1. Mrs. Natalie Aspaas Academic Expectations
Language Arts 1-2
Mrs. Natalie Aspaas
Academic Expectations

2. Language Arts 1-2 Writing
Writing Components:
Explanatory, informational as argumentation, literary analysis, and narrative.
Types of writing:
Microthemes, journals, research skills and essays, and time capsules
Revisions are welcomed!!! Use office hours!

3. Writing Skills as a Focus:
Write arguments to support claims in analysis
Use valid reasoning
Write to examine and convey complex ideas through effective organization
Develop writing skills in: word
choice, ideas, voice, sentence
fluency, conventions, and
organization

4. Vocabulary 10-15 words every other Friday.
Quiz every 2 weeks. (Include definitions and sentences)
High-frequency words on standardized testing, class specific words such as literary terms, and words student will encounter in the reading for the week.

5. Language Skills Focuses on the following:
clarity (i.e. combining sentences and active-vs-passive verbs)
grammar (i.e. verb tense and the parts of speech)
Punctuation (i.e. apostrophes and semicolons)
Mechanics (i.e. abbreviations and italics)
Grammar will be taught in mini lessons with practice assignments.
Grammar will be demonstrated in student writing.

6. First Semester Reading
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Odyssey
Non-fiction related texts
Other related readings
It is suggested that students get
their own copy if possible for
annotations.

7. Second Semester Reading
Romeo and Juliet
The Glass Castle
Non-fiction related materials
Other related materials
Again, suggested to purchase
a copy of Shakespeare Made
Easy.

9. Reading Skills as a Focus:
Analyzing texts for author’s style, central idea, author’s purpose
Citing strong textual evidence to support analysis

10. Speaking and Listening
Socratic Seminars
Agree/Disagree
Class discussions
Interviews
Participation is required.

11. Technology
Students can use calendar or notes on phone to save homework.
Students can take a picture of the weekly board on Mondays.
Students can use e-readers with permission
Weekly s
Students need ipads-charged
Students will submit essays to turnitin.com.
Checks for plagiarism, on-line discussions, verbal feedback.

12. Technology Canvas: for notes and some assignments Textbooks: Online
Remind: Class texts
Text 81010

13. Classroom Regulations
Daily:
Bell work, homework location, objectives
Absent work:
folders, calendar, , voice mail, etc. Office hours

14. What else? Class donations: Color copy/printer paper
Disinfecting wipes
Reward basket donations
Check newsletter for items as they are needed
Student Planners:
Important to stay organized
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