I need a english lesson plan for 8th grade- part of the class is testing-it needs to be quiet in the room?
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Every time I need to keep a part of my class quiet and occupied I do a word search with vocabulary or spelling words.  Its really pretty cool, check it out:\nwww.puzzlemaker.com
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try this site: http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/English/Writing/
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1. Practice test (not sure if its 8th grade)\n\n2. Real test i think (used for cool people)\n\n3. Constitution study guide\n\n4. A good helpful study game for ur 8th grade test
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Some teachers in the school where I work use a system like this.  Instead of having a late student disrupt a class, the student has to fill out a short form before coming into class and leave it in a box by the teacher.  Then, the student just sits quietly and the teacher can record the tardy later.  Saves disruptions from explanations ("I had to go to the bathroom really bad and I didn't know if I could get here in time so I decided to just go since asking you first would just take more time and I didn't want ot miss more of your class than I had to but I really had to go and please don't mark me late again because I'll have detention OK Ms.D??")
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If you want your students to start reading English FROM the first class (review your prepositions, there, teacher!), you need to surround them with English print.\n\nYou can start them with "echo" reading, where you all share the same text, you read a sentence out loud to them, they say it back to you....\n\nHave magazines with lots of pictures on hand, and have them search for articles using that day's vocabulary words.\n\nFind a translation into English of a well-known children's story from the students' country/culture. Read it aloud in English to them, using the pictures and already known vocabulary for them to recall the overall meaning of each step in the story.\n\nAnd so on.\n\nGood luck!
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I have faced this situation recently in my own classroom.  I'm not sure what grade level you are working with but I know of a picture book that would work for any level.  It is titled I'm New Here by Bud Howlett.  It is about a hispanic girl who actually goes through the experience of being called "taco" by the boys at school and the worries of fitting in and making friends.  It would be a great way to open up a discussion.  I feel like I was meant to answer your question tonight.  If you need any other ideas please let me know!
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practice  maybe a class
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sweetheart, you need to work on your language arts!  try going to a teacher's supply store.  they have all kinds of things for all kinds of classrooms.
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It depends on what level of English you teach.  Pehaps you could instruct your students to describe appropriate types of clothing for different weather conditions.  Another idea is to have them describe their diet and exercise habits, hobbies, responsibilities, and other daily tasks.
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It probably depends on what you want or need.  If you need to sit closer to the front of the room or have a printed copy for notes maybe he/she will provide them.  If there are modifications that you need, you could ask for them.  Do you want him or her to do something differently?  If so, what?  If you have ideas, share them with your teacher to come up with a plan to help you learn best.
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In a school I went to for my GED there was, as in nearly any class, detractive students.  It was actually suggested that we tell interrupting students to be quiet, and that the teacher would not have any qualms with that.  Depending on the individual, there are numerous tacks to take.  If this person is a brat they may be acting out, and even assaulting you.  Watch for clever verbal assaults.  One of the best responses I've found is: "It's unfortunate that you feel that way!"  If that doesn't work try: "Everyone in the class knows what you're up to."  You'll be surprised how well that works!
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Pay attention to the way the teacher poses questions and then adapts the students' answers into follow-up questions. Watch how children respond to questioning as well as which children the teacher focuses on the most and least. How does the teacher's attention affect students not actively involved in the exhange? (i.e. does in encourage or discourage others from attempting to get involved?)\n\nLook at the way each area of the room is set up and determine how language instruction has been integrated. Also, ask yourself how the teacher integrates language (vocabulary building, grammar and usage) into other subject lessons.\n\nI'd have to know the grade level to be more specific. Hope this helps a little.
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This "English School Watch" Discussion Board might help.\nhttp://www.englishschoolwatch.org/webboard_detail.php?topic_id=1168
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It depends on what grade:\n\nK-5:  A game should be set up where they get a certain amount of warnings each day (usually 3), and everytime they get one, the teacher moves a clothespin on a "traffic light" looking thing.  If it gets to red, the teacher should call home.\n\nMiddle School:  If asked more than twice, should be sent out of the room or to the office.\n\nHigh School:  Given an F for participation and kicked out of the room (depending the severity of the incident).\n\nCollege:  Instantly kicked out / shot.\n\nIt's also important to reward the quiet kids, don't just assume that they SHOULD be quiet at all times -- make it known that it's appreciated; bring in candy.
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maybe get everyone in the class to chip in and throw him/her a suprise party. i did that for one of my teachers before w/ a couple of friend and she was realli moved. she was touched that we organized everything and had everyone participate.
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Welcome all students, staff and vistors. Give the reason for the occasion (new library, music recital, ect). Introduce the next speaker or participant. Write out what you want to say and go over it with an English teacher. They can help you put it in good order. Practice on friends. Speak slowly. Look at the audience. Smile.
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hi, what I used to due was go to a quite place like a church or a place outside were their is very little noise, or noise at all. I would sit very still and breathe in and out very slowly.. Do the breathing for about ten seconds. Next think of only what you need to know for the test. Go over it in your mind, and relax. To me silence is golden it is a time when mind and body come together