English Language Grade 8 September June 2016

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1 The Egyptian American International School 5 th Compound, New Cairo, Kattameyya Telephone , , English Language Grade 8 September June 2016 Instructor: Contact Information: Office Hours: To be announced We have recently adopted and are working to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which are a set of learning expectations for college and career success that were developed by American education experts. Over the next few years you will notice some changes to teaching and testing in our school that will directly impact your child. It is important that you know about these changes and the resources available to help you support your child. We look forward to sharing more information on CCSS in the months and years ahead as we implement these new learning standards. I. Course Description Upon successful completion of ninth grade English, Language students will have improved their speaking, reading, writing, listening, and vocabulary skills. The course will take the students through various essential writing skills in diverse areas. Twenty first century skills will be implemented. These include critical thinking, creativity, technology, learning for life, collaboration, communication, etc. II. Course Textbook McDougal Littell, "Language Network". Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Wordskills Holt McDougal Literature III. Course Objectives By the end of the school year, students will be able to: A) Grammar: Use correct conventions of standard grammar including phrases and clauses, verbs and demonstrate this in speaking and writing. Use correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling when writing. Use a variety of methods to interpret unknown words. 1 of 6

2 B) : Write arguments that support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Write informative texts that examine a topic and convey ideas. Write narratives that show the relationships among experiences and events. Conduct research projects and demonstrate an understanding of the subject under investigation Use technology to produce and publish writing and present relationships between information and ideas. Use journal responses for exploration and analysis of personal experience. C) Speaking and Listening: Participate in discussions, one-on-one and with a group. Identify when irrelevant evidence is used in a speaker s claim Plan and present a narrative. Plan and present a persuasive speech Use eye contact, appropriate volume, and clear pronunciation when presenting. IV. Course Requirements Punctuality Organized class participation All assignments must be completed on time following the guidelines set by the teacher. No messy or untidy work will be accepted under any circumstances. V. Course Grading Grading System: The main grading system is based on G.P.A. of each student and the GPA of each year is based on the following:- Semester Exams (40% - 20% each) Mid Semester Exams (10% - 5% each) The four quarters (50% % each) The grade of each quarter is based on the following: Test and Quizzes (50%) Class Work and Class Participation (20%) Homework and Projects (20%) Behavior (10%) Tests and Quizzes 50% (25% Tests/ 25% Quizzes) Types of tests and quizzes include: Formal classroom testing (an average of 2-3 quizzes/tests per term) Other forms of comprehensive assessment: essays, projects, presentations All tests and quizzes are sent home to be signed. Class Participation 20%: This grade is divided as follows: Warm Up CP1 Preparation, interaction, oral and written work habits (based on EAIS rubric) CP2 Binder / Copybook check 2 of 6

3 Absences are deducted from the CP grade based on number of classes missed. Homework 20%: Homework is anything done at home, assigned regularly and can come in the following forms: Worksheets / text book / writing / critical thinking assignments to be solved at home Projects and independent study and research Assigned reading & studying Journals SAT Practice NOTE: PLAIGIRISED work can cause a student to get a zero and he/she will not be given the chance to redo his assignment. Behavior 10%: Grading for behavior is based on EAIS behavior rubric. VI. Course Outline Grammar The Sentence Structure - Fragments and Run-Ons Term 1 Pronouns - What is a Pronoun? - Subject Pronouns - Object Pronouns - Possessive Pronouns - Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns - Interrogatives and Demonstratives - Pronoun Antecedent Agreement - Indefinite Pronoun Agreement - Pronoun Problems - More Pronoun Problems Making New Words Your Own Introduction Lessons 1-3 Narrative : Personal Narrative and Presentation 3 of 6

4 Grammar Verbs - Irregular Verbs - Simple Tenses: Simple present - Simple Past - Simple Future - Perfect Tenses: Present Perfect - Past Perfect - Future Perfect Term 2 Using Verb Tenses - Present Tense - Present Perfect Tense - Present Progressive Form - Past Tense - Past Perfect Tense - Past Progressive Form - Future Tense - Future Perfect Tense - Future Progressive Form - Troublesome Verb Pairs Understanding New Words and Their Uses Introduction Lessons 1-3 Informative : A Cause and Effect Essay and Producing a Power Point Presentation Grammar Term 3 4 of 6 Voice - Active and Passive Voice Verbals - Gerunds - Participles - Infinitives Subject-Verb Agreement - Agreement in Number - Compound Subjects - Agreement Problems in Sentences - Indefinite Pronouns as Subjects - Problem Subjects

5 Connecting Words and Patterns Introduction Lessons 1-2 Making New Words Your Own (Lessons 4-5) Argumentative : Persuasive Essay & Presenting a Persuasive Speech Informative Text: Research Paper Grammar Term 4 Sentence Structure - What is a Clause? - Simple and Compound Sentences - Complex Sentences - Kinds of Dependent Clauses - Compound-Complex Sentences Capitalization - People and Cultures - Places and Transportation - First Words and Titles Punctuation - Semicolons and colons - Ellipses - Hyphens, dashes, & Parentheses Making New Words Your Own (Lessons 6-7) Understanding New Words And Their Uses ( Lessons 4-5) Connecting New Words and Patterns (Lesson 3) Argumentative : Persuasive Essay & Presenting a Persuasive Speech Informative Text: Research Paper Supply List: One binder to be divided into: I. Language: warm ups &Notes Grammar Worksheets vocabulary Worksheets Hand outs Essays and Journals II. Literature Literature Hand outs Tests and Quizzes III. Pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters. IV. A4 sheets of paper and plastic sleeves Dividers should be used to clearly divide each section of the binder. 5 of 6

6 Your binder must be organized in the same way listed above. In addition, all material must be filed in chronological order by date the latest being at the bottom of each section. Grades will be deducted in case you do not bring your binders to class or in case your binder is incomplete or disorganized. All sheets MUST have your: Name Date Class Title Marks will be deducted for the absence of any of the above. Marks will also be deducted for use of illegible handwriting and lack of neatness and organization. You should have access to a computer and a printer. All final essays MUST be typed and printed following a specific format. No soft copies will be accepted. Please sign below after carefully reading the syllabus and term plan with your parent/guardian. I have read and understood the syllabus, course plan and term plan for grade 8 English Language class. Student: Student Signature: Student Phone: Parent: Parent/Guardian Signature: Parent/Guardian Phone: Parent Address: 6 of 6