7th Grade Welcome LetterPlease write a letter, addressed

to me, Miss Chamoun, about yourself as a reader and writer (i.e. do you enjoy reading and

writing? Do you hate it? Do you have a love-hate relationship

with it? What types of books do you enjoy? What did you read this summer? What do you like

to write?). Your letter should contain 3 examples (evidence) of how you are as a reader and

writer!

I will collect this! Thank you !

8th Grade Response for UgliesPlease choose ONE question below to answer on a

blank, lined piece of paper. I will collect this! Please write the number question you are answering at the

top of the page. Thank you !

1. Tally’s futuristic world is filled with amazing inventions and timesaving devices. Please write about ONE of those inventions in the novel and give ONE piece of evidence of how the invention helps Tally’s society. Then discuss, using ONE piece of evidence, how that particular invention would help make your life easier in our society today. Be sure to cite at least ONE page number from the novel.

8th Grade Response to Literature for Uglies

2. Describe Tally’s futuristic society (think: setting). Provide ONE piece of evidence of the setting. Discuss how the setting influences Tally by providing ONE piece of evidence. Then describe how society has influenced you by giving ONE piece of evidence. Be sure to cite at least ONE page number from the novel.

8th Grade Response to Literature for Uglies

3. Tally is faced with a difficult decision: betray her close friend or stay “ugly” forever. What was Tally’s decision? Provide ONE piece of evidence from the novel. Do you agree or disagree with Tally’s decision? Provide at least ONE reasoning to support your opinion. Be sure to cite at least ONE page number from the novel.

Dividing Your Reading Notebook*There should be 4 post-its on your desk so you can divide your notebook, which you can keep in your mailbox…

Notes Vocabulary Independent Reading Responses to Literature

Dividing Your Writing Notebook*There should be 3 other post-its on your desk so you can divide your notebook, which you can keep in your mailbox…

Notes Brainstorming Drafts

Welcome to Language Arts

with Miss Chamoun!

My goal is to help you achieve yours. If we work together, we can achieve anything. I look forward to a GREAT year with you !

To remember my name: Chamoun rhymes with Timon (“Ta-moan”) from Timon and Pumba…Lion King…is that before your time?

MAKE SURE YOU SEE ME FOR YOUR SEAT

ASSIGNMENT!!!

*I am OBSESSED with procedures! Procedures make the world go round and our classroom function as a safe and positive learning community .

On that note, let’s learn the

classroom procedures…

Classroom Procedures Students will view learning objectives and daily activities, as well as

perform the Bell Work immediately upon entering the classroom. Students will write down their homework in their agenda/school planner

the first day of the school week. Students will request permission from the teacher to leave the room at

any time. Students will be dismissed at the end of class by the teacher. Students will raise their hand to speak. Students will look at the “What We Did” bulletin when returning from an

absence to obtain work missed (also will be available on my blog). Students will adhere to procedures set forth for (a) submitting late,

missing, or absent work, (b) checking out books from the classroom library, (c) finding work without names on it, and (d) obtaining graded work.

Students will be silent when the lights are turned off, and will move to face the teacher.

Students will adhere to all school-handbook policies (i.e. cell phone, back packs, food, technology, etc.).

Classroom Materials*These should be with you EVERY DAY. Every. Day. I repeat: e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y.

English FolderReading and Writing

notebooksIndependent reading

novelClass novel (if

applicable)Writing utensil

Classroom Expectations

R-E-S-P-E-C-T~Aretha Franklin

Consequences First Time: Warning and private discussion with a teacher  Second Time: Private discussion with a teacher and signing

Accountability Binder

Third Time: Private discussion, signing Accountability Binder, email or call home to parents

Fourth Time: Same as the third offense, along with a detention during lunch, before or during school (arranged with student and parents)

Fifth Time: Same as the fourth offense, along with discussion with principal

Severe Disruptions: Student immediately sent to the office

Rewards (The Good Stuff) Praise (daily) Star student award sticker (random) Positive emails/letters home (random) 7th and 8th grade Student of the Month (monthly) Various positive perks *i.e. no homework pass,

listening to iPod, etc. (throughout the year) The joy of learning with Miss Chamoun and Mr. Joob

(priceless reward every day)

Late Work and Extra Credit*Homework is expected to be submitted at the beginning of the class period; if not, students will adhere to the consequences described above and the following deductions will be applied to the homework:

Assignments: 20% off the total points earned Long-term papers and projects: 10% off the total

points earned EACH DAY late Extra Credit: Book recommendations and whole class

extra credit (to be discussed)

**If for some reason, you know that you will be late on an assignment (vacation, illness, etc.), please let a teacher know {if you can} 24 hours in advance, and no penalty will be applied.

Helpful Information

Blog with daily activities and homework: www.MissChamounS201.weebly.com.

Team Imagine Website: http://web.winnetka36.org/teamimagine/Team_Imagine/Welcome.html

Email: daniellechamoun@winnetka36.org (This is the best way to reach me. **Disclaimer: I will NOT respond to emails after 7PM—sadly, I am often asleep by this time . If you email me before then, please check your email before you turn in for the night, as you will receive a response before 7PM).

Meeting Times: Miss Chamoun Starting at 7AM until school begins, during lunch,

and by appointment only after school. Mr. Joob Starting at 7:30AM until school begins, after school, and by

appointment

And now time for some tough love….