Mrs. Harwerth

1. Mrs. Harwerth 8th Grade LA/Pre-AP LA

2. TeacherInformation • Name • Kelley Harwerth • Conference • 2nd period 9:15-10:05 • Contact Info • kharwerth@dpisd.org • 832.668.7800

3. About Me… FJH • FJH teacher for 9 years • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from • Married to Kevin and we have a 5-year-old son, Cooper • Favorite hobby: Running

4. Classroom Rules • Be on time. • Be prepared. • Be respectful.

5. Supplies Used in LA • Binder • Folder with brads • Notebook paper or Spiral • Post-It Notes • Highlighters • Pens/Pencils • Markers/Map pencils/Crayons • Glue sticks • Scissors • Computer paper • Construction paper

6. Daily Warm Up • Every day when students come to class, there is a prompt on the screen for them to answer. • Warm Ups are collected at the end of each week for a grade. • Students that are absent can get the prompts from my website or a friend.

7. Outside Reading • Each six weeks, students are required to read a novel from a specific genre outside of class. • Assignments for the reading must be completed on time – no late work accepted. • Genres and due date are found on my website.

8. Outside Reading info on my website: Click “Outside Reading” to get genres and due dates

9. Lone Star Reading • Students that read six Lone Star books and pass the test get to participate in the Lone Star Party at the end of the year.

10. Absent? • Check my website for the warm up, agenda, handouts, and the assignment for the day. • Make up any in-class reading during morning tutorials or after school.

11. 8th Grade LA Late Work Policy • Students are given at least two days to complete assignments. • Assignments not turned in on the due date will receive a 30-point deduction when turned in the next day. • Assignments not turned in the second day will result in a teacher detention – before school, after school, or during lunch.

12. Extra Credit – Mural of Mistakes • Find mistakes in print media • Make a copy, highlight it, and be the first to turn it in • 5 mistakes can be turned in per six weeks • 1 point is given for each mistake. Points can be added to any low grade for that six weeks.

13. Extra Credit – Hot Topics • Find an interesting article, read it, and create a thought-provoking question that could be used for Friday’s Warm Up prompt.

14. Regular LA Novels • Nothing But the Truth • The Giver • Flowers for Algernon (short version) • Boy in the Striped Pajamas

15. Pre-AP Novels • Pygmalion • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde • Flowers for Algernon (short version) • Romeo and Juliet • Night

16. Should you expect homework for this class? • Not really…however, please encourage your child to read their outside reading each night. • If your child is absent he/she may have homework to catch up.

17. How to help your child succeed in 8th grade LA • Check my webpage weekly! – Updates occur each Friday for the week ahead. • Make sure your child read a little each night. • Help them stay organized and manage their time effectively.

18. Be “IN THE KNOW”…Visit my website often! Warm Ups and Activities are updated almost daily!