English Grade 8

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English Grade 8

• Mr. Michael Chupka
• Room 167

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E-Mail Address

• mchupka_at_chatham-nj.org

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• Guidance Counselor
• Mrs. Carole Soder

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House A Meeting TimeDaily 850 -935 a.m.
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Teaching Students To Be Responsible For Their Own
Actions

• Problem solving begins with student and teacher.
• Check on progress.
• Assess whether Mom and Dad need to get involved.
• Monitor and make a plan.
• Follow-up

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Areas of Study

• Literature
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Speaking
• Listening
• Time Management
• Study/Test Taking Skills

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Reading Requirement

• Minimum of FOUR free reading books.
• One each marking period.
• Students urged to do more.
• Additional reading built into curriculum leading
  to no free reading requirement in high school.

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Save Everything!

• Final exam at end of year.
• Special offer for staying organized--- exemption
  from final major test.automatic A !
• List of ten random items /end of May
• Produce them and earn special offer!

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Thanks for coming!!

• We are looking forward to a great year!

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