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Back to School Night Fall Semester 2013 Room H-312. WELCOME!. English Language Arts. Rebecca Goldberg Adina Thomas H-312. Course Description. This course will emphasize public speaking skills, media literacy, writing, and independent reading. Reading:
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Back to School Night Fall Semester 2013 Room H-312 WELCOME!
English Language Arts Rebecca Goldberg Adina Thomas H-312
Course Description This course will emphasize public speaking skills, media literacy, writing, and independent reading. Reading: • Students will read short stories, plays, novels, and non-fiction articles • Independent reading (SSR book) • Metacognitive strategies for complex texts Writing: • Students will write informative, persuasive, and narrative pieces • We will focus on grammar and vocabulary Speaking: • Students will have many opportunities to build confidence as a speaker • Focus on speaking skills (eye contact, volume, etc.)
Grading Information A student’s grade in class will be based on: • Oral Reflections and Presentations • Written Reflections and Compositions • Literary Analysis • Quizzes and Examinations • Independent Reading • Journals • Classwork • Homework • Participation
Class Texts • Literature & Language Anthology • Short stories • Plays • Novels • Non-fiction articles • Self-selected reading book
Upcoming Assignments • In the next few weeks, we are working on… • Upcoming assignments can always be found on my school website: • http://www.hatboro-horsham.org//Domain/272
Remind 101 • Text your class code to (484) 498-6221. • If you cannot text, see e-mail instructions! • Text back with your first and last name. • CLASS CODE • Period 4: @goldberg4 *Send an email to the address below. • Period 4: goldberg4@mail.remind101.com
Contact Information rgoldber@hatboro-horsham.org athomas@hatboro-horsham.org
Thank you for attending and for supporting your child’s education. Any Questions?