Studysync CURRICULUM
**SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS STUDYSYNC PROGRAM FROM HOME
7th GRADE ELA
Welcome to 7th Grade English. This year we are using StudySync curriculum. The students will utilize both online and hard copy texts for class. The year will be divided into four major units. For each unit, the students are expected to read a variety of texts and write for several different purposes that also includes a major essay.
Unit 1 - Theme: In Pursuit
Essential Question: What drives us to undertake a mission?
Writing Project: Informative/Explanatory
Unit 2 - Theme: The Powers that Be
Essential Question: What should be the principles of a just society?
Writing Project: Narrative
Novel: The Giver
Activity Extensions (SEE LINKS BELOW)
Pain Activity-
Is pain a necessity in our world? Why or why not? View the following media to help provide evidence for your thoughts.
Complete Novel Study Guide (See below)
Unit 3 - Theme: Justice Served
Essential Question: Why is it essential to defend human rights?
Writing Project: Literary Analysis
Unit 4 - Theme: Getting Along
Essential Question: What are the challenges of human interactions?
Writing Project: Argument
**Lessons will be updated through Planbook Online. Access planbook via www.ktuzinsky.weebly.co
Unit 1 - Theme: In Pursuit
Essential Question: What drives us to undertake a mission?
Writing Project: Informative/Explanatory
Unit 2 - Theme: The Powers that Be
Essential Question: What should be the principles of a just society?
Writing Project: Narrative
Novel: The Giver
Activity Extensions (SEE LINKS BELOW)
Pain Activity-
Is pain a necessity in our world? Why or why not? View the following media to help provide evidence for your thoughts.
Complete Novel Study Guide (See below)
Unit 3 - Theme: Justice Served
Essential Question: Why is it essential to defend human rights?
Writing Project: Literary Analysis
Unit 4 - Theme: Getting Along
Essential Question: What are the challenges of human interactions?
Writing Project: Argument
**Lessons will be updated through Planbook Online. Access planbook via www.ktuzinsky.weebly.co
8th Grade ELA
Welcome to 8th Grade English. This year we are using StudySync curriculum. The students will utilize both online and hard copy texts for class. The year will be divided into four major units. For each unit, the students are expected to read a variety of texts and write for several different purposes that also includes a major essay.
Unit 1 - Suspense
Essential Question: What attracts us to stories of suspense?
Writing Project: Suspenseful narrative
Unit 2 - Theme: In Time of War
Essential Question: What does our response to conflict say about us?
Writing Project: Argument
Unit 3 - Theme: A Moral Compass
Essential Question: How can life experiences shape our values?
Writing Project: Literary Analysis
Unit 4 - Theme: The Civil War
Essential Question: How did the War between the States redefine America?
Writing Project: Informative
Novels:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb
Unit 1 - Suspense
Essential Question: What attracts us to stories of suspense?
Writing Project: Suspenseful narrative
Unit 2 - Theme: In Time of War
Essential Question: What does our response to conflict say about us?
Writing Project: Argument
Unit 3 - Theme: A Moral Compass
Essential Question: How can life experiences shape our values?
Writing Project: Literary Analysis
Unit 4 - Theme: The Civil War
Essential Question: How did the War between the States redefine America?
Writing Project: Informative
Novels:
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb
Listed below are links to explain how to access study sync from a home computer, TABLET, PHONE, or laptop. **Students must use the virtual desktop from a home computer/ laptop**
STUDYSYNC FROM VIRTUAL DESKTOP (ANY COMPUTER AT HOME)! | |
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Study Sync App Directions | |
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StudySync via Virtual Desktop at Clinton Macomb Library | |
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StudySync Login on IPAD | |
File Size: | 270 kb |
File Type: | docx |
StudySync Login from School Computer | |
File Size: | 91 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Unit 2 Introductory Webquests
7th Grade Introductory Webquest- Dystopian Community- IS THIS REAL LIFE?
8th Grade Introductory Webquest- WWII introduction