Chestnut Talented and Gifted
Middle School
GROWTH IS THE MINDSET
“The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth." -John F. Kennedy
ELA CURRICULUM
Eighth grade ELA students will spend the majority of the year focusing on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills. During classes, students will be exposed to more complicated stories, poems, vocabulary words, concepts, and activities. Our lessons align with the MA Curriculum Standards and are reflective of MyPerspectives modules.
UNIT OVERVIEW
Unit I: Rites of Passage
Unit II: The Holocaust
Unit III: What Matters
ABOUT MS. MARCELIN
This is my second year teaching at TAG and I am beyond excited! I hope to create a learning environment where students feel represented and valued. Through literacy, students and I will explore the connections between content and culture.
CONTACT MS. MARCELIN
Chestnut Talented and Gifted Middle School
355 Plainfield Street, Springfield MA 01104
marcelinm@springfieldpublicschools.com
School Phone: 413-750-2333
Email is my preferred method of communication. I will try to respond to all emails within one business day.