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Unit Plans |
This year, we will be focusing on several genres of writing. They are:
• Response to Literature
• Research
• Expository
• Persuasion
• Narrative and Poetry
• Drama
As each unit is covered, I will provide a link on this website that will take you directly to the unit plan. Please feel free to familiarize yourself with our current unit so that you may discuss the unit's focus with your child.
For a general overview of all of the units we are covering this year, please click on the link to the Curriculum Map.
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Grading Scale |
As a reminder, the grading scale is as follows:
• 35% Classwork/Homework/DGP
• 30% Final Writing Grades/Tests
• 20% Daily Writing Journal
• 15% Quizzes
Grades will be updated weekly, so please check I-Parent frequently.
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8th Grade Bell Schedule |
The following is the bell schedule for 8th grade. My planning period is from 7:45 to 9:10. This is the best time to call or email with questions or concerns.
Homeroom 7:30 – 7:40
Planning 7:40 – 9:10
Period 3 9:10 – 10:10
Period 4 10:10 – 11:10
Period 5 11:10 – 12:40
Period 6 12:40 – 1:40
Period 7 1:40 – 2:40
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Contact Information |
Please feel free to contact me anytime through email (michele.starcher@ccboe.net), or by calling the school at (706) 855-2514.
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Online Textbook Now Available!! |
| You can now access our online textbook, Writer's Choice! Please click on the link in the left column. Enter the following access code for student access: B42BA849C3 |
