Welcome to Sixth Grade English Language Arts/Reading (ELAR) Please sit in any seat today. Legibly write the following information on the index card. IF YOU DON’T KNOW AN ITEM, LEAVE IT BLANK, BUT LEAVE ROOM FOR IT:

golferdude@gmail.com Yevone Dean John Dean (spouse) 770 529-9322 Your first name and last name The first and last names of the adults with whom you live Phone numbers for your parents (guardians) Email address for your parents (guardians) John Dean (spouse) 770 529-9322 golferdude@gmail.com

Seven Things Students Want to Know on the First Day of School From The First Days of School by Harry Wong Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? Who is the teacher ? What are the rules? Will I be treated with respect? What will I be doing this year? How will I be graded?

Rules, Rules, Rules…they’re EVERYWHERE! What are some rules that govern our nation? What are some rules that govern our state or city? What are some rules that govern your home life (implemented by your family)?

Place each of the rules you came up with into the category to which you think it relates. Safety Productivity Happiness

“What if there were no rules?” FSGPT Take three minutes to discuss with your group or partner how life at school, at home, or in the community would be different if there were no rules. Give specific examples.

Our Classroom Rules Critical Writing With your partners, Make a list of the three most important rules we should have in our classroom. Categorize them as related to safety, productivity, or happiness. Give justification as to why YOUR rules should govern our classroom.

Complete this analogy, or create one of your own: Respect is like new clothes because… Respect is a warm, fuzzy blanket because… Respect is like a road because… Respect is like_______ because____

What will I be doing this year? Improving reading and writing skills How will I be graded? Reading grade (Comprehension) Writing grades (6 Traits) Spelling grade (Spelling Rules)

Will I be treated as a human being? Explain to your partner what this phrase means: Respect is a two way street.

Seven Things Students Want to Know on the First Day of School From The First Days of School by Harry Wong Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? Who is the teacher? What are the rules? Will I be treated with respect? What will I be doing this year? How will I be graded?

Classroom Procedures How will the teacher get my attention? How will I get the teacher’s attention? How can I be prepared for class? What is the three step plan I need to follow when I enter the classroom?