Morrison, Carlene
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8th Grade Language Arts and Adv Language Arts
STUDENT HANDBOOK: Student Rights WkshtMy contact information/email:carlene.morrison@dvusd.orgMr. Wade - Math https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/5626
Mrs. Quinn - Science https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/4522
Ms. Conklin - S.S. https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/5372
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Remember to unblock any Pop-Up's!!To access documents saved to "My Server Documents":Site: portal.dvusd.orgUser: same as at schoolPassword: same as at schoolIMPORTANT: YOU MUST SAVE ANY DOCUMENTS TO YOUR HARD DRIVE. then you may continue to work on them. You cannot change documents on the Server.Eighth Grade Language Arts will focus on the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards which may be found at:We will work toward mastery of Reading comprehension and analysis using a combination of literature (45%) and non-fiction (55%) texts. In addition, we will improve the complexity of writing skills as well as speaking and listening communication skills.In the Advanced Language Arts, mastery of these skills will be our primary focus, applying increased academic rigor in our literature and non-fiction studies, while polishing and deepening written and verbal communication skills.Recommended Supplies:We will utilize inter-active student notebooks, which require a spiral notebook designated for this class only. The simple 70-page spiral will work well.Other necessary items will be:*Colored highlighters*Writing instrument - pencils are best*Glue stick(s)*ScissorsImportant Information:Smarter Balanced Practice Test:http://https://login3.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V135/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=California_PT&v=135Answer Key:Class Schedule Period Times Class Name 1st 8:15 - 10:15 8th ELA [BLOCK A] 2nd 10:25-12:25 ADV 8th ELA [BLOCK A] 3rd 1:00-3:00 8th ELA [BLOCK A] 4th 8:15-10:15 8th ELA [BLOCK B]
5th 10:25-12:25 ADV 8th ELA 6th 1:00-3:00 Prep