Our new unit includes explanatory writing and modifiers Time for the pretest Pretests help determine content Pretests help determine grouping Pretest help me know Do not guess– When you finish, turn the paper with the answers over

Welcome to the 2nd half of your 7th grade language arts school year!

New Times: H/R: 8:45-9:08 1st period: 9:08 -10:07 (was 7th period) 2nd period: 10:10-11:03 (was 6th period) 3rd period: 11:06-12:00 (was 5th period) 4th period: 12:03 – 1:24 (lunch) 5th period: 1:28 – 2:23 (was 3rd period)

Periods: 3,4,&5 Some of you are in the same room 7D2 at a different time, but in the same class. Some of you are in the same room with the same teacher, but a different class. Some of you are in a new class, and you are new to Mrs. Figueiredo’s(figure-8-0) class. Welcome all.

All students will go to their lockers before HR and before connections All students will go to their lockers before HR and before connections. In between, students will go to their lockers when it best fits their schedule. Monday during HR: Have students plan their locker breaks and write it on their schedule. Monday-Thursday: students will implement their plan and make adjustments so they can go to their lockers and get to class on time. Friday during HR: students will give their HR teacher their finalized locker break plan

Use this privilege wisely You will lose it if you abuse it Locker schedules: Use this privilege wisely You will lose it if you abuse it You will be marked tardy if you are late to classes You will have you agenda signed if you are late to classes

MISSION Mrs. Figueiredo’s is a respectful classroom established to build a foundation for excellence in literacy for future endeavors and success.

WELCOME to Language Arts 2019! These last two quarters are important! I am here to teach; you are here to learn. I will do my job; you will do yours, and together we will make this time beneficial. A positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it all the times.

Class Policies/Expectations There are only five basic classroom policies. Following these policies will help keep our class environment peaceful and productive. If you choose not to adhere to the policies, there will be logical consequences.

Why do we have policies? A policy is a plan that guides our actions. To do things effectively, we have to adhere to some common sense policies: Governments invoke laws to help maintain peaceful communities. Companies have by-laws in order to facilitate productive work environments. Games have rules to create a baseline standard of play. Thus, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some basic classroom rules! I call them my class policies.

Classroom Policies Be on time and ready to learn. Always act and speak in an appropriate manner. No food or drink allowed.* No personal electronics allowed unless it’s a BYOD day. Respect yourself, each other, the teacher, and the classroom environment. *Water and medical necessity are the ONLY exceptions*

Possible Behavioral Consequences Signing of agenda (No Fresh Air Friday ) You call home and explain to parents I make formal contact with your parent Referral to Administration

Why Do We Have Procedures? A procedure is the way that we do things. To do things efficiently, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example: To open your locker, you have to select your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. To cook a delicious meal, you need to follow the steps in the recipe. So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures!

Why Do We Have Procedures? For periods 3rd, 4th, and 5th These procedures are vital to make the most of our time. With our large class sizes, we must follow the procedures to keep our learning environment and time the utmost priority!

ENTRANCE Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. Enter the classroom quietly. Pick up any handouts and do any housekeeping items quickly and quietly. Go directly to your assigned seat. Get ready for work. Read the screen in front of you.

After you read the screen, Immediately start your entry task or bell ringer. Write your homework in your agenda If you finish early, wait quietly and/or read in your individual novel.

During Instruction Listen to the teacher/speaker with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, moving about the classroom. Ask permission to speak by raising your hand and waiting quietly to be called on. After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

If the Teacher Raises Her Hand, Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. Quietly, notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

When You Are Absent Check the blog! Check the blog! Check the absent file for your class period on the table. If you have questions about assignments, check with the teacher at the end of class. Do the work at home. If you missed a test because of an excused absence, inform the teacher and arrange a time to make up the test before school. You will have one day to make-up work for every day you are absent.

While You Are Working Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and understand the directions. If you are asked to help, be polite and help if it is an appropriate time. Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

After You Are Finished Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. Check to see if the heading is written correctly on your paper. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. If appropriate, read quietly in your seat.

Dismissal Clean your work area and take all garbage to the trash can. Wait in your seat for the teacher to dismiss you. Leave quietly, ONLY after you have been given permission to do so.

When There Is a Substitute We treat guests in our room as courteously or better than we treat Mrs. Figueiredo. Sit in your assigned seat ONLY. Maintain proper voice levels. Remain on task. Be helpful and courteous. Subs will report behaviors (good & bad) and proper consequences will be applied. Remember: You represent not only our class, but Dickerson Middle School too.

Bell-Ringer reminders (some new) Your loose leaf paper One side of the paper Blue or black ink Legible handwriting Date every entry Skip a line after each entry MLA format

January 7, 2019 You are given the opportunity to write 5 words in the sky for everyone to read. What will you write? Explain your choice. Answer in a paragraph using the language of the prompt. 1st & 2nd periods: 5-6 sentences 3,4,5 periods: 6-7 sentences