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Welcome!!Welcome to 6th grade Language Arts with Ms. Yarborough! Here are some things you will need to know…
Who is Ms. Yarborough?From Clayton, NCGraduated from Meredith CollegeLove to travelHave an older brother2 yr. old dog named BronxLOVE sports
Say hello to Bronx!
GradingGrading scale:
93-100= A85-92= B77-84= C70-76= D69 or below= F
How your grade will be divided:10% = Homework10% = Interactive Reading
Notebook Check10% = Vocabulary30% = projects, presentations, and
classwork40% = quizzes and tests
Classroom Expectations1.Be prepared.2.Be respectful.
Being prepared means…Bring the following items to class EVERY DAY:
5-subject notebookFolder Writing utensilAgenda Last night’s homework
Homework is due WHEN THE BELL TO START CLASS RINGS.
** “I left it in my locker” is not an excuse. You will not be permitted to go to your locker once class has started.**
5-Subject NotebookSections:1= Class Kick-Off (Warm-up)2= Reading3= Vocabulary4= Grammar5= Graded Work**If the order is different in your notebook,
this is OKAY.**
Classroom ExpectationsEvery student has 3 warnings every class
period.Once a student has 3 warnings, a call home
will take place, along with a referral. Consequences depend on the infraction.
Ligon Middle School’s student matrix
Classroom ProceduresEntering the classroom
1) Enter the classroom QUIETLY2) Go directly to your desk3) Sharpen pencil if needed (BEFORE the bell rings)4) IMMEDIATELY start working on the class kick-off
Now let’s practice…
Classroom ProceduresWhat if I have a question?
Raise your hand and patiently wait until you are called on.
ONLY ask questions related to the topic being discussed.
REMEMBER: Middle School is also about fostering independence- THINK BEFORE YOU ASK.
Classroom ProceduresMake-up work
If you are absent one day, check the “We missed you” binder when you return. This binder is placed in the front of the classroom and will contain all materials needed to make up your missed work.
It is YOUR responsibility to pick up and complete any missed work.
Classroom ProceduresBathroom Policy
Only EMERGENCIES will be permitted to use the restroom.
You have 5 minutes between each class to use the restroom. (and lunch…)
Classroom ProceduresWhat do I do if I finish my work early?
Work on your vocabulary activities.Read a book.You are NOT to talk while working individually.
Classroom ProceduresHow do I turn in my work?
When you are finished with an assignment, you will turn it into your class period’s bin.
Proper heading on your work upper RIGHT cornerNameDateClass Period
Classroom ProceduresHow do I exit the classroom when the bell rings?
Leave the classroom when Ms. Yarborough permits you to do so. (**LISTEN FOR HW CHANGES.**)
Just because the bells rings, this does not mean you are allowed to exit.
Push your chair under your desk.Make sure the desk is where it was when you
entered the classroom.Pick up any trash around your desk and throw it
away on your way out of the door.If you did not do so already, turn in any class work
into your class period’s bin.
LATE WORK POLICYAttention: this policy is for all of 6th grade!!
1 day late = -20 points2 days late = -30 points3 days late= -40 points4 days late= NHI (50)If you turn your work in on time, you will NEVER have to worry about this policy!!
Where do I turn in late work?Fill out a late work slip (blue slips)Staple it to the assignmentTurn it into your class period’s file in the late
work bin (front of the room)
Ongoing assignments…Bi-Weekly Article
Non-fiction texts (tied to Common Core Standards)Skills covered with the Bi-Weekly Articles:
1st night: Annotating & close reading- analyzing the text 2nd night: Identifying facts & opinions 3rd night:
Tone Loaded words Author’s purpose Text structure
4th night: Writing (letter to the editor)
Ongoing assignments…Vocabulary
Tied to Bi-Weekly Articles1st night
vocab. rating sheet (can define, have seen or heard before, do not know)
2nd night look up the words to check your definitions (if you wrote
any) “Must-Do” vocabulary boxes for at least 3 of the unknown
words3rd night
“Can-Do” vocabulary assignment (student’s choice- must complete all level A activities before moving to level B, etc.)
Thematic Units1= Who am I?2= Belonging3= Survival4= Making Choices5= What’s Your Point?6= Where am I?**literature and assignments are tied to these
themes**
Class Websitewww.msyarborough6thla.weebly.com
Classwork, homework, extra resources, questions
GEAR UP FOR A GREAT YEAR!!
