8th Grade Supplies List
All students must have:
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4 packs of binder
dividers with pockets
5 packs of loose leaf
lined paper
3 packages of pencils
Personal pencil
sharpener
1 pack of highlighters
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Erasers
4 Small pencil baggies
to put in each binder
3 packs of index cards
(3x5)
3 boxes of tissues
2 hand sanitizer for
class
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2 containers of
disinfectant wipes
1 package dry erase
markers
Washable markers and
colored pencils
Scissors
Glue (2pack or more)
Math:
 One 3 inch black binder
 Calculator: Texas Instrument model # 30XIIS **Recommended to keep at home**
ELA and Writing:
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One 5 inch green binder
Social Studies:
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One 5 inch blue binder
Science:
 One 3 inch orange binder
 One package of graph paper (3 prong)
**** Students will also be expected to turn in an $8 locker fee which will be returned at the end of the
year when their lock is returned. ****
2016 Summer Reading
This summer, all students entering 8th grade will be required to read The Pigman by Paul
Zindel. This is a story about two teenagers as they befriend a neighbor and share adventures
together.
You will be able to check out The Pigman by Paul Zindel at your local library, purchase it at a
local bookstore or order it online. I recommend calling ahead before going into the library or
store. You can find The Pigman by Paul Zindel on Amazon.com for less than $10.00.
Attached are worksheets and a project your child is required to complete as they read this
story. All answers must be written in complete sentences and thorough. Students can choose
from one of the three project choices on the last page. The last page has a rubric for the
package. Students are asked to self-evaluate before they hand in the project. I will do a final
evaluation and grade on the project.
All work will be due in ELA class by Friday, September 9, 2016. This is
due the first Friday after school resumes.
Thank you for your support in continuing your child’s commitment to reading throughout the
summer.
Sincerely,
Ms. Hoepfinger
8th grade ELA
The Pigman by Paul Zindel: English 8 Unit Project
ASSIGNMENT: Select ONE of the four project choices below to complete.
DUE DATE:
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Name:
BOOK TRAILER
Create a “movie” trailer for the novel (2-3 minutes in length).
Include the book title and author,
Use appropriate music to play in the background.
Your “movie” trailer should summarize the novel in some way and resemble the style of movie
trailers that we see. Don’t give away the ending! Make it suspenseful!
Write one paragraph describing your choices.
Turn in a copy of your trailer script
2. FAKEBOOK
 Create a fake Fakebook page for one of the main characters of the novel (John, Lorraine, or Mr.
Pignati).
 Complete Fakebook template including: 6+ photos, 6+ status updates, favorite books, movies,
music, biographical information, and more!
 Print out your Fakebook pages.
 The pages should show important moments for the character(s), lessons they have learned, photos
of important people, likes, dislikes, etc. Bring him/her to life!
3. MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
 Create a soundtrack of 15 songs (one for each chapter) that relate to the various themes, concepts,
and emotions within your novel. You need to print out lyrics
 Create a CD cover that includes the name of the book (movie), author, and other eye-catching
artwork.
 Lyrics must be clean and appropriate. No profanity and vulgar language.
 You will also create a CD insert that provides a list of the songs and artists used to make the
soundtrack. Include the chapter #, song title, artist and the year the song was released.
 After each title/author/year information, include a TWO sentence explanation of how the song
relates to the chapter and why the idea is important. Other illustrations may be used if you wish.
Example:
Chapter 1- “You Dropped A Bomb on Me”
The Gap Band
1982
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When John was a freshman, he was known as “The Bathroom Bomber.”
This nickname introduced John to the reader as a trouble-maker.
4. CHARACTER SCRAPBOOK
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Create a 4 page scrapbook for John, Lorraine, and Mr. Pignati.
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One page for each character and a final page for the moments they shared together.
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On each page, include: 4 or more photos, words/phrases to show their personalities, a quote
they
would live by, important moments in their lives, and anything else you think they would want to
include in a scrapbook page.
Scoring Rubric
9-10: Exceeds standard
7-8: Meets Standard
5-6: Approaches standard
3-4: Below standard
0-2: Little or no effort shown
Criteria
Description
Supporting Evidence
(Details and
Elaboration)
X 5
 task is accurate with elaboration and
development
 connects to outside knowledge
 reflects a deep understanding of the
novel
 insightful interpretation of task
 overall presentation is creative and
visually
appealing
 exceptionally neat
 uniquely presented
 follow directions, includes all elements
Presentation
(Creativity and
Neatness)
X 3
Mechanics
X 2
Student
Assessment
 void of errors in spelling, grammar,
punctuation, and capitalization
Teacher
assessment
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Subtotal
FINAL TOTAL (including any bonus
points)
EXTRA POINTS 
If the teacher’s score and your score are similar, extra points will be awarded as follows:
0-2 point difference
5 points
3-6 point difference
3 points
7-9 point difference
2 points
10-20 point difference
1 point
For example, if you give yourself an 85% and the teacher gives you an 83%,
Your overall grade for the portfolio will be an 88%!