Grade 8 English

Course Outline

Parent Survey About Reading

My Participation Goals for Term 1

Novel Report (Term 1 only)

Novel Review (Term 2 format)

February 8 (8A & 8B) or February 9 (8C):  Novel Review.  This is the second novel review due during term 2,  and is the same format as the first one this term.  Students are to staple their instruction sheet to their printed copy or loose leaf. If they have misplaced the copy given in class, they may print the one on this site (just above).  

Dec. 19 (8C), Dec. 20 (8A & 8B):  Read Like a Reader, Read Like a Writer:  "Eddie Takes Off" Complete Booklet (to the end of of the story on page 26.)  Write one complete sentences for each strategy as we have done in class, sharing answers as a whole group and in partners.  These will be marked for content and conventions as I have done for pages 12 and 13.  If you forget your booklet at school, or at home, you may print another copy from the website:  www.ttms.org. 

Students who need to catch up on their home reading may use the Christmas holidays for this purpose.  Otherwise, students may take a holiday from homework for the break.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

All year:  Read a novel of your choice at least 80 minutes per week outside of English class.  Record your reading on your green reading record sheet.

Parents:  I had sent home a letter, at the end of October, and another one november 29th,with a copy of your child's reading record on the back, as well as copies of the goal sheets for participation in English class.  Those were to be taken home, signed by a parent and returned the following English class. There are still quite a number of students who have not returned those.  Also, progress reports were sent home for a parent signature on November 3 and 4, as well as another progress report at the end of Term 1.   Students were to return those by their next English class.  Many have still not returned those.

December 14(8B)and 15 (8A & 8C): First Novel Review for Term 2  (New format given on green sheets.  Only one graphic novel allowed per term, if desired.)

• Remember to have 2 novels of your choice available for every English class.  If you finish one, or realize it is not for you, you will be ready with the second one.

• Follow all instructions on the sheets given. 
• Write the review on loose leaf or type it using an easy to read font, size 12 and double spaced.
• Be prepared to present your novel report on the due date.
  

Last Updated: Tue, 20 Dec 2011