English 8 Syllabus
by Carol Braun
August 18, 2005
English 8 Syllabus
Reason for the class: The purpose of English 8 is to teach students the Six Traits of writing through a variety of methods. Students will be exposed to a wide range of literature in various genres.
The class will study more closely:
Write Source:
Learning About the Writing Process
Understanding Writing
One Writer’s Process
Traits of Effective Writing
Using the Writing Process
Prewriting
Gathering Details
Writing the First Draft
Revising Your Writing
Editing and Proofreading
Basic Elements of Writing
Composing Sentences
Combining Sentences
Building Paragraphs
The Art of Writing
Writing with Style
Writing Techniques and Terms
Personal Writing
Subject Writing
Creative Writing
Report Writing
Searching for Information
Types of Information
Using the Internet
Using the Library
Editing for Mechanics
Capitalization
Plurals
Abbreviations
Numbers
Improving Spelling
Using the Right Word
Understanding Sentences
Parts of a Sentence
Clauses
Phrases
Types of Sentences
Kinds of Sentences
Understanding Our Language
Noun
Pronoun
Verb
Adjective
Interjection
Adverb
Preposition
Conjunction
Novels
Stuck in Neutral
The Outsiders
Where the Red Fern Grows
Durango Street
Literature
And Sarah Laughed
Scaffolding
Justin Lebo
Barrio Boy
Neighbors
The Naming of Names
Harrison Bergeron
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Monkey’s Paw
The Most Dangerous Game
The Dinner Party
A Running Brook of Horror
Duffy’s Jacket
Standards Covered and Assessed: All
Student Grading:
Students will be given percentage grades. Each assignment will be given a score from 0 - 100%. All of the scores will be added at the end of the quarter, and the students’ average will be determined. All tests count as two grades.
Make-up Work:
You will have two days to make up work for any absence. After that, it will be considered late. If you turn in an assignment late, the highest grade you can receive is a 70%. It is up to you to find out what work you have missed. If you know you are going to be gone for any reason, you need to have the work made up before you leave.
Classroom Rules:
Students are to come to class prepared which includes bringing all materials and being on time. If you are late to class, you will have to make up the time after school. This also applies if you forget any materials and need to go to your locker. At all times, students are to be respectful to the teacher, paras, and other students in the room. If you do not follow these rules, you be given a detention. Detention times may vary depending on the negative action and will be at the discretion of the teacher.
English 8 Syllabus
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