Mr. Dan Cavasin
dcavasin@daltonschool.kr
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8th Grade English
Course Description
Course Description
In English Language Arts 8 students will explore several different genres of literature including realistic fiction, fantasy, drama, and tragedy, as well as various non-fiction texts. Students will develop their abilities to read, understand, and analyze increasingly complex texts as the year progresses and to produce quality pieces of argumentative, expository, and narrative writing by the end of the year. In addition, students will engage in a variety of collaborative discussions, building on the ideas of their peers and expressing their own clearly.
Units of Study and Assessment Information
Units of Study and Assessment Information
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
The following broad learning categories represent the broad areas of knowledge and skills within which daily and unit-long learning targets and expectations in English can be organized.
RL: Reading Literature
RI: Reading Informational Text
W: Writing
L: Language
SL: Speaking and Listening
Course Expectations
Course Expectations
Grading Policy
The CDS English Department uses standards based grading to provide more accurate feedback of student performance. The following performance levels are used to convey the level of skill and ability a student has demonstrated in English (refer to image):
Performance Scale.pngReassessment Policy
When reassessment is offered, students must meet the following requirements:
complete the original task or assessment (summative) by the specified due date
complete all required assignments (formative assessments) leading up to the summative
complete the reassessment form provided by the teacher
complete a mini conference with the teacher (This may include re-teaching/re-learning activities as determined by the teacher.)
The highest summative assessment score is what is entered into Powerschool.
There is a threshold to the reassessments to which students are entitled:
Summative Reassessment Threshold: You are able to reassess ONCE given you satisfy the requirements above. If there is a plan to reassess the same learning outcome, then no additional reassessment is necessary.
Formative Reassessment Threshold: You are provided with UNLIMITED formative reassessments as these types of assessments are solely meant for feedback and improving your skills and abilities in English.
The following final measures of learning may not be reassessed: end-of-course or end of semester exams; culminating projects / performances / papers.
Late Work Policy
All work is expected to be submitted on the day it is due. In the event a student does not submit a summative assessment on the day it is due, that student will…
Be given an opportunity to submit their work up to two weeks after the original due date/time without penalty.
Forfeit their opportunity to be reassessed.
Special considerations may be made for students with extended absences because of sickness, family problems, or family tragedy.
Extra Credit Policy
Extra credit assignments will not be provided.
Division Handbook
Division Handbook
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