Jr. High Language Arts
CLASS HOMEWORK
*Junior High Reminder – be sure to have lined paper in your binders and red pens for correcting in class
May 15, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday. Writing Prompt due Thursday 5/21
Grammar 7 - 4.1 Ex. 1
Grammar 8 - 2.5 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Complete Analyzing the Text
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 9 and Notes
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Email Mrs. Cannon your Shakespeare Play choice by Saturday 5/16
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapters 9-15 Due for Monday's afternoon class
May 13, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
May 12, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 7 - Chapter 2 Test tomorrow
Literature 6 - Read to the end of the story
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapters 1-8 Due Friday and Notes
May 11, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 1.10 Ex. 3, following directions given in class
Grammar 7 - Chapter 2 Test Wednesday
Literature 6 - Read pg. 320-322
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Presentation in class tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapters 1-8 and Notes due Friday 5/15
May 8, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U15 Definitions due Monday
Literature 6 - Read to pg 319
Literature 7- Reach Chapter 8 and Through
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Brochure due Monday, Presentation Tuesday 5/12
May 7, 2026
Grammar 6 - 1.10 Ex. 2
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Projects due tomorrow, brochure due Monday 5/11, Presentations on Tuesday 5/12
May 6, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Writing Prompts due tomorrow, U14 Test Friday
Grammar 8 - 2.3-2.4 Quiz tomorrow
May 5, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 7 - Chapter 2 Review is due to be completed for class on Friday
Grammar 8 - 2.4 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 7 and Notes, complete the Through
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - WWII Project: Essay due Friday, Brochure due Monday, presentations on Tuesday. You may complete research at home, writing is completed in the classroom only, digital submission of essay is required
May 4, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 6 - 1..9 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 2.4 Ex. 3
Literature 7 - Chapter 4-6 Quiz tomorrow
May 1, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Grammar 6 - 1.9 finish Ex 1 if not finished in class, Ex 2 & 3 on homework page
Grammar 8 - 2.4 Ex. 2 & 3, if not finished in class
Literature 6 - computers and flashdrives needed for class next week
Literature 7 - Chapter 6 Through, Chapter 4-6 Quiz Tuesday
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8- Night Test on Monday
April 30, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Writing Prompt due Thursday 5/7
Grammar 7 - 2.5 Worksheet, 2.5 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 2.4 Ex. 1
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 6 and Notes
April 29, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 7 - 2.5 Ex. 2 & 3
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 5 and Notes
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Part 6 pg 104-115 and Notes
April 28, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 8 - 2.3 Worksheet
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Part 5 pg 85-103 and Notes
April 27, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 1.7-1.8 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 2.4 Worksheet, 2.3-2.4 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 2.3 Ex. 2
Literature 7 - Stereotyping T-Chart
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Part 4 pg 66-84 and Notes
April 17, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U14 Definitions due Monday 4/27
Grammar 7 - 2.4 Ex. 3 & 4
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 4 and Notes
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Section 3 pg 47-65 and Notes
April 16, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context, U13 Test tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 2.4 Ex. 3 & 4, due Monday, April 27th
Literature 7 - Chapter 1-3 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read part 2 pg 23-47 and Notes
Adv. Literature 8 - Topaz Stories due Monday, April 27th for afternoon class
April 15, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 1.8 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 2.4 Ex. 1 in Notes
Grammar 8 - 2.1-2.2 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - If you have not completed the notecards for a section of your essay, all sections due in class tomorrow. Computers and flashdrives required for class.
Literature 7 - Read Chapter 3 and all Notes, including Character Analysis
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Section 1 pg 3-22 and Notes
April 14, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 1.8 Ex. 3 & 4
Grammar 7 - 2.3 Worksheet 2
Literature 6 - complete Introduction notecards **computers and flashdrives needed for class tomorrow
April 13, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7, & 8 - Choosing the Right Word and Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 7 - 2.3 Worksheet
Literature 6 - complete Conclusion notecards **computers and flashdrives needed for class tomorrow
Literature 7 - Reach Ch. 2 and Notes
Adv. Literture 8 - Read story and take notes to discuss on Thursday
April 1, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U12 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 1.7 Worksheet 2
Grammar 7 - 2.3 Ex. 1 in Notes
Grammar 8 - 2.2 Worksheet 2
Literature 6 - Complete cards for Reasons 2 and 3 if not finished in class
Literature 8 - Analyze #4-6
Adv. Literature 8 - Huck Final Vocabulary Quiz Monday
March 31, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage
Grammar 6 - 1.7 Ex. 4 and Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 2.1-2.2 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 2.2 Worksheet 1
Literature 6 - Complete the cards for Reason 1
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-3
Adv. Literature 8 - finish the book and Notes, complete Ch. 40 Questions
March 30, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 6 - 1.7 Ex. 3
Grammar 7 - 2.2 Worksheet 2, the 2.1-2.2 Quiz will be Tuesday or Wednesday
Grammar 8 - 2.2 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Continue Notes to support reasons
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-5
Literature 8 - Discussion Questions, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 38-39 Questions
March 27, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Grammar 6 - 1.7 Ex 2
Grammar 7 - 2.2 Worksheet 1
Grammar 8 - 2.1 Worksheet
Literature 6 - 5 more notes
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 - finish reading the story
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 36-39 and Notes
March 26, 2026
Vocabulary 6 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 4/1
Vocabulary 7 & 8 - Writing Prompt due Tuesday 3/31
Grammar 7 - 2.2 Ex. 1 in Notes
Grammar 8 - 2.1 Ex. 3B
Literature 6 - 5 Notes
Literature 8 - Heroism #14-SR
Adv. Literature 8 - finish Ch. 32-35 Questions
March 25, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 1.5-1.6 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 2.1 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Complete the 4 notecards
Literature 8 - Heroism #8-13
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 32-35 and Notes
March 24, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Literature 7 - Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 - Mystery of Heroism #1-7
March 23, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-6
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 24-31 Quiz tomorrow
March 20, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U12 definitions due Monday
Grammar 6 - 1.6 Worksheet, 1.5-1.6 Quiz Monday
Grammar 7 - 2.1 Ex. 3 A & B
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 - Critical Vocabulary, Harriet Tubman Quiz Monday
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 24-31 Vocabulary Quiz Monday, Ch. 24-31 Content Quiz Tuesday
March 19, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U11 Test tomorrow
Grammar 8 - Chapter 1 Test tomorrow
Literature 6 - When Animals Communicate... read, notes and answer question
March 18, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U11 Test Friday
Grammar 6 - Ex. 2 & 3 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Read Speaking Bonobo, take Notes and answers 2 questions
Literature 7 - Read Another Place, Another Time
Literature 8 - finish Analyzing the Text
March 17, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 6 - 1.6 Ex. 1 #4-20
Grammar 7 - Chapter 1 Test tomorrow
Grammar 8 - Ch. 1 Review 1.4-1.6
Literature 6 - Revise reasons and details if needed
Literature 7 - Pavement Chalkart Quiz tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 28-31 Questions, if not finished in class
March 16, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 6 - 1.5 Worksheet 2
Grammar 7 - Chapter 1 Test Wednesday 3/18
Grammar 8 - Ch. 1 Review 1.1-1.3
Literature 6 - 9 details
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-4
Literature 8 - Discussion questions #10-18
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 28-31 and Notes
March 13, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday 3/16
Vocabulary 6 - Prompt 1 due Wednesday 3/18
Grammar 6 - 1.5 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - Ch. 1 Review 1.4-1.6, if not finished in class
Grammar 8 - 1.5-1.6 Quiz Monday 3/16
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-4
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 27 Questions, if not finished in class
March 12, 2026
Vocabulary 6 - Writing Prompt 1 due Weds 3/18
Grammar 6 - 1.5 Ex. 2
Grammar 7 - Chapter 1 Review 1.1-1.3
Grammar 8 - 1.6 Worksheet
Literature 6 - pg 14 #1-3
Literature 8 - Discussion questions #1-9
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 25 Questions
March 11, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 1.5 Ex. 1 in Notes
Grammar 7 - 1.6 Worksheet 2, 1.5-1.6 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 1.6 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Editorial 2 Questions
Literature 7 - Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 - finish reading Harriet Tubman if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 24-27 and Notes, Shakespeare comparison due tomorrow
March 10, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 7 - 1.6 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 1.6 Ex. 1 in Notes
Literature 6 - Article 2 question
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-7
Literature 8 - Douglas packet Short Response
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 15-23 Quiz and Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow, Shakespeare comparison due Thursday 3/12
March 9, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 1.4 Worksheet 2, 1.3-1.4 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 1.6 Ex. 1, finish in Notes
Literature 7 - read pg 85, Analyze #1-3
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 15-23 Quiz and Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday 3/11, Shakespeare comparison due Thursday 3/12
March 6, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U11 Definitions due Monday 3/9
Grammar 6 - 1.4 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 1.5 Worksheet
Literature 8 - finish My Friend Douglas packet
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 23 Questions
March 5, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 0 Unit 10 test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 1.4 Ex. 3
Grammar 7 - 1.5 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Discussion questions due for class Monday 3/9
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 22 Questions
March 4, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 10 Test Friday
Grammar 8 - 1.5 Ex. 2
Literature 8 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas Quiz tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Part 2 of Romantic Poetry packet due for afternoon class tomorrow
March 3, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 6 - 1.4 Ex. 2 due Thursday 3/5
Grammar 7 - 1.5 Worksheet 1
Literature 6 - Collection 2 Test tomorrow
Literature 7 - Discussion questions #1-6, if not finished with your group
Literature 8 - Analyze #4-6
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 19-20 Questions, if not finished in class
March 2, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 8 - 1.3-1.4 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Collection 2 Test Wednesday 3/4
Literature 7 - finish reading Magic and the Brain if not finished in class
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-3
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 21-23 and Notes
February 27, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday 3/2
Vocabulary 6 - Writing Prompt due Weds 3/4
Vocabulary 7 & 8 - Writing Prompt due Tues 3/3
Grammar 6 - 1.3 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 1.4 Worksheet 2
Literature 6 - Bats Short Response
Literature 8 - Frederick Douglas Discussion Questions
Adv. Literature 8 - Ode on Melancholy
February 26, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - hold Ex. 5 for tomorrow
Grammar 7 - hold Ex. 5 for tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 1.4 Worksheet 1
Literature 6 - Bats #5-6
Literature 7 - Song of Wandering Aengus/Sonnet 43 Quiz tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - finish Ch. 19-20 and Notes
February 25, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - 1.3 Ex. 5
Grammar 7 - 1.5 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Bats #1-4
Literature 7 - Compare Poems Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 - Collection 2 Test tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - finish reading Ch. 15-18 and Notes
February 24, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 1.3 Ex. 4
Grammar 7 - 1.5 finish Ex. 1 in Notes
Literature 7 - Sonnet 43 Analyze #1-4
Literature 8 - Collection 2 Test Thursday
February 13, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U10 Definitions due Tuesday 2/24
Grammar 6 - hold Ex. 2 & 3 until after vacation
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 8-14 Quiz and Vocabulary Quiz Tuesday 2/24, review notes over vacation
February 12, 2026
Grammar 6 - 1.3 Ex. 2 & 3
Literature 6 - Animal Snoops Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 - What is the Horror Genre Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
February 11, 2026
Grammar 6 - 1.3 Ex. 1 #3-14
Grammar 7 - 1.4 Extra Practice, 1.3-1.4 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 1.3 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 8 - Analyze #7, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 11-12 Questions, if not finished in class
February 10, 2026
Grammar 7 - 1.4 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 1.3 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-4
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-4, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 10-14 and Notes
February 9, 2026
Grammar 6 - 1.1-1.2 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 1.4 Ex. 5
Grammar 8 - 1.1-1.2 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Animal Snoops T-chart
Literature 7 - Song of Wandering Aengus 2 discussion questions
Literature 8 - Discussion questions, if not finished in class
February 5, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-9 Test tomorrow
Literature 8 - Quiz moved to tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 8-10 and Notes
February 4, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - complete Word Wars Sentences, Word Wars is tomorrow, Cum 1-9 Test Friday
Literature 7 - A Christmas Carol test tomorrow
Literature 8 - from The Monkey's Paw - Video Quiz tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 1-7 Quiz tomorrow
February 3, 2026
Grammar 6 - 1.2 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 1.2 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - How Smart Are Animals? Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - A Christmas Carol final Test on Thursday, vocabulary Quiz on Friday
Literature 8 - Analyze # 4-6
Adv. Literature 8 - Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow, Ch. 1-7 Quiz Thursday
February 2, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-9 pg 123-125
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-5
Literature 7 - A Christmas Carol Test Thursday
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-3
Adv. Literature 8 - Complete the Satire chart, Ch. 1-7 Quiz Wednesday
January 30, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-9 pg 118-121
Grammar 7 - 1.3 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Stave 5 Questions
Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 5 questions
January 29, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet, Unit 9 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 1.1 Ex. 3
Grammar 7 - 1.3 Ex. 3
Grammar 8 - 1.1 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 - Discussion Question
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 5-7 & Notes
January 28, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, Quiz is tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 1.1 Ex. 1 #3-10
Grammar 7 - 1.3 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 1.1 Ex. 1 in Notes
January 23, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sntence
Grammar 7 - 1.3 finish Ex. 1 in Notes
Adv. Literature 8 - finish Ch. 3-4 Questions
January 21, 2026
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms, and also complete Completing the Sentence for Monday*
Grammar 7 - 1.3 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - Chapter 8 Test Friday
Literature 6 - finish Discussion questions for Friday
Literature 7 - Stave 4 Questions, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 1-2 Questions, if not finished in class
January 20, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - Chapter 6 Test tomorrow
Literature 8 - Analyze #5-7
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Chapters 1-4 and Notes
January 16, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 9 Definitions due Tuesday 1/20
Grammar 8 - Infinitives Extra Practice
Literature 6 - Discussion questions, complete the first half
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-4
Adv. Literature 8 - Final Dystopian Essay due Tuesday 1/20
January 15, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 8 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.8 Extra Practice
Grammar 7 - 1.2 Worksheet 2, Quiz on 1.1-1.2 tomorrow
Grammar 8 - Noun Clause extra practice
Adv. Literature 8 - Peer editing tomorrow, final essay due Tuesday 1/20
January 14, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 8 Test Friday
Grammar 6 - 6.4 Extra Practice
Grammar 7 - 1.2 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.3 Extra Practice
Literature 7 - Stave 3 Critical Thinking #3-5
Literature 8 - Discussion Questions, if not finished with partner in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Dystopian Essay due Tuesday, 1/20, Works Cited page will be completed on Thursday 1/15, Peer Editing Friday 1/16
January 13, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage
Vocabulary 6, & 7 - Writing Prompt due tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.2 Extra Practice
Grammar 8 - Chapter 8 Review 8.9-8.11
Literature 7 - Stave 3 Literary Devices
Adv. Literature 8 - Dystopian Unit final essay due Tuesday 1/20, Works Cited page will be completed on Thursday 1/15, Peer Editing Friday 1/16
January 12, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due tomorrow
Vocabulary 7 - Works Cited page for Writing Prompt will be completed in class tomorrow, you can bring a computer from home or use a school computer. Saved Prompt on a flash drive is required for the class.
Vocabulary 6 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 1/14
Grammar 6 - Complete the Extra Practice Worksheet, follow directions given in class.
Grammar 7 - 1.2 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - Chapter 8 Review, Sections 8.6-8.8
Adv. Literature 8 - Dystopian Essay due Tuesday, 1/20, Works Cited page will be completed on Thursday 1/15, Peer Editing Friday 1/16
January 9, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 1/14
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due Tuesday 1/13
Grammar 6 - 6.2 Extra Practice Worksheet
Grammar 8 - Ch. 8 Review Sections 8.1-8.5, if not finished in class
Literature 7 - Stave 3 Questions #5-8
Literature 8 - finish reading The Monkey's Paw
Adv. Literature 8 - Part 3 Vocabulary Quiz and Final Exam Monday
January 8, 2026
Vocabulary 7 - begin research for Prompt, find species for your essay and bring questions to Mrs. Cannon tomorrow in class
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due Tuesday 1/13
Grammar 6 - Ch. 6 Review, Sections 6.9-6.11
Grammar 7 - 1.1 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.11 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Animal Wisdom/Last Wolf Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Stave 3 Questions #1-4
Adv. Literature 8 - Part 3 Vocabulary Quiz and Fahrenheit 451 Final Monday, 1/12
January 7, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - Ch. 6 Review, Sections 6.6-6.8
Grammar 7 - 1.1 Ex. 3
Grammar 8 - 8.11 Ex. 3
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-5
Literature 8 - Scary Tales Quiz tomorrow
January 6, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - Chapter 6 Review, Sections 6.1-6.5
Grammar 7 - 1.1 Ex. 1
Grammar 8 - 8.11 Read pg. 160 and complete Ex. 1
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 7 - Finish Stave 3 and Notes
Literature 8 - Analyze #4-6
Adv. Literature 8 - Part 2 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow
January 5, 2026
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 6.11 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.10 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Read the first part of Stave 3: Book A read to pg 52, Book B read to pg 72, stop before last paragraph. Take Notes on Characters and Setting
Literature 8 - Read pg 102 and complete Analyze #1-3
December 19, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 8 Definitions due Monday, January 5, 2026 **Please wait until the weekend before the begin definitions, just like we always prepare the weekend before a unit begins. This is planning for success in Unit 8!
December 17, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U7 Test Friday
Grammar 7 - Ch. 8 Test tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.9 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Stave 2 Critical Thinking and Literary Devices
Adv. Literature 8 - Read 91-110 and Notes
December 16, 2025
Vocabulary, 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 6 - 6.11 Ex. 2, follow directions given in class
Grammar 7 - Unit 8 Test Thursday
December 15, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 8 - 8.9 Ex. 2
Literature 8 - Complete packet #9-14, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Complete Part 2, Section 1 questions
December 12, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Adv. Literature 8 - Part 1 Vocabulary Quiz Monday, Read Part 2 pg 71-91 and Notes
December 9, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - 6.10 Ex 2 - if not finished in class
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
December 8, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Literature 7 - Begin reading Stave 2: Book A pg 21-30, Book B gp 29-41
Literature 8 - Quiz moved to tomorrow
December 5, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 7 Definitions due Monday
Literature 8 - The Tell Tale Heart Quiz Monday, Critical and Academic vocabulary due Monday
December 4, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-6 Test tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Read pg. 48-68 and Notes
December 3, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Word Wars tomorrow, Cum 1-6 Test Friday
Literature 7 - Stave 1 Literary Devices
Literature 8 - Analyze #4-6
December 2, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Word Wars Thursday, Cum 1-6 Test Friday
Grammar 7 - Chapter 8 Review due tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.8 Ex. 2 due Monday
Literature 7 - Stave 1 Prompts in Notebook
Literature 8 - Analyze #1-3
December 1, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-6 Review pg 85-87
Grammar 6 - 6.10 Ex. 1, if not finished in class
Grammar 7 - Chapter 8 Review due Wednesday
Literature 6 - Critical Vocabulary, The Mixer Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 - The Tell Tale Heart Discussion questions
Adv. Literature 8 - Read pg 24-48 and Notes
November 25, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-6 Review pg 80-83
November 24, 2025
Grammar 6 - 6.9 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8.11 Worksheet
November 21, 2025
Grammar 6 - 6.9 Ex. 3 & 4
November 20, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 6 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.9 Ex. 2
Grammar 7 - 8.11 Ex. 3, if not finished in class
Adv. Literature 8 - Read the Author biography and pre-reading pages, then read Part 1 The Hearth and the Salamander, Section 1 pg. 1-24, and take Notes, due for Monday afternoon class.
November 19, 2025
Vocabulary 8 - Passage Worksheet
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U6 Test Friday
Literature 7 - Read Stave 1, book A to pg. 12, book B to pg.17, take notes on Character and Setting
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Class Games tomorrow
November 18, 2025
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8.11 Ex. 2
November 17, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 6 = 6.7-6.8 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 8.11 Ex. 1 in Notes
Literature 6 - Collection 1 Test Wednesday 11/19
Literature 7 - The People Could Fly Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - The Hunger Games final exam tomorrow
November 14, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Vocabulary 7 - Writing Prompt 2 due Wednesday 11/19
Grammar 6 - 6.8 Worksheet
Literature 7 - The People Could Fly Quiz Tuesday
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Hunger Games Wrap-Up: Jeopardy Review Monday, Final exam Tuesday 11/18; Class Games: Training Wednesday 11/19, the Class Games Thursday 11/20
November 13, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 6..8 Ex. 2 & 3
Grammar 7 - 8.10 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Wired for Fear Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 25-27 Quiz tomorrow. The Hunger Games final exam is Tuesday 11/18
November 12, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - 6.8 Ex. 1
Grammar 7 - 8.10 Ex. 1 in Notes
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-5
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 25-27 Through
November 10, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 7 - 8.9 Worksheet
Literature 6 - read pg 61, Analyze #1-3
Literature 7 - Discussion questions, if not finished with your group in class
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - finish the book, Ch. 25-27 and Notes
November 6, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U5 Test tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 21-24 Quiz Monday
November 4, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 6 - 6.7 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8..9 Ex. 3
Grammar 8 - 8.7 Worksheet 2
Literature 7 - Collection 1 Test tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 23-24 and Notes
November 3, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 6 - 6.7 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8.9 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.7 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Face Your Fears packet #5-SR
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 21-22 Through
Adv. Literature 8 - Dialogue analysis due Thursday 11/6
October 31, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Grammar 6 - 6.7 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.7 Ex. 3
Literature 6 - Face Your Fears packet #1-4
Literature 8 - Read Ch. 21-22 and Notes
October 30, 2025
Vocabulary 6 - Choose a unit 5 Prompt and see Mrs. Cannon before school
Vocabulary 7 - Writing Prompt due 11/5
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due 11/4
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 17-20 Quiz tomorrow
October 29, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Literature 6 - In the Spotlight Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Women in Aviation Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
October 28, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - 6.5-6.6 Quiz moved to tomorrow 10/29
Grammar 7 - 8.7-8.8 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.7 Ex. 1 #3-8
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Backpack Project due tomorrow
October 27, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 6.5-6.6 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 8.8 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.5-8.6 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 19-20 Through
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 17-20 CT due for Thursday's afternoon class
October 23, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 5 Definitions due Monday
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 7 - Group Discussion questions, finish on your own if not finished in class
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 19-20 and Notes
Adv. Literature 8 - Labyrinth Project due Monday
October 22, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U4 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.6 Worksheet
Literature 8 - Ch. 17-18 Through
October 21, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 6 - 6.6 Finish Ex.1 and 2
Grammar 7 - 8.8 Ex. 2
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 17-18 and Notes
October 20, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 10/22
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due tomorrow
Literature 8 & Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 13-16 Quiz tomorrow
October 17, 2025
Vocabulary 6 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 10/22, Practice Quiz and Quiz in class Monday
Vocabulary 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Vocabulary 7 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 10/22
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due Tuesday 10/21
Grammar 7 - Review 8.8 Ex. 1 #6-10
Grammar 8 - 8.6 Ex. 2
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Quiz on Chapters 13-16 Tuesday
October 16, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 6.5 Worksheet, if not finished in class
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Backpack lists - questions answered in red
Adv. Literature 8 - CT #4
October 15, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 6 - 6.5 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.6 Ex. 1 #5-12
Literature 6 - Choking Under Pressure packet #1-4
Literature 7 - Icarus's Flight Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 15-16 and Notes
Adv. Literature 8 - Labyrinth Project due Monday 10/27
October 14, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Vocabulary 7 - Prompt due Wednesday 10/22
Grammar 6 - 6.5 Ex. 1
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-6, if not finished in class
Literature 8 - Backpack Project Step #3 and item list
October 10, 2025
Binder Grade 6 - binder due date moved to Tuesday 10/14
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U4 Definitions due Tuesday
Literature 6 - Fears and Phobias Critical Vocabulary, Quiz on Tuesday
Literature 7 - Read pg 41, Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 & Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 13-14 Through, Backpack Project Step #2
October 9, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum 1-3 Test tomorrow
Literature 6 - Analyze #5-6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Ch. 13-14 and Notes
October 8, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Word Wars Sentences, Word Wars is tomorrow, Cum 1-3 Test Friday
Literature 7 - Finish the Arachne packet
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 10-12 Quiz tomorrow
October 7, 2025
Vocabulary 8 - Word Wars Sentences, Word Wars is on Thursday
Grammar 7 - 8.7 Worksheet
Literature 6 - Analyze #3-4
Literature 7 - Arachne #1-4
Binders: 8th Grade due tomorrow
7th Grade due Thursday
6th Grade due Friday
October 6, 2025
Vocabulary 6 - Cum Review pg 47-49
Vocabulary 7 & 8 - Cum Review pg 45, 47-49
Grammar 6 - 6.4 Worksheet 2, Quiz on 6.3-6.4 tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.5 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-2
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 10-12 Through
October 3, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Cum Review pg 42-44
Literature 6 - finish reading Fears and Phobias
Literature 7 - The Flight of Icarus Critical Vocabulary, Quiz on Monday
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Chapters 10-12 and Notes
October 2, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U3 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.4 Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8.7 Ex. 1 & 2
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch.5-9 Quiz tomorrow
October 1, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U3 Test Friday
Grammar 6 - 6.4 Ex. 2
Grammar 7 - 8.5-8.6 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Life Doesn't Frighten Me Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 7-9 Through
September 30, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet
Grammar 7 - 8.6 Ex. 3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Chapters 7-9 and Notes
September 29, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Grammar 7 - 8.6 Ex. 1
Grammar 8 - 8.3-8.4 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 5-6 Through
September 26, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday
Grammar 6 - 6.3 Worksheet, if not finished in class
Grammar 8 - 8.4 Worksheet, if not finished in class
Literature 6 - finish the Rhyme Scheme
Literature 7 - Everest #1-6, if not finished in class
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Chapters 5-6 and Notes
September 25, 2025
Grammar 6 - 6.3 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.4 Worksheet 1
Literature 7 - Read Finding Your Everest, if not finished in class
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 1-4 Quiz tomorrow
Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 3-4 Through: Symbolism
September 24, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 6.3 Ex. 1, if not finished in class
Grammar 7 - 8.5 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.4 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - Fine? Critical Vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Abby Sunderland Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 1-4 Critical Thinking
September 23, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar 7 - 8.5 Ex 2
Grammar 8 - 8.4 Ex. 1 #3-10
Literature 6 - Analyze #4, 6-7
Literature 7 - Analyze Media #1-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Ch. 3-4 Through
September 22, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7, & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 6.1-6.2 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 8.3-8.4 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 6 - Analyze #1-3
September 19, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U3 Definitions due Monday
Grammar 7 - 8.4 Worksheet 2, if not finished in class
Literature 6 - Plot Mountain, if not finished in class
Literature 7 - News Interview Analyze #2-3
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Chapter 1-2 Through, Read Chapter 3-4 and Notes
September 18, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U2 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.2 Worksheet, if not finished in class
Grammar 7 - 8.4 Worksheet 1
Literature 6 - finish reading the story
Literature 7 - Analyze #4-5
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Chapter 2 and Finish Notes
Adv. Literature 8 - Conflict Through due Monday
September 17, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U2 Test Friday
Grammar 6 - 6.2 Ex. 3 #3-12
Grammar 7 - 8.4 Ex. 1 #3-10
Literature 6 - continue reading the story up to the page break on pg 26
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-3
September 16, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage worksheet
Grammar 6 - 6.2 Ex. 2
Grammar 7 - 8.3 Worksheet
Grammar 8- 8.3 Worksheet
Literature 7 - Analyze #1-2, if not finished in class
September 15, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 9/17
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 8.3 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.3 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - The Jumping Tree #6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - finish the Theseus packet, pg 29-31
September 12, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Practice Quiz, the Quiz is Monday 9/15
Grammar 8 - 8.3 Ex 1 #2-12
Literature 6 - The Jumping Tree #3-5
Literature 7 - finish the packet
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read pg. 12-18
September 11, 2025
Vocabulary 6 & 7 - Writing Prompt due Wednesday 9/17
Vocabulary 8 - Writing Prompt due Tuesday 9/16
Grammar 7 - 8.1-8.2 Quiz tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.1-8.2 Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Big Things Come in Small Packages #2-6
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Julius Caesar Power, Tyranny and Nobility Questions
September 10, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 8 - 8.2 Worksheet
Literature 8 - Read Acts III and IV
Adv. Literature 8 - Read Acts III and IV, and complete the questions for the afternoon class
September 9, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms & Antonyms
Grammar 7 - 8.2 Ex. 2
Grammar 8 - 8.2 Ex. 3, if not finished in class
Literature 6 - The Ravine Critical vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 7 - Rogue Wave Critical vocabulary, Quiz tomorrow
Literature 8 and Adv. Literature 8 - Read Act II
September 8, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Literature 6 - Analyze #4-6
Literature 8 - Read the summary of Julius Caesar
September 5, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - U2 Definitions due Monday
Literature 6 - Analyze #2-3
Literature 8 - Deception and Fatal Flaws questions, if not finished in class
September 4, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Passage Worksheet, U1 Test tomorrow
Grammar 6 - 6.1 Ex. 3 - hold until tomorrow
Grammar 8 - 8.2 Ex. 2
Literature 6 - finish Analyzing #1
Literature 7 - Analyze #4, 6 & 7
Literature 8 - Complete the Act III Questions - What's In A Name?
September 3, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Completing the Sentence
Grammar 6 - 6.1 Ex 3
Grammar 8 - 8.2 Ex. 1 #5-12
Literature 7 - Plot Mountain, Analyze #1-3
Literature 8 - Read thru Act II
September 2, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Synonyms and Antonyms
Literature 6 - finish reading The Ravine
Literature 7 - finish reading Rogue Wave
Literature 8 - finish reading the Romeo and Juliet summary packet
August 29, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Choosing the Right Word
Grammar 6 - 6.1 Ex. 1 #4-8, if not finished in class
Grammar 7 - 8.1 Worksheet
Grammar 8 - 8.1 Worksheet
Literature 7 & 8 - Projects due Tuesday 9/2
August 28, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Vocabulary definitions due tomorrow
Grammar 7 - 8.1 Ex. 2 & 3
Grammar 8 - 8.1 Ex. 2 & 3
Literature 7 & 8 - Projects due Tuesday 9/2
August 27, 2025
Vocabulary 6, 7 & 8 - Unit 1 Definitions due Friday, 8/29
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