Entering Eighth Grade

Grade 8 ELA
Mrs. Strehlau
jstrehlau@saintannies.org

The summer ELA assignment, in preparation for 8th grade, will entail The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and The Watson's Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. Should you have any questions at any time, please email me. I check my email regularly during the summer.

The Outsiders
The Outsiders is a coming of age story that takes place over a two week period. It tells the story of two groups of teenagers whose bitter rivalry stems from socioeconiminc differences. With a heavy emphasis on plot and characterization, each student must complete the character identificatin chart as well as the plot map. Additional comprehension exercises as well as a cumulative test will be given within the first few weeks of school.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 is a humorous, yet emotional and powerful tale that resonates with its relatable family dynamics while also highlighting the racial injustice and violence of the time period. Each student must complete the One-Pager being sure to follow the directions on the back carefully.

The expectation is that all work will be completed thoroughly and on time. A solid start to your 8th grade year is dependent on your effort and work ethic.