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Language Arts. Amy Cochren. Thank You!. Students! Parents and guardians! PTA School Power Thurston Middle School is a great place to be!. Middle school students are:. Developing their own self-identity Choosing habits and values
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Language Arts Amy Cochren
Thank You! • Students! • Parents and guardians! • PTA • School Power Thurston Middle School is a great place to be!
Middle school students are: • Developing their own self-identity • Choosing habits and values • Energetic and enthusiastic • Fun and funny! Everyday is an interesting adventure!
My Philosophy… • Routine and high expectations create “norms” for behavior, work ethic, and preparation. • Maximize learning and work output in class to minimize amount of work going home! • Students have different personalities, motivators, and needs.
Common Question… What communication tools are available to help parents and students?
Communication Systems • TMS website • Class website • Aeries’ online grade book • Student planner • Email
Class Website • Grade Level link on TMS website • Daily posting of agenda, handouts, homework, Power Points, etc • Absent work station http://www.acochren.wordpress.com http://www.cochren.wordpress.com
Common Question… How can the planner be used as a communication tool?
Planner Stamp • Warm-up Routine • Verbal reminder to view board for items needed • Verbal reminder to fill out planner • Roll call and visual prompting with planner • Circulation during independent reading for planner stamping to indicate homework was copied properly
Common Question… How is Aeries used as a tool for communication?
Aeries: Grades and Comments • Homework entered daily • Participation, Work Habits, and Citizenship comments entered weekly • helpdesk@LBUSD.org for account help
Common Question… • What can I expect to see my child doing for HW?
Homework • Independent Reading: weekly parent-signed log due every Monday • Re-reading a story/ reviewing plot • Vocabulary studying with PowerPoint, quizlet flashcards, workbook • Cornell note studying for tests
Common Core Standards • Close reading and analysis of challenging text • Identification of author’s purpose, perspective, and claims • Citation of evidence from text to support our own claims and assertions • Increase in reading of non-fiction text and strategies
Common Question… • What can I do to monitor and support my student?
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.
Home Support Monitor Absent Work: Have your child log onto the class website prior to return if possible. Check Aeries to follow up with your child’s work submission.