Welcome to Mr. Ammann's 8th Grade English Class Website! 
I'm glad you're here! On this website, you will find homework assignments, project due dates, test dates, and other important information. As always, parents, please feel free to contact me at Steve_Ammann@hcpss.org with questions or concerns.
Homework:
***All homework assignments, unless otherwise stated, should not take more than 20 minutes to complete***
Date: |
On-Level (Periods 2 and 6): |
G/T (Periods 1, 8, and 9): |
Friday 10/30 |
Study for Quarterly Assessment |
Study for Quarterly Assessment. Final Draft of Frankenstein Essay due Thursday |
Monday 11/2 |
Study for quarterly assessment. |
Study for quarterly assessment. Final Draft of Frankenstein Essay due Thursday. |
Tuesday 11/3 |
None |
Final Draft of Frankenstein Essay due Thursday. |
Wednesday 11/4 |
None |
Final Draft of Frankenstein Essay due Thursday. |
Thursday 11/5 |
Read "Earth Men" and answer questions. Finish "Ylla" Questions if necessary |
None |
Friday 11/6 |
NO SCHOOL |
NO SCHOOL |
Important Dates:
Rg: |
G/T: |
Quarterly Assessment- Mon 11/2 and Tues 11/3 |
Quarterly Assessment- Mon 11/2 and Tues 11/3 |
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Class Work:
Did you miss class because of an illness or appointment? Check here to see what we did in class.
Date: |
On-Level (Periods 2 and 6): |
G/T (Periods 1, 8, and 9): |
Monday 11/2 |
Quarterly Assessment- BCR's |
Quarterly Assessment- BCR's |
Tuesday 11/3 |
Quarterly Assessment- Multiple Choice |
Quarterly Assessment- Multiple Choice |
Wednesday 11/4 |
Read "Ylla" |
Read "The Perfect Woman" |
Thursday 11/5 |
Finish "Ylla." Distribute MC books |
Discuss "Perfect Woman" |
Friday 11/6 |
NO SCHOOL |
NO SCHOOL |
Course Description:
Throughout the year we will study literature in different formats and from various regions of the world. We will begin the year with an exploration of writing and an introduction to the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing. Afterwards, we will begin our unit on short stories followed by science fiction and fantasy. Our unit on Epics and a study of the heroic will be next, follwed by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Writing and grammar will comprise a large portion of this course and will be intermixed within the literature units.
Online Gradebook:
Additional Resources:
Absence and Late Assignment Policy:
When a student is absent it is the responsibility of the student to make up any work that was missed during his/her absence. Make up work will be available on the resource table in the front of the room. As described in the student handbook, a student will have the number of days he/she was absent to make up any work missed without suffering a penalty. After this grace period an assignment will be considered late.
Late assignments will receive a 10% deduction in grade for every day they are late. After 5 days the assignment becomes a zero. Homework that has been reviewed in class may not be turned in late (unless the student was absent when the work was assigned).
Student’s who leave early for appointments or other planned activities are responsible for that day’s assignments as if they were in class. I am available throughout the day for students to come and get work they will miss.
Grading Policy:
All assignments will be graded on a point system.
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Online grades last updated: Monday 10/19