1. Language Arts
Amy Cochren

2. Please feel free to contact me...
if your child cannot complete homework due
to an unusual evening.
if your child might be experiencing a difficulty
that might cause change in focus or behavior.
if your child is unable to explain an Aeries’
score or participation comment.
if your child needs additional help.

3. Common Question…
What handouts should my child have brought home already to me?
1) Course Syllabus
2) Independent Reading Guidelines
3) Parent Letter

4. Common Question…
What others are included in tonight’s packet? (sixth grade)
1) Weekly reading log copy
2) Six for Sixth Grade

5. Common Question…
What others are included in tonight’s packet? (seventh grade)
1) Weekly reading log copy
2) American Library Association’s Best Book for
Teens (ages 12-18…at your own risk)
3) Preparation steps for a literature test
4) Preparation steps for a vocabulary test

6. Common Question…
What kind of communication can I expect from the teacher?

7. Communication Tools Planner—daily stamping Class Blog—daily posting
Aeries Online Grades—daily input (when possible)

8. Blog Communication Link on school website through teacher page
Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc
Absent work station

9. Common Question…
What can I do to monitor and support my student?

10. Home Support Routine Reminder on Weekly Reading Log:
Check independent reading progress and sign log.
Log onto Aeries together. View week’s entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed.
Organize backpack and binder. Restock.

11. Home Support Monitor Absent Work:
Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework.
Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission.

12. Common Question…
What will my child complete in class?

13. Classwork Literature: Cornell notes on six week literary focus
Stories and novels read out loud together
Completion of preparation for literature test steps
Writing:
Cornell notes on six week writing focus
Packet modeling of steps and strategies
Writing of rough drafts paragraph by paragraph
Word-processing of essays

14. Classwork Grammar: Cornell notes on six week grammar focus
PowerPoint examples
Completion of class activities and grading with LCD projector
Independent Reading:
20 minutes a week + ESP 30 minutes
Daily updating of reading log
Vocabulary:
Introduction of words
Workbook correction

15. Common Question…
What should my child be doing at home?

16. Homework
Literature:
Text book questions (Restate question and answer in complete sentences.)
Reread story if desired.
Study Cornell Notes for Six Week focus
Writing:
Re-read and revise paragraphs
Have an adult edit final typed draft
Make revisions on EDMODO and reprint

17. Homework Independent Reading: Minute reading outside of school (30-50)
Obtain reading log signature (Thursday-Sunday)
Grammar:
Finish worksheets
Study Cornell notes
Review PowerPoints (as needed)

18. Homework Vocabulary: Cornell notes for definitions Workbook activities
Online Quizlet.com Flashcards
PowerPoint practice
Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx
Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc

19. Language Arts’ Support
Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00
LA teacher supervises and is available to help
Late bus provided at 4:00