8th Grade Core
Welcome to Core!
Core-Cooperation, Organization, Responsibility and Excellence
COOPERATION. We will work together as a group on many efforts in Core class. It is expected that each student will demonstrate respect for each other and our classroom.
ORGANIZATION. It is important to recognize how critical it is to manage time well and keep all materials organized. Everyone is expected to be present, punctual and prepared.
RESPONSIBILITY. Students are responsible for all class material and homework assignments. Students are also responsible for keeping communication open with me as well as keeping parents informed of progress.
EXCELLENCE. Each student is expected to master the material to the best of his or her ability. I will provide the structure and organization for learning. I will also keep students aware of progress and facilitate your understanding of the material. Each student is expected to put forth 100% effort in reaching Core goals.
These goals include becoming an independent learner as well as learning to work in small groups; therefore emphasis will be placed on:
Study skills
Reading and Writing methods
Note taking
Test taking skills
Research skills
Computer skills
We are going to have a great year! If you have questions, comments or concerns, call at 610-922- 2352 or email at cfarrell@jbha.org or stop in the middle school office.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Farrell
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:
Core Information - Click on this link for information regarding Core class-syllabus, materials needed and organizational items.
Parent Information- Parents click this link for information about our Core class and what you can do to help your student have a successful year!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS : Please click below to see weekly homework assignments.
September Homework Assignments
October Homework Assignments
November Homework Assignments
Mrs. Pugach's assignments
December Homework Assignments
January Homework Assignments
February Homework Assignments
March and April Long Term Assignments
March Homework Assignments
April Homework Assignments
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy - Academic ProgramMay-June Homework Assignments
LINKS : Please find below helpful links for many projects and writing efforts we complete over the course of the year in Core.
Immigration Studies
The Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island and the immigration experience
Book Reports
Letter to the editor book report
"Children's book" book report
Thesis paper writing - the "classic" book report
Current Events
Current Events Rubric
Cool website for newspapers
We have participated in the One Book, One Philadelphia effort for the past two years, check out information about the books on the sites listed.
One Book, One Philadelphia Spring 2008
www.freelibrary.org The Soloist 2009
Poetry (throughout the year)
Poetry Workshop
Literature Circles (3rd trimester)
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines
ALBD wikispace
African American Lessons (2nd and 3rd trimester)
A discussion of race through the creation of blended poetry
Gettysburg Address Activity
Freedman, a focused learning experience
"O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman
African American Thesis paper
Note Card Directions for Thesis Paper
Outlining for a thesis paper
Eighth Grade Trip
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Booklet 2009
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