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Welcome to the Marsh Grammar School

Welcome to the Marsh Grammar School. Meet Ms. Blanchard Room 247. Ms. Blanchard. Teach Language Arts/English B. A. in English/Elementary Education in 1976 from University of Lowell, MA M. A. in Language Arts & Reading 1994 from University of Massachusetts/Lowell Teaching for 14 years.

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Welcome to the Marsh Grammar School

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  1. Welcome to the Marsh Grammar School Meet Ms. Blanchard Room 247

  2. Ms. Blanchard • Teach Language Arts/English • B. A. in English/Elementary Education in 1976 from University of Lowell, MA • M. A. in Language Arts & Reading 1994 from University of Massachusetts/Lowell • Teaching for 14 years

  3. Novel based Writing Reading Literature Grammar Vocabulary Critical Thinking Problem Solving Inference Prediction Interpretation Synthesis Application Language Arts Curriculum

  4. Types of Reading Short Stories Poetry Call of the Wild Across Five Aprils Johnny Tremain Tom Sawyer Types of Writing Creative Reader’s Response Essay Research Analysis Persuasive Topics

  5. Materials • Pens and pencils (2 each, blue or black only) • Colored pencils or markers • Highlighter • Notebooks • 1” Binder with loose leaf paper • A Desire to Learn

  6. Expectations • Class work • Homework • Behavior • Make-up Work

  7. Class Work • On Task Activities • Participate in Cooperative Learning • Use Good Listening Skills • Follow Directions • Participation in Class Discussions • Appropriate Behavior

  8. Behavior • Respect others’: • Privacy • Space • Opinions • Keep hands, feet, and objects to self • Use appropriate language • Be prepared for class with materials

  9. Homework • Daily • 20-30 minutes • Neat • Headings • Pass in at the Beginning of Class • Quarterly Projects

  10. Make-up Work • Due within same amount of days out • Check Voice Mail after 3 pm {ext.247} • Check Ms. Blanchard’s web site: http://members.tripod.com/dscorpioand www.thinkwave.com • Call a partner • Check homework log upon return to school

  11. Grading Policies • 40% Tests • 20% Quizzes • 20% Projects and Writing Assignments • 20% HomeworkGrades and assignments are online at www.thinkwave.com

  12. Communication • Mid-Term Progress Reports • Report Cards • Notes Home • Phone Calls {978- 681-9457} • Voice Mail {ext. 247} • Web Site http://members.tripod.com/dscorpio & www.thinkwave.com • Parent Conferences {Nov. & April} • Email - dablanchard@methuen.k12.ma.us

  13. Methuen High School Refer to the course/level prerequisites early in the year Recommendations done by April-first 2 or 3 Private High Schools Contact teachers/guidance ASAP Provide a stamped envelope addressed to school Please allow sufficient High School Recommendations

  14. End of the Year Activities • Washington Trip • Class Day • Class Party • Attendance is contingent on behavior • 5 or more cumulative unsatisfactory conduct grades may result in the exclusion of these activities

  15. Resources • Internet • MS Publisher 98 • http://www.clipart.co • http://barrysclipart.com/pj • www.gifart.com • Music • “Good for Me” by Amy Grant • Photo • Courtesy of Ms. Blanchard

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