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Welcome to English 8 - Mr. Steffer

Welcome JPEG
Mr. Steffer
Eighth grade English is divided into three general but overlapping sections; language (spelling, vocabulary, grammar) literature, and writing.

 
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Spelling Lesson 4......Due November 16,17
I before E, pronunciation guide in dictionary

Note: in part B students are required to look up only ten words - they choose which ten.

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Spelling Lesson 3......Due November 6-9
Complex sentences - words easily confused Edit summary
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Spelling Lesson 2......Due October 20,21
Often confused words, compound sentences, and subject and verbs
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"The Third Wish"......Due October 6,7
This assignment will be done entirely in class. Students will read the story and demonstrate their understanding of the literary elements by completing the worksheet. A link to the story on-line and the worksheet has been provided for make-up purposes.
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October Book of the Month..... Due October 14 or 19
Select a book from those presented in class. Complete the reading by the due date.
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Spelling Lesson 1 - Due September 28,29
Contractions and words confused with them, simple sentences, subjects, and verbs Edit summary
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