Lobster Quadrille Dances: Fall of 2013

8th Grade Etymology Study List: Final Exam 2014

8^th Grade Spring Etymology words and roots:  Final Exam Study Guide

Satis eloquentiae, sapientiae parum.	Enough eloquence, too little wisdom.
Magna est veritas et praevalet.	The truth is great and it will prevail.
Praemonitus, praemunitus	Forewarned is forearmed
Primus inter pares	The first among equals
Mikros	Small
Minuo/minuere/minui/minutum	To lessen/less
Tenuo/tenuare/tenuavi/tenuatum/tenuis	To make thin, thin
Satis	Enough
Copia	Plenty
Makros	Large
Magnus	great
Megas	Great
Poly	Many
Ante	Before
Pre	Before
Primus	First
Post	After
Microbe	Organism invisible to eye
Microcosm	A miniature world/small scale
Miniscule	Extremely small
Minutia	A small or trivial detail
Attenuate	To make slender or small
Tenuous	Thin in form
Satiate	To satisfy an appetite fully
Comply	To do as one is asked/ordered
Implement	A tool or utensil
Replete	Well-stocked/abundantly supplied
Expletive	An exclamation or oath
Copious	Plentiful
Macrocosm	The universe, large scale
Magnanimous	Noble and generous
Magnate	A wealthy/influential person
Magnitude	Greatness of importance or size
Megalomania	A form of mental illness where a person exaggerates his/her own importance
Polygamy	More than one spouse
Polygon	A flat shape with many straight sides
Antebellum	A period before a war, esp. the Civil War
Antecedent	A thing or event that precedes; going before
Anterior	Coming before in position or time
Avant-garde	A group ahead of the times, esp. in the arts
Vanguard	The foremost position esp. in an army and leaders of a movement
Precept	A command; a rule of conduct
Predestination	The belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by a higher power
Preempt	To take possession of something before someone else can
Premonition	A warning in advance
Preposterous	Absurd; contrary to reason
Pretentious	Showy and claiming unjustified distinction
Premier	First in time or importance; a leader
Primate	An archbishop who ranks high or a member of the order of animals in the kingdom
Prime	First in rank and excellence or to prepare something for use or action
Primeval	Belonging to the first ages; ancient
Primordial	Primeval; original and fundamental
Posterior	Situated behind or at the back
Posterity	Future generations
Posthumous`	Continuing after death, esp. a work published after someone’s death (Ann Frank death=novel)

8th Grade: Elie Wiesel Meme Quotation Project

Carpe Diem Project

Academy Eighth graders (of the class of 2018) find examples of "Carpe Diem" from the real world.

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Class of 2018: Set Designs!

Class of 2018: 3-D Model Set Designs for Romeo & Juliet

Academy at the Lakes 8th Graders create set designs using 123D Design and Tinkercad for the Balcony Scene of Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo & Juliet Set Designs

Academy eighth graders (the class of 2018) are designing the famous Balcony Scene of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet with 3-D design software in a Language Arts contest. The winner, by peer nominated votes, will be the first 3-D printed set scene ever! After downloading the free software from Google (http://www.123dapp.com/) students manipulated objects, textures and shapes to create an original scene design.

The 2013 8th Grade Extended Trip Video!

Chasing Lincoln's Killer: Add your Movie Link here!

To Upload to YouTube: Link to your video below.

School YouTube account: aatlmacapps@gmail.com
Password (Same as Student Wifi): wild****2



Comment Example: 

Daniella (LA8-2) http://addyourlinkhere.com

Project Rubric: 

Social Studies and Language Arts Semester 1 Eighth Grade Project

You will create a video about the book Chasing Lincoln’s Killer that you read in Language Arts class. Your video will receive a grade in both LA and SS so make sure to follow the rubric!

Make sure to include the following in your video:

       Title and author of book

       A summary of events leading up to the assassination

       An account of Lincoln’s assassination

       A detailed explanation of what happens during the twelve day manhunt

       At least 7 primary source pictures/documents

       An MLA Works Cited slide at the end

       Correct grammar and spelling throughout film

       A completed video length of between four and seven minutes

***Ms. Nadow is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for technical assistance.

***Mrs. Carr is available on Mondays and Wednesdays for historical help.

***Guidelines for Powerpoint to iMovie or Windows Movie Maker and uploading to YouTube and the blog using the school account are in your L.A. Q1-ISN. (We will review these in class briefly.)

Deadlines:

Wednesday, November 20^th: Outline due to Mrs. Carr

4pm on Tuesday, December 10^th: Video link uploaded to Ms. Nadow’s Blog:

(Select “Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” from list of bullets on right hand column.

Post video link in comments: “Upload link here,” - http://www.msnadow.blogspot.com/)

Grading Guidelines:

A PowerPoint that includes all minimum requirements= a C

An iMovie/Windows video that includes all minimum requirements= a B

An iMovie/Windows video that exceeds minimum requirements= an A

Social Studies/Language Arts Rubric

	Points Possible	Points Earned
Format of Project is a video and it is uploaded to Ms. Nadow’s Blog by deadline	10
Beginning of Video lists your name, title, and author of book	5
Summary of events leading up to the assassination is complete and detailed (use timeline from book notes)	10
Account of Lincoln’s assassination is complete and detailed (use book notes)	10
Explanation of what happens during the twelve day manhunt includes all major events and is thoroughly explained (3pts each)        Surratt Tavern        Mudd Farm        Rich Hill        Dents Meadow        Hughes Farm        Lucas Farm        Garrett Farm	21
At least 7 primary source pictures/documents (2 pts each)	14
MLA Works Cited slide at the end is included and formatted properly with no errors	10
Correct grammar and spelling are used (-1 point per error)	10
Video length is between four and seven minutes	10
TOTAL	100