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8 th Grade English language arts

8 th Grade English language arts. Introduction!!. So Far…. Where I’m From poems Notice and Note Signposts “The Medicine Bag”. Language Arts. Essays – revisions always optional Prompts – typed or handwritten (see examples) Vocabulary Quizlet Quiz Format (see additional slide)

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8 th Grade English language arts

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  1. 8th Grade English language arts

  2. Introduction!!

  3. So Far… • Where I’m From poems • Notice and Note Signposts • “The Medicine Bag”

  4. Language Arts • Essays – revisions always optional • Prompts – typed or handwritten (see examples) • Vocabulary • Quizlet • Quiz Format (see additional slide) • New Vocab Books • Wordmasters • Portfolio Pieces - 2-3 pieces due each MP • IXL.com & Grammar in Context

  5. The girl wanted to _______________ around the track after school and work up a sweat. • The room was filled with _______________ at the surprise party. • I am going to paint my room _______________, even though it is not my favorite color. • My favorite part of English class is when we _______________ in our notebooks. • Sarah was extremely _______________ when she found out her best friend was moving. • The _______________ couple walked down the aisle together and got married on the most memorable day of their lives.

  6. Novel/short story units • The Pearl by John Steinbeck (parable) • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton (young-adult fiction) • And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (mystery) • “To Build a Fire” by Jack London (adventure/short story) • Various Edgar Allen Poe pieces

  7. Independent reading • 2 books (minimum) per marking period • Create good reading habits with your children • My book selections posted • Skyline • Abandoning Books is OK! • Leveling Books – Assessment • Scholastic Book Orders! • From Monthly Flyers • Online – Class Code M9XHX • Classroom library • “Content For More Mature Readers”

  8. IXL.com • Activelylearn.com

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