1. Welcome to 6E Language Arts! Mrs. Tamagni Fairfield Woods Middle School

2. Things needed for class : SSR book Journals Pens and pencils Homework and Agenda LA binder will be left in class

3. Grading includes : LA notebook Journals Written assignments Projects Homework

4. Goals of Readers’/Writers Workshop : To encourage self-directed learning To foster self reflection To demonstrate progress toward goals To allow for more freedom to choose writing topics and books to read

5. Writing units: Memoir Expository Book review Poetry Nonfiction Persuasive Author interviews

6. Elements of the Workshop Model : Daily Minilessons Frequent one-to-one conferences Partner work Small group instruction Independent work Modeling by teacher Portfolio Read alouds Publishing Celebrating

7. Literary Genres: Sixth grade favorites Mysteries Fantasy Nonfiction Poetry Historical fiction Contemporary novels

8. Thank you for attending Open House at Fairfield Woods Middle School! Mrs. Tamagni

9. We’re going to have a great year!