Ebert's Eighth Grade 2008-2009

End of the Year Blog

2009-06-05T05:49:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer each question in one or two sentences. DO NOT USE I THINK OR I BELIEVE STATEMENTS!

1) What did you like most about the year?

2) What did you dislike most about the year?

3) What is your most memorable middle school moment?

Fight the Power End Project

2009-04-16T15:30:00.000-07:00

Using what you know about the civil rights era and your hero's life answer the following question.

Are all Americans treated equally?

If you answer yes, did the civil rights movement help with that? Explain.

If you answer no, where did the civil rights movement fail? Explain.

Boot Camp Reflection

2009-03-27T03:31:00.001-07:00

What was the point of Academy Two Teachers doing MCAS boot camp? Was it effective? Why or why not?

(At least 8 sentences...)

Reading Books

2009-03-13T04:43:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the question below using simple and compound sentences.

What is one challenge or obstacle you have had in completing 25 books for this year? If you have not had a problem doing that, what has been your strategy?

Making Inferences About Our Hero Project

2009-03-06T04:34:00.001-08:00

Directions: Answer each of the questions as if it were a short answer on the MCAS.

1) What is one aspect of the Hero Project in which you believe you will achieve success?

2) What is one part of the Hero Project in which you believe you will struggle?

Success in this Year

2009-02-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

In a clear and well articulated paragraph, explain what you need to do in order to be able to graduate and walk across the stage this year. Do you need to change your habits? Continue? Seek help? Refocus?

Other Civil Rights Groups

2009-02-26T04:27:00.000-08:00

Today you looked at civil rights groups that are not very well known. Think about the notes you took and answer the following question:

Why might these people not be as famous as other civil rights groups? Defend your answer clearly.

Civl Rights timeline

2009-02-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

Directions: After completing your time line, answer the following question.

Which event during the civil rights era was the most important? Defend your answer!

The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments

2009-02-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

Directions: Which amendment is the most important one for Americans?

(Do not use "I believe" in your answer)

(Use at least one vocabulary word)

Town Square: February 6, 2009

2009-02-01T06:29:00.000-08:00

Direction: After reading the article, answer the following question in 1 paragraph.

Should public school teachers be randomly drug tested? Why or why not?

Summarizing Sunrise Over Fallujah

2009-01-30T03:29:00.001-08:00

Directions: Using seven sentences, summarize Sunrise Over Fallujah.

Make sure to include a topic sentence and to use at least 2 compound sentences!

Community Discussion

2009-01-23T03:30:00.000-08:00

Directions:
1. Answer the following question in 1 paragraph. (Use simple and compound sentences.)
2. Post a response to someone else's comment. (Start with, "I agree" or "I disagree.)

What is one aspect of attending high school that is exciting to you or that is scary to you? Explain your answer.

Discussing Sunrise Over Fallujah

2009-01-09T03:38:00.000-08:00

Directions:

Answer the following question in 1 paragraph. You MUST use simple and compound sentences.

Is Sunrise Over Fallujah confusing for you? If so, why? Explain your answer with evidence and "Job" language.

(Do not use "I believe" in your answer)

The Final Verdict

2008-12-12T03:49:00.000-08:00

Directions: Read and answer the following question in 8 sentences.

Steve is acquitted at the end of the trial (He is found not guilty). Do you agree with this verdict? Explain your answer in 8 sentences and USE EVIDENCE!!

You Are On The Jury!

2008-12-11T05:05:00.000-08:00

Directions:

Imagine you are on the jury during Steve's felony murder trial. Using evidence from the text, describe what you are seeing in the courtroom and how you are feeling. (8 sentences)

Monster Thoughts

2008-12-03T10:30:00.001-08:00

Imagine that you are defending Steve Harmon. Write one paragraph that explains why Steve is innocent. Use evidence! (Quotes!)

(Type it in Microsoft Word, then copy and paste it!)

Webquest Response

2008-11-19T17:24:00.000-08:00

Answer the question in complete sentences. Your response should:

Use appropriate English
Give evidence

What types of stories or themes will be in Walter Dean Myers' books?

The Patriot

2008-11-04T04:20:00.000-08:00

Directions: Answer EACH question in 1 paragraph.

1. Was watching "The Patriot" helpful to your understanding of the American Revolution? Why or why not?

2. During this unit, what would have helped you to understand the American Revolution more?

Connecting the Past to the Present

2008-10-26T11:41:00.000-07:00

Directions: Answer the following question in 1 paragraph.

Who would win in a battle today?

Mercenaries (paid soldiers) or People fighting for the love of their country.

Explain your answer. (Give evidence!)

Town Square Topic

2008-10-23T18:45:00.000-07:00

Do you believe Television is a bad influence on children? Why or why not?

Our Essential Question

2008-10-10T04:25:00.000-07:00

How does the unit, Declaration Day, connect to our essential question of, "How can I change my community, country and the world?" Please answer in one paragraph, using complete sentences.

Success

2008-10-03T04:14:00.000-07:00

Directions: Complete each sentence.

1) This week, I was successful at...

2) This week, I was unsuccessful at...

3) If I could go back and change one thing this week, it would be...

Our First Post

2008-07-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

Based on our Town Square meeting from Friday, which issue is most important to you and why?

Abortion
Gay Rights
The Death Penalty
Gun Control

(By the way, Mr. Ebert deletes blog responses that have any mistakes in them and the student has to redo it. Double-Check your work!)