8th Grade English Syllabus - Spring 2025 by Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A.Ed./MAT https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7 Mr. Allen's English 8 - Room 301 - Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4 en-us 2025-04-02 14:53:34 UTC 2025-04-06 15:37:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome to English 8! dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913578 2025-04-02 14:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913578 Contact Information & Office Hours dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913580 Class Periods: 1, 2, 3, and 4
Email: [School email address]
Office Hours: Before school 7:30-8:00 AM and during lunch by appointment
Co-teachers are available during periods 2 and 4]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913580 Assignment #1: "I am from..." Speech dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913583
Requirements:
- Written composition (1-2 pages)
- 2-3 minute presentation
- Include personal details about your family, location, interests, and aspirations
- Practice proper speaking techniques

Example provided in class. Due: April 12, 2025]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913583 Assignment #2: Informative Speech with Visual Aids dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913612
Requirements:
- 3-4 minute presentation
- PowerPoint or Google Slides (3-5 slides)
- Include relevant statistics or facts
- Visual aids must enhance your presentation

Due: April 22, 2025]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913612 Assignment #3: Persuasive Speech dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913613
Requirements:
- 4-5 minute presentation
- PowerPoint or Google Slides (4-5 slides)
- Include credible sources
- Clear call to action

Due: May 1, 2025]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913613 Field Trip: The Lightning Thief Musical dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913619
Date: April 30th, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
Who: 50 8th graders and 50 7th graders

Permission slips will be distributed two weeks before the event. Please return them by April 23rd.]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913619 Grading Criteria dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913623 - Content and Organization: 20%
- Delivery and Presentation: 20%
- Visual Aids: 10%
- Peer Feedback: 10%

Class Participation: 25%
Written Reflections: 15%]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913623 Public Speaking Resources dallen02 https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913682 - Speech outline templates
- Recording equipment for practice
- Public speaking tips and techniques handouts
- Access to library resources for research]]> 2025-04-02 14:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dallen02/79p9dangt0gh9xe7/wish/3392913682