EVERYONE HAS A VOICE!  

Our academic year is built around themes that will encourage students to inquire and respond to the changing world around them through reading, writing, speaking and listening:

MP1/Unit One: Voices From Within

Biography, Personal Narrative

* The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs

MP2/Unit Two: Voices of Survival

Nonfiction, Informational Writing

* To Build a Fire by Jack London

MP3/Unit Three: Voices Around Us

Realistic Fiction, Argumentative Writing

* Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

MP4/Unit Four: Voices from the Past

Historical Fiction, Science Fiction

* A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury

* Indicates the common text read and assessed by all eighth graders at CYMS.  

KEEPING ON TRACK

We will be working on more than one skill or reading at a time so it is important for students to stay organized.  Here are the top three things to do in order to keep on track:
1.  Check Schoology for all class materials.  This includes handouts, assignments or other announcements that have been posted -especially on the right side Calendar.  You should also set your Notifications to send you posted updates.
2.  Skyward will have updated grades that should be checked at least once a week.  Any questions or concerns should be brought to my attention.
3.  Check your email on a daily basis for updates from school teachers and administrators.