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Welcome to Ms . Kenny’s Language Arts Class

Welcome to Ms . Kenny’s Language Arts Class. About Ms . Kenny . Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of New York at Albany Reading and ESOL endorsed 9 th year at LCMS My son attends FSU… GO NOLES! My daughter is a student at LCMS teach YOGA and tutor

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Welcome to Ms . Kenny’s Language Arts Class

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  1. Welcome to Ms. Kenny’s Language Arts Class

  2. About Ms. Kenny • Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of New York at Albany • Reading and ESOL endorsed • 9th year at LCMS • My son attends FSU… GO NOLES! My daughter is a student at LCMS • teach YOGA and tutor • run sprint distance triathlons

  3. Classroom Rules 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Responsible 3. Be Honorable

  4. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal Warning 2. Time out/ Parent Contact 3. Detention 4. Referral to Administrator

  5. Supplies for Language Arts • one 1 1/2” three ring soft (bendable) binder with dividers • One Composition notebook • ( NO SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS) • two pocket folder with clasps • flash-drive • 2 packs of loose-leaf paper • pens (blue/black and red for editing) • Pencils • Markers • highlighters • colored pencils • flash-drive • book for silent reading • two pocket folder with clasps • glue sticks • box of tissues • hand sanitizer

  6. Textbooks • Language of Literature • Springboard • Grammar and Writing • Novels • Nothing but the Truth • The Diary of Anne Frank • The Giver • The Outsiders

  7. Springboard • College readiness • Pre-AP curriculum • Aligns with the new Common Core Standards • Prepares students for PARCC test

  8. Journals • Gives students practice responding to an unknown prompt. Must be a well-written paragraph. • Journals must be made up if they are absent. • Journals will be collected at least twice a quarter.

  9. Working Portfolio • Keep notes on literature, grammar, writing and vocabulary in BINDER with DIVIDERS. • Includes vocabulary, questions, graphic organizers, and notes on stories from literature book. • Have all the information they need to study for the test.

  10. Writing • Writing is the major focus of this class. • Students will be writing every week. • All writing will be kept in a writing portfolio.

  11. Grading Scale Projects 20% Tests/Assessments 40% Classwork/homework 35% Class Participation 5%

  12. FCAT Writing Test • February 25, 2014 • 60 minute test • Given an expository or persuasive prompt • Graded on scale of 1 – 6 • Must score a 4 to be considered proficient

  13. Empower Your Child • Allow your child to be their own advocate. • They should ask if they have a question about an assignment or a grade. • Give them a chance to be responsible for themselves.

  14. Communication • Email is the best way to contact me • amy.kenny@browardschools.com • Check Pinnacle on a weekly basis • Conferences are on Wednesday mornings at 8:35 or 9:05.

  15. Text Notifications from Ms. Kenny • Parents and Students can opt to receive text messages regarding classwork, homework, tests, etc. ( standard text messaging rates apply) • Parents text @6f910 to 954-573-1461 • Students text @c3a6d to 954-573-1461 • If you do not have text capability, then you can email to: 6f910@mail.remind101.com

  16. Questions???

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