Mr. RamirezEnglishRm. 24

• MS, BA, Credential from California State University, Fullerton

• Locally attended Bishop Amat High School• Substituted, taught Summer School, and

coached Cross Country and Track as the head coach at La Puente High School for 4 years

• First year here at Alvarado Intermediate • Last year, I taught in Central California at

Corcoran High School

Introduction

English Standards

•Reading- build fluency, comprehension and vocabulary, in both fiction and nonfiction•Writing- 500-700 word essays, develop organization, coherency and use of conventions•Listening- partner sharing, directions, notes and vocabulary•Speaking- individual and group oral presentations

Reading and Vocabulary

• Types of reading and reporting will vary to address both current standards and the new common core standards

• Standards-based literary terms• Vocabulary-5 new words per week and

vocabulary tied to literature• Emphasis is on analysis and critical

thinking• Knowledge of affixes and roots

Writing and Grammar

• Daily warmups• Multiple paragraph essays• Organization• Sentence Variety• Revision• Organized approach to grammar• Final copy: correct margins, dark blue or black

ink, write on one side of paper only, correct punctuation, grammar & spelling

Homework

• 3-4 days per week: must be complete when class begins, or it is considered late.

• Daily reading is required *Late work will be not accepted• Projects will lose 10% each day they are

late. Projects are graded and then points are removed accordingly.

Learning Strategies

• Thinking Maps• Project-Based • Oral Presentations• iPad research • Interactive Notebooks

General Information

• Grades are posted every two weeks and students are identified by ID number

• Students are required to have an English notebook. – All literary terms pertinent to tests will be

added to this notebook throughout the year

• It is each student’s responsibility to write down the day’s homework assignment

Rules

1. Be prepared2. No eating or drinking3. Be respectful of people and property4. Be on time

Rewards/Concequences

• Following Rules:– Praise, gold cards, tickets, treats, passes,

certificates

• Consequences for NOT following Rules:– Warning, time out/seat change, parent contact,

behavior assignment, detention, referral

Grading

• Tests/Quizzes 30%• Writing/Grammar 30%• Reading/Vocabulary 30%• Participation/Classwork 10%

Resources Used

• Holt anthology• Holt grammar handbook• Class Novels• MyAccess writing program• Interactive Notebooks • iPads• Scope Magazine

Contact Information

• My email: cramirez@rowland.k12.ca.us• Web Address: www.alvaradoschool.org• Homework will be posted on the website.• http://www.alvaradoschool.org/apps/staff/– Subscribe as a parent to be updated with

classroom announcements, homework, projects, tests, etc

• Phone: (626) 854-8520 ext. 2424• Edmodo website