Extra Work - English - Sheet 4

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

COYOTE
the Survivor of North America

The coyote is a relative of the dog, wolf and jackal. Like its relatives, it is a predator and mostly eats other mammals. It will, however, eat a wide variety of foods, including insects, fruits and vegetables.

Coyotes are found throughout most of North America, from Mexico and Central America to Canada and Alaska. The color of its coat depends on where it lives. Mountain coyotes are darker than those

living in the desert. Like the wolf, coyotes live in groups, or packs. The pack is usually

smaller in number than a wolf pack. All members of the pack are usually related. The pack will often divide into pairs to hunt.

Female coyotes have a litter of pups once a year. A litter has an average of six pups. Over half of the pups will die before they reach adulthood. Male pups usually leave the pack to find their own territory. Female pups stay with the parent’s pack.

Wolves and coyotes compete for the same prey animals. Since the

coyote is smaller than the wolf, wolves will usually drive the coyote out of any shared territory.

The coyote adapts easily to new areas. Unlike the buffalo or wolf, the coyote’s range increased after human populations expanded across the continent. For example, the coyote was not native to New England. 

Once the New England settlers eliminated wolves, however, the coyote moved in. Scientists who have studied the coyote believe it is better than the wolf at living in human areas.

Coyotes are now found in most large urban areas. They find an abundant supply of food in these areas, since coyotes are willing to eat garbage, rodents and even small pets, such as cats. Scientists estimate that as many as 2,000 coyotes may be living in the Chicago area.

Because of its adaptability, the coyote is not an endangered species, or even a threatened species. It has been classified as “least concern,” which means it has the lowest risk of extinction.

1- Find two examples from the text that support the idea that the coyote adapts to survive.

2- What is the main idea of this passage?

  

Extra Work - English - Sheet 3

The Verb "To be" Circle the form of the verb be that best completes each sentence.

1.  Public transportation in Rome (is, are) provided by an elaborate bus system.

2.  The movie critic's brutally candid remarks about the film (was, were) not his typical response to a bad movie. He is usually more tactful than that.

3.  My grandmother's avocation (is, are) making quilts for all of her grandchildren.

4.  We (is, are, am) very fortunate that our government grounded all airplanes before the terrorists could hijack another one.

5.  Sometimes body language (is, are, am) more accurate than verbal communication.

6.  We believe that peace (is, are) possible and that it's probable.

7.  Cosmic rays (is, are, am) highly energetic particles, and when they collide with atoms, they send other particles, such as neutrons, flying off in all directions.

8.  The gentry of Highland Park (is, are) well known for their luxurious homes and haughty demeanor.

9.  We (is, are, am) concerned about Courtney's diction, so we may need to take her to a speech therapist.

10.  The two countries called an armistice and decided that the fighting had gone on long enough. Eight years later, they (is, are) still living side-by-side peacefully.

11.  This vacation (was, were) his idea of ultimate paradise.

12.  If you doubt my veracity, then I guess there is not much more that I can say to convince you that I know what I (is, are, am) talking about.

13.  It (was, were) not coincidental that the stocks fell at the same time that Europe retracted their agreement with China.

14.  Every time I (is, are, am) around Samuel, I get embarrassed by his strident jokes.

15.  He (is, are) giving away most of his toys, but he wants to retain all the puzzles.

16.  The Johnsons (is, are) loath to move, but Mr. Johnson's job transfer makes it necessary.

17.  We received a query from one of our customers asking us if we could make sure that the prices of our items (was, were) more prominent.

18.  James' short, and often very pointed, poems (is, are) excellent examples of the epigram form.

19.  It was another balmy day in Florida and many people (was, were) at the beaches.

20.  Although the cut (was, were) superficial, Isaac still had to be treated by the doctor.

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Extra Work - English - Sheet 2

Irregular Verbs Circle the verb that best completes each sentence.

1.  Many animals will (become, became) fierce if they are trapped.

2.  William Shakespeare (write, wrote) the classic book Much Ado about Nothing.

3.  My mom had to stitch my shirt because I (tear, tore) a whole in it.

4.  We (see, saw) a very large iguana at the zoo.

5.  The (exciting, excited) victory won them the championship.

6.  As it became dusk, I (know, knew) I better start walking toward my house.

7.  Rob's voice (shake, shook) when he had to read.

8.  My grandmother could (make, made) the best bread and butter pickles!

9.  The police can confiscate (stolen, stole) goods.

10.  Shari (buy, bought) a toy rabbit for her sister.

11.  Mom brought the orchids inside because the weatherman predicted a (freeze, froze).

12.  During World War II Americans were urged to be discreet with the slogan, "Careless lips (sink, sank) ships."

13.  The slippery roads caused the car to (weave, wove) before hitting the tree.

14.  This light fixture is connected to the ceiling fan and won't (come, came) off.

15.  Superman wears a cape to help him (fly, flew).

16.  Lyndon B. Johnson created Medicare and Medicaid to help the elderly and poor people (pay, paid) their medical bills.

17.  Mr. Davidson, General Manger, (speak, spoke) on behalf of Dart Industries.

18.  The troop (dig, dug) through the quarry looking for unusual stones.

19.  The rain (begin, began) to cease early in the afternoon.

20.  Do you think William really wants to (sell, sold) his boat?

Extra Work - English - Sheet 1

Irregular Verbs Circle the verb that best completes each sentence.

1.  Cody's ineffectual proposal for the new playground (meet, met) with much resistance on the City Council.

2.  Without even the tiniest bit of compassion, the judge (give, gave) the prisoner the maximum sentence.

3.  The chef has to (pay, paid) scrupulous attention when he measures the ingredients for the dish.

4.  The communist government (give, gave) a tract to every person who entered their country. This piece of literature was full of communistic propaganda.

5.  If you doubt my veracity, then I guess there is not much more that I can (say, said) to convince you that I know what I am talking about.

6.  As I watched the news report about the orphans in Afghanistan, I (know, knew) that tears would engulf me before it was over.

7.  Ever since Grandpa (break, broke) his hip, he has had to be sedentary in his own home.

8.  Gale likes to paint, but she has no inclination of how to (draw, drew).

9.  My term paper will not suffice for a good grade, so I probably need to re-(write, wrote) it this week.

10.  Our ferret (run, ran) all over our car before we had to stop to put him back in his cage.

11.  During his time in prison Malcolm Little (become, became) a devout Muslim and changed his name to Malcolm X.

12.  What do you think Robert F. Kennedy (mean, meant) when he said, "The free way of life proposes ends, but it does not prescribe means. . ."?

13.  We were aghast at the amount of food my uncle was able to (eat, ate).

14.  Hailey's personality is so superficial that, if you do not live in the upper-class area of town, she will not (speak, spoke) to you.

15.  He (lose, lost) the election to a Democratic rival.

16.  That was such an ingenious idea! I wish I would have (think, thought) of it first!

17.  An authentic Van Gogh painting can (sell, sold) for millions of dollars.

18.  As the weather (grow, grew) colder, Madison watched sadly as the number of birds coming to the feeders began to dwindle.

19.  Cosmic rays are highly energetic particles, and when they collide with atoms, they (send, sent) other particles, such as neutrons, flying off in all directions.

20.  The raccoon caused great havoc when he got into the campers' cooler and (eat, ate) all of their steaks.

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English Weekly Plan Grade 8

Teacher: Ms. Nadine Naccache

Grade: 8 English

Dates: Quarter 3 Week 4

Sunday Feb. 11th  2018 till Thursday Feb 15th of February 2018  

	Class Activities &Assignments	Homework
Sunday	No class
Monday	Literature: Biography "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln"page 276: - Main idea and details - Analyze visuals - Vocabulary words: repose -countenance - listless	Answer these questions: 1- Why did Lincoln stand out in a crowd? 2- How did Lincoln look? Did he like the way he looked? 3- Why did the Chicago newspaperman call Lincoln "really handsome"?
Tuesday	Literature: Biography "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln"page 278: - Main idea and details - Analyze visuals - Vocabulary words: defy - bawdy - yarn - patronized - melancholy	Answer these questions: 1- how did Lincoln become a legend? 2- Why is Lincoln referred to as "Hones Abe"? 3- In what ways did Lincoln seem like a "common man"? 4- What were Lincoln's achievement?
Wednesday	TRIP to El Moez Street and Khan el Khalili
Thursday	Literature: Biography "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln"page 278: (continue) Discuss: - What was on way in which Lincoln showed greatness by inspiring others?	Students will be given one vocabulary sheet about the biography.

Presentations due dates: 8B

Dear Grade 8 A students,

Please remember this:

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King

Your presentations due dates are: 

Wednesday Feb. 28th, 2018: Naphisa - Youssef - Ghenwa

Thursday Feb. 1st, 2018: Mariam Samy - Rodrigo - Jad

Monday March 5th, 2018: Mariam Mahfouz - Layan - Salma

Tuesday March 6th, 2018: Seif - Nasser - Omar Ghassan

Wednesday March 7th, 2018: Al Rashid - Mazen - AbdelGabar

Thursday March 8th, 2018: Omar Ahmed - Talal - Hizam - Aly

I am sure you will do a great job!
Enjoy reading your books!

Presentations due dates: 8A

Dear Grade 8 A students,

Please remember this:

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King

Your presentations due dates are: 

Wednesday Feb. 28th, 2018: Christine - Nada - Mohamed

Thursday Feb. 1st, 2018: Mahmoud - Nour Nazir - Hesham

Monday March 5th, 2018: Malooka - Nadine - Camelia

Tuesday March 6th, 2018: Laila - Nour Nabil - Haya

Wednesday March 7th, 2018: Abdallah - Lana - Ziad

Thursday March 8th, 2018: Omar Laboudi - Mariam

I am sure you will do a great job!
Enjoy reading your books!