1. Ms. Martin’s open house information
WELCOME PARENTS!
Ms. Martin’s open house information

2. Ms. ALY Martin Cleveland, Ohio Vanderbilt University
English, Sec. Ed., ELL
Vandy athletics
Meigs Stud. Teacher

3. Our literacy classroom
Classroom Expectations
Classroom Goals
Classroom Policies & Procedures
Classroom Design

4. 8th Grade Literacy texts
Anne Frank
Boy in the Striped Pajamas
The Pearl
A Night to Remember
House of Scorpion
The Outsiders

5. PROFESSIONALISM & EFFORT
“P” and “M” = 2 POINTS
FORMATIVES = CRITICAL
Develop academic skills
Allow for classroom participation
Affect summative success

6. TYPING WEB = .5-weight Summative grade

7. GRADESPEED Reading Reading Informational Texts Research Writing
Vocabulary
Grammar
TypingWeb
Speaking & Listening

8. Ms. Martin’s LITERACY BELIEFS
Reading is NOT just books!!!
Writing is NOT just papers!!!
Literacy skills are critical for life.
Reading teaches you about life.
Ms. Martin’s LITERACY BELIEFS

9. Ms. Martin’s Expectations
Participate in classroom activities!
Complete the work given!
Try your best on everything!
Ask questions!
Ask for help!

10. CLASSROOM MOTTO