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Welcome to Back to School Night. Mrs. Pirog 8 th Grade Language Arts Literacy September 22, 2011. Michelle Pirog. Master’s Degree in Special Education Eleventh year of teaching Looking forward to a great year!. Language Arts Literacy Course Overview. Reading Literature circles
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Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Pirog 8th Grade Language Arts Literacy September 22, 2011
Michelle Pirog • Master’s Degree in Special Education • Eleventhyear of teaching • Looking forward to a great year!
Language Arts Literacy Course Overview • Reading • Literature circles • Short Stories • Independent Novels- should read every day! • Novels • Nonfiction
Language Arts Literacy • Writing • Writing Workshop • Journal Entries • Grammar and usage • Essays: • Persuasive • Open-ended • Descriptive • Expository
Teaching Strategies • Cooperative Learning • Literature Circles • Writing Workshop • Whole Class • One-on-One • Technology
Grading System • Point System • Tests, Projects, and Essays: 50-100 points • Quizzes and Smaller writing assignments: 25-50 points • Journal Entries, Class work, Homework: 5-25 points
Contact Information • http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/19522082792849610/site/default.asp • E-mail Address: mpirog@frsd.k12.nj.us • Phone Number: 284-5100 *6076