Study Habits
Think positively - You are a smart, creative individual.
Know your teacher's expectations.
Gather everything you need and clear the deck of what you don't need.
Create a quiet, well-lit place to study that is free from distractions.
Study on your own and with your peers.
Your job is being a student. Enjoy it. Soon you will be all grown up, fighting for time and money to invest in your own learning. Relish today.
Know your teacher's expectations.
Gather everything you need and clear the deck of what you don't need.
Create a quiet, well-lit place to study that is free from distractions.
Study on your own and with your peers.
Your job is being a student. Enjoy it. Soon you will be all grown up, fighting for time and money to invest in your own learning. Relish today.
Study Guides
Coming Soon - Writing rubric - Use this rubric to monitor your essays. Review it before you write, while you write, and after you complete your assignment. What grade would you give your paper?
sol_essay_rubric.doc | |
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Word Study / Vocabulary Study Guide
Download the study guide for test expectations
word_study_vocabulary_study_guide.doc | |
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Link to Wordly Wise website. Listen to the vocabulary terms and sentences that use the words. Try the quick quizzes.
Another good site to visit is Quizlet.
Another good site to visit is Quizlet.
Short Story Study Guide
Download the study guide for test expectations.
short_story_study_guide.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
Novel Study Guide
Download the study guide for test expectations.
novel_study_guide.doc | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | doc |
The seven major sentence types
Download the PowerPoint presentation for information on the seven most common sentence patterns.
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Figurative Language
Download the PowerPoint presentation for information on examples of figurative language.
Taken from Pete's Power Point Station http://www.pppst.com/index.html Aug. 28, 2011.
Taken from Pete's Power Point Station http://www.pppst.com/index.html Aug. 28, 2011.
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File Size: | 536 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
SOLs
This year you will be taking the Reading and Writing SOLs.
Your Writing SOL will consist of a multiple choice section and written essay.
Dates TBD
Visit the Virginia Department of Education site for further instruction and practice.
Other practice sites -
Interactive quizzes by Tami Maloney
Mr. Hostetter's quia 8th grade page
Internet4Classrooms - 8th Grade Language Arts Skill Builder
Vocabulary Strengthening Games at vocabulary.co.il
Your Writing SOL will consist of a multiple choice section and written essay.
Dates TBD
Visit the Virginia Department of Education site for further instruction and practice.
Other practice sites -
Interactive quizzes by Tami Maloney
Mr. Hostetter's quia 8th grade page
Internet4Classrooms - 8th Grade Language Arts Skill Builder
Vocabulary Strengthening Games at vocabulary.co.il
Anne Frank booklet rubric
Read through this rubric prior to creating your booklet. Refer to it as you work in your booklet. Read through it again before you turn your booklet in to me. What grade would you give your booklet?
anne_frank_bookletrubric.xls.htm | |
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