Language ArtsAmy Cochren

Please feel free to contact me...

if your child cannot complete homework due to an unusual evening.

if your child might be experiencing a difficulty that might cause change in focus or behavior.

if your child is unable to explain an Aeries score or participation comment.

if your child needs additional help.

Common Question What handouts should my child have brought home already to me?

1) Course Syllabus

2) Independent Reading Guidelines

3) Parent Letter

Common Question What others are included in tonights packet? (sixth grade)

1) Weekly reading log copy

2) Six for Sixth Grade

Common Question What others are included in tonights packet? (seventh grade)

1) Weekly reading log copy

2) American Library Associations Best Book for Teens (ages 12-18at your own risk)

3) Preparation steps for a literature test

4) Preparation steps for a vocabulary test

Common Question

What kind of communication can I expect from the teacher?

Communication ToolsPlannerdaily stamping

Class Blogdaily posting

Aeries Online Gradesdaily input (when possible)

Blog CommunicationLink on school website through teacher page

Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc

Absent work station http://www.acochren.wordpress.com http://www.cochren.wordpress.com

Common Question

What can I do to monitor and support my student?

Home SupportRoutine Reminder on Weekly Reading Log:

Check independent reading progress and sign log.

Log onto Aeries together. View weeks entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed.

Organize backpack and binder. Restock.

Home SupportMonitor Absent Work:

Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework.

Check Aeries to follow up with your childs work submission.

Common Question

What will my child complete in class?

ClassworkLiterature: Cornell notes on six week literary focusStories and novels read out loud together Completion of preparation for literature test steps

Writing: Cornell notes on six week writing focus Packet modeling of steps and strategiesWriting of rough drafts paragraph by paragraph Word-processing of essays

ClassworkGrammar: Cornell notes on six week grammar focusPowerPoint examples Completion of class activities and grading with LCD projector

Independent Reading: 20 minutes a week + ESP 30 minutesDaily updating of reading log

Vocabulary: Introduction of words Workbook correction

Common Question

What should my child be doing at home?

HomeworkLiterature: Text book questions (Restate question and answer in complete sentences.)Reread story if desired. Study Cornell Notes for Six Week focus

Writing: Re-read and revise paragraphs Have an adult edit final typed draftMake revisions on EDMODO and reprint

HomeworkIndependent Reading: Minute reading outside of school (30-50) Obtain reading log signature (Thursday-Sunday)

Grammar: Finish worksheetsStudy Cornell notes Review PowerPoints (as needed)

HomeworkVocabulary:

Cornell notes for definitions Workbook activitiesOnline Quizlet.com Flashcards PowerPoint practice

Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx

Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc

http://quizlet.com/user/acochren/

Language Arts SupportMonday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00

LA teacher supervises and is available to help

Late bus provided at 4:00