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8th Grade English in 10 Minutes

September 2012

Literature Language Study Composition Conduct

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Grades engrade.com

Encouraging skills for independent, critical reading:

SMART Reading Finding “the diamonds” Note taking systems

Tracing themes

Second Readings

Reading Comprehension Quizzes, Open-Response Writing, and Independent Reading (RORs)

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Literature

“Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald RoseShort Stories The Giver by Lois LowryAnimal Farm by George OrwellLiterature Circle Options

The House of the Scorpion by Nancy FamerHunger Games (series) by Suzanne CollinsUglies and Pretties by Scott WesterfeldFeed by M.T. AndersenFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyAnthem by Ana RandLost Horizon by James Hilton

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by W. Shakespeare6

Literature: Core Reading

Editing Vocabulary (Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book

B VCRs Family Endeavor! Process, not Lists!

Grammar Review 7th Grade Curriculum Verbal (Infinitive, Participles, Gerunds) Comma Usage Subject-Verb Agreement Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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Language Study

Listening

Speaking (Participation)

Following Directions: oral and/or written

Using Resources Wisely

Persevering

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Language Study Continued

Writing Process Focus: Revising Formulating a Thesis Claims-Evidence Transitioning Developing Voice Enhancing Clarity Editing Meticulously

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Composition

Let your child invite you to help!

Offer and explain recommendations and/or corrections.

HELP catch typos.

Allow your child to reject your help and your advice!

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Help with Writing!

Online: Homework (dates, assignments, handouts)

Maintain computers and printers! Check engrade.com for grades. Read assigned novels. Talk about books. Listen. Keep conversations casual. When invited, engage. Drive the mini-van.

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How Can You Help(Surviving 8th Grade!)

What are the conditions necessary for a just society?

How does the individual contribute to a just society?

What did you learn about yourself from reading _________________?

What did you learn about the“human condition” from reading ______________________?

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Core Questions of 8th Grade English

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Good Night!