1. Welcome to 8th Grade Language Arts – Advanced Content
Stephanie Lindgren
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2. A little about me… Graduate of Cobb County Schools
Undergrad at University of Georgia-English Education
Master’s Degree from Georgia State University-English Education
This is my 15th year at HTMS!

3. What to Expect this year…
Expand on skills
Reading – Articles/Stories (fiction and non-fiction) and Novels (parallel and whole class)
writing
grammar
vocabulary
Prepare for High School
Firm Expectations

4. Novel Studies Animal Farm by George Orwell
Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Book Thief by Mark Zusak (Parallel option)
The Summer of My German Soldier (Parallel option)
*These are tentative plans. We will give plenty of notice before your student needs the book

5. How can I help my student be successful?
Access Synergy weekly to maintain progress (9 weeks)
Encourage participation in class.
Check the blog!
Bring a flash drive.
Sign up for Remind!

6. Honors Literature Requirements?
H.S. registration usually occurs late January/early February-we will not know anything about placement until we meet with Pope.
Freshman Literature (Honors/On Grade Level)

7. What should I do if there are questions?
Check blog – -
Remind: to 81010
I look forward to a great year!