Ms. T. Richardson
Nova Middle School
Language Arts & Literature 8th Grade
“A Class of Excellence 2008”
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!!!!
Teacher Contact Information
You may contact Ms. Richardson at (754) 323-3700, ext. 3282 during the hours of 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Odd days and 1:30- 3:00 p.m. Even days
Classroom Information and Rules: 2nd Quarter, 2007
BE PROMPT
BE PREPARED
BE RESPECTFUL
Re-Stock on Class Supplies:
1. Binder with side pockets (2”in)—w/notebook paper
2. Composition book (re: Quick Writes/Journals)
3. Dividers for Binders
4. Highlighters
5. Colored markers or colored pencils
6. Blue or black ink (adequate amount each quarter)
7. Red ink pen
8. White lined paper (adequate amount each quarter)
9. Manual hole puncher—(optional)
10. Pocket-size pencil sharpener
11. Flash drive (jump drive)
IV. At-Home supplies (For projects and homework)
1. Construction paper/computer paper
2. Access to a computer (for word processing and internet research)
3. Art supplies (Pens/Paper etc…)
4. Parental verification and signature(s) (when advised by teacher)
What’s Ahead in the following Classes: 4nd Quarter, 07:
LANGUAGE ARTS
Persuasive & Expository Writing
Six-Traits of Effective Writing
Poetry Writing & Analysis
Vocabulary of Writing terms
Grammar & Punctuation
Process of Research & Conferencing
Presentations using Technology
Creative Writing
LITERATURE
Genre Reading (Novels & Short Stories)
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Vocabulary/words in context
Reading Skills & Strategies
Oral Presentations/Communications
Elements of Literature
Presentations with Technology
Fables/Fairy Tales/Folk Tales
Grading Policy
LANGUAGE ARTS
20%--Home/Classwork
20%--Quick Writes, Grammar work
20%-Projects
30%--Tests & Quizzes, Writing Assignments
10%--Class Participation
LITERATURE
20%--DEAR, home & class work
20%--Vocabulary & Reading Strat.
20%--Projects
30%-- Tests & Quizzes
10%--Class Participation
HOMEWORK FOR BOTH CLASSES:
WEEK 1 OF APRIL 2008
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. STUDY Vocabulary for novel SWALLOWING STONES
LITERATURE HOMEWORK:
1. Read Chapters 9-12 Swallowing Stones
2. Reading Response from Novel
3. Questions and Quizzes from the novel.
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