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HOMEWORK POLICY
The most important thing to remember is
that homework counts as part of your grade and therefore it is important
that it is completed when it is assigned. Homework assignments that
are turned in late unless you have been ill, will not count.
Eighth grade English students will have a variety of
homework assignments throughout the year. These assignments will
range from drills in grammar and vocabulary to long term writing
assignments.
Throughout the year students will have traditional
grammar assignments in the use of standard American English. These
assignments culminate in a chapter quiz or test. Students are also
responsible for ten vocabulary words every week. They will be
expected to keep a vocabulary notebook throughout the year. They will
be quizzed weekly. The vocabulary notebook will be graded each quarter.
Writing projects are a primary focus for eighth
grade students. Students will engage in writing assignments in
description, narration, exposition, and argumentation. A typical
writing unit consists of a brainstorming, drafting, and revision stage. Much
of this drafting and revision begins in class and should continue at home.
Time necessary for this work at home varies from student to student.
There is also a literature component in eighth grade
English. Much of the literature studied in eighth grade is integrated
with the study of American history. While studying literature,
students will have assignments in comprehension and analysis. In
addition, at least one book report a quarter is assigned to students.
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