In-Class Texts
Selected short stories
Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose
Vocabulary
10 vocabulary words will be given out at the beginning of every week. Students will be quizzed on these words every Friday, and every fourth week, students will be given a test on the material from the last three quizzes.
Grammar/Writing
At least one class period at the beginning of every week will focus on a particular grammar or writing mechanics lesson. The material covered in each lesson will appear on the vocabulary quiz at the end of the week. Every fourth week, the material from the past three weeks will also appear on the vocabulary test.
Reading Assignments
In addition to the texts covered in class, each student is expected to read one book per marking period outside of class. Students will take quizzes on these books, and will be expected to complete a writing assignment for each book they read. Book titles can be found through the link entitled �Book Assignments� on my web page (www.geocities.com/isaiahchapt53/). Synopses of all books can easily be found at www.amazon.com.
Other Writing
Students will also be expected to complete other writing assignments, which may range in length from a single paragraph to several pages. Unless it is impossible, I would like these assignments to be typed, double spaced, size 12 font, with one inch margins all around. Regular journal writing will also be a part of the curriculum.
Study Hall
I will give study halls as time allows, particularly at times when I know workloads are building up. This will be a time when you will have the benefit of having me present to answer questions while you are working. You must work on English assignments only during this time. If this time is abused, it will disappear.
Research Paper
Students will write a short research paper in conjunction with art class. A handout explaining the project will be distributed soon.
8th Grade Honors Syllabus
In-Class Texts
Selected short stories
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Vocabulary
10 vocabulary words will be given out at the beginning of every week. Students will be quizzed on these words every Friday, and every fourth week, students will be given a test on the material from the last three quizzes.
Grammar/Writing
At least one class period at the beginning of every week will focus on a particular grammar or writing mechanics lesson. The material covered in each lesson will appear on the vocabulary quiz at the end of the week. Every fourth week, the material from the past three weeks will also appear on the vocabulary test.
Reading Assignments
In addition to the texts covered in class, each student is expected to read one book per marking period outside of class. Students will take quizzes on these books, and will be expected to complete a writing assignment for each book they read. Book titles can be found through the link entitled �Book Assignments� on my web page (www.geocities.com/isaiahchapt53/). Synopses of all books can easily be found at www.amazon.com.
Other Writing
Students will also be expected to complete other writing assignments, which may range in length from a single paragraph to several pages. Unless it is impossible, I would like these assignments to be typed, double spaced, size 12 font, with one inch margins all around. Regular journal writing will also be a part of the curriculum.
Study Hall
I will give study halls as time allows, particularly at times when I know workloads are building up. This will be a time when you will have the benefit of having me present to answer questions while you are working. You must work on English assignments only during this time. If this time is abused, it will disappear.
Research Paper
Students will write a short research paper in conjunction with art class. A handout explaining the project will be distributed soon.