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Back to School - Classroom Expectations

Welcome to Mrs. Grashorn's Reading and Writing Workshop! Explore various literature units, develop critical thinking skills, and enhance reading and writing abilities. Stay organized and responsible with class policies and grading details.

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Back to School - Classroom Expectations

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  1. Back to School -Classroom Expectations Welcome to Mrs. Grashorn’s Reading and Writing Workshop

  2. Mrs. Grashorn • BA Elementary (K-8) Education/Psychology, Kean University • MA Art of Teaching, MaryGrove College • Taught in Mountainside and East Hanover School Districts • Grades 6-8th LAL, Science, Social Studies, Basic Skills Support (Reading & Writing) • Live locally and have 2 daughters who are in the Woodbridge School District (7th & 11th grade)

  3. Prentice Hall LiteratureCommon Core Edition Unit 1 Fiction and Nonfiction How do we decide what is true? Unit 2 Short Stories Is conflict always bad? Unit 3 Types of Nonfiction What is important to know? Unit 4 Poetry Do we need words to communicate well? Unit 5 Drama How do we decide who we are? Unit 6 Themes in Folk Literature How much do our communities shape us? Online textbook

  4. Responsibility for Class • Bring notebook, agenda, pen/pencils, highlighter, and a book to class. • Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time. • All assignments are posted on the board, on my School Wires page, written daily in the agenda book. Remind 101 texts/emails notifications can be used for upcoming quizzes, tests or projects. School Wires

  5. Policies • Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time. • Always have a book with you to complete Silent Sustained Reading time (SSR). • Absences • Ask classmates first for assignments or check School Wires on the website. There will also be a “We Missed You” folder with your assignments. • Each absence has a two-day grace period.

  6. Grading - Posted online on Genesis • Grades are based on: 2/3 Minor Assessments • Classwork • Homework • Quizzes • Notebook Checks • Participation & Preparedness 1/3 Major Assessments • Major/Group projects • Book reports • Tests • Essays All TESTS must be signed & returned. Our Grading Scale • 98-100% = A+ • 95-97% = A • 92-94% = A- • 89-91% = B+ • 86-88% = B • 83-85% = B- • 80-82% = C+ • 77-79% = C • 74-76% = C- • 71-73% = D+ • 68-70% = D • 65-67% = D • 64- Below = F

  7. My Pledge to Your Student….. • I will trust them until they give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect them and work with them to solve problems. • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on their work. • I will work with them to meet learning goals. • I will offer extra help before/after school and during lunch.

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