1. 8th Grade Advanced Language Arts 2018-2019
Mrs. Chris Forster
8th Grade Advanced Language Arts
"Knowledge becomes power only when we put it into use.” Anonymous

2. My Story

3. Goals Help students become Effective writers Critical thinkers
Productive collaborators

4. Curriculum & Standards
RCS Standards and Benchmarks
Goal: Analyze how a work of fiction draws on themes
Curriculum – the materials and units used to meet goals.
i.e. Unit 4: Analyzing Theme & Symbol
House of the Scorpion crest activity

5. Yearly Plan
Full plan available on my webpage.

6. How is this class “Advanced"
Higher level reading materials
Higher level questions & in-depth answers that analyze selections
Faster pace; less review
More independent work
Projects
presentations

7. Standards-based Grading
Types of assignments:
Practice: 3, 2, 1
Assignments: score based on number and difficulty of questions
Quizzes and Tests: score based on number and difficulty of questions
Scores adjusted to reflect new learning
Tasks are “revisited” to improve mastery

8. Standards-based grading.
Test Retakes
District mastery = 77%
Max score = 84-86%
Redos
Any constructed response
Completed within one week.

9. Please note that I use WEIGHTED GRADING.
Grade Spreadsheets
Please note that I use WEIGHTED GRADING.
Homework (practice) = 10%.
Assignments = 45%
Quizzes/Tests = 45%

10. Special Scores L = Late M = Missing AB
Your student was here but did not have his/her assignment. AB
Child out when work was assigned or corrected
L = Late
Student submitted work late. No penalty is applied.

11. Checking Progress
Parent Vue– Allows you to access your student’s information.
Make sure I have your address.
Twitter – MrsForsterLA
Webpage – I post lesson plans.
Although there might be slight changes, you will know about important due dates.

12. Communication Phone: (248)726-4900 ext. 4941 Van Hoosen Website
Planning: 1:30-2:27
Van Hoosen Website
Twitter: @MrsForsterLA

13. Thank You
"Consider the postage stamp; its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there." Josh Billings