25. Welcome to Green 7 English!

26. Welcome to English 7 – Green Team Mr. Michael Modleski Modleskim@victorschools.org Grew up and attended high school in West Seneca (near Buffalo). Seneca (near Buffalo). Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo - English and Secondary Education. Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo - English and Secondary Education. Published: Published: Democrat and Chronicle Democrat and Chronicle October 2004 New York Teacher October 2004 New York Teacher September 2008 National Middle School Journal September 2008 National Middle School Journal Currently working on Master’s degree in Adolescent English Education at SUNY Brockport. Currently working on Master’s degree in Adolescent English Education at SUNY Brockport.

27. “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt What your children will learn: Respect Character Character Independence Independence Responsibility Responsibility They matter They matter

29. Voice and a choice

30. “Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be earned” Consider the classroom your playing field……. Consider me your referee. Strike one – Warning Strike two – Stay after school Strike three – Stay after school…write mom and/or dad a letter.

31. Homework and quizzes – 35% Due at beginning of period Half credit until 2:55 – Then worth nothing Tests and Projects – 50 % Due at beginning of period - 10 points / day…can receive a 50 up until grades close Can e-mail me work Participation – 15%

32. Help from home!! Check grades, see homework, download class documents, study vocabulary Modleskim@victorschools.org http://modleskim.victorschools.org/

33. “The group consisting of mother, father, and child is the main educational agency of mankind.” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr "There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." ~ Jacqueline Kennedy