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Red English 8

Everything will work out in the end, and if it doesn’t, it isn’t the end . Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Red English 8. Mrs. Sims. English Grade 8 Program. State Assessment (April 2014) Reading Comprehension (higher level readings and questions)

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Red English 8

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  1. Everything will work out in the end, and if it doesn’t, it isn’t the end. Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Red English 8 Mrs. Sims

  2. English Grade 8 Program State Assessment (April 2014) • Reading Comprehension (higher level readings and questions) • Writing in response to reading (usually non-fiction) • Writing Mechanics/Grammar included in writing rubric • Four point rubric (composite score available next summer) • AIS for students who do not reach proficiency NWEA Assessments (fall, winter, spring)

  3. ELA SKILLS • Students will listen, speak, and write for information and understanding. • Students will read and listen for literary response and expression. • Students will listen, speak, and write for critical analysis and evaluation. • Students will listen, speak, read, and write for social interaction. New Common Core Standards place a greater emphasis on incorporating technology into student assessments. There is also a greater emphasis placed on comprehension and interpretation of non-fiction writing.

  4. English 8 Curriculum • Writing, writing, and more writing! • Research papers/Research process • Literary essays • Book Reviews • Personal reflections • Poetry/song lyrics • Editorials/Debates • Creative writing • Speeches • Movie reflections

  5. Literature • The Pearl (Steinbeck) • To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee) • Book Club books (student selected) • Poetry • Short stories • Speeches • Memoirs • Newspaper Articles

  6. WHY INTEGRATED STUDIES? • Integrated projects reinforce common standards. • Writing skills are taught across the curriculum. • Literature supports social studies themes and content. • Block schedule provides needed flexibility for optimal program delivery. • Projects can incorporate historical content and literacy skills

  7. HOMEWORK AND GRADING • Students will be penalized five points a day if an assignment is handed in after the due date unless there are extenuating circumstances. • Many written assignments and projects are completed over a week or longer. • Students may email me or check my webpage when they are absent if they want to do work at home.

  8. Teaching Strategies • Role-play • Decision-making activities • Lyrics as poetry • Writing across the curriculum • Cooperative performance groups • Discussion • Film • Multi-disciplinary projects • Guest speakers • Grammar mini-lessons • Extra points for editing

  9. Contact Information • Email: lsims@portnet.k12.ny.us • Faculty Webpage on Portnet Thirteen is typically an age of rapid growth in mind and body, an age of contrasts and confusion. Thirteen-year-olds are both pushing away from adults and seeking them. They’re excited about new teenage opportunities but hesitate to take risks. Adding to the confusion, physical and emotional development is happening much faster in girls than in boys. (Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom

  10. They are still adorable!!!

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