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Team 8-2 Language Arts

Team 8-2 Language Arts. Ms. Carolyn O’Doherty CODoherty@howell.k12.nj.us 732-836-1327 ext 6892. Back to School Night September 14, 2010. Classroom Expectations “Education is the progressive realization of our ignorance.” ~ Albert Einstein. Respect Proper Hygiene Organization

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Team 8-2 Language Arts

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  1. Team 8-2Language Arts Ms. Carolyn O’Doherty CODoherty@howell.k12.nj.us 732-836-1327 ext 6892 Back to School Night September 14, 2010

  2. Classroom Expectations“Education is the progressive realization of our ignorance.” ~ Albert Einstein • Respect • Proper Hygiene • Organization • Progress Reports • Respect for Literature

  3. Homework 20% Quizzes/Open-ended Questions 35% Tests/Projects/ Compositions 45% Homework All students receive 100% for turning in complete work on time. 1st M.P. –5pts. Each day late 2nd M.P. –10 pts. Each day late 3rd M.P. –15 pts. Each day late 4th M.P. –20 pts. Each day late Grading Policy

  4. Novels Curriculum Ties • The Diary of Anne Frank • Animal Farm Additional Reading • The Giver • Gathering Blue • Messenger • The Pigman • Watership Down

  5. The Writing Process • Writing samples taken throughout the year • All writing scored according to NJ State Registered Holistic Scoring Rubrics • Students reflect on pieces and learn through self-evaluation, journals and peer editing • Writing is not accepted without a completely revised rough draft which reflects the writing process • Writing program includes: Persuasive, Narrative, Speculative, Descriptive, Revising/Editing, Open-ended Responses

  6. NJASK8 Preparation Students will be prepared through: • Practice Tests • Writing Skill Instruction • Open-ended Responses • Narrative Reading • Persuasive Reading • Reading Informational Text • Reading Everyday Text

  7. Technology in the Language Arts Classroom • Criterion Online Writing Program • Drafting, Editing, and Publishing of Student Work • Internet-based research • Computer Projects

  8. Have a great year! Communication • Email: CODoherty@howell.k12.nj.us • Voice mail: ext.6892 • Any questions? • Web:

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