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ELA 8 Assignments

Instructors
Term
2016 - 2017 School Year
Department
English
Description
 

Dear Parents and Guardians,                                                                                       

I’d like to welcome you and your child to eighth grade English.  It is my goal to provide an exciting and interesting instructional program for your child; one that accommodates his/her academic needs as well as exceeding state standards.  The following is provided so that you and I may work together in this endeavor.  

Enclosed are my classroom discipline plan, my grading policy and my homework policy.  Please read these carefully.  They explain many of my expectations for your child in this class.  Please let your child know that you support these classroom rules and standards.

I will be keeping in touch with you; please do the same with me. Any time you have anything you would like to discuss with me please call the school office at (818) 773-4700.  I will return your call as soon as possible.  You may also reach me through email: [email protected]; the link is available on my Nobel webpage.

Please subscribe to my class page on the Nobel website: http://www.nobelms.com. You go to Academics> English and you will find me under Estevez. This way you will be informed of any updates for your child’s class.

Please sign into Engrade at https://www.engradepro.com, with the login information I gave your child so you may keep an eye on your child’s progress.

You may also follow me on Instagram: worldof76. I post agendas, ideas, and samples, along with other class-related topics to develop learning.

Syllabus English 8AB

 

Objective:  Students will receive a multi-textual program that encourages reading and exposes them to important literary, non-fiction, and visual texts.  Through the various genres, students will be given an opportunity to reflect on many of the universal experiences faced by all of us, and they will begin to see themselves as part of the larger community. Listening, speaking, reading, writing and language skills will be integrated into meaningful situations based on students’ prior knowledge and current emotional and physical maturation. Students will work in groups and independently, applying creative and critical thinking skills.  Students will achieve levels consistent with those outlined in the California State Standards.

Textbook:   Springboard, Published by the Collage Board.  

Supplemental Readings and visual texts from various sources (scholarly magazines, newspapers, essays, novels, plays, short stories, internet sites, short videos, and movies) will be used extensively as models or subjects of analysis.

 Homework Policy:

If there are no projects or assignments, there is a standing homework assignment of 20 minutes of independent reading (Monday through Thursday).  Students can read anything they like as long it is at 8th grade/ working towards 8th grade level and they have parental approval. I encourage you to show your child that you value reading by sharing what you’re reading with them, letting them read to you or by talking with your child about what they’re reading. In addition, there may be short assignments normally associated with grammar and/or vocabulary development.  These assignments will usually be due the day after they are assigned.  All students were given day planners and are expected to list homework assignments in these planners.  If planners are lost, they may be replaced for $5.00 at the student store.

Grading Policy:

Grades are based on a cumulative point system. 100%-90% of the possible points will earn an “A”.  89%-80% of the possible points will earn a “B”.  79%-70% of the possible points will earn a “C”.  69%-60% of the possible points will earn a “D”.  Any percentage below 60% will earn a Fail.

 Essays are written in class. They stay in class until they are completed.

Some writing assignments (essays, business letters, short stories, book reviews, poems etc.,) that were turned in on time but received low scores may be revised to conform to the required standards and handed back in for a higher score.  Revisions must be turned-in and stapled to originals, and they must meet class deadlines. 

Assignments associated with activities that led to the major assignments will not be accepted after their due date. 

Major projects (Research papers, oral reports, or anything that requires multiple essays) and timed writing (essay assessments) cannot be redone.

Late Projects will be penalized 5% of the total points earned for each day they are late (including weekends). 

Late homework and classwork must be complete, and will earn PARTIAL credit. Late work will not be accepted after the 15 week grade.

Students will earn Uncooperative marks (U’s) in work habits and/or cooperation for excessive (3 or more) tardies, inappropriate behavior with a substitute, habitual inappropriate classroom behavior and/or failing to turn in required assignments on time.   

                                                                   Classroom Rules

 

Follow directions.

Be respectful to everyone and everything in this classroom.

Be in the classroom and seated when the bell rings.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Use professional language.

Nice to have…

A three-ring binder, college-ruled paper, highlighters (any color), multiple blue/black in pens, and post-its.

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Goal Application: Harrison Bergeron Assessment
  1. Thoroughly Complete the chart by using specific details from all sources provided in class.
  2. Go over with a Parent and/or Guardian and have her/him sign it.
  3. Find at least ONE study buddy, from your period, who will revise your work.

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 The Goal Application Sheet is not Due tomorrow; only ONE section is due
  1. Write a Big Idea Statement based on the whole-group's facts.
  2. EXTRA night to complete one section of the Goal Application work: Introduction and Conclusion, OR the Body Paragraph section.
  3. Bring Textbook.

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  1. Please remember that the last day to submit make-up work is Monday, November 28th. You must write LATE, with the date, highlight both, and give it to me directly. This includes the TEXTBOOK annotation and completion of pages 15-17, which was due today.
  2. Use this time to go over your Pre-Writing and Writing Goals with parents/guardians because everyone needs to be involved in helping you meet your potential. Please sign and have them sign after you have discussed them. If you add/change anything, please be sure to update the original (which I have), so we can all be on board.
  3. Annotate the 12 Stages Explained text. Remember to write specifics about each step: Why it is important for a person to experience/undergo the situation/environment. Keep developing your answer(s) to the essential question: What purpose do heroes serve in our society?
  4. Make sure you have your discussion questions ready for the Tuskegee part of the discussion. Don't forget to spend time making connections from the information in this text with the Luke Cage article.

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  1. Read and Complete 15-17 in the TEXTBOOK, and bring it to class tomorrow.
  2. Please complete and submit all make-up work by Monday, November 28th.
  3. Get the homework if you will be absent tomorrow.

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  1. Highlight THREE significant quotes. They must be numbered and two-sentences minimum.
  2. Skim the reading, then write a gist for the entire text on (3): title, author, main idea, and why it is important. The gist must be ONE sentence.
  3. Complete any make-up work by the deadline: November 28th.

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  1. Use notes and feedback to revise gist and quote selection.
  2. Follow the template and complete a one-paragraph analysis of the article.
  3. Try to complete the Weekend Writing Challenge: a letter or note thanking someone who prioritizes time dedicated to you; a letter or note thanking someone who makes you laugh/ gives you wisdom/guidance; and a note or letter of love (not to be confused with a love letter), in which you explain all the numerous reasons why you admire this person. One must be mailed. Bring the letter on Monday (in a pre-addressed and stamped envelope or I can provide both, but you need to have the addresses written down), and make sure the envelope is not sealed.

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  1. Complete Quote Analysis for the 5 Quotes we highlighted in class. If you were absent, please refer to the attached copies.

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  1. Highlight and define Unknown Words while you read.
  2. Write personal reactions and questions as you read.
  3. After you read all three pages, please write a gist on (1).
  4. Turn in 3+ Weekend Challenge tomorrow if you completed them!

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  1. Please complete your paragraphs if you fell behind. Your group will need your work tomorrow, so if you'll be out for the PSAT, feel free to drop off your work or give it to someone from class.

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  1.  Please complete and bring "Single Story" warm-up, class notes, and homework. http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
  2. Please bring your text book!

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  1. Please have you Reading Logs ready to submit! (5 Total, so subtract whatever you previously turned in to the substitute).
  2. Please bring a reading book! If you do not have one, let me remind that Nobel library's book selection is AWESOME!
  3. You will find the the handouts we used today in the files below.

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  1. Complete the section in which you identify FOUR things you need to improve. Use the rubric and class notes.
  2. Revise the 8-sentence paragraph by correcting it, adding analysis, or taking out summary/unnecessary information. DO NOT REWRITE.
  3. This assignment has make-up time embedded, so if you fall behind, you run the risk of LATE WORK.

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  1. Using the Generic Essay Handout, verbally discuss your ideas for the Body Paragraph with a good listener and write down any questions you have. Don't forget, you have access to your Plan Sheet through Google Docs.
  2. I will not be available after school tomorrow, so if you have been absent and/or need to catch up, see me before school, during PLEDGE, or during lunch!

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  1. Read Generic Essay Handout, and write down any questions you may have. We will be writing the Introduction and Body Paragraph tomorrow.

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  1. Complete and Revise your Plan Sheet. Leave the Thesis Restatement blank; we will write this sentence in class.
  2. Use your Embedding Quotes Handout to embed the quote properly. You do not have to analyze the quote; you simply have to embed it (put it in a complete sentence).

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  1. Using the text, complete the Graphic organizer to develop understanding of Vonnegut's message.
  2. PLEASE have your gmail or LAUSD email ready for use! We will be using Goggle Docs next week!.

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  1.  Please use this extra night to proofread and revise your 8-sentence paragraph.
  2. Print your own copy of today's notes if you did not get a chance to write them down.

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  1. Please have your gmail email or the LAUSD email ready to use!
  2. Please comment on Instagram if you are following the class account!
  3. Complete and return the homework if you did not turn it in today.

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  1. Please have your GMAIL address and password ready. You may NOT use another type of account. It could be your/your parent's or guardian's gmail, or the LAUSD gmail provided to you.
  2. Please complete the responses on to the questions I gave the class for page 114, and revise any of the Comprehension Questions (1-8) that were incomplete.

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  1. Complete Comprehension Questions all the way through 8 (a-d); write the answers directly in the textbook and use your Depth and Complexity Handout to develop your answers because many of you expressed a desire to write better. * You may also use any other handout to revise what you write!
  2. Be sure to bring your textbook every day!
  3. Bring your signed syllabus tear-off if you did not return it today.

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  1. Answer Comprehension Questions 4 & 5 directly in the textbook.
  2. Print syllabus, and return SIGNED tear-off.

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  1. Complete (1-3) Comprehension questions. They begin at the bottom of page 115 and continue onto the next page!
  2. Gentle reminder: Textbook must be brought to class EVERYDAY. Continuously forgetting the textbook will affect grade since we work out of it daily.

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  1. Incorporate traits from the Handout (you can find it in the "HANDOUTS" section of our page if you lost it, or see the links below). Highlight the trait in your response and write the number of the trait. *Do not rewrite your assignment; you may use what you have as a rough draft. There are too many things to enjoy this weekend!
  2. Complete the Ethics responses using complete sentences. Do not write a paragraph.
  3. Bring your textbook daily. You may leave the workbooks at home or in your locker until required.
  4. We will be working on a mini art project. If you wanted to, you could bring glue and construction paper; otherwise, you will be limited to the supplies we have in class.

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  1. Log into Engrade with Parents/ Guardians using the username and password I gave to you today: https://engradepro.com/       *parents and guardians will receive their own login information later this week.
  2. Subscribe to our class page on this Nobel site! 
 
 
         3. Follow our class on Instagram: worldof76

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  1. Log into https://www.engradepro.com by 8 PM tonight for full credit! Thank you for those students who came to me and wrote down their names-- Mr. Soderstrom is working on the issues!
  2. Subscribe to our Class Page: http://www.nobelms.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=480237&type=u&pREC_ID=788637
  3. Using complete sentences, answer the bullet questions for DETAILS. You are writing sentences, not a paragraph.