English Language Arts with Mr. Harding!

The mission of Gompers Preparatory Academy, in partnership with UCSD and our community, is to accelerate academic achievement for all students through a college preparatory culture and curriculum.

Virtual Office Hours: M-F: 7:30am - 8:30am and 2pm - 3pm

Email: jharding@gomperscharter.org

August 2020

Dear GPA Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! This year will be a little different as we will be working and learning from our own homes; however, I could not be more excited to get to know all of you as the year progresses. I’m excited for a wonderful year in 8th and 9th grade English. Although this year will start a little bit differently, I want to assure our GPA families that I am here to help all of our students be successful. It is my philosophy that communication is key, and I am excited to celebrate the hard work of our Eagles throughout this year. With that, I would like to once again welcome you into our English classroom!

With Students First,

James Harding

8/31 First Day of School
8th and 9th Grade English Classroom Links 💻

If you need help to join a class in Google Classroom,
click here for information on how to join.

Period 1
9th Grade English

Google Classroom code: htlsoks

Period 2
8th Grade English

Google Classroom code: nag4bwm


Period 3
8th Grade English

Google Classroom code: rrejvwl

Period 4

8th Grade English

Google Classroom code: hqymcrp

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Overview of class

The syllabus for each class will be available on Google Classroom.

Please refer to the syllabus to learn about how we will be learning virtually, and what you can expect to study this year.

In this class, we will be doing:

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Speaking

  • Listening

In this class, we will be learning:

  • Plot elements

  • Annotation and note-taking

  • Sentence structure

  • Academic language

  • Vocabulary

  • Essay structure

In this class, we will be practicing:

  • Patience

  • Gratitude

  • Grace

  • Kindness

  • Mindfulness

  • Responsibility

  • Honesty

  • Diligence

In this class, we will become:

  • Confident writers

  • Fearless speakers

  • Critical thinkers

  • Close readers

  • Open listeners

About me

My name is James Harding. This will be my 10th year teaching, and my 5th year at GPA! I have taught English and Social Justice, and I'm proud to be a teacher here at Gompers Prep.

I'm excited for the possibilities that this year offers, and I can't wait to learn and grow with my students over the next few months!

NEWS

Friday, 8/28

The first day of school is Monday, August 31st!