Welcome to 8-3 Language Arts

Welcome to Ms. Freidel's class.

I look forward to working with the 8-3 students and parents this year.

Please email me with any questions or concerns you have about 8-3 English Language Arts.

Please note that my last name does not follow the ei/ie rule. Make sure you type it correctly for email and Google Meet.

Get ready to have a fun year!

Supplies

Charged Chromebook
A place for language arts such as a binder section, notebook, folder, or small binder; it's your choice. You just need a place to keep some paper notes and a place to write when we're not using Chromebooks.
A composition notebook (or spiral) to use for notes and as a writers notebook.
A pen, pencil, highlighter
Earbuds or headphones that can be used with your Chromebook.
Independent Reading book (starting late-September)

Curriculum

Welcome to 8th Grade: Orientation

Reading & Writing Connected Unit of Study: Deepening Comprehension & Literary Essay

Writing Unit of Study: Narrative Elements of Voice

Reading & Writing Connected Unit of Study:

Literature Circles- Topics of Social Injustice

Embedded in Every Unit:

Reading of Informational Text

Rules of Standard Written English

Root Study

Independent Reading

Building Writing Stamina

Grading

The Achievement Grade

Major Assessments: 50% (tests, projects, big writing assignments)
Minor Assessments: 30% (in-class writing assignments/activities, shorter reading assessments, quizzes)
Classwork: 20% (quick-checks, assessments that can fit onto an index card)

Note: All assessments and classwork need to be completed. A zero is not allowed.

The Accountability Grade

Independent Reading: 50% (written assignments and conferences, evidence of reading)

Preparation/Participation: 50% (timely completion of in-class and at-home assignments, participation in class, having needed materials)

Re-do assignments and assessments are available and encouraged upon request. Extra help and extra work are part of the deal, but the new grade will count.

Link for Back to School Night Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rJG9PHGc_4MKCdF8VqGhKUwXBpV_0q3S1dWrkGS23fA/edit?usp=sharing

Name: Diane Freidel
Position: 8th Grade Language Arts, Team 8-3
Email: dfreidel@medfordschools.net
Phone: 609-654-7707 ext. 8105