Welcome to the Washington Middle School 8th Grade ELA Page!
General Overview of Course
Welcome to 8th Grade English Language Arts! This class is made up of two forty-minute blocks. We will cover a combination of reading, writing, and grammar. English Language Arts is a class in which we can be creative and develop our passions.
The goal of this class is help students develop the skills necessary to:
1) understand and analyze texts, including written as well as audio and visual texts
2) compose a variety of types of texts, including narratives, persuasive, and research papers
3) effectively communicate and interact with others in group situations
4) effectively communicate information through different modes of presentation.
This class will integrate the processes of reading, writing, and listening/speaking/viewing in order to help students effectively communicate and interpret information in a variety of modes.
The goal of this class is help students develop the skills necessary to:
1) understand and analyze texts, including written as well as audio and visual texts
2) compose a variety of types of texts, including narratives, persuasive, and research papers
3) effectively communicate and interact with others in group situations
4) effectively communicate information through different modes of presentation.
This class will integrate the processes of reading, writing, and listening/speaking/viewing in order to help students effectively communicate and interpret information in a variety of modes.
Virtual Day #1
Due: Tuesday, February 12th
Civil rights leaders such as Booker T. Washington, Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois were all committed to seeking justice for African-Americans, but they often disagreed on how to accomplish their goals. These articles highlight the similarities and differences among the approaches these leaders took to achieve a better society.
Using the three articles from NewsELA, answer the following question in paragraph form on Google Classroom:
On what issues do Washington, Garvey and Du Bois agree and disagree?
Steps:
Civil rights leaders such as Booker T. Washington, Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois were all committed to seeking justice for African-Americans, but they often disagreed on how to accomplish their goals. These articles highlight the similarities and differences among the approaches these leaders took to achieve a better society.
Using the three articles from NewsELA, answer the following question in paragraph form on Google Classroom:
On what issues do Washington, Garvey and Du Bois agree and disagree?
Steps:
- Choose the text set, “Diverse Ideas of Civil Rights Activists” on NewsELA.
- Read all three articles about Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington and complete the multiple choices quizzes. You do not have to complete the writing prompts.
- Once you have read the articles, go to Google Classroom and answer the writing prompt, using evidence from ALL THREE ARTICLES to support your answer.
January 3 - March 8, 2019
Multicultural America/Civil Rights Research
Unit Three: Nonfiction
Unit Three: Nonfiction
Targets:
- I can write a research paper that introduces a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow.
- I can organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories by writing a solid thesis statement.
- I can write a research paper that develops the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples from various sources and texts
- I can write a research paper that uses appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- I can provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
- I can gather relevant information from multiple sources, using search terms effectively, and annotate sources.
- I can quote or paraphrase the information and conclusions of others.
- I can avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation.
- I can demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English capitalization.
- I can demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English punctuation.
- I can demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English spelling.
Assessments:
- Research Paper due March 8th
Homework:
Assignments on No Red Ink or NewsELA will be assigned to students daily. Students may have additional homework throughout the unit if independent work is not completed during class time. Essays will also be completed outside of class the majority of the time. Homework is now worth 15% of students' overall grade.
We're always working on collaboration:
- I can engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade-appropriate topics, texts, and issues build on others’ ideas and express personal ideas clearly.
- I can examine, analyze and reflect on ideas under discussion by identifying specific evidence from materials under study and other resources.
- I can follow rules for considerate discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
- I can pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
Announcements:
- Back-to-school supplies: Students will need to bring in a binder (no more than 1-inch needed); all other required supplies provided in class
Resources to help your child
RDS Gradebook
http://rdsteach.evsc.k12.in.us/rdsparentaccess/
http://rdsteach.evsc.k12.in.us/rdsparentaccess/
Contact us by calling WMS at 435-8888
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