Welcome to Open House Avenel Middle School Grade 7 Mrs. Anan Room 316 September 2014 Language Arts Reading/Writing Workshop “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Eleanor Roosevelt

Language Arts Workshop Overview UnitOverview 1Short Story 2Nonfiction 3Poetry 4Drama 5Folk Literature

Workshop Overview Setting Expectations Big Question Close Reading Text Analysis Guided Expectations Genre Focus Skills Workshop Demonstration and Independence Independent Reading Text Set Anchor Text Various Genres Related Readings

Writing Philosophy The world is your canvas! Students should feel comfortable when writing Use Mats Students may bring in blankets or pillows (they are responsible for)

7 Strategies Schema Bringing understanding to the text Mental Images Questioning Clarification Inferring Reading in between the lines Determining Importance Monitor for meaning Synthesizing Recall, retell

Assessments Major Reading Reviews, Research Projects, Student/Teacher Conferencing, Reader Response Journals, Independent Reading Projects, Portfolio Progress, Literature Circle Projects Minor Warm up Exercises, Observation, Exit Responses, Graphic Organizers, Prepared for class, Progress on Research Papers, Homework, Quizzes, Peer Assessment, Self Assessment, Participation Grade

Participation Grade You start with 100 participation grade When you are unprepared, points will be taken off.

Projects - Snapshot Research Paper Writing Portfolio Current Events

Homework Neat, complete and in on time!

Late Assignments Grade will decrease by one grade level each day it is late. Example – A Late 2 days - C

Absent 1 day of absent = 2 days to make up work

Grades Major 1/3 Minor 2/3 Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check GENESIS each day.

Technology Study Island Apple TV School Wire Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Prezi Other surprises!

Tour of the Room

Extra Help Tuesday at lunch and before school by appointment.

EXPECTATIONS Student/Parent Classroom Contract

Instructional Philosophy Differentiated Instruction Goals Extra help – ask and you shall receive Ask lots of questions!!! Students need to know the why behind the wonder! Incentive Programs Preparing children for the future Want children to be successful in life

SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! It will be a great year!