6-8 Language Arts
St. Mary, Star of the Sea School
Mr. Fugitt
Subjects:   Advanced Math   Art   Computers   Language Arts   Math   Music   PE   Religion   Science   Social Studies
Reading and Writing Expectations

Complete all assignments on time.
Have all necessary supplies.
Stay on task during class.
Follow directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Study and perform to the best of one's ability at all times.
Reading Workshop and Literature

Read and discuss a wide variety of literary forms.
Develop wider vocabulary.
Develop higher order thinking and reasoning skills.
Become "active" readers.
Read independently selected stories.
Keep a Reading Response Journal.
Writing Workshop

Follow all the required steps in writing.
Keep a writer's notebook.
Keep all writing in the "working folder."
Conference with peers and teacher.
Make thoughtful suggestions during peer conferencing.
Keep a portfolio of finished pieces.
Meet writing deadlines.
Mechanics

Work on all aspects of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
Spelling and Vocabulary

Complete Spelling Units and Vocabulary Units as required..
Use correct spelling and vocabulary in all subject areas.
CA State Standards for
English Language Arts
PARISH     PRESCHOOL     K-8:  Kindergarten    First    Second    Third    Fourth    Fifth    Sixth    Seventh    Eighth
Reasearch It Right!
Credible Sources
    
Count!

Bibliography help:

NoodleBib Express

Proofreading Game
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Greek Mythology Resources
Greek History links from BUBL
MythWeb
Encyclopedia Mythica
Greek Drama
Plagiarism Prevention

You Quote It, You Note It!

Understanding Plagiarism
Student Guide to Avoiding
    
Plagiarism
How Do I Cite Sources?
Paraphrase: Write It in
    
Your Own Words