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Megan Einert's Eighth Grade English Language Arts Classroom
Class Overview in 8th Grade
I have the eighth grade Language Arts standards posted in my classroom on a bulletin board marked "Grade 8 Learning Standards."
Eighth grade Literature will begin the year by discussing if contact sports are worth the risk or not. Students will read articles, participate in debates, and develop a broad vocabulary during the course of this lesson. Eighth grade Literature will also complete a lesson on Edgar Allan Poe, fairy tales, and the Holocaust/WW2.
Eighth grade Language Arts will begin the year by arguing if topics of appeal are pathos, logos, or ethos. Students will write argumentative paragraphs, on a topic of their choosing, and incorporate evidence and analysis with various examples of pathos, logos, and ethos. The end goal of this unit is for students to be able to write an argumentative essay on whether or not they believe sports are worth the risk. Eighth grade Language Arts will also write informational biographies during the Edgar Allan Poe unit and narratives during the fairy tales unit.
Eighth Grade Standards Posted on the Board
Eighth Grade Literature Standards
I can analyze how dialogue and events propel the action and develop character (RL 8.3).
I can answer inferential questions and support my analysis with the strongest evidence (RL/I 8.1).
I can analyze how the author acknowledges conflicting evidence or viewpoints (RI 8.6).
I can determine a central idea and analyze its relations with supporting ideas (RI 8.2).
I can determine a theme in relationship to elements within the plot (RL 8.2).
I can determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases and analyze the impact on the text (RL/I 8.4).
I can evaluate an argument for sound and sufficient reasoning (RI 8.8).
Eighth Grade Language Arts Standards:
I can write arguments to support claims with relevant evidence (W 8.1).
I can write informational pieces to examine a topic and convey ideas (W 8.2).
I can write narratives to develop real or imagine experiences using a variety of techniques (W 8.3).
Google Classroom is what Students use Everyday in my Classroom
Pictured above is the Google Classroom icon. Students work in my Google Classroom every single day. Daily assignments and tasks are posted on Google Classroom. Every single one of my classes has their very own Google Classroom with learning materials and daily activities attached. Being able to navigate Google Classroom is essential for success in my class. Under "stream" on Google Classroom, I have posted daily tasks and assignments. If a student is out for the day, the student should turn to Google Classroom to reference what they have missed.
About me
I have a daughter named Zoey. Zoey is two years old.
I have a son named Wyatt. Wyatt will be one at the end of January, 2025.
I have lived in Crystal Lake, IL my entire life (besides when I went to college).
I graduated with my bachelor's degree in English from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
I have minors in both Spanish and English.
I graduated with my master's degree in education from Western Governor's University.
Pictured above are photos with Zoey and Wyatt.
Resources
Listed below are resources/websites which are both helpful to students and parents. My contact information is at the bottom of this site; please feel free to contact with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Student Sites
Commonlit.org
Google Classroom
Study Island
Parent Sites
District 46 Website
Google Classroom
Skyward
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