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Mrs. O’Brien 7 th Grade Writing Intervention. Welcome!. About Mrs. O’Brien. More about Mrs. O’Brien. Educational Philosophy. All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!. Educational Philosophy.
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Mrs. O’Brien 7th Grade Writing Intervention Welcome!
Educational Philosophy • All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!
Educational Philosophy • All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life! • “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” --William Butler Yeats
What Is Writing Intervention? • Semester elective designed to support select students in English/Language Arts, with emphasis on writing • Writing—select assignments to strengthen skills • Reading 2x/week in class with response activity • Support in all regular ELA class assignments • Little to no homework will be assigned in this class. The only time a student would have homework is if they do not finish assignments in class.
Classroom Rules • Treat each other, the teacher, and all property with courtesy and respect.
How Can I Help My Child Succeed at Union? • Check Planner daily and make sure assignments get done. • Have them read a lot! UMS expectation is 30 minutes 5 nights a week. • Plan ahead—if there are any projects make sure they are not left until the last minute. • Check PowerSchool for update of grades/assignments
Contact/Questions? • Email me if you have any questions or concerns, big or small. I will reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. obrienk@unionsd.org