Welcome! to Writing Workshop Please sign-in on any of the 2 clipboards in the room An Integrated Approach to Writing Mrs. Hamilton Team 8 G

Writing Workshop Curriculum An ambitious program that creates a student-centered approach to writing with a focus on a variety of genres Designed to meet the needs of each individual writer through brief mini-lessons that address strategies, grammar, and style Individualized attention to writing skills through conferencing (both peer and teacher) Utilization of an online portfolio system as part of a district wide initiative that will compile their writing, allow for peer feedback, and focus on goal setting and reflection. An ambitious program that creates a student-centered approach to writing with a focus on a variety of genres Designed to meet the needs of each individual writer through brief mini-lessons that address strategies, grammar, and style Individualized attention to writing skills through conferencing (both peer and teacher) Utilization of an online portfolio system as part of a district wide initiative that will compile their writing, allow for peer feedback, and focus on goal setting and reflection.

This I Believe... I believe in hard work I believe that writing is a process I believe in varying levels of success I believe in taking risks I believe that students hold the key to their own success ✴ Self-advocacy I believe in your student I believe in hard work I believe that writing is a process I believe in varying levels of success I believe in taking risks I believe that students hold the key to their own success ✴ Self-advocacy I believe in your student

Types of Assignments Within each unit there are: – One or two smaller “writing pieces/projects” (15-50 points) that act as “warm ups” – One Major Writing Assignment (MWA) (100 points). There are other ways to earn points – Do Now’s/Class Activities (3-20 points) – Pre-writing (15-25 points) – Drafts (5 points) – Turning in necessary docs with MWA (points vary) – Class Logs (points vary) Within each unit there are: – One or two smaller “writing pieces/projects” (15-50 points) that act as “warm ups” – One Major Writing Assignment (MWA) (100 points). There are other ways to earn points – Do Now’s/Class Activities (3-20 points) – Pre-writing (15-25 points) – Drafts (5 points) – Turning in necessary docs with MWA (points vary) – Class Logs (points vary)

Writing Workshop Grading Marking Period Grade We will be working with a “ Total Points ” system. PowerSchool MWA typically comes near the end of each marking period and has a major impact on their grade Take-2-Re-do (Revision opportunity) Optional revision for all individual MAJOR WRITING assignments with less than a 75% Must be signed by a parent/guardian Revised piece will be due a week from the return date The two scores will be averaged UP to a 75% Marking Period Grade We will be working with a “ Total Points ” system. PowerSchool MWA typically comes near the end of each marking period and has a major impact on their grade Take-2-Re-do (Revision opportunity) Optional revision for all individual MAJOR WRITING assignments with less than a 75% Must be signed by a parent/guardian Revised piece will be due a week from the return date The two scores will be averaged UP to a 75%

Writing Workshop Grading Class Work Any class work (worksheets, drafting, editing, etc.) that is not finished in class becomes “ homework ”. It is the student ’ s responsibility to complete the unfinished work outside of class AND turn it in the next day at the beginning of class to be considered “ on time ”. Late work Time sensitive late-work will not be accepted for points (i.e. check points, work needed for class that day). Non time-sensitive late-work will earn no more than half credit based on quality of work and timeliness of turning it in. ✴ There will be 10 percent deducted from each day a writing piece is late. Class Work Any class work (worksheets, drafting, editing, etc.) that is not finished in class becomes “ homework ”. It is the student ’ s responsibility to complete the unfinished work outside of class AND turn it in the next day at the beginning of class to be considered “ on time ”. Late work Time sensitive late-work will not be accepted for points (i.e. check points, work needed for class that day). Non time-sensitive late-work will earn no more than half credit based on quality of work and timeliness of turning it in. ✴ There will be 10 percent deducted from each day a writing piece is late.

My Two Cents on Extra Credit First cent: I do not believe in the end of the marking period, “Is there anything I can do to raise my grade before report cards?” grovel. ★ If I did, what message would this send to your student? Second cent: I do, however, believe in recognizing work that goes above and beyond assignment requirements OR if a student shows vast improvement in a past area of weakness. ★ Now, what message does this send to your student? First cent: I do not believe in the end of the marking period, “Is there anything I can do to raise my grade before report cards?” grovel. ★ If I did, what message would this send to your student? Second cent: I do, however, believe in recognizing work that goes above and beyond assignment requirements OR if a student shows vast improvement in a past area of weakness. ★ Now, what message does this send to your student?

How Can You Best Help Your Child? Praise hard work Encourage independence Promote self-advocacy Cultivate an appreciation for reading and writing Know what is going on... Check PowerSchool Sign-up for Remind Check out their Google Site Utilize my Teacher Webpage Has all documents for each unit

REMIND Safe, easy way to receive due date reminders for drafts and final writing pieces. * Receive by text and/or If you have not seen this paper before, please pick one up on your way out the door. Safe, easy way to receive due date reminders for drafts and final writing pieces. * Receive by text and/or If you have not seen this paper before, please pick one up on your way out the door.

Extra Help I am here to help your student succeed. Students are encouraged to seek help if they are struggling or need extended time. –They need to set up a time to meet with me either before or after school If students feel they need reinforcement, all they need to do is ask! I am here to help your student succeed. Students are encouraged to seek help if they are struggling or need extended time. –They need to set up a time to meet with me either before or after school If students feel they need reinforcement, all they need to do is ask!

Parent/Teacher Relationship , voic , notes ***Best way to Main Office: (908) x2265 PowerSchool Teacher Webpage Remind Conference Request via counseling department , voic , notes ***Best way to Main Office: (908) x2265 PowerSchool Teacher Webpage Remind Conference Request via counseling department

Closing Thought are really their lifelong teacher so we need to work together collaboratively because we both want the same thing….and that is what is best for your child.** **I know I am their “ teacher ” but you

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