8th Grade ELA & English 1 Honors - Team 8-3 (Graves, Goodell, Slessman, Morris)
Class overview
Class centers on developing advanced reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills to prepare students for high school, focusing on analyzing literature and informational texts, crafting various types of essays, improving grammar and vocabulary, and practicing persuasive communication through discussions and presentations. Students engage with diverse genres, such as novels, poetry, and nonfiction, to enhance their comprehension, critical thinking, and appreciation for literature while building the foundational literacy for college and career readiness
About me
This is my fifth year teaching and my first year at Riverside. I have experience teaching grades 8th-11th and am certified in English and History. Looking forward to a great year here at Riverside!
Please check Google Classroom for syllabi. Grades are updated weekly and can be found in backpack. Parents and students, please check Google Classroom for Weekly planners which are uploaded every Sunday.