8th Grade ELA - 11/2/20

8th Grade ELA

Monday - 11/2/2020

Poll

Would you rather be able to run 100 MPH or fly 20 MPH?

• run 100 MPH

• fly 20 MPH

"The Long Night"

We will now begin the NEWSELA quiz based on the short story you read.

Multiple Choice

What do Bobby's father and the doctor have in common?

• They both drank coffee to stay awake.

• They both passed out during the Hibernation Instinct.

• They both felt relieved that Bobby would stay awake.

• They both helped Bobby train to fight the invaders.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer about the Instinct and the operation of the Mighty Empire of the Seven Systems?

• The Mighty Empire retreated because it noticed the Instinct.

• The Mighty Empire was surprised that the Instinct had worked.

• The Mighty Empire tried to keep the Instinct from affecting Bobby.

• The Mighty Empire caused the Instinct to invade Earth.

Multiple Choice

How would the story be different if it was told from the doctor's point of view?

• The invasion of the Mighty Empire of the Seven Systems would have gone unreported.

• The reason that Bobby failed to receive the full injection would have been revealed.

• The explanation for why the Instinct occurred would have been made clearer.

• The relationship between Phil and Cathy would have been emphasized more.

Multiple Choice

What does Bobby’s response to the invasion reveal about him?

• It implies that he knew the invasion was likely to occur.

• It suggests that he expected to hibernate with his family later.

• It shows that he was willing to protect everyone who was sleeping.

• It emphasizes that he regretted his inability to fall asleep with the others.

Learning Goals

• I can analyze how the structure of “Incident” helps create meaning.

• I can infer how Scout’s perspective about Boo Radley changes from Chapter 1 - 8 based on events in these chapters.

"Incident"

We will now watch an interview where Rita Dove (American poet) reads the poem titled, "Incident" by Countee Cullen.

"Incident" - Q's

You will now have 25 minutes to complete the "Incident" - Questions Google Form.

Scout's Perspective on Boo Radley

Please review Chapters 1 - 8 and identify any/all evidence of how Scout's view of Boo Radley has changed over the course of the novel.

Poll

Would you rather have $1,000,000 now OR $5,000/week for the rest of your life?

• have $1,000,000 now

• get $5,000/week for the rest of my life