Ms. Bolden Writing Red Team Welcome Back! Ms. Bolden Writing Red Team

Need-to-know Information Contact information abolden@ewingboe.org (Best way to contact me!!) (609) 538-9800 ext. 8322 Materials for this school year Blue or black pens Binder with loose leaf paper for Writer’s Notebook Dividers 1 folder for assignments, homework, etc. If possible, USB/Flash drive (gives you the ability to work on saved assignments at home and at school) MUST HAVE ALL SUPPLIES BY MONDAY, SEPT. 13!

R – E – S – P – E – C – T Respect your peers, the classroom, the teacher, and most importantly, YOURSELF! Respect is expected at all times, especially during our class periods! Show respect by: following instructions completely, being “nice or neutral” in your interactions with others, and demonstrating academic integrity.

Grading Policy Tests/Major Papers: 50% Quizzes: 25% Classwork: 20% Homework: 5% *Organization and upkeep of your Writer’s Notebook is included in your classwork grade.*

Late Work All work is expected to be handed in on time. After the due date you will only have 1 day to hand it in, and you can only receive partial credit for the assignment. This goes for homework that was not done, left at home, left in your locker, etc. If it’s not here, it’s late!

Missing Assignment Policy Missing one assignment – receive a grade of 0% Missing two assignments - Lunch detention to make up work Missing three assignments – Phone call home or email

What will we cover this year? Memoir writing Persuasive writing Short Story writing Research Writing Explanatory Writing Speculative Writing Editing and Revising Writing Process Grammar Review

Writer’s Notebook Offers the enjoyment of writing Helps you learn and practice the writing skills you need Gives you lots of freedom in what you want to write about