General Course Description:
Eighth grade English offers an in-depth study of various literary
forms, as well as a challenging writing program that completes the middle
school student’s preparation for literary analysis and writing at the high
school level. The course is divided into several comprehensive units, each of
which centers on a particular theme or genre. Within these thematic units, we
will read at least two novels. These thematic units also include a variety of
short stories, poems, essays, and articles.
The following is an abbreviated list of what we'll be covering
this year-
1st nine weeks- Analyzing Literary Non-Fiction and Personal Narrative, Expository & Procedural
2nd nine weeks- Poetry and Expository Text
3rd nine weeks- Analyzing Persuasive Text, Classic Literature, and
Drama
4th nine weeks- Connecting Literacy and Expository Texts and
Producing Research. Deeper Connections (Making Connections Between Media From a
Variety of Backgrounds).
Please understand that this schedule will change from time to time
based on specific class needs, as well as for special days throughout the year
where we will have a modified school schedule.
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8th Grade Language Arts Syllabus: Pre-Ap
Course: 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher: Ms. BuckCourse Description: This course emphasizes critical reading of various literary selections and analysis through discussion, compositions, projects, and speeches. Students will examine the links among culture, history, and literature. The purpose of this course is to prepare the 8th grade students at Peet Jr, High for high school and college through rigorous and engaging activities. This course follows the guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency and Conroe ISD to promote critical thinking and increased awareness of his/her abilities. The students will engage in reading activities and writing about literature to ensure knowledge and understanding of author’s purpose and audience.
The course has been organized into five thematic units through which students will explore multiple genres of reading including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, speeches, and dramas. They also will be involved in writing formally and informally such as journals, reader’s response, poetry, and essays. Another component of this class consists of blogging. The students will have a question or scenario given to them, and they will respond by blogging. Each unit requires that the students acquire vocabulary, use correct grammar, and experience different authors.
Areas of Study:
Literature: Folklore, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Expository
Writing: Narratives, Descriptive & Persuasive Essays, Literary Summary & Analysis Paragraphs & Essay
Grammar: 8 Parts of Speech, Punctuation
Course Outcomes: In accordance with each individual’s capabilities and district, state, and national language arts standards, the student will:
1. Identify the eight parts of speech and recognize correct usage of each grammatical form.
2. Develop simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
3. Write narratives, expository, persuasive, and literary analysis essays.
4. Develop proofreading techniques dealing with grammar, punctuation, and content.
5. Define and utilize the elements of poetry, short story, novel, and non-fiction in critical analysis through writing.
6. Expand vocabulary strategies and usage.
7. Use a variety of reading strategies to summarize and evaluate a text.
8. Deliver oral presentations.
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Grading System Categories:
Vocabulary Vocabulary lists and tests are given weekly.
Literature Reading assignments vary by unit.
Composition Journals, writing practice, and formal essays
Grammar 8 parts of speech, punctuation, sentence practice, etc.
Miscellaneous Projects, speeches, performances, etc.
Bell Work Daily skills practice at beginning of class
Written Work Standards & Required Materials:
1. Composition Books-2
2. Vocabulary Workbook
3. Black or blue ink pen is required for all work (except when typed is specified).
4.. Use neat, legible handwriting, complete sentences, and proper mechanics for all assignments.
5. Use a correct heading on all assignments with first and last name. The heading appears in the upper left-hand corner beginning on the top line. Example:
Name.......................... Darla Rickenbacher
Assignment................ Vocabulary Test #5
Period......................... Period 3
Date........................... 10/12/16
6. If in doubt, ASK for support. It’s better than redoing it later!
Required Novels:
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Hound of Baskervilles
The Importance of Being Ernest
The Pearl
Assignment Policies:
Late Work: See Student Handbook
1. Essays and projects are due on the assigned date. If a student is ill and cannot get the assignment to school, a parent must call or email Ms. Buck in order for the assignment to be counted on time. If an assignment is turned in late without a parent's call or email to Ms. Buck, the assignment will receive a lower grade for being late. Speeches and other presentations may not be made up if absent unless a parent calls prior to the presentation to excuse the absence and to reschedule the presentation.
2. Regular homework assignments will be accepted late due to an absence (one day late for each day missed). Students are responsible to retrieve missed assignments from the classroom Assignment Center and missed notes from a peer. Students may retrieve missed work during bell work or before or after school.
Classroom Standards & Procedures:
1. Be on time to class by sitting in your assigned seat when the bell rings with Bell Work materials ready.
2. Come ready and prepared to learn by bringing proper materials (pen, paper, journal, binder).
3. Respect your rights and the rights of others to learn by sitting in your assigned seat, raising your hand to speak, and following classroom procedures.
4. Work at learning by accepting challenges, allowing yourself to make mistakes, and completing assignments.
5. Ask for support.
IN ORDER TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM STANDARDS,
1. a student may be given a verbal warning or redirection to correct behavior.
2. a student may be directed to a new seat in the classroom to minimize distractions.
3. the teacher will refer students to SRC for continued classroom disruptions.
TO SHOW ABSOLUTE RESPECT TO PEERS AND ADULTS, STUDENTS WILL:
1. Speak kindly to others and listen when others are talking.
2. Leave electronics, food, drinks, and backpacks in locker and bring only what is necessary for class.
3. Check the Bell Work board as soon as they arrive in class each day, and follow the directions for the Bell Work assignment. Bell Work is a daily warm-up activity that counts toward overall grade.
4. Turn in all bell work, class work, and homework to the proper bins.
5. Put items in their proper place after use. Make sure your area is neat and clean before you leave class.
6. Use assigned classroom books and promethean tools, and return them to the proper locations when finished.
7. Ask for permission to leave the classroom at appropriate times, take student Agenda with correct information logged, and return in a timely manner (5 minutes or less).
8. Check the Assignment Center for missed assignments after an absence, and ask for support with missed assignments during Bell Work or after class. Students may check the Assignment Center during Bell Work.
8th Grade Language Arts Syllabus- Level
Course: 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher: Ms. Buck
Course Description: This course emphasizes critical reading of various literary selections and analysis through discussion, compositions, projects, and speeches. Students will examine the links among culture, history, and literature.
The purpose of this course is to prepare the 8th grade students at Peet Jr. High School for high school and college through rigorous and engaging activities. This course follows the guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency and Conroe ISD to promote critical thinking and increased awareness of his/her abilities. The students will engage in reading activities and writing about literature to ensure knowledge and understanding of author’s purpose and audience.
The course has been organized into five thematic units through which students will explore multiple genres of reading including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, speeches, and dramas. They also will be involved in writing formally and informally such as journals, reader’s response, poetry, and essays. Another component of this class consists of blogging. The students will have a question or scenario given to them, and they will respond by blogging. Each unit requires that the students acquire vocabulary, use correct grammar, and experience different authors.
Areas of Study:
Literature: Folklore, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Expository
Writing: Narratives, Descriptive & Persuasive Essays, Literary Summary & Analysis Paragraphs & Essay
Grammar: 8 Parts of Speech, Punctuation
Course Outcomes: In accordance with each individual’s capabilities and district, state, and national language arts standards, the student will:
1. Identify the eight parts of speech and recognize correct usage of each grammatical form.
2. Develop simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences.
3. Write narratives, expository, persuasive, and literary analysis essays.
4. Develop proofreading techniques dealing with grammar, punctuation, and content.
5. Define and utilize the elements of poetry, short story, novel, and non-fiction in critical analysis through writing.
6. Expand vocabulary strategies and usage.
7. Use a variety of reading strategies to summarize and evaluate a text.
8. Deliver oral presentations.
|
Grading System Categories:
Vocabulary Vocabulary lists and tests are given weekly.
Literature Reading assignments vary by unit.
Composition Journals, writing practice, and formal essays
Grammar 8 parts of speech, punctuation, sentence practice, etc.
Miscellaneous Projects, speeches, performances, etc.
Bell Work Daily skills practice at beginning of class
Written Work Standards & Required Materials:
1. Composition Books-2
2. Vocabulary Workbook
3. Black or blue ink pen is required for all work (except when typed is specified).
4.. Use neat, legible handwriting, complete sentences, and proper mechanics for all assignments.
5. Use a correct heading on all assignments with first and last name. The heading appears in the upper left-hand corner beginning on the top line. Example:
Name.......................... Darla Rickenbacher
Assignment................ Vocabulary Test #5
Period......................... Period 3
Date........................... 10/12/16
6. If in doubt, ASK for support. It’s better than redoing it later!
Assignment Policies:
Late Work: See Student Handbook
1. Essays and projects are due on the assigned date. If a student is ill and cannot get the assignment to school, a parent must call or email Ms. Buck in order for the assignment to be counted on time. If an assignment is turned in late without a parent's call or email to Ms. Buck, the assignment will receive a lower grade for being late. Speeches and other presentations may not be made up if absent unless a parent calls prior to the presentation to excuse the absence and to reschedule the presentation.
2. Regular homework assignments will be accepted late due to an absence (one day late for each day missed). Students are responsible to retrieve missed assignments from the classroom Assignment Center and missed notes from a peer. Students may retrieve missed work during bell work or before or after school.
Classroom Standards & Procedures:
1. Be on time to class by sitting in your assigned seat when the bell rings with Bell Work materials ready.
2. Come ready and prepared to learn by bringing proper materials (pen, paper, journal, binder).
3. Respect your rights and the rights of others to learn by sitting in your assigned seat, raising your hand to speak, and following classroom procedures.
4. Work at learning by accepting challenges, allowing yourself to make mistakes, and completing assignments.
5. Ask for support.
IN ORDER TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM STANDARDS,
1. a student may be given a verbal warning or redirection to correct behavior.
2. a student may be directed to a new seat in the classroom to minimize distractions.
3. the teacher will refer students to SRC for continued classroom disruptions.
TO SHOW ABSOLUTE RESPECT TO PEERS AND ADULTS, STUDENTS WILL:
1. Speak kindly to others and listen when others are talking.
2. Leave electronics, food, drinks, and backpacks in locker and bring only what is necessary for class.
3. Check the Bell Work board as soon as they arrive in class each day, and follow the directions for the Bell Work assignment. Bell Work is a daily warm-up activity that counts toward overall grade.
4. Turn in all bell work, class work, and homework to the proper bins.
5. Put items in their proper place after use. Make sure your area is neat and clean before you leave class.
6. Ask for permission to leave the classroom at appropriate times, take student Agenda with correct information logged, and return in a timely manner (5 minutes or less).
7. Check the Assignment Center for missed assignments after an absence, and ask for support with missed assignments during Bell Work or after class. Students may check the Assignment Center during Bell Work.
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