ELA Syllabus Review

What is the main goal of the 8th Grade English Language Arts class?

• To prepare students for reading and writing in high school and beyond

• To prepare students for math and science

• To prepare students for physical education

• To prepare students for history and geography

What is one of the required materials that students must bring every day?

• A calculator

• A fully charged technology device

• A history textbook

• A musical instrument

What should students have with them to write with every day?

• A pen or pencil

• A marker

• A crayon

• A paintbrush

What must students practice during reading time?

• Silent sustained reading

• Group discussions

• Drawing

• Listening to music

Where will all other writing be submitted?

• Through CANVAS

• Through email

• On paper

• On a website

What does the teacher prefer over an essay written by someone else?

• A paragraph of something the student has written

• A drawing

• A poem

• A song

What percentage of the grade is based on summative assessments?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

Where will most work be submitted?

• Google Classroom

• CANVAS

• Email

• Printed copies

If a student is absent, how many days are they given to make up work for each day absent?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

How many points will CANVAS deduct per day for late work?

• 5 points

• 10 points

• 15 points

• 20 points