Welcome to Back-to-School Night

8th Grade – English/Language Arts

Mrs. Holly Cullum

About me..

Certified English, reading, and art teacher

12th year of teaching

MA from San Francisco State University

BA from Loyola University Maryland

Important Information

Email: holly_cullum@hcpss.org

Wiki: https://mwmsteacherweb.wikispaces.hcpss.org/Ms+Cullum

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You can also go to http://mwms.hcpss.org/. Click on “HW Teacher Wiki.” Click on “Mrs. Cullum” and link up with our class website.

Daily Homework, Breaking News, Texts, Resources, Contact Information

Homework

Homework is posted each and every day on the board. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.Late Work-All late work MUST have a late work slip completely filled out and stapled to the front of the assignment.– Graded at least once per week!

Curriculum

Grade 8 ELA is divided into 3 units:– Exploring the Unknown– Freedom– Love & Friendship

Unit 1-Exploring the Unknown

Develop an understanding of how scientific discover and innovation enhance and complicate our lives, while addressing the moral and ethical implications that accompany advances in science and/or technology.

Unit 2-Freedom

Develop an understanding of freedom through the exploration of literary fiction, nonfiction, and diverse media texts. The anchor text will be “I Have a Dream” given by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Unit 3-Love & Friendship

Students will develop an understanding of the types of relationships that exist between individuals and the bonds that often sustain relationships, while focusing on Romeo and Juliet.

Student Expectations

Come to class and be on time.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.Bring all necessary materials to class.Be an active learner- participate!Respect others.

60% Classwork &

Participation

30% Tests and Quizzes

10% Homework

Grading Categories

Supplies

ELA notebook (this can be a section in your binder or a separate binder)

Loose leaf paper

Pencils and blue or black pens

1 Colored Pen (Red, Green, Purple, Pink, etc.)

Highlighter

Notebook (spiral or composition) for drills

Scholastic Book Club

You can place an order online with the activation code: MCHN4

If you send in order with the student, please put check or cash in a sealed envelope!