"If we surrender to the earth's intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees." -Rainer Maria Rilke
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Welcome to 8th grade English! Our days will be filled with group projects, individual activities, deep analysis of interesting and exciting texts, writing with a focus on mentor texts, and so much more. In an effort to address the rigorous demands of the Common Core, we will delve deep into the SDUSD curriculum, supplementing with a variety of fictional literature and non-fiction texts along with a cross-curricular unit with a focus on slavery in the United States. I have been a teacher in Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and now 7 years in 8th grade at Mann Middle School. I have been the yearbook editor for 5 years and represent my colleagues as an SGT board member and ILT member. I have a passion for education and love English and literature that I can't wait to share with YOU! |