1. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Gandhi

2. About Miss Doll  This is my 6 th year in the district; 4 th year at the Middle School  BA – Elementary Education, English, and Middle School English  Innovation’s Team Leader

3. English Language Arts  Curriculum  Aligned with the Common Core Content Standards (CCCS)  Pre-assessments of reading comprehension skills and open ended constructed responses  Quarterly benchmarks

4. English Language Arts  Literature Study  The Giver Active Reading Strategies Cornell Notes, Post-its, Margin Notes, Marking the Text, Think Alouds Review of literary elements Analysis of literature Open ended constructed responses Theme related activities  2-3 additional reading selections  Informational Reading

5. English Language Arts  Writing Pieces  Well- developed paragraphs  Open ended constructed responses  Narrative writing  Argumentative writing  Grammar

6. Homework  Extension and reinforcement of what occurs in the classroom & leads to success with quizzes, tests, writing process pieces, and projects  “Working” homework vs. “Handed in” homework  Written everyday in agenda pads  Absences - Students have as many days as they are absent to make up any missed work

7. Website  Staff Webpages  My website is up to date with current assignments  Visit our team website which can be accessed through the middle school page  Newsletter and Documents

8. Communication  Email  katherine.doll@monroe.k12.nj.us  Genesis  Team Planning 10:30am – 11:00am