Welcome to Curriculum Night English Language Arts Pop Quiz: Use the sample sentence below to answer the quiz questions. Who likes to lie under the stars on clear nights? 1. Sentence type: declarative interrogative imperative 2.  How many  prepositions are in the sentence? one two three 3.  Name the action verb: likes who lie Extra Credit: Is the phrase is to lie infinitive or gerund?

Welcome to Curriculum Night English Language Arts Pop Quiz Answers: Who likes to lie under the stars on clear nights? 1. Sentence type: declarative interrogative imperative 2.  How many  prepositions are in the sentence? Under, on one two three 3.  Name the action verb: likes who lie Extra Credit: Is the phrase is to lie infinitive or gerund? Infinitive phrase

Nikki Johnson– 8th Grade ELA This is my 20th year teaching for Kyrene. I moved to Arizona from Michigan 24 years ago. I earned my bachelor’s in communication from the University of Michigan, and my secondary teaching certification from the University of Phoenix. My husband and I have two sons; Payson is studying theatre and film at Scottsdale Community College and Jack is a junior at Desert Vista. I love to spend time with my family, watch soccer, read, and am hopeful that this is Jim Harbaugh’s year. Go Blue! Welcome to 8th grade!

The Johnson Family…

Reading & Writing Focus Quarter 1 Human Intelligence Quarter 2 What Matters Most Quarter 3 Social Injustice Quarter 4 Rites of Passage Informative/ Research Argumentative Literary Analysis Narrative

Advanced Reading & Writing Focus Quarter 1 Human Intelligence Quarter 2 What Matters Most Quarter 3 Social Injustice Quarter 4 Rites of Passage Informative/ Research Argumentative Literary Analysis Narrative

Structure of English Language Arts **Library Day - once a month. ☺ **Daily Review - grammar skills practice

Structure of English Language Arts **Writer’s Notebook - this resource includes ALL writing activities, notes, reference samples, vocabulary, grammar, and reading responses. **Article of the Week – current event news article with comprehension/submitted electronically via Google **Identify Narratives – writing that explores each student’s personal views **ELA review quizzes - literary elements, grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading comprehension Grades – Assessment (writing, reading & quizzes) = 80% Practice (homework & classwork) = 20%

The ELA Classroom The whiteboard shows the plans for the week and is the same as the weekly agenda my website. Google Classroom– here you will find Google links, powerpoints, rubrics and references to accompany assignments Agenda – accessed through my website Writing Folder – students will keep all graded work in the classroom Turn in Basket – by the printer. ELA Syllabus - handed out the second week of school Includes important policies such as late work, absentee work, and behavioral guidelines Needs to be signed and returned

Contact Information: Classroom Resources: -reach through my website - -assignments, power points, links etc. from class can be found under the weekly agenda “Google Resources” Email Address: njohns@kyrene.org Classroom Phone Number: (voice mail) (480) 541-6153

How Can You Help: Encourage your child to advocate for him or herself You are the most influential person in your child’s life. Your presence is evidence of your commitment to your child’s success. Encourage your child to advocate for him or herself Check the website and online grades.