1. Language Arts
Bobby Norman 6C

2. Language Arts More about me later…..
Grammar, test prep questions, journals
Spelling/vocabulary practice- weekly Wednesday to Wednesday, test each week
Reading Skills- read it, understand it, think it through
Writing Skills- sentence structure, paragraphing
Use of Google Drive for Language Arts. Adult help will come after the student process.

3. Preparing for the future
Common Core State Standards/ ELA
Clear and consistent standards for teachers, students and parents
Relevant, real world skills to prepare for college and careers
Be prepared to compete in the global economy
“I Can” statements

4. Reading Skills Lexiles Difficulty of the text is considered
Informational Text*
Major basis of reading material across the core subjects
Literary Text
Genres, structure of stories, real-life connections and perceptions

5. Reading Reading will be more connected with written responses
Defending answers by citing the author
Making arguments based on information read
Making connections to the importance of the story or text
Using annotation (highlighting, underlining, circling, writing in the margins, etc.) to help make connections

6. Writing Skills Written Responses to reading text Writing Applications
Journals, notes, short response
Writing Applications
Argumentative/Opinion
Narrative
Expository/Informational

7. Organization of text
Students will use the “stoplight” method to highlight information in a text.
They will use the same method to structure their writing (non-fiction).
Green- topic
Yellow- main ideas/points
Red- examples, evidence

8. Typical Homework- YES, expect it.
Read each night (20+ minutes)
Spelling/vocabulary practice (10 mins.)
-Due each Wednesday
Grammar practice (10 mins.)
Unfinished class work (???)
Occasional time for research/writing if doing a project
Book report on-going throughout the quarter
Help?

9. Book Reports (at home)
Books must be grade level or above. Required number of pages for each quarter is 150+.
Report directions and grading rubric will be on my web site.
Be sure to check that all directions have been followed.
Students need to read new books to them. If the book has been made into a movie……I want them to write about the book.
Parent signature on the book report

10. Grading
Please use the Parent Vue Portal on Kyrene web site to check grade and work completion status. Usually updated weekly.
Student receive daily grades for class work and homework. This includes “walk-ins”.
Larger assignments such as projects, reader’s response, research, creative writing work will receive more points than daily work.

11. Other fun stuff Unit studies to coordinate with SS (Marketplace)
Skits, plays, performances
Commercials/Advertising
Poetry Slam Contest
School Spelling Bee
Game directions
Word games/Brainteasers
Friendly competitions in class

12. Class website- resources, rubrics, handouts
Team website- homework
The best way to contact me is through
Thanks for coming!