Comparative Language 8th grade 2014 Srta. Klocko Curriculum Expectations Students will: master grade-level “Every Time Words.” practice Greek and Latin roots. complete daily and long-term assignments as issued. complete all writing assignments. implement the writing process. read and apply critical and creative thinking skills as they apply to literature. Complete 12 Accelerated Reader points for the semester. Objectives Students will: experience vocabulary enrichment from Greek and Latin roots. be exposed to a comprehensive study of literature including: realistic fiction, science-fiction, historical fiction and poetry. review and apply grade level grammar and mechanics. review and implement the writing process through narratives, informative and argumentative pieces, and poetry. This is going to be an amazing semester! I am so proud to be a part of this fantastic program and am honored to work with your kids! Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions or concerns. Srta. Natalie Klocko (616) 493-8650 ext 5303 or nklocko@fhps.net

Breakdown of Semester Grade Classroom Guidelines 8th grade is devoted to improving reading, writing, speaking, listening and thinking skills. Students have matured a great deal from 7th grade, but organization is still critical. Therefore, assignments are due on the date specified in the manner required. Work from excused absences is due within the same number of days that is equivalent to that leave of absence. Late or missing assignments will result in a 10% deduction each day the work is not turned in up to a 50% and students will attend Core + during their lunch hour to make up for missing or incomplete work. In addition, work that is incorrectly assembled (not double-spaced, lacking FCA’s, etc) will result in a 10% deduction. To assist you, students’ grades are posted on Power School. Students should be checking these grades regularly. If you have questions about their grades, ask your student first and then if you have questions or concerns feel free to contact me. It is essential that students arrive on time with all the materials needed for the class period. Students will need the following materials: lined paper, pen/pencil, agenda, highlighters, sticky notes, and reading material each day they attend class. Being prepared and organized helps students achieve the maximum success possible each and every day. Supply List: binder 15 tab dividers loose leaf paper sticky notes markers/highlighters pencils colored pencils dark blue or black pens Grading Scale A 93 - 100 C 74 - 76 A- 90 - 92 C- 70 - 73 B+ 87 – 89 D+ 67 - 69 B 84 – 86 D 64 - 66 B- 80 – 83 D- 60 - 63 C+ 77 – 79 E 59 - below Breakdown of Semester Grade 1st Quarter Grade 45% 2nd Quarter Grade 45% Semester Exam 10% Teachers will inform students every Monday with their upcoming homework, quizzes, and tests for that week. Your child will have their agendas completed for every class on Mondays. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact me.