1. Do-Now On the paper provided, write:
Your son/daughter’s first and last name
Write a goal, piece of advice, or a word of encouragement for their success in Communications Arts.
Write how you use communication on a daily basis.
These papers will be given to your child tomorrow in class to keep for the school year.

2. Mr. Romash 8th grade Communication Arts
Welcome!
Mr. Romash
8th grade Communication Arts

3. QUESTION.
In a study, they asked people to list their biggest fears. What do you think made the top ten?

4. And the answer is…
1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia)  2. Fear of death (Necrophobia)  3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia)  4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia)  5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia)  6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia)  7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia)  8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia)  9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia) 10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia)

5. Class rules and policies
Let the students decide the rules
What makes a good student?
What makes a good teacher?

6. Some of my favorites Teacher - No homework… EVER
Teacher – No shiny ties
Teacher – Make us cupcakes
Student – Come to class when they want
Student – Pizza party Friday
Student – Get stickers for everything

7. Students Be prepared Participate Honest On time Do their homework
Be nice everybody
Doesn’t call out in class
Respects everyone

8. Teacher Listen to student’s opinions Understanding Fun in class
Grade fairly
Know the topic well
Lets students use technology

9. My Website Information that can be found on my website includes:
Class policies
Links to helpful websites
Homework and assignments

10. Students can meet with me before school starting at 7am.
Extra Help
Students can meet with me before school starting at 7am.
If a student needs extra help they need to schedule a meeting with me beforehand.

11. Homework Homework can be found online as well as in the classroom
Getting homework is the responsibility of the student

12. Course Curriculum
Course information can be found at the following websites:

13. Curriculum Continued
Units of study
Speech
Drama
Journalism
Poetry

14. Speech Introduction speech Dramatic reading
Persuasive Speech/Research Paper

15. Drama Script Adaptation Short plays with narrative elements
The Miracle Worker

16. Journalism New York Times and Star Ledger
News stories and feature stories
Compare and contrast

17. Poetry
Write a poetry book
Read, discuss, and analyze poetry

18. Additional Information
Contact information can be found on my website.
I can be reached by and telephone.