1. Welcome to Room 16!!! Mrs. Joy D’Apuzzo 6th Grade Writers’ Workshop

2. This is a BRAND NEW class that we designed to focus on Expository Writing, and all of the little things that make a big impact on writing! Writers’ Workshop

3. Topics we’ll be covering:  6 traits of Writing  Expository Writing  Conventions (grammar)  Parts of Speech  Capitalization  Punctuation  Research Paper  STAR Test Prep Writers’ Workshop

4. Supplies  USB Flash Drive  One spiral notebook  #2 Pencils and erasers  Hand-held pencil sharpener  Pens (black/blue)  Personal tape with dispenser  Highlighters and glue sticks Required Materials

5. The Planner All students are expected to write down homework assignments in their planner. If there is NO homework, I have them write that down that as well. Every section for every subject should have something written in it. The planner is a great tool for nightly homework check-ins. UMS Planner

6. Late Work  Late work will receive no higher than a “C”… unless the work is late due to an excused absence. Excused Absences  Students have as many days as they were absent to complete the work they missed.  Another student in the class will fill out a “We Missed You” form, listing all of the missing work. This will be given to the student upon their return to school.  You can also check my assignment calendars to see what they missed. Late Work

7. Power School  Grades are available on Power School  Login instructions are available in the Student Planner on pages 5-6.  If you don’t know your username/password please send an email to Mrs. Adams at adamsj@unionsd.org  https://powerschool.unionsd.org Power School

8. School Website http://unionms.unionsd.org Contact Me!!! dapuzzoj@unionsd.org 408-371-0366 ext 316 My Webpage http://www3.unionsd.org/231620817296633/site/default.asp Contact Information