Welcome students and parents. I'm excited to use this as another tool to remind you of what is due, what we could use, and just remind you of our overall expectations.   This is a rigorous literature and composition course aligned with the Common Core State Standards for 8th grade.  In English 8, students explore emerging themes and experiences depicted in literatures from across the globe while using technology that supplements our work.  Language Art students respond to and analyze a variety of literary genres, develop formal writing skills through essay and research assignments, and fine-tune listening and speaking skills.

  
Important Links For You!

Important Links For You!

Cavitt Home Page

http://cavitt.eurekausd.org/index.html

My Google Classroom

https://classroom.google.com/h

Powerschool Login 

https://eureka.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Amplify Learning 

https://auth-prod.learning.amplify.com/auth/realms/Amplify/protocol/openid-connect/auth/?client_id=cs-auth&redirect_uri=https://cs.learning.amplify.com/wg-curriculum/auth/callback/kc&response_mode=query&response_type=code&scope=openid&state=https%3A%2F%2Fereader.learning.amplify.com%2F#/

Amazon Book Wish List - I am always trying to build my classroom library so that students have a variety of books to choose from. I try and purchase one book a month to add to my classroom collection and would love any and all help building my library. :)
 
http://a.co/6S2ynEG
 

I have created a supplies Wish List on Amazon. In any class, but especially in English, it is important to vary the activities to reach every learner. Anything you find on this list will greatly help to build our classroom culture and reach every student. You will find art supplies, English related stuff, and MORE ART SUPPLIES! :)

http://a.co/1oyyevo
 
 
 
 
Grading

Grading

  GRADING INFORMATION AND GRADE SCALE

- Assignments are weighted according to the following categories:

- 30%        Classwork, Amplify Work, and Homework,

- 30%        Assessments (Final, Tests, and Quizzes)

- 35%        Significant Writing Assignments (Essays),

Projects and Portfolios

- 5%        Productive Class Participation 

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Required Class Materials

Required Class Materials

- Highlighter, Pencil, and Pen (Blue or black and Red)

- Sticky Notes (3 pads minimum per student) 
 

- A safe place to store assignments (binder, folder, etc.) 

- Plenty of Lined Paper
 
- Cavitt School Planner 
 

And while not required, here are some items that will help our class succeed! 

-I have created a supplies Wish List on Amazon. In any class, but especially in English, it is important to vary the activities to reach every learner. Anything you find on this list will greatly help to build our classroom culture and reach every student. You will find art supplies, English related stuff, and MORE ART SUPPLIES! :)  Either copy and paste link below or use the QR code below. 

http://a.co/2vRmj4T 
 
 
- Amazon Book Wish List - I am always trying to build my classroom library so that students have a variety of books to choose from. The books on this wish list supplement what we are already learning in class. I try and purchase one book a month to add to my classroom collection and would love any and all help building my library. Either copy and paste link below or use the QR code below. 
 
http://a.co/0MlPoMK