1. Back to School Night 2013 Ms. Heather Toll English 8/GATE

2. A little about me… BA Psychology 2004 MA Education 2006 Hogan High School 2000 Teaching Credential 2005

3. A little about this class… Please look at the handout for the website addresses.

4. A little about the website… There is a link to each document that we are working on that week (with the exception of tests). If your child is ever absent OR if they are missing any assignments this part of the website will allow you to find the documents. 

5. A little more about this class… English 8GATE Teaching Style Direct and Guided Instruction Use of Technology (WiFi) Homework AR (20 minutes nightly) and Unfinished Assignments Accelerated Reader (AR) 15 points per quarter Daily log not required Writing Formatting Essays and Style Reading Whole Class Discussion and Guidance Project Based Learning with Guidance Use of Technology (WiFi) AR (20 minutes nightly), Quarterly Projects, and Unfinished Assignments 30 points per quarter Daily log not required Research and Analysis, Critique Partner/Group Discussion and Application

6. Thank you so much for coming tonight! Feel free to walk around, ask questions, and meet the other parents for the last bit of this period.

7. A short movie about life…

8. Life = Risk Ending Activity Write a short inspirational note to your son or daughter and place it in the box at the front of the room. I will give it to them the last week of school! *Feel free to walk around, ask questions, and meet the other parents for the last bit of this period.