8 Shearer

Ms. Nancy Shearer – Email
Eighth Grade

Welcome to eighth grade! I have absolutely fallen in love with the St. Anthony’s community and am so happy to be teaching in such a unique, Christ-centered, family-focused school. I teach language arts, literature and English, for the whole eighth grade class and have my homeroom for religion. Below is a brief outline of what is covered in each subject.

Language Arts: English and Literature

Eighth grade students will continue to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. My main goal every year is to get our eighth graders ready for high school. I want them to soar in high school, college, and beyond. Reading, writing, and oral language are life-long skills that are required to succeed in our society. They are also skills that should be loved and enjoyed!

Language Arts is set up in a read, write, and present format. Literature readings will be completed individually, in a Literature circle group, or as a whole class. Our diverse reading list includes short stories, poems, novels, plays, and nonfiction. Vocabulary development and the A.R. program are incorporated into the literature program.

Students will have a variety of writing projects this year. Writing projects will cover all categories of writing- descriptive, expository, and narrative. These projects will incorporate the 6+1 Writing Traits, the writing process, grammar, and spelling. The culmination of the eighth grade year will be an autobiographical portfolio, the M.M.I. This project will be completed over the course of the year.

Students will be required to present various literature and English projects to the class in both a formal and informal manner. Students will learn various presentation strategies that incorporate content, voice, and body language.

Religion

Religion, or theological inquiry, is one of my passions. I love learning, teaching, and discussing the teachings of the Church and how they are to be incorporated into our lives. Most importantly, I love helping my students know and love God more by developing their relationship with God through prayer and works of mercy. At St. Anthony’s, we have the privilege of attending weekly Friday Mass, and students are required to complete five Christian Service Hours a trimester.

Morality is the focus of the eighth grade religion curriculum. We will explore the Church’s teaching regarding the sanctity of human life, the development of the conscience, and our role in society. Students will also reflect on how these teachings affect the continued development of their values, character, and relationships.

Praised Be Jesus Christ, now and forever!

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Updated 8-17-11