Author: Roxie

8th Grade
English/Language Arts
Mrs. Geerdes

Class Description:
Students will be reading and analyzing a variety of genres of literature including short stories, poetry, nonfiction, realistic and historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and novels. They will also study a variety of literary elements and devices, reading skills, and reading strategies. Weekly vocabulary will also be included. South Dakota Common Core Standards will be followed.

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"The more that you read, the
more things you will know.
The more you learn, the
more places you'll go."
— Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"

Contact Information:
School 582-3214
Email: Roxie.Geerdes@k12.sd.us
Website: http://RG003.k12.sd.us

Expectations
Students will be expected to read for 20 to 30 minutes outside of class per day.
A reading goal of at least 450 pages per quarter is also expected.
Students will be expected to choose safe behavior that supports learning.
Following are a set of core beliefs that will provide a guideline for student behavior:
Listen to and follow instructions
Enter and exit prepared
Always try your best
Respect yourself and others
No excuses!

Grading:
The ELA grade will consist of daily work, response journals, vocabulary work, in-class activities, quizzes, and tests. Late/missing work will not be tolerated and will be finished before or after school or during study hall. Any assignment receiving a grade of D or F may be raised to a C- by making corrections to the assignment.

I have read and understand the expectations for reading class.
I understand that I will be expected to read for 20 to 30 minutes outside of class each day.
I understand I will be responsible for reading at least 450 pages per quarter.
I understand that late work will not be tolerated and will be completed before or after school or during study hall.
I understand I can improve my grade by correcting work receiving a grade of D or F.

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