8th Grade ELAR Syllabus: Nov/Dec 2025 Course: 8th Grade English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) Teacher: Rebekah Laszlo School: Ser Niños Middle School   Contact / Hours of availability: rlaszlo@serninos.org         Mon.-Thurs. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Weekly Grading Breakdown Student success in 8th Grade ELAR is determined by assessment that values both consistent effort and mastery of key skills. Daily Grade 40% Assignments completed in class, homework, short quizzes, journal entries, close reading annotations, and drafts. These check for understanding and practice. Major Grade 50% Comprehensive assessments of unit mastery, including formal essays, large-scale projects, and unit exams. Participation 10% Active, respectful engagement in class discussions, group work, collaborative activities. *scored according to the rubric below. 2. November Unit Focus This month, we focus on Career Ready Communication & Poetic Expression : developing key...