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Welcome to Curriculum Night
Ms. McKusick Eighth Grade English What I’m Currently Reading
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How to get along during a
A Little Bit About Me Grew up in Rochester Went to Nazareth College Family: the husband, the children Summer activities How to get along during a 16 hour road trip
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Thematic Units 1. Overcoming Barriers Core Text: Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt 2. Understanding Perspectives Selected texts read in a book club format 3. Power Core Text: Night by Elie Wiesel 4. The Hero’s Journey Core Text: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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Reading Units--core novel and related texts from other genres, such as short stories, poetry, and non- fiction Next Generation Standards Bring a book each day
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Writing Range of formats--short, personal response journals, poetry, persuasion and literary analysis Practice developing a clear idea and supporting with it with specific, relevant text evidence
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Assignments * Nightly * Students can schedule a time with me before the unit assessment to make up assignments *Check OneNote for assignments and copies of handouts
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Grading Student proficiency in the areas of written expression, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and language will be evaluated using the CCLS and daily learning targets. Practice work serves as a formative assessment. Formative assessments serve as a check-in on progress towards mastery of the content. Formative Assessments (quizzes, homework practice) = 20% Summative Assessments (tests, essays, projects) = 80%
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Great way to check for completion and scores of assignments
Parent Portal=SchoolTool Great way to check for completion and scores of assignments
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Keys to Academic Success
Self-advocacy! Check OneNote for assignments Check Parent Portal for assignment completion and grades Make appointments for missed work Look for enrichment opportunities Demonstrate resilience, have a growth mindset, and be present
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Mindfulness
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Mindset
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Important Dates Night at the MAG: December 5, 2017
NYS ELA Exam: Week of April 10, 2018
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Contact Information and Resource (counselor)
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