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 * Mrs. Sandy West - 8th Grade ELA **
 * FRINK MIDDLE SCHOOL **




 * Have a safe and restful summer! **
 * Don't forget to read!! **
 * Email: sawest@lenoir.k12.nc.us **


 * Website: https://west-english.wikispaces.com **


 * Phone: 252-566-3326 ext 1675 **


 * Planning Time: 8:00 - 9:20 **

Welcome to 8th Grade ELA! We are having an exciting and productive year as we prepare for high school. Students are exploring the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using various literature selections, discussions, peer interactions, projects, close reading and note-taking. Progress is monitored using various forms of formative and summative assessments. Students also review and enhance basic grammar, capitalization rules, parts of speech and sentence structure, as well as the writing process. Students are given homework assignments at least three to four days per week. It is imperative that students complete homework, at home, and actively work on assignments. Homework and assignments are posted on the above website daily. Please note that reading is an imperative part of the ELA curriculum. Students are expected to read at school during designated times and at home as part of their daily homework assignments


 * 2017-2018 Major Units of Study** (not limited to):

Fiction (short stories, novellas, novels) ~Fantasy ~Greek Mythology ~Realistic fiction ~Science fiction Poetry Drama Nonfiction ~Biographies/Autobiographies ~Historical Texts ~Essays/Articles ~Informational Texts Writing Process ~Persuasive Writing ~Expository Writing ~Research-Based Writing Vocabulary Grammar


 * Grading Scale **

40%- Tests and projects 30%- Quizzes 20%- Class work 10%- Homework

100-90 (A) 89-80 (B) 79-70 (C) 69-60 (D) 59 & below (F)


 * Classroom Rules **

1) Come to class prepared and on time. 2) Respect all teachers, students, staff and school property. 3) Do not talk without permission. 4) Ask for permission before leaving the classroom or your seat. 5) No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the classroom.


 * Homework - ** Students are given homework assignments at least three to four days per week. It is imperative that students complete homework at home and actively work on assignments.


 * Late Work - ** Due dates for assignments and projects are firm; students must turn in assignments on time to receive full credit. Late assignments will not be accepted.


 * Make-Up Work- ** Students are responsible for making-up any work they miss when signing out early or are absent in each class; they are given five days to turn in make-up work.