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Email - etasovac@frankfort-schuyler.org Phone - (315) 895-7461 Ext. 3206 Best time to call is between 2:50 - 3:20 p. m., or leave message any time with office staff
Course Outline

ENGLISH 8

Study Skills

Composition

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics

Literature

Vocabulary

Spelling

Public Speaking

Grading/Homework Policies
Count Once: Quizzes, Notebook

Count Twice: Major Essays, Class Participation

Count Three Times: Independent Reading Tests and Reports, Major Projects, Unit Tests

Count Four Times: Formal Research Paper

Homework: Allowed three missed minor assignments. One-half point deduction from quarter average for each assignment missed after the initial three.

Extra Credit: Allowed only with permission Due by the 8th week of each quarter Adds to but does not usually replace required work

Click here for online homework page
State Assessment
ELA 8 Assessment April 26-28, 2010
Materials Needed
Looseleaf notebook with six divisions

Composition notebook (journal)

#2 Pencils
Extra Help for Students
Students may receive extra help in English 8 whenever I have study halls or free time: Block 3a.---Any day Block 3b.---Any day except C-day (Day #3) Block 4b.---Any day Multi-purpose period any day provided the student asks in advance since I sometimes have meetings or parent conferences scheduled
Other Tests and Special Projects
Midterm Exam---January 2010 Final Exam---June 2010 Research Paper---See on-line homework page for dates when different assignments are due, such as topic choice, sample source cards, sample note cards, outlines or graphic organizers, rough drafts, and final drafts
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