1. We can learn a lot from crayons: Some are sharp, Some are pretty, Some are dull, Some have weird names, All are different colors, But they have to live in the same box. 7 th Grade Pre-AP RELA

2. 11/21/2016 2 My Information KMS Website: http://humbleisd.net/Domain/6691http://humbleisd.net/Domain/6691 Email: (amanda.turlington@humble.k12.tx.us)amanda.turlington@humble.k12.tx.us Phone #: 281-641-4234 Conference: Period 2 nd –M, T, W, F – 9:26-10:26 –Th – 10:59-11:39

3. 11/21/2016 3 Grading Summative Assessments – 60% Tests/Projects/Essays Formative Assessments – 40% Daily Work/Warm-Ups/In class assignments Quick Write/SSR/Journal Responses KNOWSYS weekly assessments (.5) Homework (.5 in gradebook)

4. 11/21/2016 4 What vocabulary instruction will be given to my child? KNOWSYS Vocabulary: The students will use the flashcards or app everyday at home and/or at school for practice. One group of words a week ranging from 8-12 words. In class, students will participate in activities and take quizzes each Friday over the assigned group of words. It is important that they purchase these flashcards/app; if they do not, they will have to manually make them each week which is a time consuming process. TO ORDER: 1. Go to Amazon.com 2. Search for “Knowsys Educational Services” 3. Select the Knowsys products you want You can buy the App from the App Store (apple) or From Google Play (android)

5. 11/21/2016 5 What will my child be reading? Pre-AP *Christmas Carol (assign novel in class) * Our Town (assign novel in class) *The Pigman, Paul Zindel (assign book in class) * 9 Week novels (vary) * DAILY READING BOOK (LIBRARY/HOME BOOK) Various short stories, poetry, expository/explanatory text, essays, comic / cartoon, drama

6. 8/2016 6 What if my child needs help? TUTORING SCHEDULE Tuesday morning 7:45-8:20AM Tuesday afternoon 4:00-4:30PM Get help with concepts/ assignments Correct tests Complete make-up work

7. 11/21/2016 7 What should my child bring to class everyday? Binder Planner Homework Folder Pens / Pencils / supply bag Book to read Composition book (if taken )

8. 11/21/2016 8 What will my child be doing on Reading Thursday? Reading is RELEVANT and the more we read the better we apply, connect, and write our thoughts. The 7 th graders will read a text on a continual basis that will assign specific outcomes every week of each 9 weeks period. (This is not AR.) We will connect our reading to writing necessary to improve skills. This will directly tie to our curriculum & content.

9. 11/21/2016 9 What will my child be writing in RELA? “Writing is Thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it is so hard. -- David McCullough 7 th grade writing: -- personal narrative multi-paragraph essays -- expository essays multi-paragraph essays -- short answer responses connected with reading -- frequent Quick Writes

10. 11/21/2016 10 Will my child have homework? Yes! Your child should be reading at home. There will be additional homework weekly with Knowsys vocabulary.

11. 11/21/2016 11 What if my child turns in an assignment late? Formative and Summative Late Work Policy: 1st day late – 10 pts lost 2nd day late – 20 pts lost 3rd day late – phone call home. Grade will be a ZERO if not turned in by end of 3 week grading period per UIL rules.

12. 11/21/2016 12 What if my child is absent? Upon any absence, please be SURE the child returns with a note for the Attendance Officer. After the third day, parents can request make-up work through the office. If you do not want to wait for three days, you may check the website or email me if you have any questions.

13. 11/21/2016 13 Grades Parents may view grades online using HAC. There is a link on the district’s website. A progress report is issued every three weeks of each nine weeks grading period. If a student’s average is 74 or below, your child will receive a detailed progress report that shows each assignment and grade. These progress reports must be signed by a parent and returned to the teacher. Parents may also email me if they would like an update on their child’s progress.

14. 11/21/2016 14 What are the Behavioral Expectations for the Classroom? R espectful O n Time and Prepared A lways Safe R esponsible

15. 11/21/2016 15 Thank you for coming to Open House! If you would like to sign up for Remind please make sure you take a flyer. Also, a weekly email is sent on Mondays. Please make sure that your email is updated.