1. Ms. Bolden Writing Red Team
Welcome Back!
Ms. Bolden
Writing
Red Team

2. Need-to-know Information
Contact information
(Best way to contact me!!)
(609) ext. 8322
Materials for this school year
Blue or black pens
Binder with loose leaf paper for Writer’s Notebook
Dividers
1 folder for assignments, homework, etc.
If possible, USB/Flash drive (gives you the ability to work on saved assignments at home and at school)
MUST HAVE ALL SUPPLIES BY MONDAY, SEPT. 13!

3. R – E – S – P – E – C – T
Respect your peers, the classroom, the teacher, and most importantly, YOURSELF!
Respect is expected at all times, especially during our class periods!
Show respect by: following instructions completely, being “nice or neutral” in your interactions with others, and demonstrating academic integrity.

4. Grading Policy Tests/Major Papers: 50% Quizzes: 25% Classwork: 20%
Homework: 5%
*Organization and upkeep of your Writer’s Notebook is included in your classwork grade.*

5. Late Work All work is expected to be handed in on time.
After the due date you will only have 1 day to hand it in, and you can only receive partial credit for the assignment.
This goes for homework that was not done, left at home, left in your locker, etc. If it’s not here, it’s late!

6. Missing Assignment Policy
Missing one assignment – receive a grade of 0%
Missing two assignments - Lunch detention to make up work
Missing three assignments – Phone call home or

7. What will we cover this year?
Memoir writing
Persuasive writing
Short Story writing
Research Writing
Explanatory Writing
Speculative Writing
Editing and Revising
Writing Process
Grammar Review

8. Writer’s Notebook Offers the enjoyment of writing
Helps you learn and practice the writing skills you need
Gives you lots of freedom in what you want to write about