Welcome To Open House! Mrs. D’Emilio Reading

My Goals To make you a stronger reader across all academic classes To give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to 8th Grade and High School. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. To help you discover new interests and develop them.

Reading With the new textbook adoption, the themes are aligned with the curriculum in language arts classes. In our class we will: Work with reading skills the 1st 9 Weeks Read novels Writing is still a major part of the class, however we will focus on shorter writing assignments

Reading Breakdown 1st 9 Weeks – Skills Review Novel Study Plot Development Literary Elements

Themes Unit 1- The Choices We Make Unit 2- What Influences My Choices Unit 3- Choice and Consequences Unit 4- How We Choose To Act

Reading: Novel Studies We will be completing 2-4 Novel Studies in class this year We will read various types of literary texts that align with the language arts curriculum. Our possible chosen texts include topics related to the theme. Actual novels used in class will be announced in plenty of time to get a copy if needed/wanted.

Grades: Synergy Grades are in a constant state of flux. Please don’t be alarmed if your student’s grade drops one day and improves the next. Each time an assignment is added things change. If there is one item in a category, the grade isn’t going to be a true reflection. As we do more assignments, the grades will give you a more accurate picture. Look at each category for a true understanding of progress. The grades are in two categories: summative (60%) and formative (40%).

Synergy and student accountability Grades are updated weekly Check with your student regularly. Ask child about missing assignments. Have student check binder for missing work. Students should check the red crate for any missed hard copies of work.

7th Grade Reading Teachers Politely Request: Highlighters Kleenex Hand sanitizer Starburst or Jolly Ranchers or Peppermints

Blog Go to www.cobbk12.org Click on “Schools” Then click on “Middle Schools” on the left hand side. Find Lovinggood Middle School Click on “Faculty & Staff” My blog is under 7th grade Reading For 1st and 4th period classes, please also check Mrs. Johnekins blog for copies of notes and additional resources.

Let’s Have a Great Year!