Phone: (609) 698-5880
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in English Literature Masters in the Art of Teaching
Mrs. Lauren Rollis
Welcome to Mrs. Rollis's Web Page for Grade 8 Language Arts!!!
This year we will explore texts that will present interesting topics, focus on critical writing skills, and fine-tune how we think about literature. Exploring and building these skills will help prepare for high school challenges.
Classroom Rules:
- Communicate with me directly - questions, concerns, and/or personal information.
- Cell phones are prohibited.
- ABSENT WORK—It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was missed, complete the work, and submit the work to me.
- Cheating = Zero; NO WORK = NO CREDIT!
Materials Needed:
- Pen and/or pencil [EVERY CLASS!!!!]
- Small binder [with lined paper and a means of storing handouts]
- School-issued Chromebook
Binder Organization ~ Two ways!!
#1: No DIVIDERS??
Front = current literature notes
Back = all year notes [writing, vocabulary, literary analysis]
#2: DIVIDERS??
- Current Literature
- Literary Analysis & Vocabulary
- Writing
Helpful Websites
theoceancountrylibrary.org (online homework help and tutors)
kahoot.com (content-specific quizzes)
quizlet.com (make online quizzes)
noredink.com (grammar help)
ego4u.com (English grammar help for ELL Learners)