Expository Writing from Research

• Select a newspaper article about an event that has taken place in the community, state or country.
• Underline or highlight the key points and main ideas of the article.
• Write a summary of this newspaper article. A summary describes the key points and doesn't share unimportant information.
• Be sure to use your own words-avoid plagiarism!

Paragraph due in class tomorrow, September 24

Quick Writes

To start off our first round of Quick Writes, click the link!

Welcome!

Welcome to our new Eighth Grade ELA Blog!

Class Grading Scale

Please examine our class grading scale. Each assignment will fall into one of these categories.

Writing Prompts and Projects: 40%

Quizzes: 30%

Classwork: 20%

(this includes participation and preparedness)

Homework: 10%

Grades are updated every Friday on Powerschool.

Class Rules

Here are our class rules, compiled by us!

Remember to:

• Come to class prepared. This means bringing your pencil, notebook/binder, charged iPad, and planner.
  
• Refrain from calling out. Always raise your hand.
  
• When it is your turn to speak, do so in a loud and clear fashion and form.
• Do not yell, and always use your inside voice.
• Always arrive to class on time.

• Use your iPad in a respectful and responsible way.
  
• Do your own work with honesty and integrity.
  
• Ask permission to leave class. This privilege will not always be given, so don’t take it for granted!
  
• Keep your head off of the desk.
  
• Keep your hands to yourself.

Discipline Referrals:

Step One: Begins with a Verbal Warning to the student, which will be noted as such

Step Two: Student will be given a Reminder Card

Step Three: Restorative problem-solving and circle with student, and the parent/guardian will be contacted.

Step Four: Student will be referred to a Restorative Circle

Step Five: If the behavior continues, there will be a complete Disciplinary Referral