1. Mrs. Adams 8 th Grade English/Language Arts Van Hoosen Middle School

2. Bachelors of Arts in Teaching Child Development Language Arts Bachelors of Arts in Teaching Child Development Language Arts Masters of Arts in Teaching English Reading Specialist Masters of Arts in Teaching English Reading Specialist

3. SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:27 / 10:45 Half Days 1 st Hour7:45-8:43Strategic Reading 6 2 nd Hour8:48-9:46ELA8 3 rd Hour 9:51-10:49Planning/Preparation Time 4 th Hour10:54-11:53ELA8 B Lunch11:21-11:51 5 th Hour12:28-1:25 ELA8 6 th Hour1:30-2:27 ELA8

4. Writing Writing skills Organizing clear and coherent pieces Using transitions Improving word choice and fluency Persuasive/Argumentative Supporting claims with evidence Acknowledging counterarguments Establishing a cohesive style Informative/explanatory Form Purpose Research Gathering relevant information Evaluating resources Reading Key ideas and details Citing textual evidence Identifying theme or central idea Craft and Structure Determining meaning in context Story structure and point of view Integration of knowledge and ideas Analyzing literature Identifying Literary elements Comparing/contrasting selections Incorporating prior knowledge Speaking, Listening, and Viewing Analyzing structure Evaluating presentation mediums

6. Login Web Address: http://my.hrw.com All students will have their own individual login and password.

7. Planners Classroom Website LA Binder Remind 101 Parent/Teacher Conferences myRCS Email Report Cards Progress Reports

8. Option 1 The App Option 2 Visit this link: Option 3 Text the following: ELA 8 @385b4

9. www.rochester.k12.mi.us Middle Schools Schools School Menu Van Hoosen Mrs. Adams Classroom News Reminders, assignments and updates Great resources for additional practice

10. http://www.mrsadamsenglishlanguagearts.com/index.html

11. Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline, and good time management skills. I encourage your student to do his/her work on time, but I will accept assignments up to one week after the due date. Late work will be marked down as follows: 1st Quarter - One day late = no penalty. Two or more = 10% deduction 2nd Quarter – 10% 3rd Quarter – 20% 4th Quarter – 30%

12. Check my classroom web page. Send me an email and I will be happy to gather your student’s work and put it in the main office for you to pick up after school. What should I do when my child is absent? Students are allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment Students are responsible for checking the calendar and absence folder for any work they missed once they return to school Absence (Illness) Students/parents must request homework five days prior to absence. Projects, quizzes, and test must be turned in/taken before the student leaves. Make-up work is due the first day of return See course syllabus for more details regarding pre- planned absences Absence (pre- planned)

13. Citizenship Behavior Participation Effort Homework Completion Peer Relations Time Management Letter Daily Work Quizzes & Tests Presentations Individual & Group Projects Observations Student interviews Please visit myRCS often to view grades

14. Class Activation Code: GZLBV Web Address: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs How to Order Online: 1. Sign up at the above website. 2. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. 3. Register for your own user name and password. 4. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

15. I would greatly appreciate donations of the following items: Tissue Hand sanitizer Antibacterial wipes These items will help us fight the flu germs this season.