8th Grade Homeroom

In addition to language arts, I am also the 8th-grade homeroom teacher. The 8th graders have many exciting activities throughout the year such as the Halloween party and Christmas program. Click here to learn more about these activities.

 

 

Learning Strategies

While the middle school students are in their specialist classes (art, gym, computer, ect...) I teach a class called Learning Strategies. In this class, I assist students with their homework (in all subject areas), study skills, and organizational skills. This is an option for students who may be struggling and need some extra one-on-one teacher time.

Student Council

I am also the student council advisor for Saint John School.  Our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students make up the student council which is in charge or at least has a hand in helping with all of the fun events of the school year like dances, talent shows, and fundraisers. To find out more about the student council, click here to visit our page.

 

Welcome to Middle School Language Arts!

I'm Karen Leciejewski and I have been teaching at Saint John's since 2003. I've taught middle school since 2001 and love working with this age group! I have three children of my own who will also attend Saint John's, so I'm, not only a Saint John's teacher, but also, a Saint John's parent.

I teach language arts to all of the middle school students. We cover vocabulary, spelling, grammar, literature, and writing in language arts class.

 

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Book Reports

Students in grades 6-8 are required to read novels of their own choosing approximately once a month and create reports which summarize these novels. Each book chosen must be middle school reading level and appropriate in content. Students may not choose books that have been turned into movies. Students must have their books checked by their parents as well as by Mrs. Leciejewski to be sure that it is appropriate. Students are encouraged, but not required, to choose different genres of books each month as well as different styles of reports. More information will come home each month.  You may also look at the worksheets below to see the different requirements for different styles of reports.
 

2018-2019 Book Report Due Dates

6th Grade
Friday, October 11th
Friday, November 15th
Friday, December 13th
Friday, February 14th
Friday, April 3rd

7th & 8th Grade
Friday, October 4th
Friday, November 8th
Friday, December 13th
Friday, February 7th
Friday, April 3rd
 

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Book Report Worksheets