English Class Begin with journal prompt or independent reading Mini-lesson (10-15 minutes lesson on the skill we’re working on) Independent or group work Wrap Up Homework (if not finished in class)

Google Classroom and Weebly I will update Weebly every week for assignment due dates Google Classroom will be used primarily for students Study guides Rubrics for essays Mentor texts Updates and announcements on assignments

I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric Passes Positive reinforcement Rewards for good behavior Class DJ for a day “Stinky feet” Seat swap Chew gum in class Verbal warnings Think sheets

Be respectful Participate Be prepared Be responsible Clean up after yourself Try your best

We will complete three novel units The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton; The Giver by Lois Lowry; Refugee by Alan Gratz (grade 7) The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin; Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson; Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (grade 6) Students will need an independent reading book with them every day They can check out books from my classroom library If they struggle to find a book they want to read, I can help them find a series, genre, or author they like! Students will need to read at least one book per month of their choice Reading choice project will be due the last Friday of every month (beginning in Sept.) Students will receive sheet with dates Students will receive a choice board for projects

Text: Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing Punctuation Sentence types Direct and indirect speech Active and passive voice Verbals (gerunds, participles, etc) Pronouns Writing Narratives Literary analysis (evidence based writing) Descriptive (7th grade) / Persuasive (6th grade) Expository writing Research reports Poetry

Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class Grammar worksheets Short stories/essays Independent reading projects (monthly) I will follow the school’s late work policy 1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%; 3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0% Absent work Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their work

Independent reading projects = 20% Homework = 20% Weighted Grades Essays = 30% Independent reading projects = 20% Homework = 20% Journals/Classwork = 10% Quizzes = 20%

Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools.com if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet. I am also available after school most days if your child needs help in my class. Help with writing Help finding a “just right” book Help with grammar

For this class your child will need: Two notebooks One journal (stays in class and checked by me) Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc. Writing utensils Folder or binder to keep their handouts and assignments together

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Religion Class Begin with journal prompt or small group discussion question Open with prayer Lesson(s) of the day Activity related to lesson Wrap up

Google Classroom and Weebly I will update Weebly every week for assignment due dates Google Classroom will be used primarily for students Study guides Updates and announcements on assignments

I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric Passes Positive reinforcement Rewards for good behavior Class DJ for a day “Stinky feet” Seat swap Chew gum in class Verbal warnings Think sheets

Be respectful Participate Be prepared Be responsible Clean up after yourself Try your best

Religion Curriculum Text: We Believe: We Are God’s People Units: Forming the Covenant Building the Covenant Nation Redefining the Covenant People The Covenant Fulfilled in Jesus

Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class Research that was started in class Projects I will follow the school’s late work policy 1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%; 3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0% Absent work Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their work

Weighted Grades: Tests = 30% Classwork = 20% Projects = 30% Homework = 20%

Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools.com if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet. I am also available after school most days if your child needs help in my class.

For this your child will need: Two notebooks One journal (stays in class and checked by me) Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc. Writing utensils Folder or binder to keep their handouts and assignments together