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8thGrade ELA

Mrs. Talbert

Introduction

My name is Julie Talbert. I teach:

8th Grade English Language Arts, Periods 1-3

Advanced Language Arts, Periods 4 & 6

ELA

Florida State BEST Standards
ELA Expectations

Writing:
Argumentative, Informative,
Expository

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Reading
- Comprehension & Analysis
- Vocabulary

More info

• Tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school & during Lunch

• Daily Agendas posted every day on the board

• Assignments & Due Dates posted on Focus/Gradebook

• Message on Focus/Gradebook

• or Email: [e-mail]

Programs

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Edu-Gaming platforms: Kahoot, Gimkit, Quizizz

Goal: to keep hands-on and tech at 50/50

Multiple Choice

What is an argument?

• An argument is speaking or writing that expresses a claim, or position on a problem or issue.

• An argument is a casual conversation between friends.
• An argument is a type of mathematical equation.

Match

Match the following Greek or Latin root to its meaning

• bio

  "biology"

• aqua

  "aquatic"

• chron

  "chronic"

• phob

  "phobia"

life

water

time

fear

• life

• water

• time

• fear

Multiple Choice

What is a claim?

• A claim is an opinion that someone has based only on their feelings.

• A claim is a synonym for a question.
• A claim is a type of legal document.
• A claim is an assertion or position on a problem or issue.

Multiple Select

Focus on Genre: What does an informational text contain?

Select all that apply.

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  Provides factual information

• Includes evidence to support ideas

• Only includes the entire scrip of the Bee Movie

Plan for the school year

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Writing

Argumentative

Expository

Narrative

Vocabulary/
Grammar

Punctuation

Capitalization

Spelling

Literary
Analysis

Comparing/

Contrasting,

Understanding

Rhetoric,

Interpreting

Figurative

Language

Comprehension

Central ideas

Purpose

Tracking
development of
arguments

Identifying

Reading

Themes

Character
development

Setting

Plot

Structure

Sound

Imagery

Areas of focus

English Language Arts/Reading

• Standards-based learning
• Appreciation of Literature
• Comprehension & analysis of fiction and non-fiction
• Introduction to Poetry: Music, Lyrics
• Grammar & vocabulary
• Creative Writing
• Communication: Argumentative writing
• Rhetoric (persuasion)
• Essay/content writing: Planning & Research
• Critical Thinking
• Personal Voice/Expression
• Connection

Presentation title

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Areas of focus

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• What it is

• Setting Goals

• Growth Mindset

• Personal Finance: Credit/debt, budgeting, taxes, etc.

• Business & Business Elements

• Assets/Liabilities

• Planning

• Case Studies

• Project based learning

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Summary

Our Mission: The Mission of Burns Science and Technology is to

cultivate learners and leaders who are inspired, able, and prepared to

make a positive difference in the world.

My Mission is to help raise responsible, courteous thinkers and

communicators who think for themselves, and their fellow humans,

and do what is right.

Presentation title

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Thank you

Mrs. Talbert

Contact:

[e-mail]

Ext. 172

Text only: 954 471 9245