Welcome Parents! Honors English 8 Mrs. Patterson
Background Experience in Education Educational Philosophy
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Required Material for Students Students will be required to have an independent reading book (fiction or non-fiction) at ALL times. Students will need to following supplies every day: A binder with four dividers (vocab, reading, journal, and language) A composition notebook to leave in the classroom College-ruled, lined, notebook paper (3-hole punched) Pencils and pens (blue/black and red) Three highlighters (green, yellow, and pink) Flash drive It is highly encouraged that your child purchase novels so that he/she may annotate as needed for assignments and assessments.
Novel Studies 1 st Quarter: –The Pearl by John Steinbeck –Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 2 nd Quarter: –Taming of the Shrew Shakespearean comedy 3 rd Quarter: –Diary of Anne Frank Holocaust 4 th Quarter: -Lord of the Flies by William Golding -Animal Farm by George Orwell Russian Revolution
Additional Information Set tutoring time is on Mondays from 2:36 until 3:15; however, students may see me any other time so long as they make an appointment with me ahead of time in person or via . Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns. s are best: The first homework assignment will be given on Monday and requires parent involvement. Wish List: Kleenex is always greatly appreciated!
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