Essentials in Learning – English 8

 

Fall Semester:

1. Chapter 1 test on Plot
2. Chapter 2 Grammar test on nouns, pronouns, adjectives
3. Writing:  Persuasive Essay
4. Chapter 2 test on Character
5. Chapter 3 test on Setting
6. Chapter 3 Grammar test on verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections
7. Chapter 1 Grammar test on subject, predicate, types of sentences
8. Chapter 5 Grammar test on phrases
9. Writing:  Review of a novel
10. Accelerated Reader – 2 to 3 Quizzes and possible projects

 

Spring Semester:

1. Chapter 8 test on Informational Documents
2. Writing:  Technical Document
3. Chapter 6 Grammar test on clauses
4. Chapter 7 Grammar test on sentence structure
5. Chapter 5 test on Literary Devices
6. Writing:  Response to Poetry Essay
7. Chapter 13 Grammar test on capital letters
8. Chapter 14 Grammar test on end marks, commas, semicolons, colons
9. Chapter 15 Grammar test on advanced punctuation
10. Chapter 6 test on Poetry
11. Writing:  Poetry Portfolio
12. Accelerated Reader – 2 to 3 Quizzes and possible projects

 

 

Grading Policy:

Cumulative, Final grade at the end of each Semester

Six-week Progress Reports

25% Process (Homework, Quizzes, Class work, Participation)

75% Essential Assignments

• 25% Reading Chapter Tests
• 25% Essays
• 15% Grammar Tests
• 10% Accelerated Reader