8th English

                    8th Grade English    
                    Mrs. Schneider                                                                          

                    TEXTS:
                    The Diary of Anne Frank (play), Anne Frank, Frances  
                    Goodrich, and Albert Hackett
                    Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank and         
                    B.M. Mooyaart-Doubleday
                    Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Prentice Hall Literature, 2005
                   
Writing and Grammar, Communication in Action, Prentice Hall W & G, 2004
                    Prentice Hall Everyday Spelling, 8th level, 2000

                    Objectives:

            1.     To summarize and discuss orally and in writing selected     
        works of literature.

            2.     To develop better reading skills.

            3.     To develop and strengthen all of the steps in the writing 

            process, and be able to write expository, descriptive, 
        persuasive, and narrative texts.

            4.     To develop better listening and viewing skills in a small and 
        large group setting.

              5.     To develop better speaking skills by using expressive 
        language to connect ideas to achieve a particular purpose.
   
     6.     To develop grammar and spelling skills that will help with 
        reading, writing and speaking skills.

            
        Classroom Expectations & Rules
:
        1.  Be seated in your desk and ready to go when the bell rings.
        2.  Always be prepared by having the necessary items with you for class:  notebook,
        journal, textbooks, pens, pencils, etc....
        3.  Always respect each other's views and opinions.
        4.  Be courteous in waiting your turn.
        5.  Please always raise your hand.
        6.  No gum or candy in class, except when allowed.
        7.  No pop in class, except on Fridays when all assignments have been turned in completed
        and on time.
        8.  One student at a time can leave the classroom with the hall pass.
        9.  No cell phones in my classroom!

            10. No playing games on tablets!

            11. No i-pods in my classroom!

 

                    Let’s Have A Great Year!
                         Here is my curriculum map, if you would like to read it.