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Introduction

My name is Julie Talbert. I teach:

8th Grade English Language Arts, Periods 1-3

Advanced Language Arts, Periods 4 & 6

ELA

Florida State BEST Standards
ELA Expectations

Writing:
Argumentative, Informative,
Expository

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Reading
- Comprehension & Analysis
- Vocabulary

More info

• Tutoring: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school & during Lunch

• Daily Agendas posted every day on the board

• Assignments & Due Dates posted on Focus/Gradebook

• Message on Focus/Gradebook

• or Email: talbertj@burnsscitech.org

Programs

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Edu-Gaming platforms: Kahoot, Gimkit, Quizizz

Goal: to keep hands-on and tech at 50/50

Plan for the school year

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Writing

Argumentative

Expository

Narrative

Vocabulary/
Grammar

Punctuation

Capitalization

Spelling

Literary
Analysis

Comparing/

Contrasting,

Understanding

Rhetoric,

Interpreting

Figurative

Language

Comprehension

Central ideas

Purpose

Tracking
development of
arguments

Identifying

Reading

Themes

Character
development

Setting

Plot

Structure

Sound

Imagery

Areas of focus

English Language Arts/Reading

• Standards-based learning
• Appreciation of Literature
• Comprehension & analysis of fiction and non-fiction
• Introduction to Poetry: Music, Lyrics
• Grammar & vocabulary
• Creative Writing
• Communication: Argumentative writing
• Rhetoric (persuasion)
• Essay/content writing: Planning & Research
• Critical Thinking
• Personal Voice/Expression
• Connection

Presentation title

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Areas of focus

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• What it is

• Setting Goals

• Growth Mindset

• Personal Finance: Credit/debt, budgeting, taxes, etc.

• Business & Business Elements

• Assets/Liabilities

• Planning

• Case Studies

• Project based learning

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Summary

Our Mission: The Mission of Burns Science and Technology is to

cultivate learners and leaders who are inspired, able, and prepared to

make a positive difference in the world.

My Mission is to help raise responsible, courteous thinkers and

communicators who think for themselves, and their fellow humans,

and do what is right.

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Thank you

Mrs. Talbert

Contact:

talbertj@burnsscitech.org

Ext. 172

Text only: 954 471 9245