ABOUT THE COURSE
The name of this class.
What is 8th Grade ELA?
What is "Be Here"?
This is what the Y.A. in YA Library stands for.
What is Young Adult?
To earn an A you need to end the term with this percentage.
What is 90-100%?
This is Mrs. Kelly's ultimate goal.
What is "keep students in class?"
This includes developing skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication.
What is the focus of the class?
The person in charge of your learning.
Who is yourself or me?
This is the library you do NOT need permission to use.
What is the Hanby Library?
30% of you final grade will be determined by your grades on final assessments (projects & quizzes). 70% of your final grade is determined by how well you do on this.
What are Daily Assignments?
The first name of Mrs. Kelly's daughter.
What is Ruby/Rubea?
In ELA students will read, discuss, analyze, explore, and this...
What is write?
Late work will be docked this %
What is 10-20%?
YA stories that focus on the specific challenges of youth are sometimes referred to as problem novels or this.
What is coming-of-age novels?
Extra credit opportunities are not common. Students who want a better grade can do this instead.
What is revise graded work?
The last elective Mrs. Kelly taught last year.
What is Film as Literature?
Curriculum in ELA is rooted in this.
What is Common Core Standards?
This expectation includes being courteous to all students, teachers, and guests, as well as using technology in appropriate ways.
What is Be Respectful?
This is the age range that is considered Young Adult.
What is 12-18?
This is the best way to contact Mrs. Kelly.
What is email?
The college Mrs. Kelly attended for her Bachelor degree.
What is Mills College?
What are core texts?
To be awesome in this class, you need to think deeply, work hard, and this.
What is take risks?
This is the activity that can be done during homeroom, 6th, 7th, or after school.
This is the most accurate place to check your grade.
What is Synergy/StudentVue?
The month Mrs. Kelly was born. (I will give you extra if you know the day and/or year).
What is December?