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Back To School Night

Back To School Night. Amy Cochren. Common Question…. What handouts of communication have been sent home? 1) LA6 Course Info Guide.doc 2) LA7 Course Info Guide.doc 3) Independent Reading Handout 2011.doc 4) Smart Citizenship Guidelines 2011.doc. Common Question….

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Back To School Night

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  1. Back To School Night Amy Cochren

  2. Common Question… What handouts of communication have been sent home? 1) LA6 Course Info Guide.doc 2) LA7 Course Info Guide.doc 3) Independent Reading Handout 2011.doc 4) Smart Citizenship Guidelines 2011.doc

  3. Common Question… What kind of communication can I expect from the teacher?

  4. Communication Tools • Planner • Class Blog • Aeries Online Grades

  5. Planner Communication • Students copy HW from board into planner during roll call. • I stamp planners during homework check/independent reading. • You can communicate with me in the next day’s planner spot

  6. Blog Communication • Link on school website • Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc • Absent work station http://www.acochren.wordpress.com

  7. Aeries Communication • Homework and make-up work entered daily • Participation comments entered too • Thursday HW: Prior to Monday, check Aeries’ individual entries and comments. Email me or fill out a communication slip in class on Monday.

  8. Common Question… • What can I do to monitor and support my student?

  9. Home Support Develop a Weekly Routine: Check independent reading progress and sign log. Log onto Aeries together. View week’s entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed. Organize backpack and binder. Restock.

  10. Home Support Monitor Absent Work: Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework. Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission.

  11. Common Question… • What kind of homework or studying should I expect to see from my child for this class?

  12. Homework • Average Time: 15 minutes M, T, W, T • Full credit: complete, directions followed, good effort given • Problem: parent note on date due or work is late • Late: ½ credit up to one week late

  13. Studying for Tests Cornell Note Completion Done in Class together Studying Cornell Notes is assigned as homework. Cornell notes are used for unit, six week, and semester tests. Save them! Cornell Notes First Six Weeks Literature

  14. Studying for a Vocab PowerPoint introduction Cornell notes for definitions Workbook activities Online Quizlet.com Flashcards Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc http://quizlet.com/user/acochren/

  15. Studying for Literature Strategy for preparation is modeled: Study for a Literature Quiz.doc We read stories out loud and discuss together. Quizzes are the following day.

  16. Essay Writing • Packet with directions, examples, and grading rubric for reference • Written in class paragraph by paragraph • Word-processed in class • Home time for revision and parent viewing prior to submission

  17. Language Arts’ Support • Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00 • Ms. Silver and Ms. Prettyman assist students • Late bus provided at 4:00

  18. Common Question… • What are key standards of focus in language arts?

  19. Literary Analysis Standards • Plot components • Characterization • Point of View Narration • Theme • Author’s Purpose • Types and Features of Fiction and Non-Fiction

  20. Writing Standards • Paragraph and Essay Components • Organizational Patterns • Prewriting and Drafting Strategies • Summarization and Citation • Persuasive, Narrative, Response to Literature, and Research Essays • Word-Processing and MLA format

  21. Grammar Standards • Parts of speech • Capitalization • Punctuation • Sentence Structure

  22. Vocabulary Standards • Identification of new words through context clues • Knowledge of Latin and Greek roots

  23. Reading Standards 15 to 20 minutes of daily outside of class reading to meet one million words annually Informational text structure and features Analysis of author’s evidence for appropriateness and adequacy

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