Ms. Martin’s open house information WELCOME PARENTS! Ms. Martin’s open house information
Ms. ALY Martin Cleveland, Ohio Vanderbilt University English, Sec. Ed., ELL Vandy athletics Meigs Stud. Teacher
Our literacy classroom Classroom Expectations Classroom Goals Classroom Policies & Procedures Classroom Design
8th Grade Literacy texts Anne Frank Boy in the Striped Pajamas The Pearl A Night to Remember House of Scorpion The Outsiders
PROFESSIONALISM & EFFORT “P” and “M” = 2 POINTS FORMATIVES = CRITICAL Develop academic skills Allow for classroom participation Affect summative success
TYPING WEB = .5-weight Summative grade
GRADESPEED Reading Reading Informational Texts Research Writing Vocabulary Grammar TypingWeb Speaking & Listening
Ms. Martin’s LITERACY BELIEFS Reading is NOT just books!!! Writing is NOT just papers!!! Literacy skills are critical for life. Reading teaches you about life. Ms. Martin’s LITERACY BELIEFS
Ms. Martin’s Expectations Participate in classroom activities! Complete the work given! Try your best on everything! Ask questions! Ask for help!
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