Ms Robidoux

English Language Arts

Nottingham’s Language Arts standards are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which focus on the following main areas:

• Writing: The CCSS include 3 main types of writing: narrative, explanatory/informative and argumentative, building toward an emphasis on argumentative and developing skills on evidence-based writing and research.

• Reading:  Reading both literature and nonfiction texts.  

• Speaking & Listening: Comprehending, collaborating on, and presenting knowledge and ideas.

• Language: Using the conventions of standard English in speaking and writing; grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

All 7th-graders will read Lois Lowry’s The Giver.  In addition to the designated grade level novel studies, students will also read many short stories and non-fiction articles.

Social Studies

In grade 8, students will be learning about US History. We will be covering different conflicts in our nation's history, along with learning about the constitution, civics and government, economics and geography.