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Welcome to Mrs. McAleer ’ s 8 th grade Language Arts class!

Welcome to Mrs. McAleer ’ s 8 th grade Language Arts class!. What your child will gain through Language Arts. Your child will explore several genres of literature: poetry, articles, epics, speeches, short stories, biographies, etc. All of these will be found in your child ’ s textbooks:.

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Welcome to Mrs. McAleer ’ s 8 th grade Language Arts class!

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. McAleer’s 8th gradeLanguage Arts class!

  2. What your child will gain through Language Arts Your child will explore several genres of literature: poetry, articles, epics, speeches, short stories, biographies, etc. All of these will be found in your child’s textbooks:

  3. Core Textbook: • SpringBoard – English Textual Power (Level 3) 1. This textbook contains most of the core reading selections required for 8th grade in Broward County. 2. The hardcopy will be kept in the classroom; however, it will also be available online as a PDF file (further information will be shared with students in the coming weeks)

  4. Language Arts Support Textbook • The Language of Literature 1. This textbook contains support reading selections that we will be reading over the course of the year 2. Your child was already given a copy of this textbook to be kept at home. 3. Price of textbook if lost or damaged: $96.45

  5. Write Source 2000: Your child will also use this reference book in class.

  6. Students will also read two novels. It is strongly encouraged that you purchase a copy of the novel to keep at home.

  7. Here at Pines, we have a strong focus on essay writing and preparing your child for the Florida Writes test that will be administered the week of FEBRUARY 25TH, 2013 • The test will be 60 minutes in length and your child will be expected to write a 5 paragraph essay on a given PERSUASIVE or EXPOSITORY writing prompt. • This year there will be a major focus on • ELABORATION and EDITING • Please, encourage your child to write • as often as possible!

  8. Blue/black ink pens AND colorfulpens (for editing and checking) • ONE duo tang folder ( Writing folder) • Loose-leaf paper • Sharpened pencils • Yellow highlighter • Novel • Post-it notes

  9. Homework Highlights • Homework will be assigned on a regular basis (I often • try to post upcoming assignments in advance). • Although I do have a class “website ” on Quia, my preferred method of keeping students/parents informed is through the Pinnacle Website • I usually post assignment “narratives” on Pinnacle that detail my requirements and expectations. • Students are allowed to submit late assignments for PARTIAL CREDIT (exceptions are examined on an individual basis) • EXTRA CREDIT: several extra credit opportunities will be offered throughout the year. They will be entered on Pinnacle the last week of each quarter and could • considerably help improve a student’s overall • grade average. Please, encourage your son/ • daughter to complete extra credit assignments.

  10. Pinnacle Grades • You can see your child’s grades at any time by going on Pinnacle. Visit the http://pines.browardschools.comwebsite, scroll down and look on the right side of the page and click on the Pinnacle Grade viewer link. • User name is the 10-digit student number • Password is the child’s 4-digit year of birth, then the 2-digit month, then the 2-digit day (example: 19940927) • Select Pines Middle • You will be able to view a report card type summary of grades, and look at individual class grade books (You can also E-mail all of your child’s teachers within the Pinnacle grade book)

  11. http://pines.browardschools.com//index.htm

  12. Log In Screen

  13. Log in Information USERNAME: Student ID#PASSWORD: yyyymmdd (Date of Birth – no spaces)

  14. First View

  15. E-mail Notification Screen

  16. Report Selection

  17. Classroom wish list • Ream of colorful PRINTER PAPER • Colorful DRY ERASE MARKERS • Box of tissues • Hand sanitizer • Yellow highlighters • Colorful Post-it/sticky notes • Youth/age appropriate NOVELS

  18. SYLLABUS:A class syllabus with detailed information regarding rules, routines, and procedures was sent home the first week of school. I also posted the syllabus information on Pinnacle under the “Signed Parent Slip” narrative.

  19. If you have further comments/questions/concerns you may contact me via: Email (fastest): ivani.mcaleer@browardschools.com Phone: (754) 323 4000 Extension 3055 Planning 09:00-09:56am

  20. Thank YOU!!! for your continued support and understanding. Involved parents like you truly make a difference! Have a wonderful night!

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