1. Welcome to On-level Language Arts!  Email address: Stephanie.Lindgren@cobbk12.orgStephanie.Lindgren@cobbk12.org  Blog: http://cobblearning.net/mrslindgren http://cobblearning.net/mrslindgren  Remind for On-Level Language Arts: Text @ollan to 81010 Email ollan@mail.remind.com (leave subject blank)ollan@mail.remind.com

2. Stephanie Lindgren Graduate of Cobb County Schools Undergrad at University of Georgia-English Education Master’s Degree from Georgia State University- English Education This is my 14 th year at HTMS!

3. READING Articles(non-fiction)-news apps Novels (independent reading and whole class studies) The House on Mango Street-Sandra Cisneros To Kill a Mockingbird-Harper Lee  Short Stories A variety from the textbook Onlinehttp://www.classicshorts.com/bib.htmlhttp://www.classicshorts.com/bib.html

5. Vocabulary-Level B  1 st assignment due Friday!  www.hightowertrailptsa.org www.hightowertrailptsa.org  Students will have a week to complete the exercises.  Assessment will be at the end of two week period.

6. Writing  Writing assignments  Journals  Essays-Checklist and Rubric will be given  GA Milestones-Single paragraph, multi- paragraph and full essay responses We need to practice referring to the text and providing specific examples as support.  Portfolios-Collection of tests and essays to be used for placement in high school in January.

7. How can I help my student be successful?  Access Synergy weekly to maintain progress  Encourage participation in class  Ask about homework!  Provide a flash drive.

8. What should I do if there are questions? Check blog – http://cobblearning.net/mrslindgrenhttp://cobblearning.net/mrslindgren Email- Stephanie.Lindgren@cobbk12.orgStephanie.Lindgren@cobbk12.org Remind: Text @ollan to 81010 OR Email ollan@mail.remind.comollan@mail.remind.com Thanks and I look forward to a great year!