1. Mrs. Bonnie Dawson MYP Language and Literature 8th Grade 2018-2019
Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Bonnie Dawson
MYP Language and Literature
8th Grade

2. About the Teacher Over 12 years of experience
International perspective
Diverse student populations
Book worm
History, politics, travel, exercise
Public, private, and charter schools; mixed-gender and single-gender
Taught and lived in three countries and three states: Canada, Israel, and America; Maryland, Georgia, and Florida
Honors, regular, and exceptional students; English language learners; 7-12 grades plus
Love to read

3. Class Expectations Be S.M.A.R.T. !
S- Seated and working when the bell rings.
M – Making the best effort to be successful.
A-Always respectful to teachers, classmates, the environment, and ourselves.
R – Raise our hand and wait to be called on so everyone can be heard.
T- Turn in all our work time and complete for the best possib

4. Grades Classwork- 20% (6/ quarter) Quizzes- 25% (3/ quarter)
Tests- 35% (3/ quarter)
Projects- 20% (2/ quarter)

5. Tests, Quizzes, and Assignments
Important dates, assignment information, and rubrics will be posted on our class website and written on the board for students to copy down and reference.
Please be sure that your child has their planner/ agenda with them and uses it. I set aside time for students to copy down due dates; these are always posted on our class website for reference.
Our first test is tomorrow. Date, study guide, and study guide answer key have been posted on our website.

6. Late Work
Franklin Policy: Work submitted late has a 10% penalty per day
After 5 days, work may no longer be accepted and earns a score of 0.

7. Essential Websites Class website: Power School:
Power School:
Go to class website and show sections:
How to get to Lang and Lit page
Tests, Quizzes, Assignments
Vocabulary
Weekly schedule

8. Essential Websites Collections Textbook and Close Reader: AR:
AR:
iReady:

9. Power School All attendance, assignments and grades are recorded here
Please check Power School regularly for any missing work
You all have a week after I submit grades to submit a concern

10. FSA Florida Standards Assessment
Students will be preparing for the Florida Standards Assessments throughout the year
Reading Assessment
Writing Assessment
Text-based essays
Informative/Explanatory
Argumentative/Opinion
Last quarter

11. iReady
Utilized to predict a student’s performance on state assessments
“Strive for 45” minutes per week to strengthen skills

12. Accelerated Reading
a system to encourage and reward students for independent reading
Students will take quizzes based on the books they read outside of class.
AR accounts for two grades at the end of each quarter.

13. Keep in Touch

14. Thank You!