Mrs. G. Dicks - Classroom Updates & Learning Objectives
Welcome to Mrs. G. Dicks's 8th-grade classroom for Georgia Studies and Language Arts. Stay updated with weekly agendas, priority reading standards, and key terms related to the curriculum. Explore themes, analyze texts, and develop writing skills. Engage with Georgia's history and evaluate the impact of European exploration on American Indians. Enhance your understanding of colonial Georgia and its key figures. Access resources and plan for a successful academic journey.
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Welcome to Mrs. G. Dickss Classroom Room 214 0926 0930 8th grade Georgia Studies and Language Arts
Homeroom To Dos Homeroom 8:50-9:20 Reading Intervention 9:20-9:50 dicksga@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us CMAs start 09/27
GA Studies 8th Grade Week at a Glance 09/26 - 09/30 SS8G1 Describe Georgia s geography and climate. SS8H1 Evaluate the impact of European exploration and settlement on American Indians in Georgia. b. Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the Spanish and British in the Southeastern area. c. Evaluate the impact of Spanish contact on American Indians, including the explorations of Hernando DeSoto and the establishment of Spanish missions along the barrier islands. SS8H2 Analyze the colonial period of Georgia s history. a. Explain the importance of the Charter of 1732, including the reasons for settlement (philanthropy, economics, and defense). b. Analyze the relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah at Yamacraw Bluff. Standards Georgia history Native People and Europeans Chapter 9
Priority Reading Standards (Unpacked): verbs (skills) are in green and teachable concepts (nouns and noun phrases) are underlined Week at a Glance Language Arts 8th grade ELAGSE8RL2: DETERMINE a theme and/or central idea of a text and ANALYZE its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; PROVIDE an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE8RI2: DETERMINE a central idea of a text and ANALYZE its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; PROVIDE an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE8RL4: DETERMINE the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; ANALYZE the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Standards 09/26 - 09/30 ELAGSE8RI4: DETERMINE the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; ANALYZE the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Priority Writing: ELAGSE8W3: WRITE narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. ELAGSE8W5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, DEVELOP and STRENGTHEN writing as needed by PLANNING, REVISING, EDITING, REWRITING, or TRYING a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 8.) Supporting: ELAGSE8RL5 ELAGSE8RI5 ELAGSE8W1
GA Studies Standard H1a SS8H1 Evaluate the impact of European exploration and settlement on American IndIans in Georgia. SS8H2 Analyze the colonial period of Georgia s history. Key Terms commoners elites horticulture mercantilism missions royal colony trustee charter debtor economics indigo mulberry tree philanthropy governors worthy poor crops yeoman farmer de facto highland Scots buffer malcontents incentives bounty rice rivers silk industry naval stores Chapter 9 is on Canvas
Language Arts and GA Studies Daily Lessons Language Arts 4th period small group Georgia Studies 1st Period small group Monday -O: word study (each day) W: Good Sport in Progress book C: KWL discussion Monday -O: video W: Chap 9 questions C: Think-Pair-Share Tuesday - O: video W: chap 9 workbook page 43 Proclamation 1732, C: list 5 key ideas Tuesday - O: word study W: take notes C: Think-Pair-Share Wednesday Literary Terms 12-21 W: Quiz Wednesday - O:PPT chapter 9 W Complete workbook pages 45,46 Life Early Georgians Closing Share answers w/teacher and peers Thursday O: Review new language arts textbook W: Central Idea C: Think-Pair-Share Thursday - O: O:PPT chapter 9 W Complete workbook pages 45,46 Life Early Georgians Closing Share answers w/teacher Friday-Quizziz, Central Ideas Friday - Review Quiz page 48 Workbook