8th Grade Language Arts |
The 8th grade language arts curriculum is divided into nine units of study:
First Nine Weeks
Unit 1 -- Genre, Elements of Literature, Short Stories, Informal Response
to Literature
Unit 2 -- Nonfiction, Expository Writing, Technical Writing, Introduction
to Research
Second Nine Weeks
Unit 3 -- Persuasive Text and Writing
Unit 4 -- Response to Literature, Novel Study
Third Nine Weeks
Unit 5 -- Writer's Workshop to Review for MGWA
Unit 6 -- Poetry, Oral Tradition, Narrative Writing
Unit 7 -- Response to Literature, Novel Study
Fourth Nine Weeks
Unit 8 -- Response to Literature, Novel Study (continued)
Unit 9 -- Drama
The Conventions Map is as follows:
First Nine Weeks
Parts of Speech
Second Nine Weeks
Phrases and Clauses
Third NIne Weeks
Sentence Structure and Purpose
Fourth Nine Weeks
Sentence Revision
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Georgia Studies |
Georgia Studies is divided into ten units of study:
Unit 1 -- Concepts and Themes
Unit 2 -- Georgia's Beginnings
Unit 3 -- Exploration and Colonization
Unit 4 -- Statehood and the Road to Independence
Unit 5 -- Foundations of Georgia Government
Unit 6 -- Georgia in a Divided Nation
Unit 7 -- The New South
Unit 8 -- The 20th Century Depression and World Conflict
Unit 9 -- Post World War II and Modern Georgia
Unit 10 -- Famous Georgians, Columbia County History, HSGT Civics Review
(from high school teachers)
Week of April 12 - 14 -- CRCT Review
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8th Grade Schedule |
8th Grade Class Schedule
Homeroom 7:35 7:40
1st Period 7:40 8:25
2nd Period 8:25 9:10
LOCKER BREAK 9:10 9:15
3rd Period 9:15 10:25
4th Period 10:27 12:10
Lunch
Edwards 11:15 11:40
Williford 11:17 11:42
Moseley 11:20 11:44
LOCKER BREAK 12:10 1:25
5th Period 12:15 1:25
6th Period 1:27 2:40
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Class Policies and Expectations |
Classroom Rules
1. As an 8th grader, you are expected to behave in a respectful and
responsible manner. The learning of of other students will not be
impaired. All rules and guidelines set forth in the Lakeside Middle
School Discipline Plan and Student Handbook as well as the Columbia County
Code of Conduct will be followed and enforced at all times.
2. Arrive prepared and on time for class. You will not be allowed to return
to your locker for books, supplies, etc. All students are expected to
bring pens, pencils, textbooks, paper, homework, assignments, and their
student planner to class each day.
3. When in doubt, consult the Lakeside Middle School Handbook, the Columbia
County Code of Conduct, or your teacher.
Attendance/Absences
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for missed work. All tests, quizzes, and assignments must be made-up within a timely manner.
Grades
Tests 40%
Quizzes 25%
Daily/Homework 25%
Exam 10%
Cheating
Cheating on a test or quiz, copying another students homework, or other forms of dishonesty will result in the student receiving a zero on the test, quiz, or assignment. Parents will be notified and a disciplinary referral will be sent to an administrator.
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CRCT Study Guides |
Please check out the CRCT Study Guides for grades 1 through 8. The 8th grade study guide includes suggestions and a practice test for each of the content areas--reading, English/language arts, math, science, and social studies.
http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx?folderID=14730&m=links&ft=Student%20Guides
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Georgia Studies Online Student Resources |
You may access the Georgia Studies textbook and several activities at the following website: www.mystatehistory.com
The student password is GA11HIST
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Language Arts Online Student Resources |
All students may access the literature and grammar/writing textbooks online from the following website: www.glencoe.com
The student passwords are as follow:
Literature Password: B0A23CB1B4
Grammar/Writing Password: A3A3566D40
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