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Welcome to Ms. Vose’s Classroom. Curriculum Night Hopewell Middle School. English Language Arts. Education/Background. Upper Iowa University Masters Degree in Education Administration from Concordia University Seward, NE 9 th year with Fulton County School 19 th year teaching.
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Welcome to Ms. Vose’sClassroom Curriculum Night Hopewell Middle School
Education/Background • Upper Iowa University • Masters Degree in Education Administration from Concordia University Seward, NE • 9thyear with Fulton County School • 19th year teaching
Contact Information Email- voseg@fultonschools.org To get homework updates sent to your phone- Text @msvoses to 404-620-5286
Web Page Language Arts Syllabus Homework for the week Notes from class Contact information www.schoolrack.com/msvose/
Materials Needed • 1 subject composition book • 1 inch binder to keep writing in • Pencils and Blackor Blue Pens • Flashdrive
Grading System • Reading Comprehension and Analysis – 40% • Written Expression – 40% • Grammar and Vocabulary – 10% • Diverse Media Analysis – 10%
Extra Help Opportunities I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments and study help for quizzes, tests, and Writing to students: • Before School Each Day from 8:15-8:40
Homework • Have them e mail me with questions • Homework can be expected 4 times a week • Consists of 1 essay every other week and possibly some reading.
Literature Overview My Goals • Aid Comprehension of fiction and non fiction • Increase vocabulary • Help them analyze what they are reading • Increase their appreciation of reading
Writing • 5 paragraph paper about every other week • This teaches them the writing process • They will become better writers through this practice • Weekly feedback from me about their writing
Weekly Writing • Monday – Prewriting in class. Start Rough Draft • Tuesday – Finish Rough Draft • Wednesday- Revising/ Editing • Thursday- Write Final Copy • Friday- Hand it in
Textbooks • Prentice Hall: Literature • Prentice Hall: Writing Coach Class set available in room. They are available on line. Let me know if you want one for home.
Ways to Help Your Child Be Successful • Ask them about what they are reading • Let them see you reading • Have them read their writing to you • Help them revise and edit their essays • Encourage them to e mail me with their problems
Thank You so much for coming tonight I anticipate a great school year! Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions