Eighth Grade Language Arts Course Description
by David Dybeck
EIGHTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS
BASIC TEXT: Writer's Choice
***All issued texts must be kept covered.***
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Appropriate text; pen; loose-leaf binder, trapper, or folder (no spiral notebooks for homework assignments); loose-leaf paper; journal; folder/notebook; and assignment notebook.
CURRICULUM:
- Grammar
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Sentence structure
- Parts of speech
- Usage
Spelling and vocabulary
Composition and manuscript form
- Paragraph development
- Descriptive writing
- Narrative writing
- Expository writing
- Advanced writing practices (research)
Oral communication
PURPOSE: To develop a thorough understanding of the basic elements of grammatical functions; to improve student knowledge and usage of the basics of writing/composition; to develop student capabilities in advanced writing applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES: To have all required materials and texts for class; to have all homework completed and handed in on time; to be in class and seated when the tardy bell rings; to make up all assignments in the agreed time after an absence; to keep all folders/notebooks and assignments up to date.
BASIS FOR GRADES: Homework and class assignments; quizzes; tests; and extra credit when offered (rarely). No grades are weighted.
GRADING PERCENTAGES: 93-100=A; 85-92=B; 75-84=C; 67-74=D
LATE WORK: one day = 75% credit; two days = 50% credit; three days or more late = B.E.A.R.S. credit and possible referral.
COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO EDUCATION! ASK QUESTIONS! STAY INFORMED!
