8 th Grade OCR Language Arts Miss Davidove

 Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University  Masters Degrees in Elementary and Special Education from Rutgers University  Specialization in Middle School Language Arts Literacy  Student teaching internship in Chatham  4th Grade Inclusion  Second year at Central Middle School  I taught this class last year.

 Writing:  Descriptive writing  Narrative writing  Argumentative writing  Informational/explanatory writing  Revising/editing  Grammar and usage:  Capitalization and punctuation  Commas  Parts of speech  Simple, compound, complex, and compound- complex sentences

 Spelling  Conventional spelling  Spelling patterns and generalizations  Words from writing journals  Vocabulary  Meanings  Sentences  Synonyms/Antonyms  Passages  Usage

 Tests = 30% of their MP grade  Writing Assignments/Projects = 25% of their MP grade  Quizzes = 20% of their MP grade  Classwork = 15% of their MP grade  Homework = 10% of their MP grade  Lowest homework grades will be dropped  Posted on my website every night

 High expectations for all of my students  Positive expectations for all my students  Should always be prepared for class  Homework, assignment pad, writing utensil, writing journals, binder, paper  Ready to learn  Engaged  Focused  Respectful of each other

 The best way to reach me is through at  I will respond as soon as possible!  If you would rather call, the phone number is x 4031  Please feel free to contact me to discuss your children at any time  That’s what I’m here for.

I am looking for to a great, successful school year!