Our Class
About Our Class
This year in Eighth Grade Language Arts we will be exploring concepts thematically using the EL Curriculum.
In unit one students will explore folklore. Along with informational text, poetry, and literature excerpts, students will read Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall (All Classes).
In unit two students will explore using informational text. Along with informational text, poetry, and literature excerpts, students will read The Omnivore's Dilemma (Young Reader's Edition) by Michael Pollan (All Classes).
In unit three students will explore tone and theme through the use of a graphic novel. Along with informational text, poetry, and literature excerpts, students will read Maus by Art Spiegelman (All Classes).
In unit four students will explore and author's internal struggle through a memoir. Along with informational text, poetry, and literature excerpts, students will read Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston an James D. Houston (All Classes).
My Aspiration
My number one aspiration in life is helping every student succeed and to prepare them for their futures. Therefore, if there is anything that I can do throughout the school year, please contact me. I believe that the number one way to help students succeed is through open lines of communication. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, in advance, for allowing me to be a part of your child's education.