1. LANGUAGE ARTS MRS. BUCHHEIM

2. HOMEWORK Homework assigned nightly Read silently 20-30 min. nightly—including weekends Quality work Look over notes from class Review Greek and Latin roots

3. ESSAYS Type MLA format Site sources Include first draft/second draft/ final copy Word choice Formal Tone Graded with rubric

4. ESSAY GENRES COVERED IN CLASS Response to Literature Persuasive Expository Research reports Narrative

5. AR READING GOALS Goal trimester 1----35 points Goal trimester 2----45 points Goal trimester 3----50 points

6. READING NOVELS The Giver Where the Red Fern Grows Touching Spirit Bear Children of the Lamp Egypt Games Anne Frank Number the Stars Walk Two Moons

7. LATE WORK Marked down up to 50% Signed late slip Must justify reason for being late Must write homework essay Do not take late work after 2 weeks Absent work must be made up within 2 days

8. CLASSROOM Students can bring Kindles and laptops—if they are responsible Global discussions Respect all point of view Reading about various time periods in history Must take notes in class Notes need to be neat and organized Must participate in class discussions Must participate in group activities

9. SUPPLIES APPRECIATED IN CLASSROOM Clorox wipes Copy paper Markers Rulers Thin sharpies—color or black Pencils/pens Colored pencils Air fresheners Tissues Glue sticks Construction paper