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MichaelAbadia
ChristianAzalde
BrianBell
TrevorBroulette
PaulCarty
KarliCo
ThomasCorkery
Tera Detels
SydneyFrederick
BrennanGibbons
ChristopherGonzales-
Willis
AndrewHarp
JackHayden
RachelKinoshita
SeanMack
McKennaMalasavage
KellieMcCauley
MeghanMcClure
CharlesNies
JosephPhilippi
GrantPratt
JuliannaReisinger
ClaireRobidoux
DinaSaccacio
GabrielaSergi
KellieTurcios
SarahTurner
Welcome to 8AWelcome to 8A
Mr. Gregory LayMr. Gregory Layglay@serraschool.org
949-888-1990 Ext. 156949-888-1990 Ext. 156
At your child’s homeroom desk you will find At your child’s homeroom desk you will find the following…the following…
8th Grade syllabus. Please read, sign, and 8th Grade syllabus. Please read, sign, and have your child return to me tomorrow.have your child return to me tomorrow.Parent Handbook – Middle School Appendix. Parent Handbook – Middle School Appendix. Please read, sign, and have your child return Please read, sign, and have your child return to me tomorrow.to me tomorrow. Gradelink Login InformationGradelink Login InformationPlease fill out the “Getting to Know Your Child” Please fill out the “Getting to Know Your Child” form.form.Thank you very much for attending Back-to-Thank you very much for attending Back-to-School Night. I look forward to an exciting and School Night. I look forward to an exciting and rewarding year!! rewarding year!!
6:55 – 7:10 Session 1 A – G Will begin in Homeroom A with Language Arts Team (6th – 8th)H – O Will begin in Homeroom C with Math/Science Team (6th – 8th) P – Z Will begin in Homeroom E with Social Studies/Religion Team (6th – 8th)
7:10 Reader will ask parents to move to the next room
7:15 – 7:30 Session 2 A – G Will move to Homeroom C H – O Will move to Homeroom E P – Z Will move to Homeroom A
7:30 Reader will ask parents to move to the next room
7:35 - 7:50 Session 3 A – G Will move to Homeroom EH – O Will move to Homeroom A P – Z Will move to Homeroom C
7:50 Reader will announce the end of the evening and will close the night with a prayer.
Mrs. Matsukane & Mr. LayMrs. Matsukane & Mr. Lay
Welcome you toWelcome you to88thth grade grade
Language Arts!Language Arts!
Tolerance, Respect, Unity, Service, Tolerance, Respect, Unity, Service, Thankfulness…T.R.U.S.TThankfulness…T.R.U.S.T
Curriculum HighlightsCurriculum Highlights
LiteratureLiteratureGrammarGrammar
Vocabulary Vocabulary WritingWriting
LiteratureLiterature
LiteratureLiterature Evaluating the Structural Elements of the Evaluating the Structural Elements of the
PlotPlot
Compare and Contrast Literary Compare and Contrast Literary Characters from Different Historical EarsCharacters from Different Historical Ears
Analyze the Relevance of the Setting to Analyze the Relevance of the Setting to the Meaning of the Textthe Meaning of the Text
Identify and Analyze Recurring ThemesIdentify and Analyze Recurring Themes
GrammarGrammar
GrammarGrammar
Parts of a SentenceParts of a Sentence Parts of SpeechParts of Speech Capital LettersCapital Letters PunctuationPunctuation Phrases & ClausesPhrases & Clauses AgreementAgreement Diagramming Diagramming
SentencesSentences
VocabularyVocabulary
DefinitionDefinition Using in a SentenceUsing in a Sentence Synonym/AntonymSynonym/Antonym Parts of SpeechParts of Speech SpellingSpelling
Writing Program – Jane Writing Program – Jane SchafferSchaffer
Jane SchafferJane Schaffer Four Four Paragraph Paragraph ModelModel
Paragraph #1Paragraph #1 IntroductionIntroduction
40+ words40+ words 3+ sentences 3+ sentences Thesis belongs at the end of the Thesis belongs at the end of the paragraphparagraph Paragraph #2Paragraph #2 1st body paragraph1st body paragraph
8 sentences8 sentences 100+ words100+ words
Format:Format:
#1 #1 Topic sentenceTopic sentence #2 #2 cd, starts with cd, starts with For example,For example, #3 #3 commentarycommentary #4 #4 commentarycommentary #5 #5 cd, starts with cd, starts with In addition,In addition, #6 #6 commentarycommentary #7 #7 commentarycommentary #8 #8 conclusion, all commentaryconclusion, all commentary
Back to School Night Back to School Night 20112011
HSPT - Santa Margarita test January 26HSPT - Santa Margarita test January 26thth. . HSPT - JSerra test January 26HSPT - JSerra test January 26thth and February and February 22ndnd Keep distractions to a minimum between now Keep distractions to a minimum between now and January 26and January 26thth: This includes overbooking, TV, : This includes overbooking, TV, computer and video game use.computer and video game use.Check Gradelink…e mailing teacher if you Check Gradelink…e mailing teacher if you notice struggling in the subject. Remember to notice struggling in the subject. Remember to also check Responsible Behavior and Work also check Responsible Behavior and Work Habits.Habits.
Back to School NightBack to School Night
There is a faster pace in 8There is a faster pace in 8thth grade…avoid grade…avoid absences. absences.
Finals are at the end of each trimester.Finals are at the end of each trimester. Four paragraph Jane Schaffer standard.Four paragraph Jane Schaffer standard. Independent Reading !!!!!Independent Reading !!!!! A child who reads independently for 20 minutes A child who reads independently for 20 minutes
to 30 minutes a day will jump up to three levels to 30 minutes a day will jump up to three levels on reading comprehension tests.on reading comprehension tests.
***Look at your child’s schedule and set up reading time at ***Look at your child’s schedule and set up reading time at home***home***
Advantages of ReadingAdvantages of Reading
Builds vocabularyBuilds vocabulary Improves spelling and writing Improves spelling and writing
skillsskills Fosters creative thinking and Fosters creative thinking and
builds imaginationbuilds imagination Promotes life skills: helps with Promotes life skills: helps with
stress, gives tools to making good stress, gives tools to making good choices, explains the human heart choices, explains the human heart and human motivation.and human motivation.
Advantages of ReadingAdvantages of Reading
Enhances cognitive competence in Enhances cognitive competence in both the individual and societal both the individual and societal level which allows a free democracylevel which allows a free democracy
Builds background knowledge in Builds background knowledge in human nature, global cultures, and human nature, global cultures, and events of historical significanceevents of historical significance
A literate mind can spot solutions A literate mind can spot solutions during a crisis that would be during a crisis that would be missed by an uneducated mindmissed by an uneducated mind
Student Learning ExpectationsStudent Learning Expectations
A Catholic Faith-Filled Life and A Catholic Faith-Filled Life and Missionary SpiritMissionary Spirit
A Life-long Love of LearningA Life-long Love of Learning A Reverence for One’s Own Physical A Reverence for One’s Own Physical
BeingBeing A Positive and Realistic Self-imageA Positive and Realistic Self-image A Willingness to Share One’s God-A Willingness to Share One’s God-
given Giftsgiven Gifts
88thth Grade Expectations Grade Expectations
Respect for SelfRespect for Self
Respect for OthersRespect for Others
Respect for SchoolRespect for School
Classroom Rules for 8Classroom Rules for 8thth GradeGrade
1.1. Be in the classroom on time. Be in the classroom on time. Please avoid absences.Please avoid absences.
2.2. Come to class prepared with Come to class prepared with your supplies.your supplies.
3.3. Follow directions of all your Follow directions of all your teachers.teachers.
4.4. Accept group role and Accept group role and responsibility.responsibility.
5.5. Complete work on time.Complete work on time.
Classroom Rules for 8Classroom Rules for 8thth GradeGrade
6.6. Raise your hand and wait to be Raise your hand and wait to be called on.called on.
7.7. Speak without using any Speak without using any negative comments.negative comments.
8.8. Be polite, courteous, and Be polite, courteous, and respectful at all times.respectful at all times.
9.9. Keep hands, feet and objects to Keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves.ourselves.
10.10. Obey all school rules.Obey all school rules.
Working in GroupsWorking in Groups
1.1. You must complete each group You must complete each group activity and individual work.activity and individual work.
2.2. Play your role in the group.Play your role in the group.3.3. You have the right to ask anyone else You have the right to ask anyone else
in your group for help.in your group for help.4.4. You have the duty to assist anyone You have the duty to assist anyone
who asks for help.who asks for help.5.5. Help other group members without Help other group members without
doing their work for them.doing their work for them.6.6. Everybody helps.Everybody helps.
Classroom ConsequencesClassroom Consequences
1.1. Verbal WarningVerbal Warning
2.2. Merit Infraction – teacher puts on Merit Infraction – teacher puts on deskdesk
3.3. Fill Out Merit Infraction Fill Out Merit Infraction
4.4. Give to teacher at the end of classGive to teacher at the end of class
Homework PolicyHomework Policy
1 ½ - 2 hours a night1 ½ - 2 hours a night daily homeworkdaily homework study/preparation for quizzes & testsstudy/preparation for quizzes & tests projectsprojects scholastic reading scholastic reading book talks, book reports, etc. book talks, book reports, etc.
Projects – usually includes rubric & due datesProjects – usually includes rubric & due dates
Jane Schaffer writingJane Schaffer writing accomplished in schoolaccomplished in school
Tips for Success in your Tips for Success in your ClassroomClassroom
Being preparedBeing preparedstarts at homestarts at home
Being on time to school & classBeing on time to school & class
Being organizationBeing organizationhaving the necessary materialshaving the necessary materials
for classfor classat homeat home
Tips for Success in your Tips for Success in your ClassroomClassroom
Assignments (class work & homework)Assignments (class work & homework)complete on timecomplete on time
Respectful of other’s similarities and Respectful of other’s similarities and differencesdifferences
Take the time to study and/or prepare Take the time to study and/or prepare for tests and quizzesfor tests and quizzes
Tips for Success in your Tips for Success in your ClassroomClassroom
Take time for PrayerTake time for Prayer
Mrs. Matsukane & Mr. Lay
Extend our thanks to all who attended
Back 2 School night!
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