1. 6th Grade English - Mrs. Haugh 6th Grade English Mrs. Haugh
Welcome to Open House
6th Grade English Mrs. Haugh

2. School-Home Connection
Contact Information:
Voic (248)
(I cannot listen to or respond during class)
Internet

3. About the Teacher This is my 21st year of teaching.
Bachelor’s from EMU, Master’s from MSU.
I’ve taught English in all grades at AMS
I’ve participated in Writer’s Workshops, PBL training, Teacher Lab

4. Curriculum Reading skills Written Communication Listening Skills
Independent reading, small group, and classroom
Literary responses
Oral Communication (book talks, speaking…)
Written Communication
Personal Narrative
Argument
Literary Analysis
Cause/Effect informational
Listening Skills
Word Study (vocab)
Grammar & Conventions (typed and written)

5. Curriculum Aligned to Common Core State Standards
Utilization of project-based learning standards
Listening Skills
Word Study (vocab)
Grammar & Conventions

6. Materials English binder Pencil pouch:
Students Should Bring every day:
English binder
Pencil pouch:
pencils, red checking pens, highlighters, glue sticks
Composition book (writer’s notebook)
Independent Reading book
(they choose, at their level)
Work from previous day

7. Schedule Monday-Wednesday-Friday Tuesday & Thursday
Independent reading in class for
10-15 minutes. They will need a fiction book at their level. Public libraries are a great resource!
Tuesday & Thursday
Students will respond to journal topics in their writer’s notebook
WORD STUDY/ Vocab
Tuesdays- Part 1 is due
Fridays- Part 2 is due and quiz.

8. Grading Formative Assessment = 25% Summative Assessment = 75%
Follows a points/percentage system and assessments are divided by the following categories:
Formative Assessment = 25%
(Includes homework and daily assignments.)
Summative Assessment = 75%
(Includes tests, quizzes, and longer assignments)

9. Homework Policy
Homework is listed in the agenda and is due on the specified date.
Late work- ½ credit until the end of the unit unless a homework pass is used.
A homework pass allows one additional day with no penalty.
1st trimester- 2 homework passes
2nd trimester- 1 homework pass
3rd trimester- 0 homework passes
Longer assignments will lose credit at a rate of 10% per day.
Students will be informed when it is a longer assignment and they usually count as summative assessment.

10. Tips for a Terrific Year
Check Parent Connect
I update assignments regularly. Please allow extra time for essays. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
If needed, check agendas. Daily work, homework, and future due dates are projected on the board.
When in doubt, me and I will do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
~Thank you~ It’s going to be a great year!