Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts Class! Mrs. Jones Marthe.jones@cobbk12.org (678) 331-3015

Video from Mr. Bailey (Principal) https://youtu.be/plp8XZ3jTls https://www.safeshare.tv/x/plp8XZ3jTls#

About Me Teaching Experience – 19 years Education – Bachelors/College of New Rochelle, Masters/Walden University, Specialist/Lesley University Family – Married, 2 daughters (8,14) Interests and Hobbies – Reading, writing poems, and dancing Teaching Style/Philosophy – Care, Fair, and consistent. Every student has potential to learn!

Course Objectives: Further develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, language and critical thinking skills Ensure college and career readiness

Required Materials Composition Notebook Loose Leaf Paper Pens, Pencils 2-Pocket Folder Sticky Notes, Index Cards Highlighters, Dry Erase Markers

Standards-based Curriculum SpringBoard English Language Arts 6 Grade Writing Narrative Argumentative Informative Language and Grammar

Classroom Daily Agenda Warm-Up Lesson – Review, Mini lessons, Directions Work Session – Students practice skills (independent, partner, group) Closing – Wrap-Up, Exit Ticket, Assignment Turn In

Grading Formative 40% Summative 60% Includes quizzes, short essays, practice, classwork assignments, exit tickets, etc. Summative 60% Includes tests, quizzes, projects, reports, essays, etc. Grading Breakdown: 90-100%=A 80-89%=B 74-79%=C 70-73%=D 69% or below=F

Retest Procedures 1st Semester – All Summative Tests can be retaken. 2nd Semester – One retake is allowed per quarter Missing assignments forfeit a retake.

Participation Counts! Being prepared Participating in discussions Listening attentively Treating others respectfully Following classroom rules

Classroom Rules/Consequences W-Warning = S 1-Notify parent = S 2-Silent Lunch = S 3-Silent Lunch = S 4-Detention = N 5-Detention = N 6+-Office Referral=U Follow all directions. Raise your hand before you talk or leave your seat. Do not interrupt class. Be respectful and practice integrity. Never give up.

Staying Informed Electronic Grading System- ParentVue/StudentVue Course blog - http://www.cobblearning.net/marthejones Remind101 – www.remind.com Periods 1, 3, & 5 - @lajones6 Periods 2 & 4 - @acjones6 School web site - http://www.cobbk12.org/lovinggood

Wish List Facial tissues Band-Aids Hand Sanitizers Loose Leaf Paper

QUESTIONS? If I did not answer your question, please write it on a sticky note and place it on the parking lot at the back of the room.

Contact Me! Marthe Jones (678) 331-3015 Marthe.jones@cobbk12.org THANK YOU!!!