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Engaging English Classroom Procedures and Curriculum Guide

Explore the engaging English curriculum consisting of units focused on identity, sense of place, perspectives from the past, and imagination. Follow structured class procedures for optimal learning and maximize student participation and performance.

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Engaging English Classroom Procedures and Curriculum Guide

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  1. Ms. O’Connor English Grade 7

  2. Married to a Middle School Science Teacher

  3. Keegan – 4 year old son

  4. Following my teaching passion for 19 yearsB.K. – Graduate Instructor

  5. Masters & Plus 60inTeaching Muhlenberg College, Gratz College, UMBC

  6. 4 Units of Instruction • Unit 1: Identity – Students explore & write about themselves, The Ben Carson Story • Unit 2: A Sense of Place – Students analyze how setting affects behavior, The Cay • Unit 3: Voices from the Past/ Perspectives – Friedrich, Hans Peter Richter • Unit 4: Imagination –A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  7. During Class Procedures • Have all your materials before bell. • Begin warm-up as soon as possible • Restroom & water breaks will be allowed after first 10 minutes of class. • Leaving the class to go to Guidance or to the Office will only be permitted with a pass that was scheduled in advance.

  8. Maximizing P.A.T. • Every student has to be on time in his/her seat either before or when the bell rings. • Every student has 3 sharpened pencils at the start of class. • Every student respects learning by having a positive or neutral attitude. • Every student honor independent work time by working quietly. • Every student has to respond to the “Quiet Signal” by being in a seat and getting quiet within five seconds of the signal.

  9. Grading & Reporting Classwork/Homework – 10%

  10. Check out Edline: • Upcoming assignments & suggestions • Reminders • Your child’s grades NOTE: Your Edline Account is the same as last year.

  11. Heathershighway.weebly.com Heathershighway.weebly.com

  12. Thank you for coming! Heather_M_O’Connor@mcpsmd.org

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