8TH GRADE ENGLISH

A place where you will. . .

Grow, Mature, Learn
Work Together

Lay the Foundation for your Future

COMMON CORE

THE CORE

READING

• Various Speeches (MLK, Kennedy, etc.)
• The Outsiders, A Christmas Carol
• Flowers for Algernon, The Governess
• The Perfect Storm
• Various Informational Texts

WRITING

• Narrative/Descriptive
• Informative/Explanatory
• Research
• Literary Analysis
• Argumentative

SPEAKING AND LISTENING

• Analyze information presented in various mediums
• Collaboratively discuss
• Present in a clear and cohesive way
• Adapt presentation based on context and task

LANGUAGE

• Proper use of English grammar and usage
• Determine the use of unknown vocabulary
• Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language
• Use grade-level vocabulary

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

ENTERING THE CLASS ROUTINE

• Be on time
• Read the directions on the easel
• Begin activator
• Have your homework out

ALL OF THESE SHOULD HAPPEN BEFORE THE BELL RINGS

BE PREPARED

BE RESPECTFUL

212 DEGREES