Misty Myers
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Courses Taught:
English Language Arts 8
Bio
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with K-8 Education - Carson Newman University - 2000
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction - Carson Newman University - 2002
Education Specialty in Administration & Supervision - Lincoln Memorial University - 2013
Experience
8th Grade ELA - White Pine School - 2000-2021
8th Grade ELA - Newport Grammar School - 2021-Present
About Mrs. Myers
I am so happy to be a part of the NGS Family. I am married with two children and a dog. We enjoy spending time together going on picnics, watching movies, and going out for ice cream! I have been teaching 8th grade English Language Arts for many years. My philosophy in education is "Love kids... and Teach kids!" I want all students to work hard and prepare for lifelong learning. I strive to create an environment where all students can be successful.
Stay in the Know
Upcoming Events:
2024-2025 School Year
-May 16 - 1:00 PM Dismissal
-May 22 - 8th Grade Class Night 6:00 PM in the Gym
-May 23 - 10:00 AM Dismissal
8th Grade Breakfast
Students & Parents should check Aspen weekly to see progress and assignments. Grades are updated daily!
Homework Hotline:
615-298-6636
Students have been encouraged to read/study for 20 minutes each night!
8th Grade Supply List
2024-2025
Students will be provided with the following:
- Earbuds
- Colored Pencils
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Pencil Pouches
- 2 - 1 inch binders
Students should purchase the following for use in each class:
ELA:
- 1-inch 3-Ring Binder
- 5 Tab Dividers
Math:
- 100 Page Composition book
- Blue 2 Pocket Folder
History:
- 3-Ring Binder
- 2 Packs of Tab Dividers
Science:
- 2 inch Green 3-Ring Binder
- Tab Dividers
- 2 Pocket folder with Holes
- Sticky Notes
- Scotch Tape Refills
- Ziplock bags
Additional Supplies for Use in All Classes:
- Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Highlighters
- Ink Pen
- Notebook Paper
Please attempt to purchase the following REQUESTED items for homeroom:
- Post It notes
- Clorox wipes
- Kleenex
- Classroom hand sanitizer
Events
ELA Topics of Study
April - May 2025
Unit: The Diary of Anne Frank
Students will explore the texts and will focus on the following standards.
8.RI.KID.1- Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences; support an interpretation of a text by citing relevant textual evidence.
8.RI.KID.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary.
8.RI.KID.3 - Analyze the techniques used to distinguish between and to make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text.
8.RI.CS.6 - Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
8.RI.IKI.8 - Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims and the reasoning is sound.