Reading 8th Grade 

         Ringgold MiddleSchool

1.Be seated with supplies

   before tardy bell rings.

2.Follow all directions the

   first time they are given.

3.Respect the rights and

   feelings of others by not

   using abusive or offensive

   language.

4.Keep hands, feet, and

   other object to themselves

5.No eating, chewing gum,

   or grooming in class.

Monday Oct. 5

 Use Common Assessment 1 and review questions missed.

.             * 5th/6th Period read Huckleberry Finn Chapters 16-17 and then begin writing a summary

Tuesday Oct. 6

 Continue with First Commom Assessment Review/Questions missed

           * 5th/6th Period Finish writing a summary for chapters of Huckleberry Finn

Wednesday Oct. 7

           Read Shakespear's Words

Thursday OCT.8

            Finish Shakespeare's Words and answer Questions

Friday   OCT.9

             Mini Assessment

 

                    UIL

    * Practices will begin this week. Check with your coaches what days.

     * Support Washington Trip--BUY Tickets for Dance

 

      Tutorials will begin soon!!!!

       

    READ Daily for 20 Minuets at Home!!!!

  When given homework make sure to turn it in the next day!

 

          Due   Thur. Oct 1

         *5th/6th Period--Why Coyote is Brown

                      Use strategies to answer questions

            Huck  Questions

            Read Ch. 9-15

 

  5th/6th period......Due end of 2nd Six weeks

         produce a Report for end of Huckleberry Finn.

         It may be in the form of a poster, video,    script/play...etc. Be Creative!!!!! Groups of 4 or 5   students......

              

           Thank you Parents for all your help and support!!!!

        * Make sure your child follows all dress codes and school rules.

        * Report Cards will be out soon!!!!

          * Conference time----1:55-2:45pm
About your Teacher

 

  • I am from Roma. Born and raised there, even went to school there. Yes, I am a Gladiator working in Rattler country.....I guess that makes me a GladRat....HA HA HA HA!!!
  • I attended St. Edward's University. I have a BA in English and Spanish. (TEA Certified Teacher)
  • I have a 17 year old son, who wants to be a Petroleum Engineer....but he also wants to become a Texas Ranger (No, Not a baseball player...the Law Enforcement division)
  • This is my 4th year working at Ringgold Middle School....
  • and for all of you who keep asking my age...Keep guessing......
  • My favorite sports are Baseball and Boxing!!

             This is me....Ms. M. Barrera-Gaitan        

                                          

 

 

       Make this Year a      HOMERUN!!!!