Aubrey Cooper

I joined the North Buncombe family in 2013, and am proud to be a Blackhawk! In fact, after one year my family decided to move to Weaverville so that my children can grow up as Blackhawks too.

I am a native of Haywood County, but spent my high school years in a suburb just north of Atlanta, GA. I graduated from Lee University (Cleveland, TN) in 2004 with a B.A. in English and returned to WNC to begin my teaching career.

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In 8th grade ELA we will be focusing on THEME and ANALYSIS in both our reading and writing. We will be reading fictional stories, novels, non-fiction articles, and poetry. Students will use the CER format (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) to structure their written paragraphs as well as essays. I hope to see growth in abilities and confidence as students learn to select their best evidence and explain their thinking.

I believe reading is a tool for reflection. When we read, we should seek to make connections and gain insight to our lives and the world around us. The curriculum for 8th grade ELA is organized by theme, and although we will explore other themes throughout the year, the concept of Identity is an ongoing connection in all of our units.

The fastest and most effective way to reach me is via email: aubrey.cooper@bcsemail.org

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