1. Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum Night
You may access this PowerPoint from my Classroom website
Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hawkins
September 18th, 2013

2. A little about Mrs. Hawkins…
Bachelor of Arts in Business Education
with a major in Finance
Cleary University
Teacher:
12th year (8th in RCS)
Mother of 3:
Jessica (Graduate of EMU),
Tori (West 7th grader)
Jeff (Long Meadow 4th grader)
Wife:
Married for 14 years
University of
Michigan
Masters of Arts in Elementary Education
Endorsed in
Language Arts & Social Studies

3. MY SCHEDULE 6th Hour PREP 1:23-2:20 SCHOOL STARTS 7:30
SCHOOL ENDS :20
Half days end :38
1st Hour Language Arts 6 7:45-8:41
2nd Hour Language Arts 6 8:46-9:42
3rd Hour Language Arts 6 9:47-10:43
4th Hour Language Arts :48-11:15
Lunch LUNCH :15-11:45
4th Hour Language Arts 7 (cont) 11:45-12:17
5th Hour World Studies :22-1:18
6th Hour PREP 1:23-2:20

4. Grade Level Content Expectations Common Core State Standards
Our Curriculum
Grade Level Content Expectations
State
Common Core State Standards
National

5. Common Core State Standards-5 Strands
Curriculum
Common Core State Standards-5 Strands
Literature: Stories, Drama, & Poetry
Compare and Contrast
Analyze Story Elements
Genres Studied: Adventure, Realistic Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Folklore, Science Fiction, Poetry
Informational Text: Exposition, Argument, Personal Essays, Speeches,
Opinion, Memoirs, and Historical and Technical Accounts
Analyzing Text Structure & Development of Ideas
Genres Studies: Biography, Autobiography, Memoir
Writing: Arguments, Informative or Explanatory, and Narratives, Research
Maintaining Clarity and Coherence
Speaking & Listening: Variety of Media, Collaborative Discussions, and Presenting Knowledge
Language: Conventions (grammar & vocabulary)

6. Holt McDougal Literature 6
Login page is All students have been given individual login username and password.

7. COMMUNICATION Email MyRCS Planner/ Agenda Classroom Web Page Weebly
Report Cards/
Progress Reports
Parent Conference
&
Reminder 101
MyRCS

8. STUDENT PLANNERS Filled in daily
Most accurate information/Classroom Website.
CW-Classwork
HW-Homework
Parents-please check!
Encourage students to write down all assignments.

9. Rochester Community Schools
Class Website
Rochester Community Schools
Middle Schools
Schools
School Menu
Van
Hoosen
Mrs. Hawkins
Classroom News
Weekly Agenda (updated every Monday)
Reminders, PowerPoint's, and forms.
Online sites for additional practice or review.

10. Classroom Rules 1. Students will follow all Viking Virtues.
Follow all directions the first time given.
Be in class and seated when the bell rings.
Passes are limited to emergencies; be prepared and take care of personal needs between classes.
Raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the teacher to comment.
Act respectfully with classroom materials and school technology.
Viking POWER
Positive
Ownership
Well-mannered
Excellence
Respect

11. Discipline Warning Reflection Form Requires parent signature
Non-verbal or Verbal
Reflection Form
Requires parent signature
Parent ed
Detention
with or without office referral
Parent Called

12. Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence
Check classroom web page.
me.
Exceeds 2 days, may request homework from the office.
What should I do when my child is absent?
Student is responsible for checking the “Missed Work” folders once they return.
Student should also check the Agenda on the board.
Allowed two days per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment.
Absence
(Due to Illness)
May request work five days prior to absence.
Make-up work is due the first day of return.
(Due to pre-planned Circumstances)

13. Homework Policy Homework vs. Homework Completion
Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time-management skills.
Homework vs. Homework Completion
Regular Homework is turned in and graded.
Homework completion refers to those assignments which are not graded but simply recorded as complete.
Expect 2 or 3 days of homework.

14. HOMEWORK Independent Reading (20 minutes daily)
Assigned Textbook Reading
Note Taking
Vocabulary
Reading Check (Comprehension/Strategies)
Book Club Novels
Quarterly Book Report Projects

15. Grades GRADING SYSTEM Grades will be determined by the following:
Tests & Projects 40%
Quizzes & Classwork 30%
Homework 20%
Homework Completion* 10%
* A portion of the homework grade will be assessed at the end of the marking period based upon their completion and quality of work. Students start with 100% and will receive a 10% reduction for each assignment not completed.

16. Donations please 
We are always in need of these items. Send them in at your convenience.

17. SCHOLASTIC Book Orders Monthly
Class Novels
Our 1st book order
Monday, 9/23
$1.00
Cash or Check
Tonight
Checks payable to
Scholastic