Language Arts is an Ocean Mrs. Teresa Settle Norris 8 th Grade * HCMS

Begin by sharing a little with me about yourself. Complete the Student Information Form

Who are these two handsome men with Mrs. Teresa?

Meet the teacher… What High School What High School did she get both the English and Journalism Awards? * What does an “Outstanding Philosophy Minor” study? How many newspapers did Mrs. Teresa work for? How many newspapers did Mrs. Teresa work for? * When did she go back into teaching? What happened in Houston County to make her go back into teaching? What Business College did she teach at? What Business College did she teach at?

Who's Your LIFE-SAVER in Language Arts? Who is Sam Walton and what did he say? Who is Sam Walton and what did he say? (What does he have in common with Mrs. Teresa? (What does he have in common with Mrs. Teresa?

Love what you do!!! I LOVE LOVE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ARTS!!! ARTS!!! (and that’s what I do!!!)‏ (and that’s what I do!!!)‏

You must do your part! Believe in yourself. Believe in yourself. Make a commitment to do your best. Make a commitment to do your best. Work. Think. Organize. Work. Think. Organize. Apply what we do in your everyday life!!! Apply what we do in your everyday life!!!

What is Language Arts? Grammar Grammar Spelling Spelling Literature Literature Speaking Speaking Listening Listening Writing Organizing Reading Thinking & Much More!

Let’s look at the school webpage (write it in your planner).

Get out FP 1 – Procedures & Responsibilities for 8 th grade Get out FP 1 – Procedures & Responsibilities for 8 th grade HIGHLIGHT things you may have trouble remembering in a certain color. Use that color from now on for information like that. HIGHLIGHT things you may have trouble remembering in a certain color. Use that color from now on for information like that. Yellow Folders: Yellow Folders: Review Discipline Policy Review Discipline Policy Continue Procedures Continue Procedures Returning from an absence / Today's Catch Returning from an absence / Today's Catch RED FLAG COMPARISON... RED FLAG COMPARISON...

Now Let's TAKE NOTES... FP 2 – TWO-SIDED NOTES FP 2 – TWO-SIDED NOTES Top - 8 th grade rules Top - 8 th grade rules Bottom – Mrs. Teresa's Class Rules Bottom – Mrs. Teresa's Class Rules Left side – Colored ILLUSTRATIONS... Left side – Colored ILLUSTRATIONS...

Welcome to my world! Cooperative Learning / Groups of 4 Cooperative Learning / Groups of 4 Today's Catch Today's Catch Workbook location Workbook location Paper Return location Paper Return location SPI's.... SPI's.... Books to share / Books to leave alone! Books to share / Books to leave alone! Supplies (ask first...)‏ Supplies (ask first...)‏ Isolation Desk Isolation Desk “My Space” “My Space”

What happens at 212 degrees?

Respond to the following statements. (Number from 1-5.)‏

1. I like to read most of the time.

I like to read most of the time.

2.I know the difference between a complete sentence and a sentence fragment.

3. I consider myself to be a fairly organized person.

4. I believe reading and writing are important lifelong skills.

5. I consider myself to be a fairly good speller.

What is the PURPOSE of a study guide? If you knew what was going to be on a test, and you were given adequate time, is there ANY reason you can think of why you would fail it?

Let's Look at FP 2 – Unit 1 Study Guide

Now let’s get to know you… Take a MARKER. Take a SHEET OF BLANK PAPER. Take FIVE (5) minutes. DRAW a minimum of THREE pictures to depict YOU… You may also write words, but do NOT write your name on your paper! When finished, wait for further instructions.

Wrap-up… 19 Units 19 Units S.P.I.’s – TCAP S.P.I.’s – TCAP Weekly Homework Weekly Homework Writing Assessment Writing Assessment