Mrs. G. R. Dill

810-591-0779

Before School: 7:40 – 7:45;  During School: 9:15 – 10:00,  After School: 2:36 – 3:00

 

gdill@admin.linden.k12.mi.us

 

 

8th grade Language Arts

 

 

Each students will need:         a 1 ½”  three ring binder

a set binder section separators (8 per pack)

pen, pencil daily 

 

The teacher will supply:          three hole paper

texts and supplemental materials

homework folders 

Student must bring to class daily the Assignment Planner provided by the school.

 

Themes and Lessons:   

·    Novels: Students will read novels for 2 report periods, record information of the novel on a Reading Log and present a final report at the end of the report period. 

·    Grammar:  Students will complete assignments to improve writing mechanics.

·    Reading Comprehension:  Students will read or listen to a series of reading selections and answer questions designed to improve reading comprehension.

·    Anne Frank and the Holocaust: students will do on line activities to learn of the Holocaust.  Students will take on a character and read from the play Anne Frank.

·    The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton: Students will read, answer comprehension and vocabulary

·    questions on the novel in class.

·    Biography Project, Students will read and report on a famous person in American history from 1776 through 1900.

·    Reporting: Students will read non-fiction book and report on the information

 

Evaluations and Assessments:  Students will demonstrate mastery of a lesson through

·    Daily Class Participation.

o       Students should always come prepared with all materials needed for class.  This will include their planner, pencil/pen, binder and novel or assigned reading selection.

·    Completion of and turning in assignments, homework, and projects.

·    Written tests.

·    Oral presentations.

 

 

If a student needs additional assistance, I am available during the 8th grade lunch period.  I often stay after school, however it is best for a student to check with me before making arrangements to stay late.  Assignments from times of absences should be made up within a reasonable time.  If a student is absent for more than one day in a row, it is helpful for students to arrange to have assignments picked up from school so they do not get further behind.