welcome to language arts 7! mrs. bailey b1-b2 stone hill middle school
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Welcome to Language Arts 7!Mrs. Bailey
B1-B2Stone Hill Middle School
Who is Mrs. Bailey?West Virginia University graduateAshburn resident since 2002Two children: VCU and UVABackground: insurance, investigations, and finance Hobbies: reading, traveling, walking, quilting,
learning
PRIMARY COURSE OBJECTIVESTo improve reading skills & literature
appreciationTo improve writing skills through the
writing workshop processTo develop public speaking skillsTo facilitate independent learning
SECONDARY COURSE OBJECTIVESImprove note-taking & study skills
Develop test-taking strategies
Identify & use one’s own learning style to enhance learning
Become collaborative & independent learners
STUDENT EXPECTATIONSArrive prepared for class.Complete assignments on time (in class & home, if
needed).
Be responsible for make-up work.
Read nightly for at least 20 minutes.
Ask questions/self-advocate.
Respect self & others.
Daily RoutineSustained Silent
Reading (ZONE)Mini-lesson on writing
or readingTeacher modelingGroup/Independent
practiceFormative AssessmentReading & Writing
Conferences
Common Activities
Writer’s notebookReading responsesStudy of literary termsClassroom presentationsWord studyCollaboration
Writing AssignmentsOVERVIEW OF THE YEAR
Sept./Oct. – Sentence & Paragraph Structure, Super Scary Story
Nov./Dec. – Research, Narrative Writing- Memoir
March – SOL writing practice & Persuasive Writing
Apr./May – Expository or Descriptive Writing Assignment
May – Reading SOL test
June – Book Trailers
Phoenix OverviewFormative Assessments
Calculated for quarter gradeGrades based on the LCPS 10-
point grading scaleNo extra credit allowedStudents will be retaught and
retested if they score below 70%.
Summative Assessments
Homework, checkpoints, and exit tickets
Scores show a range of 1-4Score of 4 means- I get this!Score of 3 means- proficientScore of 2 means- almost there Score of 1 means- I don’t get this.
GradingFor grading criteria see
class rubric and/or project directions.
Grading based on summative assessments
Reading Writing Presentations
Grades follow LCPS guidelines.
Student Agenda
To record daily assignments and upcoming assessments/due dates
To help students learn to become responsible, young adults
To provide a quick message service between parent and teacher
What’s Going On?Check out the agenda.
See Mrs. Bailey’s website.
Email me at [email protected].
Look for quarterly emails.
SuppliesBinder + 5 dividers + notebook paper
Composition book for reading & writing activities
Sticky notes for reading
Blue/black pen and green/red pen
Pencils
Highlighter & Expo marker
Flash drive
Stone Hill MS YEARBOOKIf you are interested in purchasing a yearbook for your student(s), Computer Lab 1 is set up for parents to submit computer orders.
Thank you for coming!