Ms. Gleason
8th Grade ELA
Oceanside Middle School
7:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
sgleason@rsu13.org
(207) 354-2502 ext 210
From the student handbook:
From the student handbook:
It is the philosophy of the OMS 8th Grade English language arts team that the more students read and write, the greater their potential for academic success. Reading and writing well fosters 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creative innovation. Young people require these skills to navigate the complexities of life, and we encourage students to read, discuss and analyze a variety of texts such as the short story, novels, poetry, memoir, and nonfiction to broaden their understanding of our complex world. This course offers support and practice in all the aspects of writing such as grammar, word choice, the writing process (brainstorming, planning and drafting, editing, and revising), organization, and conferencing. Writing units include expository, persuasive, and informative with a strong emphasis on creativity to develop students’ voice.
It is the philosophy of the OMS 8th Grade English language arts team that the more students read and write, the greater their potential for academic success. Reading and writing well fosters 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creative innovation. Young people require these skills to navigate the complexities of life, and we encourage students to read, discuss and analyze a variety of texts such as the short story, novels, poetry, memoir, and nonfiction to broaden their understanding of our complex world. This course offers support and practice in all the aspects of writing such as grammar, word choice, the writing process (brainstorming, planning and drafting, editing, and revising), organization, and conferencing. Writing units include expository, persuasive, and informative with a strong emphasis on creativity to develop students’ voice.