1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. Adams
8th Grade
English/Language Arts Van Hoosen Middle School

2. Bachelors of Arts in Teaching
Child Development
Language Arts
Masters of Arts in Teaching
English
Reading Specialist

3. My Schedule
SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:27 / 10:45 Half Days 1st Hour 7:45-8:43 ELA8 2nd Hour 8:48-9:46 ELA8 3rd Hour 9:51-10:49 ELA8 Time 4th Hour 10:54-11:53 Planning/Preparation 5th Hour 12:28-1:25 Strategic Reading 6th Hour 1:30-2:27 ELA8

4. Curriculum Reading Key ideas and details Writing
Citing textual evidence
Identifying theme or central idea
Craft and Structure
Determining meaning in context
Story structure and point of view
Integration of knowledge and ideas
Analyzing literature
Identifying Literary elements
Comparing/contrasting selections
Incorporating prior knowledge
Speaking, Listening, and Viewing
Analyzing structure
Evaluating presentation mediums
Writing
Writing skills
Organizing clear and coherent pieces
Using transitions
Improving word choice and fluency
Persuasive/Argumentative
Supporting claims with evidence
Acknowledging counterarguments
Establishing a cohesive style
Informative/explanatory
Form
Purpose
Research
Gathering relevant information
Evaluating resources

5. Class Novels

6. Holt McDougal Literature 6
Login Web Address:
All students will have their own individual login and password.

7. Communication Planners Classroom Website LA Binder Remind 101 myRCS
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
myRCS
Report
Cards
Progress
Reports

8. Option 1
ELA 8
Option 2
Option 3

9. Classroom Website Reminders, assignments and updates
Middle Schools
Schools
School Menu
Van
Hoosen
Mrs. Adams
Classroom News
Reminders, assignments and updates
Great resources for additional practice

10. Classroom Website

11. Homework
Homework builds responsibility, self- discipline, and good time management skills.
I encourage your student to do his/her work on time, but I will accept assignments up to one week after the due date.
Late work will be marked down as follows:
One day late = no penalty.
Two or more = 10% deduction

12. What should I do when my child is absent?
Absences
Check my classroom web page.
Send me an and I will be happy to gather your student’s work and put it in the main office for you to pick up after school.
What should I do when my child is absent?
Students are allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment
Students are responsible for checking the calendar and absence folder for any work they missed once they return to school
Absence
(Illness)
Students/parents must request homework five days prior to absence.
Projects, quizzes, and test must be turned in/taken before the student leaves.
Make-up work is due the first day of return
See course syllabus for more details regarding pre-planned absences
(pre-planned)

13. Please visit myRCS often to view grades
Grading
Citizenship
Behavior
Participation
Effort
Homework Completion
Peer Relations
Time Management
Letter
Daily Work
Quizzes & Tests
Presentations
Individual & Group Projects
Observations
Student interviews
Please visit myRCS often to view grades

14. Scholastic Book Orders
Class Activation Code: GZLBV Web Address:  How to Order Online: Sign up at the above website On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section Register for your own user name and password When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

15. Donations Tissue Hand sanitizer Antibacterial wipes
I would greatly appreciate donations of the following items:
Tissue
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial wipes
These items will help us fight the flu germs this season. 

16. Thank You For Coming!