Advanced English 8th Grade 2016 Kimberly Verdugo- Simonsen Colegio La Misión English Department

Materials for English Class Book : Eyes Open 3 Student´s Book – 8 Units Please do not buy the edition with the workbook Notebook and pencil case Dictionary - It is important to have access to a dictionary, but you do not have to bring it to class. Occasionally you will have permission to use your cell phone as a resource.

Class Rules 1. Be Prepared – bring all materials and work to every class 2. Work Hard – class participation will be evaluated 3. Be Nice – respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and your school

Evaluations  Content Tests (3)  Classwork evaluation at the end of June (1)  The writing activity from each unit will be evaluated  Your text book will be checked for completion on different dates during the semester  Oral Presentation (1)  Reading Tests (2)  Computer Lab (1)

Musical Legends – First, who can be considered a musical legend? – A musical legend is an artist of influence and trajectory who has persisted in time. They are frequently cited by current artists as influences on their music. – You and a partner will choose a legend from the list. – Or, you can propose a legend to Miss Kim and get permission to research someone who is not on the list.

What to do… – Choose your legend and sign up with Miss Kim. – Research the legend in the following areas: – Include brief biographical information, musical style, musical importance and / or innovations, most famous work – Musical instruments used in the music – If your legend is a singer, which instruments were typically used in the accompanying music? – Be detailed and descriptive – Both partners give their personal opinion – You will create a power point presentation with relevant images and only titles – You must include a short sample of the music in the presentation

The List – Mozart – Beethoven – Bach – Tchaikovsky – Vivaldi – Chopin – Verdi – Puccini – The Beatles – Michael Jackson – Louis Armstrong – Elvis Presley – Bob Dylan – Billie Holiday – Miles Davis – Madonna – Bob Marley – Notorious B.I.G. – Tupac – The Rolling Stones – The Doors – Pink Floyd – Janis Joplin – Ella Fitzgerald – Santana – B.B. King – Joni Mitchell – Metallica – Johnny Cash – Eric Clapton – Led Zeppelin

The List Part II – Pearl Jam – Carole King – Ray Charles – Peggy Lee – Muddy Waters – Duke Ellington – Nina Simone – Aretha Franklin – Stevie Wonder – Chuck Berry – Jimi Hendrix – David Bowie – Frank Sinatra – Aerosmith – Amy Winehouse – Oasis – The Cure – Queen – Etta James – The Beach Boys – George Gershwin – Joan Baez – Nat King Cole – Dolly Parton – Patsy Cline – Blondie – Donna Summer – Elton John – U2 – James Brown – Hank Williams – Nirvana

Extensive Reading – 1 st Semester Love Story  You will only read one book this semester, but there will be 2 marks associated with this book  One of the marks will be like a traditional test and the other will be a project in small groups  You will also read short stories, letters, poems, etc and watch videos to complement the topic of LOVE

Computer Lab  News articles, short films, web searches, projects, music videos, etc.  You will follow a list of required activities  Materials for EVERY class: – Headphones – Pencil case

English Department 2016