1. Welcome! Please Sign In Ms. Walivaara 8 th Grade Language Arts Curriculum Night

2. About Me O B.A. in English from MSU O Pursuing Master’s degree in Secondary Education at Oakland University O 2 nd year and VHMS O Getting married in 3 weeks…soon to be Mrs. Facca!

3. Curriculum and Class Activities O This class is based on the Common Core State Standards for 8 th Grade English Language Arts. O Literary Genres Featured: O Historical Fiction- In my Father’s House, Fever 1793 O Science Fiction- Ender’s Game O Realistic Fiction- Nothing But the Truth O Non-Fiction

4. Curriculum and Class Activities O Writing Process O Prewriting, Editing/Revising Strategies O Composition O Writing leads, conclusions O Elaborating O Improving fluency and word choice O MLA formatting, mechanics, and rhetorical skills

5. Grading O Grades will be based on a total point system. Points for individual assignments will be based on time commitment and level of difficulty. O Written tasks on which students have not shown mastery may be redone and returned. O The original and new grade will be averaged. NHI= Present, but did not turn in work I= Incomplete (in progress) EX= Excused

6. Late Work O Late work is not encouraged, but I will accept assignments up to one week after the due date. O After the 1 st Quarter, late work will be marked down 10% for each day after the due date. O If there is a true emergency that prevents a student from completing an assignment on time, please contact me! We can work together to find a solution.

7. Policies and Rules O Students should demonstrate Viking POWER at all times. O Honesty and effort will always be rewarded! Cheating is not tolerated and will result in an automatic zero for the assignment and parent contact. O Be prepared to participate and learn each day! Bring all materials and homework with to class (passes to lockers for materials may result in a tardy).

8. Communication O Please contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns! Together we can ensure that each student is successful. O Check the class site for a current class schedule and links to notes/assignments. Mswalivaara.weebly.comMswalivaara.weebly.com O Reach me through… O Email @ awalivaara@rochester.k12.mi.usawalivaara@rochester.k12.mi.us O My classroom phone: (248)726-4900, ext. 4954 O I am happy to meet before or after school at your convenience!