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Mrs. Lounder R103 English 8/Pre-AP English. Welcome to Open House!. Please have a seat. . About Mrs. Lounder. Graduate of Chartiers-Houston Jr./Sr. High School, Allegheny College, and the University of Pittsburgh 7th year at Trinity Middle School
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Mrs. Lounder R103 English 8/Pre-AP English Welcome to Open House! Please have a seat.
About Mrs. Lounder • Graduate of Chartiers-Houston Jr./Sr. High School, Allegheny College, and the University of Pittsburgh • 7th year at Trinity Middle School • Two young sons, Samuel and Elijah
About Mr. Miles • Graduated from Butler High School (a long time ago) and Kutztown State University (also a long time ago) • Have been teaching at Trinity for more than 25 years • My goal is to provide additional support for those students who need assistance
Please visit my website! • www.trinitypride.org/webpages/flounder Weekly Lesson Plans, Useful Links, and Downloadable Worksheets/Materials
Weekly lesson plans can be found on Edline and my website! Essential questions are used to help students understand the focus and purpose of our studies.
English 8/Pre-AP Objectives • Students will use the writing process to create narrative, persuasive, and informational essays. • Students will utilize organizational structures and techniques and incorporate text-based support when appropriate. • Students leaving this class will understand how to incorporate writing into both future academic endeavors and life in general.
English 8/Pre-AP Objectives • Students will gain increased knowledge of our language through reading, writing, and vocabulary enrichment exercises, thus improving both reading comprehension and writing skills. • Students will understand the structure and function of the parts of the sentence, the different parts of speech, and punctuation. • Students will leave this class with the understanding that proper grammar usage is necessary to ensure that a written work communicates clearly.
English 8/Pre-AP Objectives • Students will read, evaluate, and discuss both fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short stories, poems, and plays. • Students will complete a persuasive research project and present the results to the class in the form of a formal persuasive speech. • Students will read and discuss Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, making extensions to related ideas and topics. Students will understand the historical context and significance of the Holocaust. • Students will complete two TASD Writing Assessments (PROMPT).
What does this mean? • We work hard in English class. • Students almost always have English homework! • I have high expectations for my students regarding both behavior and academics. • Students in my classes are given every opportunity to learn. • I am always here to help.
Pennsylvania State Standards and Anchors and PSSA Testing • Our curriculum is aligned to both the state standards and assessment anchors, ensuring that students leave here with the knowledge necessary to succeed! • Some of the standards and anchors addressed each week appear at the top of all of my lesson plans. • PSSA testing typically takes place in March and April. • 8th grade students take the reading, math, writing, and science tests. • Students essays are evaluated using either the General Scoring Guidelines for Open-Ended Reading Items or the Pennsylvania Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide. These rubrics are the same ones used by the PSSA evaluators! • We work hard to prepare students for these tests, but our primary goal is to prepare students to be positive, contributing members of society and lifelong learners!
Pre-AP English • Third year of program at Trinity Middle School • Designed to challenge motivated students • Utilizes concepts and assessment methods recommended by the College Board • Increased responsibility for independent reading and coursework outside of class • Rigorous focus on informational and persuasive writing • Emphasis on analyzing literature, classroom discussion, and group work • Provides students with an intellectually stimulating classroom environment • Prepares students for success in advanced high school courses.
In Conclusion • Thank you for coming tonight! Students who receive support, encouragement, and assistance have a more positive and successful educational career. • Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. • I can be reached by e-mail at lounderf@trinitypride.org. • Please make sure to check both Edline and my website frequently for class information, updates and lesson plans. www.trinitypride.org/webpages/flounder