1. WELCOME TO MS. TICE’S LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS The 7 th Grade Edition

2. A LITTLE ABOUT ME…  …this is my fifth year teaching at SMS, I’ve taught 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade.  …no, I’m not married. I have no children. I live alone, with my cat. To answer more personal questions, I’m going to have to get to know you a little better.

3. TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE  I once had a three legged cat.  I was in the Marching Chiefs at FSU.  I lived in South Korea for two years.

4. NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU On your scrap paper write down two things that are true about yourself and one thing that is a lie. Make it good, your best friend should have a hard time guessing your lie. Now, turn to your shoulder partner and share your 2 Truths and a Lie.

5. CLASS RULES

7. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #1: Use appropriate language.

9. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #2: Respect others.

14. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #3: Help keep the room clean.

17. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #4: No food or drink. (water bottles are the exception, but they must be JUST water)

19. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #5: During class, raise your hand if you have a question or comment.

23. HOW ABOUT A FEW RULES? RULE #6: Pay attention.

29. A FEW OTHER THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

30. WHEN YOU WALK INTO CLASS

31.  Look at the board to see what we’re doing today.

33.  Work on your warm-up for the day and write the assignments and homework in your agenda.

35.  Look at the board to see what we’re doing today.  Work on your warm-up for the day and write the assignments and homework in your agenda.  Get your supplies ready for class.

38. A SPECIAL NOTE

40. AT THE END OF CLASS

41.  Wait for me to tell you it’s time to pack up.

42. AT THE END OF CLASS  Wait for me to tell you it’s time to pack up.  After you’ve packed everything up, sit down. No one leaves until everyone is seated and the room is clean.

43. AT THE END OF CLASS  Wait for me to tell you it’s time to pack up.  After you’ve packed everything up, sit down. No one leaves until everyone is seated and the room is clean.  Line up ONLY when Ms. Tice has told you to.

45. AT THE END OF CLASS After everyone is sitting quietly and the room is clean, I will tell the class that it is time to leave, and you will calmly walk down the hallway to your next class. In the hallway you will walk in a line, one that is straight, because if a 5 year old can do it, so can you. The line will stay on the right side of the hallway until you get to your next class.

46. TURNING IN WORK

47. Most of your work will be completed in your interactive notebooks (which I have kindly provided for you). However, on occasion we will be turning things in. Usually important things. For a grade.

48. TURNING IN WORK When that happens, this heading should be in the top right hand corner of your paper: First and last name Date Class Period

51. TURNING IN WORK When turning in classroom assignments you will deposit them in your class tray or someone will collect the papers for your group and deposit them into the tray.

53. GRADING

54.  Assessments = 70% Tests, projects, quizzes  Assignments = 20% Classwork, journals, notebook checks  Independent Reading = 10%

56. AND BECAUSE I KNOW SOMEONE WILL ASK… Yes, sometime I do provide you with opportunities to earn some extra credit. However, they are built into projects or tests. It’s not something I “give” to you. If you’re waiting to “fix” your grade with extra credit, you should know that’s not really how it works here.

61. WHAT ABOUT WHEN I’M ABSENT?

64. I use this thing called the internet. On it I have a website, the address is ticelangarts.weebly.com. I update it everyday with our class assignments and homework. If you are one of those who, sadly, does not have access to the internet at home, you can also ask a neighbor/friend/peer. If no one who acknowledges your existence will help you, come and ask me. I will give you a condensed version of what we did and give you a heads up on assignments you will have to make up.

65. WHAT ABOUT WHEN I’M ABSENT? Under the long bulletin board, is a huge sign that says EXTRA HANDOUTS FOR NOTEBOOK. Under it is a box that has all the extra handouts that need to be in your Notebook. Next to it is a basket that says “Other Extra Handouts”. You’ll never guess what I put in it. OR IF I ACCIDENTALLY LOSE MY HANDOUT?

66. A FEW MORE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT