Mr. Lazaro

August 27, 2010
by Mr. Lazaro

Mr. Lazaro's 8th Grade Classes:


These plans are general in nature and are not meant to be all inclusive. Dates are subject to change based upon need and student progress. Students are responsible for all missed work.


Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

Rule #1 - We will not bully others.

Rule #2 - We will try to help students who are bullied.

Rule #3 - We will try to include students who are left out.

Rule #4 - If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

September 3, 2010
by Mr. Lazaro

Advanced Literature 8:

Advanced Literature 8 textbook can be accessed on-line at www.phschool.com.


Initially: SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) will be every Wednesday and Friday. Students are required to have a book to read on these days. No magazines, comic books, picture books, etc. All books must be age-appropriate and acceptable for school. Parents should be aware of the book their child is reading.

Weekly Current Events (due each Monday)

September 6

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Collect/Discuss: Weekly Current Events. Define plot, exposition, conclusion, and resolution as well as rising and falling action. Reference this elements of plot (listed above) in the story "Raymond's Run." Worksheet: will be graded on completeness and accuracy.

Wednesday: SSR. Review the vocabulary words in "Raymond's Run" and "A Retrieved Reformation." Define vocabulary words in three ways: by writing a dictionary definition, writing down three synonyms and drawing a picture that symbolizes the word. Complete the vocabulary assignment for three vocabulary words--take home and finish for a grade.

Thursday: Read/Listen: "A Retrieved Reformation." Partnering for open-book activity. Take-home exam on "Raymond's Run" or "A Retrieved Reformation."

Friday: SSR. 4-Sight Testing

August 30


Monday: Welcome and introduction to course rules and expectations. Distribution of books. Students will complete a literature book scavenger hunt. Assign Weekly Current Events (due each Monday)

Tuesday: Diagnostic Exam. Review results

Wednesday: SSR -- Discussion of Fiction/Nonfiction -- similarities and differences. Assign "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

Thursday: In Class work on "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

Friday: SSR -- Reading Quiz: "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

September 3, 2010
by Mr. Lazaro

Literature 8:

Literature 8 textbook can be accessed on-line at www.phschool.com.

SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) will be every Wednesday and Friday. Students are required to have a book to read on these days. No magazines, comic books, picture books, etc. All books must be age-appropriate and acceptable for school. Parents should be aware of the book their child is reading.

September 6

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Define plot, exposition, conclusion, and resolution as well as rising and falling action. Reference this elements of plot (listed above) in the story "Raymond's Run." Introduce Raymond's Run and meet author Toni Cade Bambara. Students will read aloud. Worksheet on plot handed out and students may work on this individually. Will be graded on completeness and accuracy. Students may take home if not finished.

Wednesday: SSR. Review the vocabulary words in "Raymond's Run" and "A Retrieved Reformation." Define vocabulary words in three ways: by writing a dictionary definition, writing down three synonyms and drawing a picture that symbolizes the word. Complete the vocabulary assignment for three vocabulary words--take home and finish for a grade.

Thursday: Read/Listen: "A Retrieved Reformation." Partnering for open-book activity. Take-home exam on "Raymond's Run" or "A Retrieved Reformation."

Friday: SSR. 4-Sight Testing


August 30


Monday: Welcome and introduction to course rules and expectations. Distribution of books. Students will complete a literature book scavenger hunt.

Tuesday: Diagnostic Exam. Review results

Wednesday: SSR -- Discussion of Fiction/Nonfiction -- similarities and differences. Assign "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

Thursday: In Class work on "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."

Friday: SSR -- Reading Quiz: "The Baker Heater League" and "The 11:59."



September 3, 2010
by Mr. Lazaro

Language Arts 8:

Vocabulary is essential for the growth of knowledge and critical reasoning. The vocabulary in this class will be cumulative. The student will be responsible for the vocabulary list in its entirety. The list will grow weekly by 10 - 15 words. At the end of every third lesson, there will be a exam where each student will demonstrate recognition of the vocabulary word with its definition. The tests will grow throughout the year to a limit of 120 words being tested. The most recent 30 words will appear on each test with a random selection of 90 of the previously examined words intermingled. By the end of the year, each student will have been exposed to and hopefully mastered the use of 300 vocabulary words.

Language Arts 8 textbook can be accessed on-line at www.phschool.com.

September 6

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Return Lesson 1 & 2 vocabulary from Friday. Students will make corrections and return. Begin a creative writing exercise (Making a best friend).

Wednesday: Continue writing exercise.

Thursday: Creative writing is due. Students will share (public speaking) creative writing with class.

Friday: Vocabulary Lesson 3 Worksheet/Sentences to be completed in class. (NOTE: Lessons 1-3 will be tested next Friday. The students will spell the words, match them with definitions, or properly place them in sentences.)



August 30


Monday: Welcome and introduction to course rules and expectations. Distribution of books. Distribute Vocabulary Lesson 1 (to be defined by Friday). Students will write a letter of introduction.

Tuesday: Diagnostic Exam (grammar, usage, mechanics)

Wednesday: Continue/review Diagnostic Exam

Thursday: Review Diagnostic Exam

Friday: Vocabulary/Spelling Sentences due at end of period

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