1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Ms. Helm’s English Class Fowler Middle School

2. Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. ~William Wordsworth

3. A Little About Me  I grew up in Frisco! I’m a Centennial graduate  Graduated from University of Central Oklahoma  Certified to teach  English (6 th – 12 th )  History (6 th – 12 th )  1 st year at Fowler Middle School  Teach 6 th English  Family: Mom (Jennifer), Dad (Alan) and a younger brother Brett who is 19.

4. English Focuses on Writing Objectives Reading Focuses on Reading Comprehension Objectives  Parts of Speech  Sentence Structure  Capitalization & Punctuation  Interactive Notebooks (INB)  Novel Study to study good models of writing  Vocabulary  Research Skills/Project  Writing Process  6 Traits  Falcon Claws  Composition: Personal Narratives, Expository, Persuasive, Poetry, Imaginative Stories, Letters  Presentations: Speaking and Listening

5. 6 th Grade English Novels First Semester The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Second Semester Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World by Jennifer Armstrong

6. Fowler’s 3 Rules for Success Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Polite Consequences Verbal Reminder Parent Contacted by Email immediately C-Hall (parent notified by phone)

7. Daily Supplies 1.* 1 composition notebook (stays in class) 2.* 1 pocket folder with brads (stays in class) 3.* 1 large binder with 1 divider/section for English (stays w/student) 4.* Blue or black pens, pencils, eraser, small sharpener, and a highlighter 5.* Notebook paper 6. * Glue Stick /map pencils/markers/scissors (stays in pencil pouch ) 7.* Library book or book from home (no graphic novels or comic books) 8. * Fowler Middle School Agenda

8. Grading & Late Work Progress Reports: Every 3 weeks Report Cards: Every 6 weeks –Major Grades (Tests, Projects)= 50% –Daily Grades (Quizzes, Daily)=50% Quizzes or multi-day activities will be weighted double. Late Work: The Highest Possible –1 day late = 70 –2 days late = 50 –3 rd day = 0 (C-halls are issued)

9. Tutorials To help students with make-up work, prevent students from failing, assist with further instruction, and hold students accountable. I am available most mornings from 7:55- 8:15 a.m. in Room 600. If this should change I will let you know by email. Also I will let you know by email about specific test review days and test/quiz makeup's.

10. Thank You For Coming Check out the Fowler Website: http://www.friscoisd.org/schools/fowler/ The best way to contact me is: helmb@friscoisd.org