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Mr. Lorenzoni. 8 th grade English Language Arts 2012 - 2013. Year-long Activities. Daily Oral Language Students begin the hour by correcting two grammatically incorrect sentences Parts of speech will be reviewed Corrections are given and discussed Quiz after 7 – 10 sentences.
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Mr. Lorenzoni 8th grade English Language Arts 2012 - 2013
Year-long Activities • Daily Oral Language • Students begin the hour by correcting two grammatically incorrect sentences • Parts of speech will be reviewed • Corrections are given and discussed • Quiz after 7 – 10 sentences
Writing At A Glance Persuasive Writing Narrative Writing Plays Hero Cycle Knowledge and Experience Quick Writes/Responses
Memory Book A student autobiography written over the course of three months Focus of this project is the writing process Pictures and memorabilia are included in a scrapbook-like binder One essay will be due in October, one in November and one in December Project guidelines available today
M.E.A.P. Testing • The M.E.A.P. tests will be administered October 9th – 11th and 16th,17th • Eighth grade testing involves the following subjects: • English/Language Arts • Science • Math
Novel Unit: *Reading *Discussion *Vocabulary*Writing The Outsidersby S.E. Hinton *** Prejudice ***
Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen *** Standing up for what is right *** Novel Unit: *Reading *Discussion *Vocabulary *Writing
The Breadwinnerby Deborah Ellis >Overcoming Adversity Novel Unit Reading Discussion Vocabulary Writing
Webpage • All staff lesson plans • Links to language arts related websites • Important dates http://www.kingsford.org/kmsweb
Bring Your Own Device 1. Devices in class must be off, unless instructed otherwise. 2. Devices must be used for educational purposes only. 3. Devices cannot leave the room for: a.Restroom Visit b. Nurse c. Locker d. Locker Room 4. If any student needs to leave the room, device must be turned in to teacher. 5. Students will get their device back upon return to class. 6. Students are responsible for the care of their devices.
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