Back To School Night Amy Cochren

Common Question… What handouts of communication have been sent home? 1) LA6 Course Info Guide.docLA6 Course Info Guide.doc 2) LA7 Course Info Guide.docLA7 Course Info Guide.doc 3) Independent Reading Handout 2011.docIndependent Reading Handout 2011.doc 4) Smart Citizenship Guidelines 2011.docSmart Citizenship Guidelines 2011.doc

Common Question… What kind of communication can I expect from the teacher?

Communication Tools Planner Planner Class Blog Class Blog Aeries Online Grades Aeries Online Grades

Planner Communication Students copy HW from board into planner during roll call. Students copy HW from board into planner during roll call. I stamp planners during homework check/independent reading. I stamp planners during homework check/independent reading. You can communicate with me in the next day’s planner spot You can communicate with me in the next day’s planner spot

Blog Communication Link on school website Link on school website Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc Absent work station Absent work station

Aeries Communication Homework and make-up work entered daily Homework and make-up work entered daily Participation comments entered too Participation comments entered too Thursday HW: Prior to Monday, check Aeries’ individual entries and comments. me or fill out a communication slip in class on Monday. Thursday HW: Prior to Monday, check Aeries’ individual entries and comments. me or fill out a communication slip in class on Monday.

Common Question… What can I do to monitor and support my student?

Home Support Develop a Weekly Routine: Check independent reading progress and sign log. Check independent reading progress and sign log. Log onto Aeries together. View week’s entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed. Log onto Aeries together. View week’s entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed. Organize backpack and binder. Restock. Organize backpack and binder. Restock.

Home Support Monitor Absent Work: Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework. Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework. Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission. Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission.

Common Question… What kind of homework or studying should I expect to see from my child for this class?

Homework Average Time: 15 minutes M, T, W, T Average Time: 15 minutes M, T, W, T Full credit: complete, directions followed, Full credit: complete, directions followed, good effort given good effort given Problem: parent note on date due or Problem: parent note on date due or work is late work is late Late: ½ credit up to one week late Late: ½ credit up to one week late

Studying for Tests Cornell Note Completion Done in Class together Cornell Note Completion Done in Class together Studying Cornell Notes is assigned as homework. Studying Cornell Notes is assigned as homework. Cornell notes are used for unit, six week, and semester tests. Save them! Cornell notes are used for unit, six week, and semester tests. Save them! Cornell Notes First Six Weeks Literature Cornell Notes First Six Weeks LiteratureCornell Notes First Six Weeks LiteratureCornell Notes First Six Weeks Literature

Studying for a Vocab PowerPoint introduction PowerPoint introduction Cornell notes for definitions Cornell notes for definitions Workbook activities Workbook activities Online Quizlet.com Flashcards Online Quizlet.com Flashcards Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc

Studying for Literature Strategy for preparation is modeled: Study for a Literature Quiz.doc Strategy for preparation is modeled: Study for a Literature Quiz.doc Study for a Literature Quiz.doc Study for a Literature Quiz.doc We read stories out loud and discuss together. We read stories out loud and discuss together. Quizzes are the following day. Quizzes are the following day.

Essay Writing Packet with directions, examples, and grading rubric for reference Written in class paragraph by paragraph Word-processed in class Home time for revision and parent viewing prior to submission

Language Arts’ Support Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00 Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00 Ms. Silver and Ms. Prettyman assist students Ms. Silver and Ms. Prettyman assist students Late bus provided at 4:00 Late bus provided at 4:00

Common Question… What are key standards of focus in language arts?

Literary Analysis Standards Plot components Plot components Characterization Characterization Point of View Narration Point of View Narration Theme Theme Author’s Purpose Author’s Purpose Types and Features of Fiction and Non-Fiction Types and Features of Fiction and Non-Fiction

Writing Standards Paragraph and Essay Components Paragraph and Essay Components Organizational Patterns Organizational Patterns Prewriting and Drafting Strategies Prewriting and Drafting Strategies Summarization and Citation Summarization and Citation Persuasive, Narrative, Response to Literature, and Research Essays Persuasive, Narrative, Response to Literature, and Research Essays Word-Processing and MLA format Word-Processing and MLA format

Grammar Standards Parts of speech Parts of speech Capitalization Capitalization Punctuation Punctuation Sentence Structure Sentence Structure

Vocabulary Standards Identification of new words through context clues Knowledge of Latin and Greek roots

Reading Standards 15 to 20 minutes of daily outside of class reading to meet one million words annually 15 to 20 minutes of daily outside of class reading to meet one million words annually Informational text structure and features Informational text structure and features Analysis of author’s evidence for appropriateness and adequacy Analysis of author’s evidence for appropriateness and adequacy