ELA Classroom Norms

The 8th-grade students helped to write the classroom norms for their ELA learning environment. The image below is of the classroom norms and they are posted in the classroom. Our goal this school year is to instill in our 8th graders to uphold classroom norms of trust, respect, and inclusiveness. 

Independent Reading Expectations

Students should be reading 20-30 minutes from a book of their choice.  

Quarter #1/Quarter 2 Topics--

Identity/Community--Places We Call Home

Rights/Responsibilities--The Legacy of Anne Frank and The Fight for Freedom

Writing--Informative/Explanatory

Writing--Argumentative/Persuasive

Beginning in October--

Genius Hour--Independent Project

Writing--Research Paper

Quarter #3 Topics--

Quarter #4 Topics--

The Power of Technology