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Reading, English,

Reading, English,. Language Arts. Lindsey Smithson. Textbooks. Literature (class set) Grammar workbook (Bring to class everyday.) A Christmas Carol Bearstone The Pigman The Giver Collegiate Dictionary (Recommended). Major Writing Projects. Narrative Reflective

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Reading, English,

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  1. Reading, English, Language Arts Lindsey Smithson

  2. Textbooks Literature (class set) Grammar workbook (Bring to class everyday.) A Christmas Carol Bearstone The Pigman The Giver Collegiate Dictionary (Recommended)

  3. Major Writing Projects Narrative Reflective Argumentative/Persuasive Research Cause and Effect Literary Analysis Creative Writing

  4. Grading Summative Assessments – 60% of a student’s six weeks’ average A minimum of 3 Summative Assessments per six weeks • Tests/Projects/Essays Formative Assessments – 40% of a student’s six weeks’ average • Daily Work • Warm-ups/Journal Responses • Homework

  5. Will my child have homework? • Monday evenings: grammar/writing • Wednesday evenings: reading

  6. What to expect in a Reading/Language Arts Classroom Writing for a variety of audiences and purposes Reading Strategies Short Stories Novels Poetry Drama Vocabulary/Spelling

  7. What if my child turns in an assignment late? KMS Late Work Policy One day late – 75 Second day late – 60 Third day late – 50 *Student must complete missing assignments.

  8. Where do I find RELA information? Follow these steps to view teacher websites: • www.humbleisd.net/kms • Teacher Websites • English Department • Smithson, Lindsey http://www.humbleisd.net/22612041113141920/site/default.asp On the website you can find assignments, homework due dates, future tests, documents, and downloads.

  9. What if my child needs extra RELA help? RELA Tutoring: Thursday morning 8:00-8:25AM Thursday afternoon 3:55-4:25PM

  10. What can my child do in tutoring? • Receive extra help with difficult concepts/assignments • Correct tests (cannot earn higher than 70%) • Complete make-up work

  11. What should my child bring to class everyday? • Planner • Binder • Pens/Pencils • Book to read • Grammar Workbook on Monday and Tuesday

  12. How can I contact the teacher? • Conference Period: 3rd period • School Phone Number: 281-641-4240 • Email address: lindsey.smithson@humble.k12.tx.us

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