1. Welcome jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us Main Office 422-2223

2.  aligned with the Common Core Standards  listening, speaking, reading & writing are incorporated throughout the program

3. Students are expected to  come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work.  follow classroom routines and rules.  complete classwork and homework on time.  see the teacher for any work missing work especially after an absence.  respect classmates and teacher.  work to the best of their abilities

4. Unit 1 : Changes in Me (personal narrative and expository essay) Unit 2 : Changes in My World (short story and TV news story) Unit 3 : Changes in Self Perception (letter and character analysis) Unit 4 : Measuring Changes in Me (revising, reflecting, and publishing) Unit 5 : Changing Times and Places (scene from a play)

5.  In every unit, students will focus on › sentence structure › capitalization › punctuation › spelling › word choice › purpose and audience › academic vocabulary

6.  Springboards Workbook pages  Writing entries  Drafting work  Revision and editing work  Grammar work  Vocabulary  Publishing

7.  Written in the planner  Given on a regular basis  Listed on webpage  Team calendar

8. Students will be graded on the following :  Assessments 50%  Classwork 40%  Homework 10%

9.  Check the quality of your child’s work  Check to see they have the supplies and materials they need  Check their notebooks  Check their planner  Sign graded work, quizzes, and tests.

10. Homework Center 2:45pm- 4:15pm (begins in October) Guidance Counselor – Ms. Birke (Room 106) jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us Main Office 422-2223