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Communication Is The Key Homework and Assignments Page:
www.southwoodmiddleschool.org About Us Faculty & Staff Nicholas Cameron
E-mail: [email protected]
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The Times They Are A-Changin’
Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS): Full implementation 2014-2015 What does it mean?
Higher text complexity Evidence-Based Writing (Academic Writing) Emphasis on non-fictional reading and
writing
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Class Overview Novels:
7th Grade: “The Last Book in the Universe” by R. Philbrick “The Hero and the Crown” by R. Mckinley “Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” by J. Swanson
8th Grade: “Animal Farm” by G. Orwell “Of Mice and Men” by J. Steinbeck
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Novel selections for the 3rd & 4th
grading period are
forthcoming
Class Overview Reading Plus:
Access via Student Portal Weekly activities due Sunday night
Independent Reading: 3 novels- Classic, Modern, Non-Fiction Due dates/projects assigned throughout the year
Home Learning: Posted weekly on the board & on homework page
Absent Students: It is the student’s responsibility to speak to the
teacher about missing assignments Alternative assignments may be given
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