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Welcome to 8th Grade English

Welcome to 8th Grade English. Beth Sarachman (949) 858-5144 ext. 365 Bsarachman@stjohns-es.org www.stjohns-es.org/bsarachman Office Hours: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00. Homework Policy/Grades. Homework posted on the board daily and on my website weekly.

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Welcome to 8th Grade English

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  1. Welcome to 8th Grade English Beth Sarachman (949) 858-5144 ext. 365 Bsarachman@stjohns-es.org www.stjohns-es.org/bsarachman Office Hours: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00

  2. Homework Policy/Grades • Homework posted on the board daily and on my website weekly. • Late homework: only accepted 24 hours after due date for 50% credit • Grades= Vocab/Grammar: 30%, Literature: 30%, Writing Workshop 40% • Grades posted on school website, updated weekly.

  3. Curriculum: Reading • Books read: Flowers for Algernon, The Diary of Anne Frank (play adaptation), Animal Farm, The Westing Game. • Independent reading: one book per trimester, specified genre with an in-class assessment at the end of the trimester.

  4. Curriculum: Writing • Types: Narrative-biographical, persuasive, response to literature**, poetry, poetry response, career-related. 2. Research paper: 3rd trimester, 10-12 pages on a chosen career

  5. Curriculum: Vocab, Grammar, Public Speaking • Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 • Grammar: Daily Warm ups • Speeches: one per trimester

  6. The Last One!!! • Discipline policy: posted on website • Before/After school help • Attendance/make-up work

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