1. 8 th Grade OCR Reading Miss Davidove

2.  Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University  Masters Degrees in Elementary and Special Education from Rutgers University  Specialization in Middle School Language Arts Literacy  Student teaching internship in Chatham  4th Grade Inclusion  Second year at Central Middle School

3.  Reading:  Fiction: The Giver, The Outsiders  Non-fiction: pertaining to the Holocaust  Short stories  Poems  Articles  Vocabulary:  Comes from the books  Writing about Reading:  Discussion questions  Compare/contrast essays  Connection responses

4.  Tests = 30% of their MP grade  Writing Assignments/Projects = 25% of their MP grade  Quizzes = 20% of their MP grade  Classwork = 15% of their MP grade  Homework = 10% of their MP grade  Lowest homework grades will be dropped  Posted on my website every night

5.  High expectations for all of my students  Positive expectations for all my students  Should always be prepared for class  Homework, assignment pad, writing utensil, writing journals, binder, paper  Ready to learn  Engaged  Focused  Respectful of each other

6.  The best way to reach me is through email at edavidove@longhill.orgedavidove@longhill.org  I will respond as soon as possible!  If you would rather call, the phone number is 908-647-2311 x 4031  Please feel free to contact me to discuss your children at any time  That’s what I’m here for.

7. I am looking for to a great, successful school year!