8th Grade Reading
Reading:
This class is a combination of individual, small group, and whole class reading in order to gain reading experience and skills to use throughout life. Students will read independent novels, short stories, and poetry as well as participate in literature circles.
Each six weeks,
students will be asked to read an Accelerated Reader (AR) book.
Students will be
required to get at least an 80% on their AR test each six weeks.
Students can read one extra
AR book in order to receive extra credit each six weeks.
Students will use Scope magazine and McDougall Litell Literature to gain and practice reading/writing skills.
*****The Outsiders*****
*****Literature Circle Discussion*****
*****Checking the Credibility of Online Resources*****
*****Olympic Webquest*****