Mrs. Holderness
Mrs. Holderness 8th Grade Reading/English/Writing e-mail: [email protected] webpage: hbisd.net/mrsholderness 903-577-1146 Conference: M-F 2:50-3:30 Classroom Expectations 1. Students are expected to participate and do his/her part. 2. Bring ALL required materials everyday. 3. Attend to personal needs in a timely manner.
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It is my hope that all students will: • Become independent and responsible • Become thoughtful and proficient writers, readers, and speakers • Explore our lives, our world, and our future through short stories, plays, novels, poems, songs, and essays • Create a safe atmosphere where all students can comfortably voice opinions, explore interests, and respect, encourage, and help fellow classmates.
Grading Policy: 60% test and final projects 40% daily assignment Students will receive points each week for having their planner signed. Planners will be checked on Fridays. AR Expectations: Students will take an assessment that will determine the number of points required each nine weeks. The AR grade is based on % correct and % of points earned. This AR grade will count as a test grade for reading class. Test Corrections must be completed within one week of the graded test being handed back to you. You may get help from your classmates, parents, or teacher. However, make sure you understand your errors enough to explain them clearly. • You must do the following on a separate sheet of paper for each incorrect question on the test: o Number the question and rewrite it. o Write at least two complete sentences explaining what your error was and what you need to do to correct it. Write enough to prove that you understand it now. o Show all work to correct the problem or question and include the right answer. o You can earn as much as half of the missed points back.
Literature Used throughout the Year Various Myths, Legends, and Folktales – “King Midas and the Golden Touch”, “The Chariot of the Sun”, “from the Death of Balder”, “Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon”, Why the Waves Have Whitecaps”, “Pecos Bill”, “The Grasshopper and the Ant”, “The Sword and the Stone” (other student choice of myths) Short Stories – “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keys Drama – “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Poetry- various poems required and student choice Speeches – various historical speeches Novel- The Giver by Lois Lowry *Selections are subject to change
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It is my hope that all students will: • Become independent and responsible • Become thoughtful and proficient writers, readers, and speakers • Explore our lives, our world, and our future through short stories, plays, novels, poems, songs, and essays • Create a safe atmosphere where all students can comfortably voice opinions, explore interests, and respect, encourage, and help fellow classmates.
Grading Policy: 60% test and final projects 40% daily assignment Students will receive points each week for having their planner signed. Planners will be checked on Fridays. AR Expectations: Students will take an assessment that will determine the number of points required each nine weeks. The AR grade is based on % correct and % of points earned. This AR grade will count as a test grade for reading class. Test Corrections must be completed within one week of the graded test being handed back to you. You may get help from your classmates, parents, or teacher. However, make sure you understand your errors enough to explain them clearly. • You must do the following on a separate sheet of paper for each incorrect question on the test: o Number the question and rewrite it. o Write at least two complete sentences explaining what your error was and what you need to do to correct it. Write enough to prove that you understand it now. o Show all work to correct the problem or question and include the right answer. o You can earn as much as half of the missed points back.
Literature Used throughout the Year Various Myths, Legends, and Folktales – “King Midas and the Golden Touch”, “The Chariot of the Sun”, “from the Death of Balder”, “Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon”, Why the Waves Have Whitecaps”, “Pecos Bill”, “The Grasshopper and the Ant”, “The Sword and the Stone” (other student choice of myths) Short Stories – “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keys Drama – “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Poetry- various poems required and student choice Speeches – various historical speeches Novel- The Giver by Lois Lowry *Selections are subject to change
