8TH GRADE ACCELERATED ENGLISH

FWJH Spring 2019

Ms. Jennifer Keller
Mrs. Jennifer Anglin

Contact Us: This semester we will be reading the novel Animal

Ms. Jennifer Keller Farm and answering the question: “Why is knowledge
power?” We will explore the novel through the lens of
Jkeller1@email.arizona.edu the Russian Revolution, allegory, and satire while also
Mrs. Jennifer Anglin analyzing the use of rhetoric and propaganda utilized
by various character’s in the novel. We will finish up
Jennifer.anglin@fwusd.org
that unit by comparing the novel with the 1954
animated version. We will follow this unit with a close
read of Julius Caesar, focusing mostly on the eulogy
scenes. We will connect it with other political speeches
Expectations and look at how politics has shaped literature for
1. Be on time and prepared centuries. This will be a great introduction in
2. Be an active participant in every class Shakespeare and will help prepare you for future
3. Treat yourself, your peers, and your teacher
readings of Shakespearean plays in high school.
with respect
4. Take responsibility for your learning

Consequences
Positive Negative Grading Breakdown:
- Extra Credit - Loss of daily points Homework 15%
- Full daily points - Reassigned seats Class Participation 15%
- Approval for class trips - Call Home Writing 30%
- Library privileges - Referral Reading 20%
Tests 20%

“WHO CONTROLS THE PAS T CONTROLS THE FUTURE. WHO CONTROLS

THE PRESENT CONTROLS THE PAST.”
GEORGE ORWELL
 RULES & PROCEDURES
BEGINNING OF CLASS IF YOU ARE ABSENT
-Voice level 0 when entering the room -Check the IC/HW calendar

-Record IC/HW -Get any missing handouts

-Take out any homework -Come to study hall

-Take out your library book -You have a week to turn in missing work

-Sharpen your pencil UNEXCUSED LATE WORK

TARDY -Unexcused late work should be turned in within TWO

days unless you have talked to me beforehand about a
-You are not in your seat when the bell rings
different turn in date
-Your planner is not on your desk when the bell rings
BATHROOM PROCEDURES
-You are late to class without a pass
-Do not ask to go during teacher-led instruction
BELLWORK
-Ask during independent work time
-Bell work should be done at voice level 0
-You must have your planner filled out
-Ask a partner before asking the teacher
-You must have a pass; only 3 bathroom passes a
-If you finish Bellwork early, read your library book or quarter
work on English
CLASS PASSES
SIGNAL FOR ATTENTION:
-You get 3 per quarter
-May I have your attention, please
-To be used for: bathroom, drinking fountain, locker,
-Countdown from 5 borrowing a pencil
-Please show speaker courtesy

“TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, AND IT MUST FOLLOW, AS THE

NIGHT THE DAY, THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN.”
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

-Stay on top of your class readings -Review past materials
-If you are absent, get missed work ASAP -Ask questions!
-Bring a positive attitude -Turn work in on time
-Take advantage of study hall
Dear Parents,

My name is Jennifer Keller and I will be your child’s student teacher for the semester. I
received a Bachelor’s in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May 2013. I
taught for a few years before attending the University of Arizona, where I am currently studying for
my Master’s in Education.

I have spent the Fall semester observing and interacting with your child and I know them all
very well. Mrs. Anglin will continue to be in the classroom; I will just be leading the classes and
activities during your child’s instruction. I look forward to working with your student and helping
them grow throughout the semester!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at

jkeller1@email.arizona.edu or you can call me on Mrs. Anglin’s room number at

Sincerely,

Jennifer Keller
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