1. Back to School Night Mrs. Gore Room 219 6 th Grade English/Language Arts

2. Class overview  IRT – individual reading time Independent novel, student’s choice Every day, between 5 – 20 minutes, depending on the daily assignment Promotes reading fluency Helps build a literary background Helps create a sense of writer’s voice Students refer to books read for responses and as mentor texts

3. Class Overview  REV It Up! vocabulary books Students are not required to purchase workbooks Homework pages and dates will listed on my MMS webpage and on the assignment board Students complete readings and activities in class and homework that reinforces those lessons

4. Class overview  Homework Given to reinforce lessons taught in class Will be checked and reviewed the day it is due Graded on a complete/incomplete method – either full credit or none  Students know that a blank answer is a wrong answer – I encourage them to try, so if there is misunderstanding, I can target the issue Counts for 10% of nine week average

5. Technology  I’ve shown your child how to get to my website and send me an email. Along with knowing how to print and save, these basic skills will help them with activities we do in school.  We will be using the the ActivBoard and the ELMO on a daily basis. Students will type their compositions in Google Docs so that their work can be accessed from both home and school.  Students should feel free to email me with questions about assignments if they cannot find the information on my webpage. I check my email before every school day and several times during the day.  Be sure to get your family access password from the front office. This will allow you to check your child’s grades.

6. MMS Website

7. Classroom Expectations and Information  You can access the classroom expectations handout that every student received the first day of classes on my website in addition to other documents.  General information is also on the webpage.

8. Book Clubs  Students will choose a book from the “Dog” book list previously given in class.  You may purchase the books in the library at the book fair if you wish.  Students must have their copy in class with them on Wednesday, September 14 th.  There will be another book club in the spring for the Hero’s Journey Unit

9. Absences and Make-up work  Remind your child to ask for make-up work when returning from an absence.  The late work policy states that if students are absent on a due date, they may turn in the work on the day they return.  If students are present the day work is assigned and present the day it is due, they should turn in the work on the regular due date.  Tests/Quizzes may be made up before or after school, or (quizzes only) during activity.

10. Tutoring  I am available by appointment. Please encourage your student to ask for help; I am happy to work before school or stay after school with him/her.  Late Bus  Library hours

11. Thank You!  We appreciate you encouraging your child to be proactive in his/her education! Our goal is to create a creative, safe, and positive learning environment for your child.  Please contact me with any questions you might have or if you would like to set up a conference.  Conference Period: 5th 12:30-1:14 Beverly.gore@springbranchisd.com