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COURSE OVERVIEW
Eighth grade English emphasizes students as a writer, reader, and speaker. As with any skill, students learn through practice, so they will write and read extensively. Students will write focused essays of varying types. Students will develop their vocabularies, spelling skills, and grammatical accuracy. Students will read, analyze, and gain an appreciation for literature, using Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, supplemental texts, and student selected material. Throughout the year, students will learn the value of literature and communicate ideas with clarity.
GRADING POLICY
Grades will consist of the following:
-Homework
-Classwork/Bellwork
-Vocabulary/Spelling
-Grammar
-Literature Units
-Quizzes/Tests
-Writing
-Computerized Book Test/Scholastic Reading Report
These categories are weighted using percents while individual assignments are weighted using points. Grades for individual assignments are determined by comparing the number of points possible with the number of points earned.
Grades are posted periodically in the classroom by student I.D., so students have an accurate idea of their progress.
To mitigate any discrepancies between student and teacher records, please retain all work. You may pick up your work in the trays located in the classroom and identified by the class period. Note: All papers not retrieved will the thrown away the first of every month.
SUPPLIES
-Bring your library book with you everyday!
-Bring a red pen, a blue/black pen, and a pencil.
-Bring your folder labeled Vocabulary/Spelling, Grammar, Literary Terms.
Due Dates
You will read four books for the year. The computerized book test and any extra credit are due by the following deadlines:
1.Friday, October 14
2.Friday, January
3.Friday, March
4.Friday, May
Selecting Books
-You must select a book from the Scholastic Reading Counts list, which is located on the Sandburg website or in the Sandburg library.
-The reading book you select must either be one hundred points above or one hundred points below your lexile.
-You cannot take computer tests for the following books: The Outsiders, Holes, The Giver, Flowers for Algernon, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and any books that you have previously taken tests for.
Reading Time
-Students will read during class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for fifteen minutes. Students are encouraged to read their Scholastic Reading Counts book every night for twenty minutes.
When to take the Computerized Book Test
-You may take the computerized book test during silent reading on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday during class or after school anytime.
Grading
-Each computerized book test consists of ten multiple-choice questions.
-You must answer at least seven out of the ten questions correct. If you get a score below a ten, it will be recorded as a zero.
-You have two tries to pass the test.
-If you do not pass after the second try, you will receive zero points. If this happens and time permits, read another book.
Extra Credit
You may read four extra credit books per quarter for ten points each.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email, using either address at the top of the page.
Ms. Richards
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