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Curriculum Night 2014-2015

Curriculum Night 2014-2015. 8 th Grade English Language Arts Ms. Steffen. Ms. Steffen. Welcome to 8th grade! I am excited to get to know each of you. I majored in Secondary English Education at the University of Florida.

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Curriculum Night 2014-2015

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  1. Curriculum Night 2014-2015 8th Grade English Language Arts Ms. Steffen

  2. Ms. Steffen • Welcome to 8th grade! I am excited to get to know each of you. • I majored in Secondary English Education at the University of Florida. • I have been teaching Language Arts at Centennial Middle School for 9 years. • I truly love the art of language and hope to share it with all of my students.

  3. 8th Grade Expectations • Late Work • Students will be assigned to lunch bunch if they do not complete practice work • Supplies • Pens, pencils, and highlighters • Red Folder • College-Ruled Loose Leaf Paper • Composition Book • Always keep a chapter book with you in your backpack for SSR!

  4. Writing • Arguments to support claims • Informative/Explanatory • Narrative • Research/Evidence based • Presentation with Commentary

  5. Reading • Literary Text Informational Text • Cite textual evidence *Cite Evidence • Determine theme *Central Idea • Narrative analysis *Text Connections • Compare and contrast *Meaning of Words • Points of view and Phrases • Text to film comparison *Paragraph Structure • Allusion *Media and Argument Analysis* Authors POV

  6. Units of Study • Module 1 – Finding Home: Refugees • Focus: Reading Closely and Writing To Learn • Inside Out and Back Again • Standards • Examining How Word Choice Contributes to Meaning and Tone in Literary and Informational Texts • Analysis Essay • Narrative Poetry

  7. Units of Study • Module 2– A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the Comedy of Control • Focus: Working with Evidence • A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Standards • Text to Film Comparison • Argument Essay • Narrative/Extended Response

  8. Units of Study • Module 3– A Mighty Long WayThe Civil Rights Movement and theLittle Rock Nine • Focus: Understanding Perspectives (Literary Nonfiction) • A Mighty Long Way • Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration • Standards • Evaluate texts • Cite textual evidence that supports an analysis • Informative/Explanatory Writing

  9. Units of Study • Module 4– Sustainability of the World’s Food Supply • Focus: Research, Decision-Making, and Forming Positions • The Omnivore’s Dilemma • Standards • Evaluating claims and advocating persuasively • Presentation of Position • Position Paper/Scaffolded Essay

  10. How Can You Help? You are the most influential person in your child’s life. Your presence is evidence of your commitment to your child’s success. • Ask your child to share one part of his or her day with you… (sweet/sour, highs/lows) • Check the website and online grades. • If you have any concerns about your child here at school, never hesitate to email! • Look for progress reports 4th -5th week. • NEVER hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. We have the same goal for your child which is to help him/her reach his/her highest potential! We’re in this together.

  11. Questions/Concerns • Email:lsteffen@kyrene.org • Phone:480-541-6523

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