Syllabus English 8, Section III
Syllabus for Second Semester
Syllabus and Plans are all subject to change during the course of the semester.
3rd Quarter
Poetry
Poetry Project
Poetry Memorization
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Grammar and Writing
4th Quarter
Short Stories
Speech
Grammar and Writing
Diary of Anne Frank
The Merchant of Venice
Goals for the Year
The
second sememster of 8th grade English, Section III will continue to focus
on literature, grammar, and writing. We will also complete the Vocabulary
workbook and add additional vocabulary units related to our reading and writing
units.
Course Description
The 8th grade English
course consists of vocabulary, literature, and grammar studies which are designed
to help students enhance their reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Students increase their vocabulary through specialized instruction
in understanding word origin, context clues, and other vocabulary skills.
In the area of literature, students continue to develop vocabulary,
comprehension, and interpretive skills as they study various works of literature.
These will include short stories, poetry, non-fiction, novels, and
drama. Particular emphasis is given to interpreting
an author’s message and intent according to a Biblical worldview. Students also develop speaking skills through
oral presentations and poetry recitations. Special emphasis is placed on
grammar and writing skills in the 8th grade English in order to
prepare students for the increased writing requirements of the high school
classes. Students will continue to
study parts of speech, sentence patterns, and mechanics rules as they refine
their writing skills in order to become better communicators of God’s truth.
These skills are refined as students learn to write various paragraphs, essays,
and a short research project.
Teacher Expectations (Classroom
rules!)
There
are certain things which I expect from you which I want you to keep in mind all
year.
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared.
3. Be attentive
4. Be a positive contributor to the class.
Materials Needed for Second Semester
Three-ring
binder with loose-leaf paper, either college-rule
or wide-rule for classwork and homework; no spiral
notebooks will be used. No assignments will be accepted on spiral
notebook paper.
A
one inch three ring binder or a folder with prongs for the poetry project.
Pencils
and pen--no pen will be used for class work. Blue or black pen many
be used for writing assignments and essays. Do not use red, pink, purple,
etc. pens. You will write in cursive or word process all assignments.
Textbooks
Writing and Grammar 8, BJU Press
Introducing Literature, Scribner
Vocabulary Workshop, Level C, Sadlier-Oxford
Additional
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Diary of Anne Frank (in textbook)
The Merchant of Venice
Other readings as time allows
Grading Policies and Procedures
Grades will be given based on the following percentages
50% for tests, essays, projects, poem memorization
30% for homework assignments, vocabulary workbook units, etc.
20% for quizzes (i.e. vocabulary quizzes, grammar quizzes, pop quizzes, etc. )
WHEN
ABSENT, students are expected to check the web page for missed work or check
with the teacher and turn it in to the teacher in a timely manner. It
is the student's responsibility to meet with the teacher upon returning to
school and to complete all assignments and tests which were missed.
IF
AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY hinders the student from competing
the assignment, the parent should email, phone, or send a note to the teacher
as soon as possible. In this case, extra time to complete the assignment
will be granted.
"Whatever
you do, do your work heartily, as unto the Lord rather than men."
Colossians 3:23