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Language Arts 8 th Grade Miss Schmidt

Language Arts 8 th Grade Miss Schmidt. Language Arts Goals. Students will become more independent in their work. Students will be exposed to fiction and nonfiction text across many genres.

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Language Arts 8 th Grade Miss Schmidt

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  1. Language Arts8th Grade Miss Schmidt

  2. Language Arts Goals • Students will become more independent in their work. • Students will be exposed to fiction and nonfiction text across many genres. • Students will determine what an author is trying to say while drawing their own conclusions, asking questions, and thinking critically. Going beyond the text. • Students will be exposed to different types of writing (expository, narrative, persuasive) and be expected to compose each type of writing.

  3. Textbooks • Reading—Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Prentice Hall Literature) • English—Writing and Grammar, Communications in Action (Prentice Hall) • Vocabulary - Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop

  4. materials • Reading Textbook • English Textbook and Workbook • Vocabulary Workbook • AR Book • Reading and English Notebooks • Folders • Loose-leaf paper • Blue or Black pen • Pencil • Red or colored pen for grading • Highlighter

  5. School & Classroom Policies • Students must follow all policies stated in the student handbook. • General Classroom Rules: -Be Responsible. Come to class prepared. -Be Respectful. No talking while teacher or others are speaking. -Be Responsible. Be in your seat when the bell rings. -Be Responsible. Make complete efforts on all assignments; plagiarism results in zero scores.

  6. Grading A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89 % C = 70 - 79% D = 60 - 69% F = 59% and below

  7. Grade Weighting Student grades are weighted as follows: • Homework/class work – 15% • Formative (Quiz, project) – 40% • Summative (Test, major project, major writing assignment) – 45%

  8. Late Assignments • NO EXCEPTIONS • One day late = 70% credit • Two days or more late = 0% credit

  9. Quarterly Projects • Students will be given class time to choose an AR book from the library. They will also be given the time to take the AR test of the book they read. • 1st Quarter = 1 book and project • 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter = 2 books and projects each quarter • Projects will be assigned with ample time given to complete them. • Students should have their 1st Quarter book chosen. The project for this quarter is a story map.

  10. Yearly Testing • NWEA -Benchmark -Fall, Winter, Spring • Explore -High School Placement -November • ISAT -Yearly progress -Changing due to Common Core Standards -March

  11. What Is Common Core? • Common Core Summary • “The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.” –Common Core State Standards Initiative

  12. Changes • Students will be reading an equal amount of fiction and nonfiction. • Students will be build knowledge through reading. • Students will be required to read more challenging material. • Students will be able to discuss material and provide evidence for statements made about a text. • Students will be able to write non-fiction (expository) and use evidence to prove their statements. • Students will increase academic vocabulary. • Examples: 8th Grade Parent Roadmap

  13. Contact Information • Please see my class website. • Lesson plans are listed under downloads. • Homework is listed daily. • Feel free to contact me via email: lschmidt@summithill.org • I am available for phone calls from 12:45-1:30 and before or after school hours.

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