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1. English 8 Mrs. Barr Room 370

2. About Mrs. Barr Education Rancocas Valley Regional High SchoolMt. Holly, NJ Juniata CollegeHuntingdon, PA Teaching Experience AAJHS – 2008-present English 8 Roosevelt Junior HS - 2003-2008 English 8, Drama 9 Everett Area High School - 1998-2003 English 9-12, Drama 9-12

3. English 8 Curriculum Writing Informative 5 paragraph essays Persuasive 5 paragraph essays Improve style (word choice, sentence variety, etc.) Grammar Sentence structure Usage Mechanics

4. English 8 Curriculum Vocabulary 3 units each marking period 2 weeks per unit Literature Novel study Core: Witch of Blackbird Pond Academic: Johnny Tremain Short Stories Research/Speech project 4th marking period

5. Technology skills Basic laptop usage Word processing & presentation software use Online publishing/blog and web site design Internet and email etiquette Class Web Site: http://barr.aajhs8.com

6. homework Vocabulary – Students will have study work to complete for each vocabulary unit. Grammar – Students will have practice worksheets for grammar tasks. Writing – Students will complete writing assignments in class, but may bring essays home if they require extra time or have been absent.

7. Class rules Prepared Bring a writing utensil & notebook each day Bring all classwork/homework needed for the day Productive Use class time effectively Follow directions the first time they are given Ask for help when needed Maintain an environment that allows all students to work Positive Necessary, Kind, True

8. Class procedures Agenda – Students must bring their agenda to class each day, and must use the pass within the agenda to leave the classroom. Leaving the Room – Students may not leave the room during the first or last 10 minutes of class. Class Participation – Students will earn three points each day for being prepared, productive, and positive.

9. materials Notebook Recommended: spiral bound notebook with folder/flap for handouts Pen and pencil – for rough and final drafts Optional: White out Colored pencils/markers Graph paper/construction paper

10. Contact information E-mail: ebarr@altoonasd.com Web site: http://barr.aajhs8.com Telephone: 814.381.7590 x7370