ELA CLASS Description
The goals of “We Are Creators” is for Creators to be able to think critically about literature and expand writing abilities by examining the literature studied. All Training Modules will be centered around a specific theme, with a novel that enhances the theme. During each Training Module, Creators will participate in discussions, complete a variety of activities, and end each Training Module with a culminating activity that will show proficiency according to the Common Core State Standards for 8th Grade Language Arts.
Units of Study
Training Module 1 - We Are Creators (ELA Fundamentals)
Novel: Choose Your Own
Training Module 2 - We Are Storytellers
Novel: Fresh Ink Anthology
Training Module 3 - We Are Americans
Novel: Various graphic novels based on group
Training Module 4 - We Are Activists
Novel: The Hate U Give
Training Module 5 - We Are Parents
Novel: The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez
Class Materials
The materials each student must bring to class every day, unless otherwise stated by the teacher, are:
CCCS Approved Binder
Interactive Spiral Notebook (Need one per trimester)
Black, Blue, Red (or other color) Pens
Books required for class
Post it Notes
Art supplies (crayons, markers, scissors, glue)
All components of the 8th Grade ELA class require access to a computer. If you need assistance with computer access, please see Master Creator Marsh immediately so a solution can be provided.
CCCS Approved Binder
Interactive Spiral Notebook (Need one per trimester)
Black, Blue, Red (or other color) Pens
Books required for class
Post it Notes
Art supplies (crayons, markers, scissors, glue)
All components of the 8th Grade ELA class require access to a computer. If you need assistance with computer access, please see Master Creator Marsh immediately so a solution can be provided.
Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is defined as “representing someone else’s ideas, words, statements or other work as one’s own without proper acknowledgment or citation”, and is an issue I take very seriously. Plagiarism often happens as a result of an accident, lack of note taking, procrastination, and/or panic. It is best to check with me if you are unsure about a citation before submitting an assignment. I am here to help you, however if it is evident an assignment is plagiarized, the following will occur:
- Student will receive a zero for the assignment
- Student will receive a referral and detention (length determined by Mrs. Yarborough).
Creator Expectations
Everyday Expected Behavior
Appropriate Behavior Rewards
Inappropriate Behavior Consequences
In the event there is inappropriate behavior, MC Marsh will:
- Creators must practice Bear Basic #2 (Eyes on the Prize) when Ms. Marsh is teaching new skills.
- When a Creator is reading aloud, classmates will follow along in the text. (Bear Basic #11)
- When discussing a work of literature or a topic, Creators will respect each other’s ideas and opinions. (Bear Basic #4)
- If a Creator disagrees with an opinion, they will begin their comment with “I disagree with __________ because…”
- Creators are not to touch another classmate’s belongings when they are in a different seat
Appropriate Behavior Rewards
- Creators will earn up to 5 daily Guild points for having homework, participating in class, having all materials and exhibiting the Bear Basics.
- Creators who complete 100% homework for the month will receive a homework pass.
- Creators will also be eligible for random rewards based on their overall performance in class.
Inappropriate Behavior Consequences
In the event there is inappropriate behavior, MC Marsh will:
- Verbally warn Creator to correct the behavior.
- If behavior is not corrected, Creator will receive a 1, losing 1 Guild Point.
- If behavior still continues Creator will receive a 2, losing all daily Guild points and receive a referral.
- In the event the inappropriate behavior is still not correct, Creator will receive a 3, which includes loss all daily Guild points, and a visit to Mrs. Yarbrough