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Welcome to 8th Grade English/Language Arts!

 

Teacher: Ms. Laszkow

Email: [email protected]

 

    

 

 

LINK TO WELCOME SLIDESHOW (also found on Schoology): 

https://tinyurl.com/3rb3z6je

 

   

8th Grade Current Novel: 

 

Course Description:

This year in English Language Arts students will read a variety of texts.  Students will interpret, analyze, evaluate and critique these texts to show their understanding of the literature.  Students will demonstrate their understanding through discussions, homework, essays, assessments, presentations, and projects.  Students will consider how these texts can relate to their own lives and personal experiences. Emphasis will be placed on independent reading, evidence-based responses to texts, insightful class discussions, and differentiated instruction. 

 

Throughout the year, we will be reading a variety of fiction and informational text pieces. The main textbook to be used is myPerspectives 8th Grade. The main novels are: Of Mice and Men, The Giver, Wednesday Wars, Night, and Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Nights Dream.

 

Grading Policy:

 

Students' grades will be determined by tests, homework, quizzes, written assignments, class participation, and projects. Grades are weighted as follows:

 

  • Summative…………….. 55%
  • Formative ......…………. 30%
  • Participation …...........….10%
  • District Assessment .......... 5%

 

 

 

 

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