Shep's Pledge

I know I'm late, but Rue still poses and interesting question.

For those who missed the 2014-2015 video...

 

 

Family,

 

It has been an honor working with you all this year. Know that my love and best wishes go out to you all as I begin my work abroad. I hope you don't forget me.

 

 

For those of you who missed it, here is ou 2014-2015 year in review video.

 



Watch me format my work using the MLA writing style.

Is your outline struggling? Check this clip and get organized quickly

How to Convert Your Outline to an Essay

ALL books or fees are due June 8th.

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
DAndre A	When The Ghost Dog Howls	3/18/2015 10:00:56 AM	58
Marcel A	Old Man's Cave	4/23/2015 1:14:09 PM	22
DAndre A	Hard Luck	2/4/2015 11:37:07 AM	100
Alexus B	diary of the wimpy kid the ugly truth	12/15/2014 1:15:03 PM	151
Alexus B	Tales From A Not-So-Fabulous Life	1/20/2015 1:10:22 PM	115
Quiona B	Marked	9/5/2014 10:52:27 AM	252
Dawn B	Hunted	2/5/2015 8:47:20 AM	99
Tarje B	Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess	1/9/2015 10:05:16 AM	126
Tarje B	Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess	3/3/2015 11:24:24 AM	73
Kyra B	The House Of Dead Maids	3/19/2015 1:18:37 PM	57
Alonzo B	I am number four	5/12/2015 8:47:21 AM	3
Jakai C	Born Ready	3/18/2015 9:04:40 AM	58
Macemia C	Marked	9/5/2014 1:53:25 PM	252
Hakia C	WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU ROBERTO CLEMENTE	9/5/2014 1:46:36 PM	252
Domingo C	The Fault In Our Stars	4/21/2015 8:53:10 AM	24
Janae D	Girls Acting Catty	10/28/2014 8:54:07 AM	199
Miracle D	Cabin Fever	4/21/2015 10:18:27 AM	24
Numair D	The Hunger Games	9/4/2014 9:51:42 AM	253
Dorrian D	Blue Bloods	4/14/2015 9:18:05 AM	31
Timothy G	The Ugly Truth	4/14/2015 9:15:42 AM	31
Deonte G	Cabin Fever	9/5/2014 1:55:23 PM	252
Marcia H	Who Cloned The President?	2/2/2015 8:54:34 AM	102
Auyanna H	Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl	2/9/2015 9:03:27 AM	95
Tania H	pretty ugly	11/7/2014 10:39:20 AM	189
JeanCarlo H	The Hobbit	2/11/2015 7:56:19 AM	93
NaAsia H	The House Of Dead Maids	11/5/2014 8:55:04 AM	191
Donald J	Oh, Christmas Tree!	12/1/2014 10:07:47 AM	165
Donald J	Lost And Found	2/12/2015 10:14:26 AM	92
Joseph J	Middle School: My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar	2/24/2015 9:07:37 AM	80
Derek J	breaking point	1/16/2015 10:03:01 AM	119
DaJon J	Return to Daemon Hall	9/9/2014 1:16:44 PM	248
Daijon J	Eyes Of The Storm	1/22/2015 1:42:33 PM	113
Angelica J	Tales From A Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker	4/15/2015 8:53:35 AM	30
Jasmine K	The Great Cow Race	1/16/2015 11:15:53 AM	119
Thomas L	The Battle Of The Labyrinth	2/6/2015 9:59:02 AM	98
Gleniya L	The Struggle	9/5/2014 9:50:42 AM	252
Keenen M	Help! We Have Strange Powers!	4/15/2015 10:02:01 AM	30
Dejah M	City Of Bones	9/5/2014 11:26:27 AM	252
Tiffany M	left behind: the vanishings	9/5/2014 11:22:22 AM	252
Lamar M	I Am Number Four	2/11/2015 9:15:24 AM	93
Keenen M	Dog Days	5/13/2015 9:54:09 AM	2
Jaquan M	Weirdo Halloween	2/11/2015 7:59:29 AM	93
Dakarei N	Terror Trips	9/11/2014 11:31:12 AM	246
Kemon N	The Wizard of Ooze	2/9/2015 10:11:17 AM	95
Tyrone P	Shattered	9/9/2014 2:11:11 PM	248
Godwin P	Terror Trips	9/16/2014 1:28:07 PM	241
Keara P	Dear Mr. Henshaw	9/9/2014 1:25:43 PM	248
Jade P	Knocked out My Nunga-Nungas	9/9/2014 1:30:36 PM	248
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/5/2014 8:21:53 AM	252
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/24/2014 7:36:59 AM	233
Laqwanza R	Pretty Ugly	2/6/2015 9:56:10 AM	98
Janeyha R	Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #2	2/24/2015 10:16:21 AM	80
Jaci R	Keys to the Repository	2/5/2015 10:13:57 AM	99
Laqwanza R	breaking point	2/6/2015 9:58:27 AM	98
Devonte S	Destined	9/5/2014 11:23:23 AM	252
Christina S	Pretty Little Liars	4/24/2015 7:51:20 AM	21
Douglas S	The Haunted Dollhouse	10/8/2014 12:25:47 PM	219
Christina S	Boys 'R' Us	2/20/2015 9:43:53 AM	84
Erik T	Allegiant	5/14/2015 7:44:03 AM	1
Christian T	pirates of the Caribbean	9/12/2014 8:41:20 AM	245
Aniya W	Shattered	9/5/2014 9:46:38 AM	252
Amar W	Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide	2/11/2015 7:58:14 AM	93
Makayla W	Where There's a Wolf, There's a Way	2/24/2015 10:13:35 AM	80
Brianna W	Lost And Found	10/22/2014 1:18:43 PM	205
Rahsan W	Dr. Maniac Vs. Robby Schwartz	12/19/2014 8:58:44 AM	147
Rashaune W	She's Got Next	1/22/2015 10:50:36 AM	113

DUE FRIDAY: Vocabulary Homework for the Week of May 19, 2015

Vocabulary Homework for the Week of May 19, 2015

HOMESKILLETS, this week’s words are:

·      SUBSEQUENT

·      PRECLUDE

·      POSTPONE

Part 1: Use the chart below to include information about all three words.

Part 2: Create a collage (collection of pictures) that represent all three words. You should have at least three pictures to represent each vocabulary word. The pictures do not necessarily need to be a literal (exact) example of the words. Pictures representing or associated with the words will suffice.

Part 3: Use the word parts to figure out the definition of each word. Do not just explain what the word part in the word means. Figure out what the entire word means.

Write VOCABULARY WORD__________ and PART OF SPEECH_________ (ex: noun, adj, etc.).

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

  Write VOCABULARY WORD__________ and PART OF SPEECH_________ (ex: noun, adj, etc.).

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

Write VOCABULARY WORD__________ and PART OF SPEECH_________ (ex: noun, adj, etc.).

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

Collage

Use the space below to create a collage (collection of pictures) that represent all three words. You should have at least three pictures to represent each vocabulary word. The pictures do not necessarily need to be a literal (exact) example of the words. Pictures representing or associated with the words will suffice.

Part 3: Word Math

The following will help you figure out the words in today’s word math practice.

Word Parts

-Pre=before

-Sub=below; after

-Sequence= in order

-Dict= to say or speak

-inter=between

HOMESKILLETS, USING ONLY on the word parts above, what does each word below mean:

1.     Subsequent=_______________________________________

2.    Subzero =_______________________________________

3.     Predict=_______________________________________

4.     Preview= ___________________________________

5.     Interdict=_______________________________________

****DO NOT USE A DICTIONARY. USE WORD THE WORD PARTS ONLY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH WORD MEANS. IF YOU USE A DICTIONARY YOU WILL GET HALF CREDIT.

I need these books before the end of the year.

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
DAndre A	When The Ghost Dog Howls	3/18/2015 10:00:56 AM	44
Marcel A	Old Man's Cave	4/23/2015 1:14:09 PM	8
DAndre A	Hard Luck	2/4/2015 11:37:07 AM	86
Andrea B	The Scorch Trials	4/24/2015 7:51:47 AM	7
Alexus B	diary of the wimpy kid the ugly truth	12/15/2014 1:15:03 PM	137
Alexus B	Tales From A Not-So-Fabulous Life	1/20/2015 1:10:22 PM	101
Quiona B	Marked	9/5/2014 10:52:27 AM	238
Natanya B	Crossed	2/24/2015 9:03:29 AM	66
Tarje B	Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess	1/9/2015 10:05:16 AM	112
Tarje B	Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess	3/3/2015 11:24:24 AM	59
Dawn B	Hunted	2/5/2015 8:47:20 AM	85
Andrea B	Clockwork Princess	2/24/2015 7:50:16 AM	66
Kyra B	The House Of Dead Maids	3/19/2015 1:18:37 PM	43
Jakai C	Born Ready	3/18/2015 9:04:40 AM	44
Kendra C	Deadly Little Lies	2/24/2015 9:01:47 AM	66
Macemia C	Marked	9/5/2014 1:53:25 PM	238
Kendra C	When Will This Cruel War Be Over?	2/3/2015 10:59:52 AM	87
Domingo C	The Fault In Our Stars	4/21/2015 8:53:10 AM	10
Hakia C	WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU ROBERTO CLEMENTE	9/5/2014 1:46:36 PM	238
Janae D	Girls Acting Catty	10/28/2014 8:54:07 AM	185
Miracle D	Cabin Fever	4/21/2015 10:18:27 AM	10
Dorrian D	Blue Bloods	4/14/2015 9:18:05 AM	17
Numair D	The Hunger Games	9/4/2014 9:51:42 AM	239
Timothy G	The Ugly Truth	4/14/2015 9:15:42 AM	17
Deonte G	Cabin Fever	9/5/2014 1:55:23 PM	238
Marcia H	Who Cloned The President?	2/2/2015 8:54:34 AM	88
Auyanna H	Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl	2/9/2015 9:03:27 AM	81
NaAsia H	The House Of Dead Maids	11/5/2014 8:55:04 AM	177
Tania H	pretty ugly	11/7/2014 10:39:20 AM	175
JeanCarlo H	The Hobbit	2/11/2015 7:56:19 AM	79
Donald J	Lost And Found	2/12/2015 10:14:26 AM	78
Donald J	Oh, Christmas Tree!	12/1/2014 10:07:47 AM	151
Joseph J	Middle School: My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar	2/24/2015 9:07:37 AM	66
Derek J	breaking point	1/16/2015 10:03:01 AM	105
Keshaun J	Say Cheese And Die Screaming!	3/18/2015 10:02:06 AM	44
Angelica J	Tales From A Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker	4/15/2015 8:53:35 AM	16
DaJon J	Return to Daemon Hall	9/9/2014 1:16:44 PM	234
Daijon J	Eyes Of The Storm	1/22/2015 1:42:33 PM	99
Jasmine K	The Great Cow Race	1/16/2015 11:15:53 AM	105
Thomas L	The Battle Of The Labyrinth	2/6/2015 9:59:02 AM	84
Gleniya L	The Struggle	9/5/2014 9:50:42 AM	238
Keenen M	Help! We Have Strange Powers!	4/15/2015 10:02:01 AM	16
Dejah M	City Of Bones	9/5/2014 11:26:27 AM	238
Tiffany M	left behind: the vanishings	9/5/2014 11:22:22 AM	238
Lamar M	I Am Number Four	2/11/2015 9:15:24 AM	79
Jaquan M	Weirdo Halloween	2/11/2015 7:59:29 AM	79
Dakarei N	Terror Trips	9/11/2014 11:31:12 AM	232
Kemon N	The Wizard of Ooze	2/9/2015 10:11:17 AM	81
Godwin P	Terror Trips	9/16/2014 1:28:07 PM	227
Tyrone P	Shattered	9/9/2014 2:11:11 PM	234
Keara P	Dear Mr. Henshaw	9/9/2014 1:25:43 PM	234
Jade P	Knocked out My Nunga-Nungas	9/9/2014 1:30:36 PM	234
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/5/2014 8:21:53 AM	238
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/24/2014 7:36:59 AM	219
Laqwanza R	Pretty Ugly	2/6/2015 9:56:10 AM	84
Janeyha R	Amelia Bedelia Costco Ch Bk #2	2/24/2015 10:16:21 AM	66
Jaci R	Keys to the Repository	2/5/2015 10:13:57 AM	85
Laqwanza R	breaking point	2/6/2015 9:58:27 AM	84
Adam S	The Last Straw	4/21/2015 1:08:57 PM	10
Douglas S	Bone: Out of Boneville	10/8/2014 12:26:56 PM	205
Devonte S	Destined	9/5/2014 11:23:23 AM	238
Christina S	Boys 'R' Us	2/20/2015 9:43:53 AM	70
Douglas S	The Haunted Dollhouse	10/8/2014 12:25:47 PM	205
Christina S	Pretty Little Liars	4/24/2015 7:51:20 AM	7
Christian T	pirates of the Caribbean	9/12/2014 8:41:20 AM	231
Rashaune W	She's Got Next	1/22/2015 10:50:36 AM	99
Aniya W	Shattered	9/5/2014 9:46:38 AM	238
Amar W	Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide	2/11/2015 7:58:14 AM	79
Makayla W	Where There's a Wolf, There's a Way	2/24/2015 10:13:35 AM	66
Brianna W	Lost And Found	10/22/2014 1:18:43 PM	191
Rahsan W	Dr. Maniac Vs. Robby Schwartz	12/19/2014 8:58:44 AM	133

5.13.15 Benjamin Stoddert MS 8th Grade Weekly Update

Greetings Family,

Here we are. Halfway through the quarter. 

Mr. Barnes- Math

In the algebra class, we will be continuing the beginning of unit five which deals with functions, exponential functions, and quadratic equations. 

In the math eight, we will be completing systems of equations and inequalities. On Friday, we will test the entire unit.

Ms. Holt- Science

Ms. Holt will be supporting students' transition to high school science by covering a variety of topics. This week we will be studying environmental science. 

Ms. Shepard-English

Ms. Shepard is back! Students have begun work on their end of the year essay. Our essay will be a research paper comparing Elie Wiesel's experience with that of a given example (bullying, another Holocaust survivor, or genocide). Expect English grade reports to go out tomorrow (Thursday). They will be due on Friday. 

Mr. Banks- Social Studies

This week we will examine how Federalism works. We will also address the conflict between the Anti-Federalist and the Federalist.

There is a NEW History Project! The specifications are as follows:

Take a trip on your own to the Holocaust Museum.  Take the tour.  Take a selfie with the tour guide while holding the brochure.  Type a one page paper about your experience (12 FONT).  This is DUE on 6/5/2015.

General Announcements

Progress report grades go in at midnight tonight. 

Also,

The DC Area Writing Project is holding its annual Young Writers' Camp at Howard University for K-12 students.    The link below provides more information and access to online registration documents. Also attached is the flyer for the Young Writers' Camp.

http://www.howard.edu/schooleducation/programs/dcawp/YWC.html

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Kellee Jenkins at 202-806-7339 or by email at dcawp@howard.edu orkellee.jenkins@howard.edu.

Upcoming 8th Grade Activities

• End of the Year Trip to Six Flags, NJ (Friday, May 22nd 8:30AM-9:30PM)
• 8th Grade Formal Dance (Thursday, June 11th 6PM-10PM)
• 8th Grade Class T-Shirt Day (Fridays in June)
• 8th Grade Cookout (June 17th 11AM-3PM)
• 8th Grade Promotion (June 18th-Students arrive at 4:45PM-Ceremony 5:30PM-7:30PM)

Let's make it a great week!

-The 8th Grade Team