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Course Overview:
Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies. In 8th Grade, students prepare for the rigor of high school courses. Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies. In 8th Grade, students prepare for the rigor of high school courses. Content: The integrated Language Arts / Social Studies block is a broad survey of American history, which provides an authentic context for students to review, learn, practice, and hone crucial language arts skills. Students should expect challenging reading, writing, thinking, and speaking activities over the school year. The LA/SS block can be integrated or taught separately throughout the year. Our emphasis is on US history content and language arts skills. We use a writer’s workshop model for our writing units and seek opportunities to enjoy literature that has historical connections. The curriculum allows students to explore areas of interest and gain both breadth and depth in their studies. Curriculum Guide-Subject to change
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Major Projects:
Recently Completed: CER Paragraphs--NewsELA History Alive, Chapter 2 USA States Review & Tests To Come: Writer's Workshop-Investigative Journalism, Part 1 History Alive chapters 2-4 ColonizationShort Stories-Poe Hair Raising Novels & Fantasy Book Groups Constitutional Issues Project DBQ- Document Based Questions To Be A Slave Civil War Letters Civil War Simulation Yearlong: Editing Quizzes (Weekly, Daily Practice) PSR words (Vocabulary-2nd Trimester) Pre-Ap Vocabulary Practice (2nd and 3rd Trimester) Reading Notebook checks Writing Focus across the subjects: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning |
Important Websites:
Weebly: Find daily plans, homework, notes, handouts, & contact Mrs. Albert...all in one place! Key link on this page is the HW Calendar! Skyward: Check grades, update email address (Grading Categories Used) *Viewing as a parent *Combined Classes/Separate Grading *Hints Google Classroom: The ultimate in the paperless classroom experience! I use this site mostly for turning in student work at this point. *For turning in NewsELA: Non-fiction leveled comprehension practice with current events. |
Homework & Late Work
Homework Policy
Homework is a tool in the teaching and learning process when it has purpose and meaning as an extension of the learning in the classroom. Studying at home enhances student achievement, helping to develop self-discipline and good work/study habits. In this classroom, work may be assigned to be completed outside of the normal school day for a number of reasons:
Homework is a tool in the teaching and learning process when it has purpose and meaning as an extension of the learning in the classroom. Studying at home enhances student achievement, helping to develop self-discipline and good work/study habits. In this classroom, work may be assigned to be completed outside of the normal school day for a number of reasons:
- Absence: to make up work missed during an excused absence
- Completion: to finish work not completed at school for which time has been given to do so in class
- Extension: to provide students with opportunities to transfer specific skills or concepts to new situations
- Practice: to help students master specific skills which have been presented in class
- Preparation: to help students prepare for the next step in a unit or study for a quiz or test
Availability
Before School: 7:15-7:45
Plan Time: 12:45-1:45
After School: 2:45-3:15
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Before School: 7:15-7:45
Plan Time: 12:45-1:45
After School: 2:45-3:15
[email protected]
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