Welcome to Mr. Pratt's 8th Grade Literacy Class!

  • "Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons with the greatest for the last."

    -Sherlock Holmes (in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Red Circle")

     

    About 8th Grade Literacy:

    This year we will be learning numerous interesting and exciting things in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking/listening.  The following is a list of just a few of the texts, writing assignments, and activities we will be covering this year.

    Reading: 

    • Drama
    • Novels
    • Nonfiction text (expository, historical, informational, persuasive)
    • Poetry
    • Short Fiction

     

    Writing:

    • Research Simulation
    • Literary Analysis
    • Narrative Task
    • Creative Writing
    • Speech Writing

     

    Speaking & Listening:

    • Socratic Seminars
    • Speech Delivery & Evaluation
    • Poetry Recitation
    • Project Presentations
    • Film Analysis

     

    ...And much more!

     

    Necessary Class Supplies:

    For 8th Grade Literacy, students will be required to have the following:

    • a 3 subject notebook or a binder (with paper) divided into 3 sections
    • a pen or pencil
    • charged Chromebook

    All other supplies will be provided in class.

Class Schedule

  • Periods 1-2: 8th Grade Literacy

    Periods 4-5: 8th Grade Literacy

    Periods 7-8: 8th Grade Advanced Literacy

About Mr. Pratt

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Degrees and Certifications:

Education: A.A. in Liberal Arts B.A in English Certification: NJ Standard Certificate: English 7-12 Experience: 12 years of full-time classroom teaching

Mr. Pratt

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Announcements

  • Dear parents/guardians,

    A good classroom library offers students many choices about topics that are relatable to adolescent students' lives. Therefore, my classroom library has a diverse selection of books that your child may choose from. Some of these books may contain controversial or mature topics and parents' opinions vary widely on what is considered appropriate for middle school students. I do screen the books and make decisions regarding appropriateness for young adults.  However, reading every book in my library is unrealistic, as new titles are always being added. I am therefore, requesting as a partner in your child's education, you will talk to your child about what he or she is reading. Please keep in mind that selecting from my classroom library is not a requirement; it is simply a resource.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

    Sincerely,

    Wade Pratt
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