language and literature 8th grade - kyrene
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Language and Literature
8th Grade
Mrs. Elisco
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Who is Mrs. Elisco?
MEET ME!
▶ I was born in Washington D.C, and moved to Arizona when I was a little girl.
▶ I am a true Sun Devil and have graduated from Arizona State University with three degrees. I hold my BA in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. I also have two Masters degrees, one M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Language and Literacy and the other a M.Ed in Educational Administration-Principalship. I am also a certified Reading Specialist!
▶ This is my 11th year in education. I have been a Principal, Assistant Principal and Middle School English teacher!
▶ My husband and I have one child. Her name is Mila and she is 15 months old.
▶ I love to read, write, practice yoga, shop and spend time with my family.
8th Grade Language and Literature
Pearson myPerspectives textbook
focuses on student-centered learning:
Unit Introduction
Whole Class Learning
Small Group Learning
Independent Learning
Novels tied to unit themes
Unit Plans:
Quarter 1: Rites of Passage
Quarter 2: The Holocaust
Quarter 3: What Matters
Quarter 4: Human Intelligence
8th Grade Language and Literature
▶ Additional Novel/Literature Study
▶ House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
▶ The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
▶ Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
▶ A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
➢Quarterly Projects
➢Based on independently-read novels
➢Multi-Media Menu of
choices for analysis and presentation
8th Grade Language and Literature
Writing and Speaking opportunities:
Students will be engaged in rigorous writing experiences that utilize:
▶ Narrative, Argumentative, and Expository modalities of writing
▶ Interdisciplinary themes from Social Studies and Science
▶ Document-based questions (DBQ’s)
▶ Students will respond to literature in their myPerspectives textbook, during
novel studies, and in independent projects.
▶ Students will engage in Shared Inquiry, Socratic Circles, and Debate as
issues presented in our readings are tackled.
8th Grade Language and Literature
Grammar and Vocabulary Work:
▶ Students will be engaged in proofreading for mechanics, usage, and
grammar errors. Mini-lessons will address any reteaching needs.
▶ Students will be analyzing Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
▶ Using Words Within Words root lists for the first quarter
▶ Using Get to the Root of It! word lists for second and third quarter
▶ Student-driven vocabulary activities during fourth quarter
8th Grade Language and Literature
Students will practice writing effectively with:
➢ Varied sentence structure
➢Advanced knowledge and usage of parts of speech
➢Concise language and ideas
➢Analogies, synonyms and antonyms, word usage,
word relationships, and figurative language
Parent VueParent Vue provides a digital opportunity for parents and guardians to
monitor their student’s grades, missing assignments, attendance and
tardies in real time.
In order to gain access to Parent Vue, you will need an access code.
Please visit the Parent Vue booth in the MPR to get your code today!
If you are unable to visit the booth today, you can always contact
Ms Judi Winiarski in our front office through email or phone. Her email is
[email protected] and email is 480-541-6603.
Cell Phones, Food and Drink…
OH MY!
This year at KMS, we will:
1) Keep our cell phones on silent during our time on campus.
2) Keep our cell phones inside our backpacks at all times during our
time on campus.
3) Only use our cell phones when directed by teachers for
educational purposes.
4) Bring our lunches to school or have them dropped off by parents or
guardians in the office. Commercial food service deliveries will not
be accepted on campus.
5) Bring water to drink when on campus. Starbucks, Dutch Bros,
Dunkin’ Donuts or any other food/snack items must be consumed
prior to arrival on campus.
Hallway FlowStudents will be expected to follow a flow of
traffic in each of the F, G and H buildings. These
practices are in place in order to provide a safer
and more efficient flow for students to manage
their movement from classroom to classroom
and exiting the building. Stickers on the floor will
help guide student flow and where to line up for
their class.
8th Grade Language and Literature
Assignment Policies
▶ RAW scores translate into
a percentage once
entered as such in the grade book:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
0 - 59% = F
➢ SCALE scores translate to
a percentage once
entered as such in the
grade book:
4 = 100
3.5 = 95
3 = 90
2.5 = 80
2 = 70
1.5 = 65
1 = 60
Grade Weighting
80% = Assessments (including
final writing assignments and
projects)
20% = Classwork and Homework
Posting of Student Grades
Grades will be posted in the
Parent Portal regularly. Please
check student grades there on a regular basis.Late work, unless absent or prearranged: Points lost per day late.
Won’t be accepted after 1 week.
Absent work: Extension for work accepted 1 day per each day absent.
8th Grade Language and Literature
Let’s keep in touch!
▶ Email: [email protected]
▶ Phone: 480-541-6752 (Plase try to call before or after school hours)
▶ My Kyrene Webpage: Go to “Kyrene Middle School” then, “Classrooms” then “8th
Grade: Mrs. Elisco”
▶ Old school: write me a note!
▶ Sign up for Remind! For Reading : @kmsreader8 For Writing: @kmsauthor8
▶ *Important Note: Remind does not replace your agenda and I will only use the app for BIG
reminders!
▶ I will always call or email you if there is a serious slide in academic work effort or
behavior. Sometimes, I call or email just to give you positive feedback on your amazing
student!