WELCOME TO MRS. DESOUSA'S CLASS

                                                                   8TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

                                        

                                                                                          

                          "The only silly question, is the one that you don't ask!" (author unknown)

           

 

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS:
   Come to class prepared/organized.
    Stay focused.
    Ask questions if you don't understand.

 

 

                                    WEIGHTED GRADES

              Tests - 40%                                  Quizzes - 20%

              Essays/Projects - 30%                 Homework/class work - 10%    

  HOMEWORK - Write down the assignments from the board daily.

   EXTRA HELP - I am available Mon.- Fri. at 8:00, but the student must inform me he/she will be coming.  

                   LINKS:

                 For the research paper, refer to citationmachine.net

         For supplemental information for literature/stories, refer to sparknotes.com

 

                                                                         

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