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Welcome to ELA 6 Mrs. Walters. Welcome jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us Main Office 422-2223. Curriculum. aligned with the Common Core Standards listening , speaking, reading & writing are incorporated throughout the program. Class Expectations. Students are expected to
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Welcome to ELA 6Mrs. Walters • Welcome • jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • Main Office 422-2223
Curriculum • aligned with the Common Core Standards • listening, speaking, reading & writing are incorporated throughout the program
Class Expectations Students are expected to • come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work. • follow classroom routines and rules. • complete classwork and homework on time. • see the teacher for any work missing work especially after an absence. • respect classmates and teacher. • work to the best of their abilities
SpringBoard Units of Study • Unit 1 : Changes in Me (personal narrative and expository essay) • Unit 2 : Changes in My World (short story and TV news story) • Unit 3 : Changes in Self Perception (letter and character analysis) • Unit 4 : Measuring Changes in Me (revising, reflecting, and publishing) • Unit 5 : Changing Times and Places (scene from a play)
Units of Study • In every unit, students will focus on • sentence structure • capitalization • punctuation • spelling • word choice • purpose and audience • academic vocabulary
Homework • Springboards Workbook pages • Writing entries • Drafting work • Revision and editing work • Grammar work • Vocabulary • Publishing
Homework/Assignments • Written in the planner • Given on a regular basis • Listed on webpage • Team calendar
Grading Policy Students will be graded on the following : • Assessments 50% • Classwork 40% • Homework 10%
Parental Involvement • Check the quality of your child’s work • Check to see they have the supplies and materials they need • Check their notebooks • Check their planner • Sign graded work, quizzes, and tests.
Support at Eastview • Homework Center 2:45pm-4:15pm (begins in October) • Guidance Counselor – Ms. Birke (Room 106) • jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • Main Office 422-2223