MS. STEWART-MITCHELL’S and Mr. Baumgartner
GRADE EIGHT OVERVIEW
2013-2014 Edition
LANGUAGE
ARTS:
¨ Taught by Ms. Stewart-Mitchell
¨ In Language Arts, students will be engaged in the meaningful use of “language”. The literature selected will be used to aid in the development and understanding of the 6 strands of language: reading, writing, listening, viewing, representing and speaking.
¨ A resource-based approach in learning will be used; therefore selections will be taken from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources. Students will engage in a range of instructional strategies such as: response journals, discussion questions, vocabulary analysis, literature circle discussions, reader’s theatre, independent reading, writer’s workshop and oral presentations.
¨ In Language Arts, students will be engaged in the meaningful use of “language”. The literature selected will be used to aid in the development and understanding of the 6 strands of language: reading, writing, listening, viewing, representing and speaking.
¨ A resource-based approach in learning will be used; therefore selections will be taken from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources. Students will engage in a range of instructional strategies such as: response journals, discussion questions, vocabulary analysis, literature circle discussions, reader’s theatre, independent reading, writer’s workshop and oral presentations.
¨ Thematic units to be explored include: Global Citizens, Other Skies and Dystopian Worlds, Greek Mythology and Doing Our Part for Planet Earth.
Independent and Group Novel study: Students will also
engage and participate in small group novel studies in the Global Citizens and Other Skies unit.
¨ An integrative approach will be used in the
teaching of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Research has shown
that grammar is only meaningful when understood in the context of literature
and language. Students will be assessed for their learning in these areas to determine targeted individual learning needs. In addition to this, there will be emphasis placed upon the writing process as used in
writer’s workshop. Vocabulary and Spelling will be integrated with the theme or
novel studied.
¨ Evaluation will be based on tests, daily
assignments, projects, displays and presentations. Assignments will reflect the
principles of the Multiple Intelligences.
MATHEMATICS:
¨ Taught by Mr. Baumgartner
¨ Units: Ratios, Rates
and Proportional Reasoning; Pythagorean Relationship and Squares and Square
Roots; Understanding Percent; Surface Area; Fraction Operations; Volume;
Integers; Linear Relations ; Graphing Coordinates; and Solving Linear Equations;
Representing Data and Interpreting Graphs.
Mental Math and
Problem Solving will be assessed in all the units of study.
Text: Math Links
8 (with supplemental resources).
¨ Unit tests and quizzes will be given at least every 2 weeks, to assess
student comprehension and skill. Students will also be evaluated on their Daily
Work through Homework and Notebook checks.
SCIENCE:
¨ Taught by Mr. Rieger
¨ Students will participate in discussion, study content from
the text and participate in a variety of labs, as well as complete weekly
assignments, quizzes and tests.
HEALTH/FULLY ALIVE and CAREER
EDUCATION:
¨ Taught by Mr. Baumgartner
¨
Health
and Career Ed. will focus on a Resource Based – Thematic Approach. Students
will participate in discussion, as well as complete projects, assignments,
quizzes and tests.
CORE FRENCH:
¨ Taught by Ms. Stewart-Mitchell
¨ The French program will be based on a communicative approach. Students will be expected to try to read/ speak/ listen and write in French. This involves: writing sentences, conjugating verbs and other parts of speech.
¨ The French program will be based on a communicative approach. Students will be expected to try to read/ speak/ listen and write in French. This involves: writing sentences, conjugating verbs and other parts of speech.
¨ There will be four themes covered in French
this year:
1. Friendship 2.
Physical Activity and Hobbies
3. Daily Routines and the Telephone 4. Restaurants and Food
3. Daily Routines and the Telephone 4. Restaurants and Food
¨ Each theme will have a major project at the
end of each unit. The final
project will incorporate all of the concepts taught throughout the
unit. Projects are usually based
on reading, writing, speaking and listening and will involve presenting
according to the Multiple Intelligences. Some projects will involve individual
work, while others will be assigned in partner or small group format.
ARTS EDUCATION:
Taught by Mr. Balon
¨ Arts Education includes the following strands, Visual Art, Music, Drama and Dance.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
¨ Taught by Mrs. Trudelle Social Studies is organized into five strands of study.
Units will be theme based and focus on the
following concepts:
1. Culture 2.
Resource Management and Location 3. Interdependence and Wealth Distribution 4. Canadian Government and
Citizenship
¨ The overall objective of the Social Studies
program is to help to develop in students a sense of themselves as active
participants in and citizens of an interdependent world. Therefore students
will explore many issues and events in Current Events and will be expected to
participate in discussion.
RELIGION:
¨ Taught by Mr. Baumgartner
¨ This program focuses on assisting the students in nurturing their relationship with God in and through Christ in the context of a spirit filled community. Students will engage in units from the grade 8 curriculum, as well as other resources provided by the Regina Catholic School System.
¨ This program focuses on assisting the students in nurturing their relationship with God in and through Christ in the context of a spirit filled community. Students will engage in units from the grade 8 curriculum, as well as other resources provided by the Regina Catholic School System.
¨ Text: Stand By Me (grade 8) - Primary resource of study.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION:
¨ Taught by Mr. Baumgartner (Day 2 am) and Mr. Hayes
¨ Students will have the opportunity to learn
and practice skills in a cooperative, fun environment. The students will
participate in Phys. Ed. activities that focus on physical fitness, skill
development and cooperative games.
LIBRARY:
¨ Incorporates resource-based learning and
the Accelerated Reading Program. Students are expected to engage in the A.R.
program and will be evaluated on their participation in the program, as it is
incorporated in ELA.
¨ Students will have the opportunity to
exchange books for research and independent reading.
TECHNOLOGY:
Integrated daily in almost all of the
subject areas.
¨ Keyboarding skills and Word processing
skills (Microsoft Word)
¨ Data Organizing (Inspiration, Word,
Powerpoint, Glogster, Prezi, Sketch Up, Google Docs)
¨ Blogging – Check out what we are studying,
lesson extensions and important dates at:
¨ Student blog responses will be posted on www.kidblog.org – A permission note will be sent home. Please note that
individuals with an assigned ID can access the site. Blog posts are only
“published” for the class with teacher permission.
¨
It is expected that students engage in ethical
and appropriate use with all digital tools and resources. Digital tools and resources will be
integrated into all subject areas, as well as the proper care of
computers/laptops. Students will be encouraged to e-mail some of their assignments,
as well as participate in other activities such as blogs and web-based assignments
or projects.
¨ Most lessons will be given with the visual and engaging benefits of the data projector and Mimio Interactive Whiteboard device. Many lessons, activities and home/ school communication will
involve this form of technology.
STUDENT WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Assignments are expected to be turned in on time and to be
done neatly and thoroughly.
Students will be asked to come in before or after school to
finish incomplete work. Late assignments will be deducted marks accordingly. Students will also be asked to redo any
work that is illegible.
¨ Students will always have an abundance of
class time to complete work.
However, whatever does not get finished in class is considered homework
and must be taken home and completed for the next day.
¨ Most assignments that are completed by students during the term will
be graded and will be part of their Integrade report card mark. However, some assignments are to assess student understanding during a unit of study. In these cases, these assignments may not be included with the reportcard grades, and instead will be used to examine student learning and indicate further needs. All assignments are important
regardless of their weight.
¨ Math assignments are to be completed in
pencil and students are expected to show their work. Some work will be completed with a
calculator. Simple addition/
subtraction/ multiplication and division questions must be completed without
the aid of a calculator. However, students are allowed to bring calculators for
some units in Math.
¨ With the exception of Math, all students
regardless of grade, will be studying the same topics, but expectations and
assignments will be adapted in accordance to the Sask. Ed. Curricula.
TESTS, PROJECTS and PRESENTATIONS:
¨ In my teaching, we try to implement the
strategies of Brain-Based Learning and of the Multiple Intelligences. Students
will be provided with the opportunity to “showcase” their learning in a variety
of ways. During a unit of study,
students will be able to demonstrate what they have learned in a variety of
ways that reflect their learning style and individual talents.
¨ In addition to this, students will have the
opportunity to learn strategies for studying and test taking. This is very
important for our Middle Years students, as these are skills that will be
necessary when they enter high school.
¨ Evaluation may involve weekly tests to
performance assessments at the completion of a unit of study. Students will be
made aware of the test at least one week prior to it. There will be a review period in
class where students will be informed of study material and given time to
briefly review. However, students
will be expected to also study at home.
¨ There will be periodic checks to ensure
that students have all of the required notes and assignments in their
notebooks. If absent, it is the responsibility
of the student to obtain the assignment they missed from a “Learning Buddy”
or the teacher.
ATTITUDE:
¨ Students are expected to be respectful
to all people. Disrespect will not
be tolerated or accepted.
¨ Students are expected to have a positive
attitude and to do their best at all they do. Even if a student does not care
for a particular activity, they are expected to keep an open mind.
¨ Students are expected act responsibly and
to be ambassadors for their family and their school, as they are the
eldest students.
¨ Students are expected to follow the Classroom
Procedures and the Classroom Policy.
¨ Students will be expected to keep their
classroom clean and tidy.
Desks, shelves, lockers and the floor will be each student’s
responsibility.
¨ Please remember to have a good sense of
humor and a smile. A positive attitude and laugh always makes the day go
well!
Any questions or concerns:
please contact any teachers at 306 791- 7335 or
Ms. Stewart-Mitchell's Twitter id: @jstewiestewie
Ms. Stewart-Mitchell's E-mail: j.stewart-mitchell@rcsd.ca
Mr. Baumgartner's E-mail: d.baumgartner@rcsd.ca
Please communicate through
your child’s agenda or through e-mail, as both forms of communication are
checked daily.
May GOD bless us and keep our ambitions high as we journey
through grade eight together!
Ms. Stewart
Mitchell & Mr. Baumgartner’s Grade 8 Class Schedule…
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Time
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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9:20-9:30
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ELA Daily Oral Language
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9:30-10:15
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ELA
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ELA
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ELA
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ELA
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ELA
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10:15-11:00
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ELA
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French
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ELA
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French
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ELA
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11:00-11:58
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Science
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Phys. Ed.
Mr. Baumgartner
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Social
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Science
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Social
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11:58-12:28
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LUNCH
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12:28-1:05
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Religion
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Religion
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Religion
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Math
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Religion
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1:05-1:50
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Math
*1:05-2:05
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Math
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Math
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Arts Ed. *1:05-2:05
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Math
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1:50-2:20
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D.E.A.R.
30 min
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Phys.Ed.
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D.E.A.R.
15 min
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Career Ed
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2:20-3:05
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Arts Ed. *2:05-3:05
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Health
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Fully Alive
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Phys. Ed. 2:20-3:05
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Health
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AGENDAS
& CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
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Learning Buddies – The students determined the groups/partnerships. This is a person they can call about homework or assignment questions. Students may of course contact other peers as well. Buddies are posted in the room.
Learning Buddies
1.
Matthew,
Lucas, Israel
2. Mason, Trystin
3. Haylee, Shayna, Alex
4. Jayde, Cassie
5. Angelica, Althea, Justine
6. Curtis, Mike, M.J.
7. Stefanie, Maria, Madison, Maddy
2. Mason, Trystin
3. Haylee, Shayna, Alex
4. Jayde, Cassie
5. Angelica, Althea, Justine
6. Curtis, Mike, M.J.
7. Stefanie, Maria, Madison, Maddy
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