| St. Dominic School | Teacher Bio | What we are studying | Important Dates |
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Hi! This year I will be teaching 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts. This includes Literature, Grammar, Vocabulary and Creative Writing. We will have nine classes a week that will pertain to Language Arts including a computer class and library time. If you ahve any questions please feel free to get in touch with me throught the school e-mail or calling the school.
Students should bring the following materials to all classes:
- Textbooks
- Assignment book
- Notebook/Loose leaf paper
- Book to read
- Pencil Case
- Dictionary and Thesaurus (I will let them know when they will need to bring these)
- Homework
I will be following the discipline policy that is in the handbook. Also, I have two rules that I want the students to follow. The first is respect. I believe the students should respect their teachers, peers, and the property around them. Secondly, I believe students should act like Christians, we are in a Catholic environment.
Literature
Both 7th and 8th Grades will be using the Prentice Hall Literature Book. They will be graded on assignments, quizzes, and tests from this book. In addition to this book, students will be responsible for several book reports through-out the year. I believe reading is knowledge. One of my goals for these students is to have them develop a love for reading. We are also going to try to a novel study.
Currently 7th grade have been reading short stories and poems that pertain to identity. 8th grade is also reading short stories.
Remember to always read!!!!
English
Both 7th and 8th Grades will be using the Voyages in English Books which will cover both grammar and writing. Students will learn to write several different kinds of papers such as research papers, personal narratives, how-to articles, expository article plus creative writing. In addition to the writing, we will also focus on grammar, learning the different parts of speech. They will be graded on homework, quizzes, and written papers. All papers must be typed. 7th and 8th Grades wukk aksi gave a Vocabulary Book. I believe this is important because it increases comprehension and enhances communication skills.
Currently both grades are working on nouns. This should be review for them. The next part of speech we tackle are adjectives. Both grades should also be finishing up Unit 1 in the Vocabulary Book. Our first piece of writing for both classes will be a personal narrative. Students should start thinking about what their topic will be.