Reading Workshop
For Reading Workshop, students are required to read novels of their choice. We will also read short stories, articles, and novels in class. We will be tested on these in class readings.
Writing Workshop
Students will be required to write three large papers in Language Arts: Narrative (short stories), Expository (How-to website and Travel Brochures) and Argument (Editorials and Essays). We will also be completing quick writes, journal writing, blogs, constructive responses, and various essays. Through Writing Workshop, students will write every day for extended periods of time. A rubric and points possible for each piece will be published on this site under 7th or 8th grade assignments, posted in class, and given in paper form.
October - Students read their short stories in the library for an event called, "Fireside Read". Students can wear their Pajamas, eat snacks and listen to short stories and memoirs.
December - Students exhibit their "How-to" websites and their "Travel" brochures in the gym. Students will exhibit their projects during their Language Arts class time. We are striving to combine technology, writing, and presenting into 21st Century skills that our students will need to in career and college ready. Bring your own I-pad and scan QR codes for presentations.
March- Students participate in in-class debates and then the winner of the debates will skype with an adult to debate in via the internet.
December - Students exhibit their "How-to" websites and their "Travel" brochures in the gym. Students will exhibit their projects during their Language Arts class time. We are striving to combine technology, writing, and presenting into 21st Century skills that our students will need to in career and college ready. Bring your own I-pad and scan QR codes for presentations.
March- Students participate in in-class debates and then the winner of the debates will skype with an adult to debate in via the internet.
Poetry Blast
A poetry contest is being organized as part of the annual "NIght of the Arts" event. Students will be encouraged to compete in the contest and to participate in this school-wide celebration of the arts. In its fourth year, "Night of the Arts" features music, theater, art, food, and poetry all created and performed by our students. This year's event is scheduled for May...
Standards Based Grading
Tests based on our standards will comprise 80% of student's grade, and classwork will make up 20%. Students will be given several opportunities to meet the 80% correct goal for each test. Tests will be given primarily on Thursdays. Resources, more than one opportunity to pass, and after school help are available to ensure that the student passes each standardized test.