1. 5th Grade Writing Mrs. Francisco
"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on." - Louis L'Amour

2. Contact Information
Website mrsfranciscoswritingclass.weebly.com
Edmodo
Classroom Dojo

3. Materials for Everyday
Agenda
Writing Journal
Loose Leaf Paper
Folder
Pens (Blue/Black and Red)
Pencils & Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
Highlighter
Flash Drive

4. Classroom Rules Come to class on time Come to class prepared
Pay attention in class and participate
Rules for bathroom and water fountain
No lockers other than scheduled times
No talking while others are talking or trying to listen
No violence or bullying
Help each other
Make everyone feel welcome and safe in school.

5. Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have
RESPECT YOURSELF BY…
Taking advantage of the educational opportunities you have
Getting assignments done on time
Coming to class prepared
Asking questions or asking for help
Making up work missed when you are absent
Being accountable for you

6. Group Roles Timekeeper Resources Manager Scribe Facilitator Presenter
Noise Monitor .

7. “WHAT ARE WE GOING TO LEARN?”

8. Class work/Homework 30% Tests 20% Projects/Products 20% Benchmarks 30%
GRADING
Class work/Homework 30%
Tests %
Projects/Products %
Benchmarks %

9. Extra Credit Wait time journal entries (4 points or partial credit)
Class Dojo Points (1 pt. for every 2 pts.)
Points are available on projects

10. Extra Quiz Grade Positive Points Signed Paperwork Edmodo
Negative Points
No Notebook
Missing Homework
Missing Essays
Off Task/Disruptive

11. Various Writing Styles

12. Writing Journals Drafts
Weekly entry of your choice - Online Option (Due Every Wednesday)
Seed Ideas
Writing Resources

13. AUTHOR’S CHAIR
Description
Goals
Rules

14. Wait TIme Whole Class Journals (Online Option)
Weekly Writing Assignment (Online Option)
Renzulli

16. Tests & Benchmarks
Reading and Writing benchmarks will count in both classes
(30 % of your grade)
All Final Drafts count as a test grade in Writing (20% of your grade)

17. Projects 20 % of your grade Project and PBL Directions Due Dates
Counts as a grade in multiple classes

18. Questions