8-1: Miss Risolo (ELA and Religion)
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Welcome to 8th Grade ELA
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welcome to ela!Welcome to 8th grade ELA!
I am looking forward to another great year at St. Agnes Cathedral School. Together we will learn so much about what literature can teach us about ourselves and the world, how to perfect our writing craft, and how we can use writing persuasively.
Room: 202
e-mail: mrisolo5546@stagnes-school.org
Phone extension: x801
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Google ClassroomPlease check Google Classroom DAILY for all class notes, assignments, and due dates.
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ELA
This year in ELA students will dig deeper into novels. Students will write more extensive analysis and argumentative essays and will continue to build their vocabulary and grammar skills.
It's my goal that students will come away this year with a love of reading and writing and a greater understanding of the workings of our language.
Students are required to have a silent reading book with them daily.
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ReligionOur religion focus this year is on preparing students for and guiding them through the process of Confirmation as well as how to practice their faith more deeply in today's world.
Students will complete assignments related to the sacrament throughout the year. They will learn more fully what we believe as Catholics and how we live that out daily.
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read read read!
Read, read, read!
Each word is like a seed
The more you read,
The more you know.
And what you know
Will help you grow!
Some texts we will study this year:- The Outsiders by SE Hinton (novel)
- Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose (play)
- "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes (short story version)
- Night by Elie Wiesel
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Notes
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Specials Schedule
A: Art (1)
B: Spanish (1)
C: Gym (1)
D: Spanish (1)
E: Library (7)
F: Spanish (1)
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Prepare the way...Part of students' participation grade is being prepared for class each period.
This includes:
ELA: 2-subject notebook, folder, textbook(s), pen/pencil
Religion: notebook, textbook, pen/pencil
Students are not permitted to go to their locker during class for missing work.
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Extra Help
Extra help is every Wednesday morning at 7:30. Students should come prepared with their questions.
Extra help will also be offered during our study hall periods as needed.
Students must inform me ahead of time that they are in need of extra help!
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Important datesWednesday, September 6: 1st Day of School!
Thursday, September 14: Back to School Night
Monday, October 9: No School (Columbus Day)
Monday, October 23: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
Friday, November 10: No School (Veterans Day)
Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24: No School (Thanksgiving)
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Today's Readings
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Lunch and Recess
Lunch: 12-12:12-39
Recess: 12:42-1:09
Students are expected to use appropriate behavior in the cafeteria and on the playground.
All students should bring a water bottle back and forth to school every day to keep in the classroom.
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School Theme: Anchored in faith: we are called to be fishers of men
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Matthew 4: 18-20" As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, 'Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.' At once they left their nets and followed him."
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A Prayer for Obedience to god
Dear God, please give me a humble heart to yield to your instructions at all times, so that I can prosper. Help me to obey you and let me be flexible for Holy Spirit’s guidance. Let me follow when you lead, and let me be willing to receive your blessings whenever you are ready to hand them over. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
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