Teacher: Lindsey McBridePhone #: (770)443-8727Email: Lmcbride@paulding.k12.ga.us

Life is about making mistakes and

learning from those Mentor Texts Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of

Life, Love and Learning edited by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

GradesFormative Assessments 40%(Formative assessments include, but are not limited to quizzes, group work, literature circles, writing process, journal, reflections, vocabulary comprehension etc.)Summative Assessments 60%(Summative assessments include, but are not limited to research, final writing products, book projects, tests, etc.)

AcademicGrade Scale

A = 90% - 100%B = 80% - 89%C = 70% - 79%F = Below 70%

Work HabitsE= Exceeds ExpectationsM= Meets Expectations N= Needs Improvement

Work HabitsIn addition to their academic average and conduct ratings, students will be given a Work Habits rating. The categories students will be assessed on for Work Habits are as follows: organization, participation, timely completion of tasks/assignments, following directions, and showing initiative.

Academic HonestyAll students are expected to adhere to the school code of conduct. Academic dishonesty is a violation of the school code of conduct and includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, copying someone else’s work and cheating. Parents are encouraged to proofread student work, but remember that the work must be that of the student. Plagiarized work of any kind will result in a zero and may receive an office referral.

ConductS = SatisfactoryN = Needs ImprovementU = Unsatisfactory

Remind

I will send out text message reminders using the Remind app. Parents and students encouraged to join my Remind. Simply download the Remind app from the Google Play store. Then text @missLmcb to 81010.You will then receive messages from Miss McBride’s ELA 2016-17.

Moses Middle School

2016-2017

Course Goals

During each unit, students will explore the elements of effective writing, read and analyze fiction and nonfiction, and develop reading strategies. They will examine literature from the perspective of a writer and use their study of literature to improve their own writing and vocabulary through a variety of activities. Utilizing mentor sentences, grammatical structures will be analyze. A portfolio to demonstrate their growth reading, writing, language, viewing, speaking, and listening.

6th Grade Advanced

Language Arts Syllabus

6th Grade Language Arts

Syllabus(cont.)

RemediationIf students do not master a standard, they will have the opportunity to attend tutoring sessions. Summative writing assignments can be revised and resubmitted within one week of the written assignment being returned. Students will have the opportunity to improve summative test scores. If student does better, the old grade will be replaced.

Supplies

1 inch 3-ring binder 3-subject notebook 180 pages (plastic covers recommended)Loose Leaf PaperPens – blue or black ink onlyPencilsHighlightersScotch Tape 3 x 3 Post-It Notes Hand-held pencil sharpenerFlash Drive (for use in all classes)Colored Pencils

Donations are appreciated:

Kleenex tissuesColored papertapedry erase markersLysol wipes3 x 3 Post-it notesColored Pencils

Language Arts Journal Students should have a 3-subject notebook (plastic covers are recommended used strictly for language arts. Students must be prepared to have their journal in class every day. I will provide a place to keep the notebook in the classroom. This notebook will serve as the textbook and interactive notebook for 6th grade language arts.

Web Page and Weekly NewsletterStudents and parents can keep up to date with upcoming due dates, resources, and handouts by visiting Mrs. McBride’s Web page on the school website. I will also send a Weekly Newsletter to help you keep current with our assignments.

Late Work PolicyAll assignments are expected to be completed in full and on time. Students will lose 5 points each day the assignment is late. After the sixth day the highest grade that a student can earn is a 60 (exceptions are absences, illness, or family emergencies). Students who fail to turn in work on time will have their efforts accurately reflected in their grades and work habits.

TutoringTutoring is offered Wednesdays @ 7:45 AM. Students must sign up by Tuesday afternoon and have specific questions.