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8th Grade Language Arts Syllabus 2009-10

This 8th grade language arts course syllabus outlines the goals of developing reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Students will study units on social themes through literature circles and projects, using the textbooks Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes and Writing and Grammar, Communication in Action. Grades will be based 35% on in-class assignments, 35% on tests and papers, and 30% on homework and participation, using the standard grading scale from A to F.

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8th Grade Language Arts Syllabus 2009-10

This 8th grade language arts course syllabus outlines the goals of developing reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Students will study units on social themes through literature circles and projects, using the textbooks Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes and Writing and Grammar, Communication in Action. Grades will be based 35% on in-class assignments, 35% on tests and papers, and 30% on homework and participation, using the standard grading scale from A to F.

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8th Grade Language Arts

Course Syllabus
2009-10
Class: 8th Grade Language Arts
Teachers: Mr. Steve Fulton
Email: fultons@[Link]
Phone: (704) 932-4102 ext. 8409
Room: 409

Course Description: This course uses a variety of literature, media, and classroom
activities to achieve the following objectives:
-Develop reading skills and a greater appreciation for literature
-Increase understanding of the grammatical structure of Standard English
-Increase vocabulary knowledge and appreciation of words
-Develop a greater capacity for critical thinking and abstract thought
-Develop a better ability to cooperate and communicate with others

Textbooks (provided by instructor):


-Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Prentice Hall, 2000
-Writing and Grammar, Communication in Action, Prentice Hall, 2000

Materials Required: These materials are needed specifically for this class. If they
cannot be obtained because of financial or other reasons, please notify Mr. Fulton as
soon as possible.
-a section of a 3-ring binder with loose leaf paper
-1 marble composition notebook
-pens, pencils, and colored pencils

Units Covered:
Nobody’s Perfect A Nation of Immigrants
A Long Way from Home
Justice
Smart Living

*Within the above units, we will incorporate literature circles, writer’s workshop,
and a research project

Grading: Your course grade is based on four important components:


1. 35% of your grade is based on in-class assignments
2. 35% of your grade is based on tests, papers, and projects
3. 30% of your grade is based on homework and class
participation

Grading Scale: 100-93 A


92.85 B
84.77 C
76.70 D
69-Below F

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