Homework for 8th Grade Yellow Language Arts Mr. Miller MMiller@montville.net Week of 12/7 – 12/11 ************************************************************************* Period 1, 3, 9 Friday - 12/4 Begin to study for the "giant" quiz on all of the parts of speech. The quiz is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 8. Monday – 12/7 Study for the quiz on parts of speech on Tuesday. Tuesday – 12/8 None. Wednesday – 12/9 Write 3 paragraphs about 3 different people. In each paragraph, write about a quality or trait that you admire in that person and wish you shared. Explain why you admire it through examples. Due Thursday. Thursday – 12/10 Compose (it can be written or typed) the introduction paragraph for your first-hand biography. Due Monday, December 14. Friday – 12/11 Finish your introduction. ************************************************************************* Period 4 Begin to study for the "big" quiz on parts of speech which will be on Friday, December 11. Monday – 12/7 Prepare for your Parts of Speech presentation. Tuesday – 12/8 Prepare for your Parts of Speech presentation. Wednesday – 12/9 Study for the "big" quiz on parts of speech. The quiz will be on Friday. While studying, write down at least three questions you have concerning any of the parts of speech. Thursday – 12/10 Study for the "big" quiz on parts of speech. The quiz will be tomorrow! Friday – 12/11 Enjoy the weekend. ************************************************************************* Period 8 Make sure you review the notes on the presentations every day. The "big" quiz will be on Friday, December 11. Monday – 12/7 Prepare for your Parts of Speech presentation. Tuesday – 12/8 Prepare for your Parts of Speech presentation. Wednesday – 12/9 Study for the "big" quiz on parts of speech. The quiz will be on Friday. While studying, write down at least three questions you have concerning any of the parts of speech. Thursday – 12/10 Study for the "big" quiz on parts of speech. The quiz will be tomorrow! Friday – 12/11 Enjoy the weekend.