2. English Class
Begin with journal prompt or independent reading
Mini-lesson (10-15 minutes lesson on the skill we’re working on)
Independent or group work
Wrap Up
Homework (if not finished in class)

3. Google Classroom and Weebly
I will update Weebly every week for assignment due dates
Google Classroom will be used primarily for students
Study guides
Rubrics for essays
Mentor texts
Updates and announcements on assignments

4. I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric
Passes
Positive reinforcement
Rewards for good behavior
Class DJ for a day
“Stinky feet”
Seat swap
Chew gum in class
Verbal warnings
Think sheets

5. Be respectful
Participate
Be prepared
Be responsible
Clean up after yourself
Try your best

6. We will complete three novel units
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton; The Giver by Lois Lowry; Refugee by Alan Gratz (grade 7)
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin; Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson; Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (grade 6)
Students will need an independent reading book with them every day
They can check out books from my classroom library
If they struggle to find a book they want to read, I can help them find a series, genre, or author they like!
Students will need to read at least one book per month of their choice
Reading choice project will be due the last Friday of every month (beginning in Sept.)
Students will receive sheet with dates
Students will receive a choice board for projects

7. Text: Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing
Punctuation
Sentence types
Direct and indirect speech
Active and passive voice
Verbals (gerunds, participles, etc)
Pronouns
Writing
Narratives
Literary analysis (evidence based writing)
Descriptive (7th grade) / Persuasive (6th grade)
Expository writing
Research reports
Poetry

8. Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class
Grammar worksheets
Short stories/essays
Independent reading projects (monthly)
I will follow the school’s late work policy
1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%;
3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0%
Absent work
Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their
work

9. Independent reading projects = 20% Homework = 20%
Weighted Grades
Essays = 30%
Independent reading projects = 20%
Homework = 20%
Journals/Classwork = 10%
Quizzes = 20%

10. Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools
me at if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet.
I am also available after school most days if
your child needs help in my class.
Help with writing
Help finding a “just right” book
Help with grammar

11. For this class your child will need:
Two notebooks
One journal (stays in class and checked by me)
Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc.
Writing utensils
Folder or binder to keep their handouts and assignments together

14. Your text here!

16. Religion Class
Begin with journal prompt or small group discussion question
Open with prayer
Lesson(s) of the day
Activity related to lesson
Wrap up

17. Google Classroom and Weebly
I will update Weebly every week for assignment due dates
Google Classroom will be used primarily for students
Study guides
Updates and announcements on assignments

18. I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric
Passes
Positive reinforcement
Rewards for good behavior
Class DJ for a day
“Stinky feet”
Seat swap
Chew gum in class
Verbal warnings
Think sheets

19. Be respectful
Participate
Be prepared
Be responsible
Clean up after yourself
Try your best

20. Religion Curriculum Text: We Believe: We Are God’s People Units:
Forming the Covenant
Building the Covenant Nation
Redefining the Covenant People
The Covenant Fulfilled in Jesus

21. Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class
Research that was started in class
Projects
I will follow the school’s late work policy
1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%;
3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0%
Absent work
Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their
work

22. Weighted Grades:
Tests = 30%
Classwork = 20%
Projects = 30%
Homework = 20%

23. Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools
me at if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet.
I am also available after school most days if
your child needs help in my class.

24. For this your child will need:
Two notebooks
One journal (stays in class and checked by me)
Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc.
Writing utensils
Folder or binder to keep their handouts and assignments together