8th Grade Reading

Instructor: Kathleen Whittaker

Course Description

This is a literature-based course focusing on the novel, short story, poetry, biography, mythology, non-fiction, and drama. Students will be exposed to SAT  words in preparation for the SAT test. Literary elements which pertain to each story will be taught in relation to the stories that are read.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Contact Information                                                                              Classroom Expectations

Room 306                                                                                                Be on time   

Phone # 229-924-4406, leave a message                                             Be prepared

E-mail: kwhittaker@southlandacademy.org                                           Be respectful

Classroom Web page                                                                              No food, drink, or gum

                                                                                                                 Bring all materials pertaining to reading to class                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Be a worker

Classroom Procedures

Class begins when the tardy bell rings. All should be SEATED at this time, copying the assignment from the board. Visit the restroom, the locker, and the drinking fountain on your own time. Plan accordingly. Tardies will be handled according to school policy.

Supplies

·         1” or 1.5” Binder

·         Tab dividers                                                            Label Tab Dividers as Follows:                            

·         Notebook Paper                                                      1. Author/Title              5. Returned papers

·         Pencils/Blue or Black Pens                                   2. Literary Terms          6. SAT TEST

·         3x5 index cards w/holder                                     3. Bible Verses             7. MNB’s

·         Text book                                                                 4. Working section     8.  Analogies

Attendance

If you are absent, you may check the web site at www.southlandacademy.org for any assignments you may have missed. It would be a good practice to get a study partner that you can call to verify any assignments you may have missed. Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work.

Grades

All grades count equally.