August 2016 Mrs. Burchette

Homework and Important Dates: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 You are expected to record the homework and important dates in your agenda upon entering class. Homework and Important Dates: Homework for Parents– due Monday, August 15, 2016 Warm-Up: Continue working on the “Student Interest Inventory” you received yesterday. Remember– If you have me for both English Language Arts and Reading, you are only required to complete one questionnaire.  Once you have updated your agenda, you should follow the instructions in the warm-up section.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 LOCATION CHANGE FOR WEDNESDAY We will meet in PC Lab #3 (past the gym; formerly known as the mini-lab) AC ELA– Membean and Newsela Introduction AC Reading– RI Assessment and Newsela Introduction Academic Habits– RI Assessment and Newsela Introduction

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Homework for Parents It is so important to me that we work together as a team and know each other well! In order to start that off, I have a homework assignment for YOU!  In 1,000 words or less, write a letter that introduces your child to me. I get to know the “student” side of your child, but I know that there is much more to him/her. Please know that I am only reading it for content – I am not concerned with grammar or spelling, and it can be in any language! This assignment can be turned in as soon as it’s finished, but is due on Friday, August 14, 2015. Letters may be sent in with your student or emailed to the teacher. Even though there is a “due date,” I will accept these letters at any time during the year! Due: Monday, August 15th, 2016

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Supply List 3 Subject Spiral Notebook (College Ruled) Colored Pencils 1 pack of college ruled notebook paper USB Flash Drive Earphones/Earbuds Novels Office 365 Access* *optional but strongly recommended

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Learning Target: I will identify learn about my teacher and classmates. Today’s Agenda: We Are Family! My Dear Students Dear Mrs. Burchette & Mrs. Leonard Reader/Writer Survey

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 We are Family! Now that we’ve looked a bit at ourselves, let’s take some time to see how we are all alike as well as what makes us each unique and individual. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 We are Family! All families are made up of individuals. While they have their similarities, they are all different as well. It’s these differences that make families work. If everyone were the same, life would be boring. Families are also a huge part of who we are. Our family values and traditions shape our paths in life. As you listen to the lyrics of the next song, write the following on the notecards provided. Each notecard should only have one thing written on it. 3-5 things that identify you as an individual 3-5 family traditions/values/ideals that have shaped who you are. Song: We are Family (Sister Sledge) The House that Built Me (Miranda Lambert) I’ll Be There (Jackson 5) Fold up your notecards and place them in the basket as it comes around the room. As I read each slip out loud, please stand up if the various statements apply to you. This will help us identify our similarities and differences.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Our Dear Students Letters from Your Teachers Mrs. Burchette Mrs. Leonard Now that we’ve told you about us, we’d like for you to write letter a letter telling us about you. You are not expected to write anything as long as what we wrote, but you are welcome to if you feel so inclined. Our only request is that your letter give us a true depiction of who you are as a person. Use this letter to help us understand your personality and your interests. We will be the only people who read your letter, so feel free to be personal. WE WILL NOT SHARE THESE IN CLASS. We are so looking forward to reading your Dear Mrs. Burchette and Mrs. Leonard letters.

Tuesday, August 8, 2016 Reader/Writer Survey Complete the reader/writer survey to help us understand your reading/writing habits. We (Mrs. Burchette and Mrs. Leonard) will be the only people who read your letter, so feel free to be personal. WE WILL NOT SHARE THESE IN CLASS.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Closing Write your name on one of the notecards at your table. On one side of your card, write 1-2 sentences telling me what you learned about someone else during today’s class. On the other side of your card, write 1 or 2 questions you have about your teacher. Turn your notecard in as you leave the classroom.