1. ELL Language Arts Beginner
Ms. Kathryn Suter

2. About Me M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language
B.A. with distinction in English Language and Literature
14 years at Tenafly Middle School
Subjects taught: Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts
I love teaching, and I love Tenafly Middle School!

3. Course Content Reading Writing, Spelling, Grammar
Conversation and Vocabulary Development

4. Reading True Stories in the News Action Magazines Biography
Nature Myths

5. Writing, Spelling, Grammar
Paragraphs
Simple essays
Biography Project
Myth Book Project
Grammar is taught as necessary through mini-lessons as part of a whole-language focus on communication and content

6. Conversation and Vocabulary Development
Picture Prompts
Small-group
discussion
Whole-class

7. Grading Policy Homework: 5 points Late homework loses points
Quizzes and Short Writing Assignments: points
Tests and Projects: points

8. Extra Help Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays before school in room 226.
Other days by appointment
Encourage your child to come for extra help whenever he/she is struggling.

9. Contact Information