Eighth Grade English Eighth Grade English Brenda DubovickEN08bkdubovick@mpsaz.org

472-8343

Marissa FrazeyEN08/EN16mafrazey@mpsaz.org472-8342

Kelley BrownEN08/EN16kmholmes@mpsaz.org472-8340

Christina CroninEN08cmcronin@mpsaz.org472-8350

Alissa HallEN08 aehall@mpsaz.org472-8374

Christine MillerEN07/ EN08cmmiller@mpsaz.org472-8345

ELA StandardsELA Standards

Arizona's Common Core ELA Standards.Arizona's Common Core ELA Standards.►http://www.azed.gov/k12-literacy/ela-http://www.azed.gov/k12-literacy/ela-

standards/standards/

The focus of this course will be to have The focus of this course will be to have students master the objectives set students master the objectives set forth by the Core Curriculum Standards forth by the Core Curriculum Standards for both Reading and Writing.for both Reading and Writing.

Why Common Core State Why Common Core State Standards?Standards?

► Preparation:Preparation: The standards are college- and career-ready. The standards are college- and career-ready. They will help prepare students with the knowledge and skills They will help prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and training after high they need to succeed in education and training after high school.school.

► Competition:Competition: The standards are internationally The standards are internationally benchmarked. Common standards will help ensure our benchmarked. Common standards will help ensure our students are globally competitive.students are globally competitive.

► Equity:Equity: Expectations are consistent for all – and not Expectations are consistent for all – and not dependent on a student’s zip code.dependent on a student’s zip code.

► Clarity:Clarity: The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. Clearer standards help students (and parents and teachers) Clearer standards help students (and parents and teachers) understand what is expected of them.understand what is expected of them.

► Collaboration:Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional development, common assessments and other materials. development, common assessments and other materials.

PARCC TimelinePARCC Timeline

►This is the second full year we are This is the second full year we are implementing the ELA Core Standards.implementing the ELA Core Standards.

►2014-15 will be the first PARCC 2014-15 will be the first PARCC Assessment.Assessment.

►PARCC will replace AIMS.PARCC will replace AIMS.

Common Core FocusCommon Core Focus► ReadingReading

Balance of literature and informational textsBalance of literature and informational texts Text complexityText complexity

► WritingWriting Emphasis on argument and informative/explanatory writingEmphasis on argument and informative/explanatory writing Writing about sourcesWriting about sources

► Speaking and ListeningSpeaking and Listening Inclusion of formal and informal talkInclusion of formal and informal talk

► LanguageLanguage Includes vocabulary and conventionsIncludes vocabulary and conventions Stress on general academic and domain-specific vocabularyStress on general academic and domain-specific vocabulary

► Reading and Writing in History, Science, & Technical SubjectsReading and Writing in History, Science, & Technical Subjects Complement rather than replace the content standardsComplement rather than replace the content standards

Example: http://www.azed.gov/standards-development-Example: http://www.azed.gov/standards-development-assessment/files/2012/07/grade-8-summary-of-changes-assessment/files/2012/07/grade-8-summary-of-changes-document-assessment-6-22-124.pdfdocument-assessment-6-22-124.pdf

Eighth Grade English PLC Eighth Grade English PLC ExpectationsExpectations

► Students will come to class prepared and ready to actively engage in their own learning.

► Warm-ups will start every class period and are expected to be finished within the first 5 minutes of the period.

► Students need to respect themselves and group members during instruction and discussion.

Eighth Grade English PLC Eighth Grade English PLC Expectations – ContinuedExpectations – Continued

► Students are expected to request make-up work before or after the class period. As per district policy, students are given two days for each excused absence (suspensions are not included).

► The teacher dismisses class, not the bell. Do not pack up early.

► Students must respect themselves, others, and classroom property.

88thth Grade Calendar Grade CalendarParents and students should visit their teachers’ calendars to find out important information like what topics/concepts are being taught and important due dates.

Teacher calendars can be found by going to the Fremont website, clicking on the STAFF tab at the top, and then locating the teacher’s name.

Each teacher updates her own calendar.

Staying InformedStaying Informed► Students will be required to utilize their planners Students will be required to utilize their planners

this school year. Here are the this school year. Here are the 44 ways they will be ways they will be expected to use it:expected to use it:

Record homework everyday, which will be posted in Record homework everyday, which will be posted in

every classroom. every classroom. Record major due dates in planner for upcoming tests Record major due dates in planner for upcoming tests

or projects. Students should check teacher calendars for or projects. Students should check teacher calendars for dates.dates.

Students must present their planner as their pass to goStudents must present their planner as their pass to go

places on campus. places on campus. Use their planner as a reference for important information. Use their planner as a reference for important information.

Grades will not be written in the planner. Students and Grades will not be written in the planner. Students and

parents should continue to use MyMps to monitor parents should continue to use MyMps to monitor grades.grades.

School-Wide Non-NegotiablesSchool-Wide Non-Negotiables

► Students will follow the rules Students will follow the rules outlined in the Fremont Student outlined in the Fremont Student Handbook including dress code. Handbook including dress code.

► Students will arrive to class on time Students will arrive to class on time and ready to work. Tardies will be and ready to work. Tardies will be documented. documented.

► All electronic devices (ipods, cell All electronic devices (ipods, cell phones, etc.) phones, etc.) MUSTMUST be turned off. be turned off. Failure to do so will result in the item Failure to do so will result in the item being confiscated and turned into being confiscated and turned into the office for parent pickup.the office for parent pickup.

School-Wide Grading PolicySchool-Wide Grading PolicyAssessments: 80% Assessments may be separated into categories:

Example:

Major Assessments Unit (chapter) assessmentsEssays, research papers, presentations, etc.District (Course/Grade Level) Assessments such as Acuity, DRP, CRT, etc.

Minor AssessmentsQuizzes, ticket out the door, discussion questions, etc.

School-Wide Grading PolicySchool-Wide Grading PolicyAssignments: 20%

• Independent practice on daily work (daily assignments and homework)

• Warm ups• Participation• Notes

Students have until the end of the quarter to turn in missing work for partial credit.

Suggested MaterialsSuggested MaterialsThe following materials will help students

perform better academically during this 8th grade experience.

• Pencils (mechanical pencils/lead)• Pens (blue/black)• Loose-leaf notebook paper• 2 – pocket folder with 3-prongs (for the

literacy handbook) • We recommend plastic folders as they

last longer.