1. Welcome to 8th Grade English Beth Sarachman (949) 858-5144 ext. 365 Bsarachman@stjohns-es.org www.stjohns-es.org/bsarachman Office Hours: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00 Beth Sarachman (949) 858-5144 ext. 365 Bsarachman@stjohns-es.org www.stjohns-es.org/bsarachman Office Hours: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00

2. Homework Policy/Grades 1. Homework posted on the board daily and on my website weekly. 2. Late homework: only accepted 24 hours after due date for 50% credit 3. Grades= Vocab/Grammar: 30%, Literature: 30%, Writing Workshop 40% 4. Grades posted on school website, updated weekly. 1. Homework posted on the board daily and on my website weekly. 2. Late homework: only accepted 24 hours after due date for 50% credit 3. Grades= Vocab/Grammar: 30%, Literature: 30%, Writing Workshop 40% 4. Grades posted on school website, updated weekly.

3. Curriculum: Reading 1. Books read: Flowers for Algernon, The Diary of Anne Frank (play adaptation), Animal Farm, The Westing Game. 2. Independent reading: one book per trimester, specified genre with an in-class assessment at the end of the trimester. 1. Books read: Flowers for Algernon, The Diary of Anne Frank (play adaptation), Animal Farm, The Westing Game. 2. Independent reading: one book per trimester, specified genre with an in-class assessment at the end of the trimester.

4. 1. Types: Narrative-biographical, persuasive, response to literature**, poetry, poetry response, career- related. 2. Research paper: 3rd trimester, 10- 12 pages on a chosen career 1. Types: Narrative-biographical, persuasive, response to literature**, poetry, poetry response, career- related. 2. Research paper: 3rd trimester, 10- 12 pages on a chosen career Curriculum: Writing

5. Curriculum: Vocab, Grammar, Public Speaking 1. Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 2. Grammar: Daily Warm ups 3. Speeches: one per trimester 1. Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 2. Grammar: Daily Warm ups 3. Speeches: one per trimester

6. The Last One!!! 1. Discipline policy: posted on website 2. Before/After school help 3. Attendance/make-up work 1. Discipline policy: posted on website 2. Before/After school help 3. Attendance/make-up work