language arts survival guide ms. clary and ms. roberson eagles language arts teacher
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Entering the Room Enter at voice level two Move quickly to your seat Get out materials and begin the Do Now If assigned a job, begin immediately after setting down your things Be in your assigned seat at start time to avoid being counted tardy Both cheeks of your bottom must be in your seat to avoid being counted tardyTRANSCRIPT
Language Arts Survival
GuideMs. Clary and Ms. Roberson
Eagles Language Arts Teacher
Materials You Need• 2 in binder with 3 dividers• Blue/Black ink pens and pencils• Colored Pencils• Highlighters: Blue, Pink, Yellow, and
Green• One Folder for Homework for use for all
Core Classes
Entering the Room• Enter at voice level two• Move quickly to your seat• Get out materials and begin the Do Now
• If assigned a job, begin immediately after setting down your things
• Be in your assigned seat at start time to avoid being counted tardy
• Both cheeks of your bottom must be in your seat to avoid being counted tardy
Classroom Jobs1. Paper collection and distribution2. Composition book collection and
distribution3. Timekeeper – 4th Core only
ElectronicsIt is school policy that you not have electronics
out for personal use during school hours. HOWEVERI have permission to allow you to listen to
music at certain times. I also have permission for you to use smart phones for research.
The first time I catch electronics being used at inappropriate times or in inappropriate ways this will end for EVERYONE.
Exiting the Room• The area around your desk must be clear of
all debris and all materials must be put away in the designated places before you will be dismissed.
• Remain seated until I give you the indication that it is time to line up
• Exit the room at a voice level no higher than 2
• Exit quickly so others may enter
Leaving During Class Class time is precious. All errands and bathroom
trips should be done before school, after school, or at lunch. Should an EMERGENCY arise…
• Utilize one of your passes if you have one left. Wait for me to come to a natural stopping point and I will sign the pass for you. If you can turn in all passes at the end of the 9 weeks you will be able to drop your lowest quiz grade.
• Leave the room at voice level zero and continue to your destination quickly and quietly.
• Return promptly
Raise Your HandDo this when you want to:1. Ask a Question2. Get out of your seat for any reason – sharpen
pencils, throw away trash, get materialsDo not speak or stand up until you are recognized.
Do not make noises to get my attention.BE PATIENT! There are lots of other people in the
room. I promise to get to you as quickly as I can.
When I Raise My Hand
When I need your attention I will raise my hand and say, “Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please?”
The correct response is for you to raise your hand to show that you have heard me and take your voice level down to zero
Do Not Bring• Gum• Drinks other than waterIf you have these things in class I will
throw them away.I do allow students to have occasional
snacks IF it does not interfere with class work and IF there is NO trash or debris on the floor at the end of class.
The First 20The first twenty minutes of
class are mine. Do not expect to leave for any reason. This is not
the time for sharpening pencils or getting materials.
RationaleI will be presenting material during the first 20
that will be essential. I need your full attention!
VisitorsThere will be lots of visitors coming to
our class this year. Expect to see the Principal, Assistant Principals, and other teachers.
STAY ON TASKIf they need your attention, I will let you
know.
Free DaysThere are NO free days
in room A-9
Time is Precious and so are you.
What if I make a Poor Behavior Choice?
You have two learning opportunities after breaking a rule to correct your behavior.
The third time you make a mistake you will have a write up for a minor offense which will result in an imposed consequence that will include a call home.
Ms. Clary doesn’t play.
PERIOD.
What is the Common Core?
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
What does that mean we’ll be
doing????• Short stories• Poems• Plays• Novel - The Outsiders• Informational Texts• Writing• Speaking and Listening
Grading• Homework – 10%• Class Work/Participation – 30%• Quizzes – 30%• Tests/Projects/Book Reports – 30%
HomeworkYou can find your homework assignments in
two places…1. On the side board2. On the class website:
[email protected] MUST write it down in your planner every
day. Showing it to me is your pass out of class.
Class Work /Participation
All work that we do in class is important. All in class assignments will be graded.
IT IS PIVITOL THAT YOU STAY ON TASK
For monitoring participation we will be using a program called Classroom Dojo. I will demonstrate this to you at a later time. Each week we will set behavior goals and track progress.
QuizzesQuizzes are OPPORTUNITIES
Count on having a quiz EVERY Friday. You will have other Opportunities several
times a week. Some will be announced and some will not.
Make Up WorkIf you are absent, make up work is due
the Monday following the absence if you want full credit.
If you simply fail to turn an assignment in you will get a zero. You can turn the assignment in late for a 69.
This policy will change after the first 9 weeks.