 minutes

School Climate Survey goal.learningpt.org/winss/scs/

Extra Credit Opportunity: Text-to-Text Connection

What time travel item is named in both the novel A Wrinkle in Time and the motion picture The Avengers?

Let me know in class for "dulce" :)

2012 First Night Dance

ELGS Homecoming Parade 2012

******************Cover photo: My four-year-old son COLE...future 8th grader:)

Walk to School Day 2012--Middle School Staff/Students on Formal Day

2012-2013 Night Dance Dates October 12, November 2, December 7 *changed, January 18, February 1, March 22, April 19, and May 17 **Parents, please let me know if/when you'd like to chaperone a night dance. 7:00-9:30 PM on Friday nights

Students & Parents, be sure to check grades using Skyward!

The first assignments of the 2012-2013 academic year have been entered in to SKYWARD. Be sure to utilize your on-line passwords to keep close tabs on quarterly grades. October 5th is already the midterm of first quarter. In Language Arts, we've studied the Six Traits of Writing and are currently learning about Personal Writing. In Literature, we're almost halfway through the Newbery Medal-Winning novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. In Math, we are currently in "CLOSURE" mode (aka review) of chapter 1. ***Continue to show respect, responsiblity, and kindness! PTA FUNDRAISER DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD!!!

Scholastic Book Orders Distributed Monthly

I plan to distribute book orders at the beginning of each month and have them due mid month. Checks can be made out to Scholastic Books.

Extra Credit Op!

WHO WILL BE THE FIRST STUDENT TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION?

What word starts and end with "und" ?

Let me know in class if you know the answer to this:)
Great Job Answering, ANDREW & JADE! The correct answer is UNDERGROUND!

Welcome Back to School 2012

******************** 8 Wagner on the First Day of School !!!!

8GRN PHOTOS ARE IN!

CLASS PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
TUESDAY AM: MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE
AFTER TUESDAY @ NOON: HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE
*I'M HOPING THAT MANY OF YOU WILL PICK THEM UP AT FRESHMEN ORIENTATION!

HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!
MRS. WAGNER

Learning About 3-D Shapes in 8th Grade Mathematics Class

FIESTA: Lots of Yummy Food...Gracias for a Fun Year!

End-of-the-Year FIESTA: Grades JK, K, 7th

My Summer School Classes 2012

More End-of-the-Year FUN!

End-of-the-Year Fun

Surprise Shower for Mrs. Roth--June 1st 2012

GREAT SURPRISE...WONDERFUL JOB, 8TH GRADERS!

End-of-the-Year Slideshow--Last Week of School

After watching this post, be sure to check out our beginning-of-the-year slideshow; it's was posted in September! Have a fun summer! Good luck in high school:)

Copy of My Animoto Video from Mrs. Roth--Last Day at the Beach

Click on the link below to see photos and videos of sandsculpting!
http://animoto.com/play/U3ghMB17sOd3mxLSY9Io0Q

2012 Track Meet

OYRBS Survey

http://yrbs.learningpt.org/SurveyLogin.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Holocaust Speaker

Auschwitz Survivor * Gunther Skaletz * 7/8th Grade Assembly

Amazing Man, Amazing Message

Never Give Up!

Eighth Grade Research Project:

Research questions (main topic & sub topics) brainstormed by the eighth grade classes on April 26, 2012.  Use this handout to guide you in doing your research, taking notes, and writing your outline. NOTE:  Under each Main Topic are questions that come to mind, in parentheses are the headings you should use for your Subtopics, and then under that with regular numbers and letters record your answers/research findings as Details and Supporting Details.  (See p. 2 of handout for formatting example.)

Category:       Career

Research Topic:        ?????

I.                   Education

A.    What kind of education is needed? (Requirements)

B.     When do you go to school? (Schooling schedule)

C.     How long is the schooling? (Length of schooling)

D.    How do you get started? (entrance requirements)

E.     How many years experience or qualifications do you need?

                              (Experience/Qualifications)

F.      How do you get promoted? (Promotions/ Advancement)

II.                Job Responsibilities

A.    Who does this job? What kind of person? (Personal characteristics)

B.     What do you do? (Job Description, tasks)

C.     Who is affected by this job? (Job purpose)

D.    Why would any one want this job? (Job interest)

III.             Work environment

A.    Where is this job? (Location)

B.     Where do you go? Do I need to travel? (Expectations)

C.     How long do you work? (Work schedule)

D.    Who will work with me? (Co-workers, clients)

E.     Who will be my superior? (Management)

F.      What kind of tools do I use/need? (Tools/Equipment)

IV.             Salary

A.  What is the pay? (Income)

B.     When do you get vacation? (Vacation)

C.     What are the benefits/insurance? (Benefits/insurance)

D.    Where will the job take me in life? (Job path)

E.     What are ways/areas to be promoted?  (Promotion)

V.                Pros/Cons

A. Why pick/not pick this career? (Pros/Cons)

B. Could you get injured by this job?  Is it stressful? (Risks)

VI.             Other

A.    Who are some role models in this field? (Role Models)

B.     Is there a need for this job?  (Job Market/Future)

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Category: Hobby

Topic:    ?????

I.                   Explanation of activity

A.    What is it all about? Don’t assume anything! (Description)

B.     What do you have to do? How do you do it? (Instructions)

C.     When can you do it? (Season)

D.    Where can you do it? (Location)

E.     What are the rules? (Rules)

F.      How did this activity originate?  (History)

G.    How can this be helpful/healthful?  (Benefits)

II.                Skills

A.    What are the techniques and tips for it? (Techniques/Tips)

B.     How much training/practice do you need? (Training/Practice)

C.     How would you show someone how to do this? (Directions)

III.             Participants

A.    Who is it open to? Who’s eligible to participate? (Who participates)

B.       Why is it interesting to you? Why would you do this activity? (Why it’s attractive)

C.     How physical is it? (Physical requirements)

IV.             Equipment

A.    What equipment/materials are needed? Do you need a lot of equipment? (Necessities)

B.     How much does it cost? (Expenses)

V.                How to get started

A.    How do you get started? (How to start)

B.     What do you need to know? (Necessary knowledge)

C.     Who can you contact? (Who to contact)

D.    Is it recreational or competitive? (Recreation vs. Competitive)

VI.             Professional memberships

A. What are some local groups or national organizations that I could join? (Organizations)

B. Are there any publications that I could subscribe to? (Publications)

VII.          Other

A.    Where did it originate? (Origination)

B.     Are there any dangers to be aware of? (Dangers)

C.     Is it possible to do it for a profit or eventually a career? (Future)

     

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Category: Travel

Research Topic: ?????

I.                    Location

A.     Where are you going? (Destination)

B.     In what country, city, or state is your destination located? (Location)

C.     What bodies of water or other states/countries border it? (Nearby Locations)

D.     How many people travel there each year? (Tourists)

E.      How many hours ahead/behind are they from us?  (Time zone)

II.                 Climate

A.     What time of year will you travel? (Travel seasons)

B.     What should we pack? (Necessities)   

C.     Are there any natural disasters to be aware of?  (Natural disasters)

D.     Is there any special/unique wildlife to be aware of?  (Wildlife)

E.      What’s the weather like?  (Temperature, Precipitation)

     

III.               Transportation

A.     What way will you get there? (Trip route)

                                                            1.       Best

                                                            2.      Quickest

                                                            3.      Most scenic

B.     How will you travel? (Mode of transportation)

                                                            1.      Car

                                                            2.      Plane

                                                            3.      Train

                                                            4.      Boat

C.     When are you leaving? (Departure--optional)

D.     How do you get there? (Directions from WI)

IV.              Special attractions

A.     Who will you see there? (What to see)

B.     Why are you going? (Why go)

C.     What are you going to do there? (Activities)

D.     Where can you eat? What will you eat there? (Restaurants/Foods)

E.      Are there any interesting natural land formations? (Natural land formations)

F.      Are there any interesting historical markings? (Historical markers)

G.     Are there any interesting tourist attractions?  (Tourist attractions)

H.     Are there any national parks?  (National Parks)

V.                 Accommodations and their amenities

A.     Where are you going to stay?  What do they have to offer to their guests?

                                                            1.      Hotel

                                                            2.      Motel

                                                            3.      Campsites

                                                            4.      Resorts

VI.              Expenses

A.     How much will your trip cost? (Cost)

                                                            1.      Luxury

                                                            2.      Moderate

                                                            3.      Budget

VII.            Culture

A.     What are some of the customs? (Customs)

B.     What kind of currency do they use? What is the US equivalency? (Currency)

C.     What language do they speak? (Language)

D.     What gestures are appropriate/inappropriate? (Gestures)

E.      What are your exports? (Exports)

F.      What is the capital/largest city? (Major cities)

G.     What are popular foods/beverages? (Foods/beverages)

VIII.         Travel tips
A. What kind of dangers should travelers be aware of? (Dangers)

B.     What types of precautions will ensure a pleasurable vacation?  (Precautions)

IX.              Other

A.     What is your political party/leader? (Politics)

B.     When did your country receive its independence? (Basic history)

C.     Are there any interesting historical facts? (Historical facts)

D.     What are some other interesting facts? (Trivial information)

E.       What do people buy/bring back from there?  (Souvenirs)

 

Sample Formatting/ Outline Organization:

I.                   Main Topic (Standard)

A.    Sub topic (Based on your questions)

1.      Detail (Based on the research)

a. Supporting detail (Based on your “deeper” research)

B.              1.

                  2.

                              a.

                              b.

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