Welcome to Green 7 English!

Welcome toWelcome toEnglish 7 – Green TeamEnglish 7 – Green Team

Mr. Michael Modleski Modleskim@victorschools.org

Grew up and attended high school in West Grew up and attended high school in West Seneca (near Buffalo).Seneca (near Buffalo).

Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo - English and Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo - English and Secondary Education. Secondary Education.

Published:Published: Democrat and ChronicleDemocrat and Chronicle

October 2004 October 2004 New York TeacherNew York Teacher

September 2008 September 2008 National Middle School JournalNational Middle School Journal

Currently working on Master’s degree in Adolescent Currently working on Master’s degree in Adolescent English Education at SUNY Brockport .English Education at SUNY Brockport .

                                                                                    

“People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt

What your children will learn:What your children will learn: RespectRespect CharacterCharacter Independence Independence Responsibility Responsibility They matterThey matter

Voice and a choiceVoice and a choice

“Respect cannot be learned, purchased or acquired - it can only be

earned”Consider the classroom your playing field…….Consider me your

referee. Strike one – Warning

Strike two – Stay after school

Strike three – Stay after school…write mom and/or dad a letter.

Homework and quizzes – 35% • Due at beginning of period• Half credit until 2:55 – Then worth nothing

Tests and Projects – 50 %• Due at beginning of period• - 10 points / day…can receive a 50 up until grades close• Can e-mail me work

Participation – 15%

Help from home!!

Check grades, see homework, download class documents, study vocabulary

Modleskim@victorschools.org

http://modleskim.victorschools.org/

“The group consisting of mother, father, and child is the main educational agency of mankind.”– Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all."

~ Jacqueline Kennedy