Announcements/Upcoming Dates:
8th Grade EOG - May 2020
Mrs. Miller's Maternity Leave Starts 3/20
*I will be working from home to ensure that your child's grades are up to date and they are prepared for the ELA EOG in May
- 8th Grade ELA is a state tested English course. This class is used to determine eighth grade level proficiency of reading, text analysis, and ability to identify literary devices. Student will work on improving and enhancing these skills in this course.
- Daily: Each day students are given a diagnostic where they apply their reading and literary analysis skills using short non-fiction texts. Their grade is determined by averaging the week's scores together to get an accurate depiction of where they are at with basic literary and reading skills necessary to complete the course and be proficient in the state English standards.
Current Topic/Text:
Unit 2: Non-Fiction Text (Black History Month)
- 2/27-3/3 -Readworks Passages - students will read and analyze the text using Readworks.org. This will help them practice & apply their analytical skills and writing skills.
- 3/4-3/6 -I, Too poem & This Is What Courage Looks Like Texts & Digital Worksheets- students will read and analyze the text using the provided digital organizer. Students will work independently and in small groups with the material.
Unit 3: Sci-fy & Fantasy
- 3/6-3/12- Who Can Replace Man - students will read and analyze the text using the provided organizer. Students will work independently, in small groups, and in a whole class setting with the material. This item will be used as a study guide for students to prepare for their unit exam.
- 3/17-3/25- Fox Hunt- students will read and analyze the text using the provided organizer. Students will work independently, in small groups, and in a whole class setting with the material. This item will be used as a study guide for students to prepare for their unit exam.
NC Check-in #3
- 4/1 - ELA
- 4/8 -Math
Assignments:
- Homework for every night is to free read anything they are interested in for at least 20 minutes
- READ READ READ! Anything of your choice!
Upcoming Dates:
- I, Too poem & This Is What Courage Looks Like Texts & Digital Worksheets are due at the beginning of class on 3/9. Students were given several in class days to complete the assignment. Anything not completed during class time is assigned for homework. No late assignments or extensions can be provided for this assignment as we review the answers in class on the due date.
- Readworks Passages are due at the beginning of class on 3/6.
- Who Can Replace Man annotations & organizer are due at the beginning of class on 3/13. Students were given several in class days to complete the assignment. Anything not completed during class time is assigned for homework. No late assignments or extensions can be provided for this assignment as we review the answers in class on the due date.
- Fox Hunt annotations & organizer are due at the beginning of class on 3/24. Students were given several in class days to complete the assignment. Anything not completed during class time is assigned for homework. No late assignments or extensions can be provided for this assignment as we review the answers in class on the due date.
- 8th Grade ELA Exam 2- 3/26
Course Projects/Documents:
- Please see Google Classroom for copies of assignments
Course Syllabus:
8th_grade_ela_syllabus.docx | |
File Size: | 21 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Class Materials:
- Binder (1/2 or 1 inch)
- Highlighters
- Dry Erase Marker
- Colorful pens for annotations
Optional items:
- Spiral or composition notebook for notes instead of loose leaf (make sure it fits in the binder)
- Homework folder (make sure it fits in the binder)
- Dividers
Important Links & Website:
- NC Wise Owl Digital Library: http://www.ncwiseowl.org/ (ask Mrs. Reino-Miller for the password)
- Purdue Owl - Online Writing Lab: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_general_format.html
- MLA Formatting Help: http://cwidaho.cc/faq/writing-center/how-do-i-set-paper-mla-formatting
Review Games:
- Literary Devices - https://jeopardylabs.com/play/literary-terms-jeopardy-9th-grade-142