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Language Arts

Language Arts. Amy Cochren. Please feel free to contact me. if your child cannot complete homework due to an unusual evening. if your child might be experiencing a difficulty that might cause change in focus or behavior. if your child is unable to explain an Aeries’

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Language Arts

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  1. Language Arts Amy Cochren

  2. Please feel free to contact me... if your child cannot complete homework due to an unusual evening. if your child might be experiencing a difficulty that might cause change in focus or behavior. if your child is unable to explain an Aeries’ score or participation comment. if your child needs additional help.

  3. Common Question… What handouts should my child have brought home already to me? 1) Course Syllabus 2) Independent Reading Guidelines 3) Parent Letter

  4. Common Question… What others are included in tonight’s packet? (sixth grade) 1) Weekly reading log copy 2) Six for Sixth Grade

  5. Common Question… What others are included in tonight’s packet? (seventh grade) 1) Weekly reading log copy 2) American Library Association’s Best Book for Teens (ages 12-18…at your own risk) 3) Preparation steps for a literature test 4) Preparation steps for a vocabulary test

  6. Common Question… What kind of communication can I expect from the teacher?

  7. Communication Tools • Planner—daily stamping • Class Blog—daily posting • Aeries Online Grades—daily input (when possible)

  8. Blog Communication • Link on school website through teacher page • Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc • Absent work station http://www.acochren.wordpress.com http://www.cochren.wordpress.com

  9. Common Question… • What can I do to monitor and support my student?

  10. Home Support Routine Reminder on Weekly Reading Log: Check independent reading progress and sign log. Log onto Aeries together. View week’s entries. Adjust homework and study time involvement as needed. Organize backpack and binder. Restock.

  11. Home Support Monitor Absent Work: Have your child log into the blog prior to return if possible. Complete the planner and print off homework. Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission.

  12. Common Question… • What will my child complete in class?

  13. Classwork Literature: • Cornell notes on six week literary focus • Stories and novels read out loud together • Completion of preparation for literature test steps Writing: • Cornell notes on six week writing focus • Packet modeling of steps and strategies • Writing of rough drafts paragraph by paragraph • Word-processing of essays

  14. Classwork Grammar: • Cornell notes on six week grammar focus • PowerPoint examples • Completion of class activities and grading with LCD projector Independent Reading: • 20 minutes a week + ESP 30 minutes • Daily updating of reading log Vocabulary: • Introduction of words • Workbook correction

  15. Common Question… • What should my child be doing at home?

  16. Homework Literature: • Text book questions (Restate question and answer in complete sentences.) • Reread story if desired. • Study Cornell Notes for Six Week focus Writing: • Re-read and revise paragraphs • Have an adult edit final typed draft • Make revisions on EDMODO and reprint

  17. Homework Independent Reading: • Minute reading outside of school (30-50) • Obtain reading log signature (Thursday-Sunday) Grammar: • Finish worksheets • Study Cornell notes • Review PowerPoints (as needed)

  18. Homework Vocabulary: Cornell notes for definitions Workbook activities Online Quizlet.com Flashcards PowerPoint practice Classical Roots lesson 1.pptx Cornell Notes Classical Roots lesson 1 key.doc http://quizlet.com/user/acochren/

  19. Language Arts’ Support • Monday and Wednesday from 3:05 to 4:00 • LA teacher supervises and is available to help • Late bus provided at 4:00

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