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Welcome to 8-3 Language Arts

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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! 

  • 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)

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

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.