All About Me

Welcome to 8th grade! My name is Jennifer Burrus, and I am the 8th grade ELAR Teacher. I am married to Andy Burrus, and we have four children and are proud to say they are all graduates of Eastland High School.

The goal of my class is to help my students grow and improve as writers, readers, and thinkers. We will work on formal and creative writing tasks. Word study, vocabulary, and grammar will be an integral part of our class. We will read regularly and focus on reading strategies, analysis, and appreciation of a variety of reading materials. Throughout the school year we will read many types of genres including novels, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry.

I am excited about this upcoming year, and I look forward to getting to know all my students and parents!