1. Mrs. Fisher’s 6th Grade FPLA Class
I am looking forward to a great year with your children!

2. Contact Information
The best way to contact me is by
Address is
Can directly from ParentVue
You can also contact me by phone
(630) Before school is the best time to reach me

3. My Philosophy of Education
All children can learn
Learning should be fun
Children learn from each other
Teaching must include variety, flexibility, and individualization

4. Background I went to Hawthorne, Franklin, Wheaton North Degrees
Undergraduate B.A. in Speech Communications from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Masters in Education from DePaul University
Masters in Administration and Leadership from National Louis University

5. Other Information This is my 20th year teaching at Franklin
8th Grade Team Leader/member of Franklin Instructional Team
Direct Variety Show
Coach 8th Grade Girls Track
Supervise Cafeteria

6. Curriculum Common Core was adopted
Common vocabulary with other grade levels
Plan with other teachers (Mr. Nielsen and regular 6th grade ELA teachers)
Areas: Writing, Reading Literature, Reading Informational Texts, Speaking and Listening, and Language

7. Curriculum – my role Member of committee to create curriculum
Created local assessments for all FPLA reading
Gave input on local assessments for regular 8th grade local reading assessment
English-Language Arts Department Leader

8. Literature - Novels The Girl Who Owned a City Invitation to the Game
Words by Heart
Waiting for the Rain
The Examination
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
The Wizard of Earthsea
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

9. Writing Informative Argument Research
Use specific examples for support
Narrative/Creative
Poetry
Journal – Reflections on reading
Free Write – Brainstorming ideas
Revise formal writing for extra credit

10. Speaking and Listening
Presentations – group and individual
Speeches
Sharing writing pieces
Discussion (small and large)

11. Vocabulary Wordly Wise Words related to novel study
Introduction to Latin and Greek etymology

12. Social-Emotional Learning
Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success
Use social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships
Demonstrate decision-making skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts

13. Goals Setting goals and achieving them
Goal (achievable, challenging, measurable)
Plan (specific steps)
Action (enact plan)
Reflection (evaluate effectiveness of plan and adjust accordingly)

14. My Goals
Create a safe and supportive atmosphere that promotes creativity and risk taking
Instill a love of reading and writing
Prepare all students for 7th grade FPLA
Teach students to effectively communicate
Have fun

15. Thank you for attending!
Read the letter from your child