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Mrs. Alex's 8th Grade Language Arts Class
Lori Alex
CHARLES C ERWIN MIDDLE
Zip Code: 28146
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We have been analyzing and evaluating several short stories practicing strategies using UNRAAVEL and the 12 Powerful Words. Students are also getting accustomed to the new type of evaluation system that will be used when the new core curriculum is in place. When we return from Christmas break, we will be reading The Diary of Anne Frank and learning more about the Holocaust. I hope everyone has a wonderful, safe holiday season.
In Language Arts we focus on building vocabulary and reading skills. Writing Journals are used to answer questions that get students thinking about the topic of the day. Several times throughout the year, students will use the computer lab in the library. It is our goal for students to continuously work on improving their reading skills. Later this year we may work with SRA, a reading program designed to have students working individually at their own rate. This program helps them to increase not only the speed at which they read, but also helps them to understand more of what they read. Because students are not allowed to take any part of the laboratory home, all work will be completed in class. Each student is to bring a library book to class each day. If they finish their lesson early, they will be practicing the day's skills by reading a book of their choice. This year our planning time will change each quarter. First quarter it will be 8:20 A.M.-9:55 A.M. Second quarter it will be 10:30 A.M.-12:05 P.M. Third quarter it will be 12:10P.M.-1:40 P.M., and fourth quarter it will be 8:20 A.M.-9:55 A.M.If you need to contact us, please feel free to call. If you would prefer, you can email and I will respond quickly to your message. I would love to hear from you. We encourage parents and students to call the Homework Hotline daily. The number is (704)279-0790. The Catawba Indians extension is 8002. This will only give you homework assignments, not the classroom assignment for the day. IMPORTANT: In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. *** Scan Mail scanned this email for viruses, vandals, and malicious content. *** |
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