Do-Now: On the paper provided, write: Your son/daughter’s first and last name A goal, some advice, or a word of encouragement for your son/daughter for Communications Arts. These papers will be given to your child tomorrow in class to keep for the school year.

English Mr. Romash

Class rules and policies Let the students decide the rules What makes a good student? What makes a good teacher?

Some of my favorites Teacher - No homework… EVER Teacher – No shiny ties Teacher – Make us cupcakes Student – Come to class when they want Student – Pizza party Friday Student – Get stickers for everything

Students Be prepared Participate Honest On time Do their homework Be nice everybody Doesn’t call out in class Respects everyone

Teacher Listen to student’s opinions Understanding Fun in class Grade fairly Know the topic well Let students use technology

Writing rules 1. Write in pen – Learn from your mistakes 2. Try your best and challenge yourself 3. Be respectful and quiet when writing and sharing 4. Allowed to listen to music when you write 5. Date the page and put a heading on it 6. Circle any errors you may have 7. Accept criticism 8. Respect your journal 9. Doodling is always accepted

My Website Information that can be found on my website includes: Class policies Links to helpful websites Homework and assignments Papers from class

Extra Help Students can meet with me before school or during lunch. If a student needs extra help, they need to schedule a meeting with me beforehand.

Homework Information Homework can be found online as well as in the classroom. Getting homework is the responsibility of the student.

English: An Overview Reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction Character development - STEAL Author’s craft including figurative language Research based projects

Unit One: Recognition of Self  Figurative language/ Poetry  Construct a Kid  Freak the Mighty

Unit Two: Changes & Transformations  Life and Times Research  A Christmas Carol  Scene Reenactment

Unit Three: Perspective and POV Walk Two Moons - The Three Little Pigs – POV Keep a journal – selected passages explore author’s craft Two Voice Poem

Unit Four: WWII Historical Fiction Lit Circle Books – The Wave, A Boy at War, Someone Named Eva, Milkweed, Weedflower, Soldier X, Code Talker Suzy and Leah – “talk” with peers through their writing journal. WWII Historical Fiction Journal – perspective of someone in WWII using historically accurate facts

Unit Five: Choices and Consequences Persuasive essay O. Henry short stories Author’s craft