1. Ms. Jennings Apurvis@wcskids.net ms2jennings.weebly.com
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Ms. Jennings
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2. Writing Students will do a lot of writing this year
Notebooks – 2-5 pages per week
Student choice writing
Letter essays about books they have read
Writing workshop 2-3 days per week
Units of writing: Poetry, Advocacy Journalism (argument writing), Memoir (narrative writing), and Reviews (argument writing)

3. Reading Students must bring a novel to class every day
Reading workshop 2-3 days per week
Reading well requires consistent practice
Reading workshop philosophy
Student choice, text complexity, letter essays 
                                                          Reasons to Read
1. Reading is rewarding                                     6. Reading prepares you for the world of work.
2.Reading builds a mature vocabulary.          7. Reading well is financially rewarding.
3.Reading makes you a better writer.             8. Reading opens the door to college and beyond
4.Reading is hard, and "hard" is necessary.  9. Reading arms you against oppression.
5.Reading makes you smarter.                       10. Reading develops your moral compass.

4. Speaking Formal and informal Presentations Documentaries/videos
Book talks

5. Language and grammar
We will use No Red Ink for targeted grammar instruction.
Pre-test to determine deficits. 
Students are assigned lessons to target deficits.  
Other grammar and language will be taught in context through reading and writing.

6. @Home requirements 1 hour block for ELA at (MS)2TC RAH Writing
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Minimum 30 minutes per day outside school
Writing
Write in school writer's notebook for 1 hour per week

7. Other fun facts I accept late work for a 25% grade reduction.
Students can rewrite many things for a higher grade.
Portfolios are kept in the room, but you can ask your student to bring it home any time.

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