8th Grade ELA
Mrs. Nowley
I am a native of Holly Springs, MS, and I now reside in Moscow, TN. I have been in education for the past 12years. I am a graduate of The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) with a BA in Journalism and English.
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Certifications:
Special Education (K-12)
English (7-12)
Advanced Placement English (9-12)
Journalism (7-12)
Week of: May 18-May 22, 2020
**All activities will be on iReady; they will become available on the corresponding day so that you are not overwhelmed**
Monday, May 18, 2020:
Making Inferences About Informational Text
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020:
Understanding Connotative Meanings
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020:
Analyzing Word Choice Connotations
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Thursday, May 21, 2020:
Figurative Language and Allusions
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Friday, May 22, 2020:
"Flashback Friday" Show me what you have learned!
(you can email me your responses: nowleyrd@scsk12.org)
This week I learned _________. (list as much as possible)
The task I enjoyed most was _______ because ________. (be very specific)
I worked on _________, but I still need help with ____________. (be very specific)
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In order to improve the skills I did not understand, I will ___________.
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Grade Improvement Activity:
IReady Lesson--Analyzing Traditional Elements in Modern Fiction
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The assignment is optional, but students who are within five (5) numeric points of a higher letter grade - especially those who are within five (5) numeric points of passing - are highly encouraged to participate in this grade improvement opportunity.
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Assignments must be submitted May 4-11. Assignments will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on May 11.
Contact Me
I know this is quite an adjustment to the students and parents, but we will get through this TOGETHER!!! If at anytime there is a need to contact me about coursework, please feel free to reach out anytime.
5600 Meadowbriar Trail, Memphis, TN 38125
