1. ENGLISH 8 W ADVANCED ENGLISH 8 MRS. LEE ANN EMERSON Laemerson@lovett.org English8.wiki.lovett.org

2. How English Class is Organized Literature/Writing/Grammar/Vocabulary Essential questions Wiki/ Binders Agenda on board Homework/Test Calendar Homework/Test calendar

3. LAPTOP BINDERS- Writing, Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary, Spelling

4. Grading Grading Scale: –vocabulary – 10% –grammar– 25% –literature – 20% –Writing- 25% –Semester Exam - 20% No Extra Credit! No late homework! Big assignments-10 points each day late

5. Writing/Composition Essays Narratives Memoirs Poetry Blog Journal Portfolio

6. 6+1 Traits of Writing Ideas Organization Voice Sentence fluency Conventions Presentation Word Choice

7. Literature A study of major literary elements: –Plot –Character –Setting –Theme –Point of View –Figurative Language Develop critical thinking and analytical skills --moving from concrete to abstract thinking.

8. Grammar Taught in the context of writing and also through explicit instruction. Focus on the parts of speech, sentence structure, and practical applications of writing rules.

9. Vocabulary Greek and Latin Roots Prefixes-Suffixes Synonym- Antonyms Analogies Words in context Quizzes

10. Murder on the Orient Express What is justice?

11. No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency How does literature help us to learn about other cultures?

12. Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand How is history reflected in literature? What is beauty?

13. King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table By Roger Lancelyn Green What is the legend of King Arthur? What is chivalry? Does it exist today?

14. Rocket Boys By Homer Hickam A collaborative unit with science

15. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee