Parents, Pl eas e c hec k-i n on the clip board.

Pl eas e s hare…

Record any special thoughts on an “index card” ---

Child’s nameThoughtsIf you have a concern, make a note on the card. Add

your contact information: phone number or e-mail --- I will contact you.

For Blocks 5 through 8, please visitSAMS

Spanish at the Middle SchoolLocated in the Auditorium

(During your child’s second block of Language Arts)

“I hope you’ll forgive me for being a little nervous this evening. As a

teacher, I’m not used to talking to so many people

who are paying attention.”

WONDERFUL TEACHERSFor Language Arts!

Mrs. Bailey Ms. LewisBlock 2/6

PRIMARY COURSE OBJECTIVESTo improve reading skills & literature studyTo develop writing skills through the

writing processTo continue development of grammar and

spelling skillsTo encourage oral communication skills

SECONDARY OBJECTIVESImprove study skillsDevelop test-taking strategiesIdentify & use one’s own learning style to enhance learning

Use strengths and interests to help build areas of weakness

ATTITUDE & PREPARATIONFocus on learningStrive to do one’s best Responsible for oneselfAsk for help, ex. “Parking Lot”Follow Student Responsibilities & Rights

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Complete assignments in class, during resource or at home, if needed

Request missed assignments after an absenceReview for testsDo your very best on all

assignmentsRead nightly for 20 min.

Daily RoutineSSR (Silent Sustained Reading)Mini Lesson: Direct

InstructionGuided InstructionIndependent PracticeFocus on reading

strategies“If writing is so important, how come you never see people on

television doing it?”

Common ActivitiesWriting activities Language activities or

word studyStudy of literary terms Novels read/sharedInteractive Reader Plus +

audio CD

Major AssignmentsQUARTERLY

Journal writingsMajor writingsReading skillsBook presentation

each quarter and/or study of a novel

OVERVIEW OF THE YEARSept.-Oct. – Narrative writing,

“Slice of Life”Nov./Dec. and Jan./Feb. - One-

page research reportMarch – SOL writing practice

(graded)April/May Expository or

descriptive feature articleMay – Reading SOL test

Clarity Overview

Summative AssessmentsGraded

Grades form the quarter grade

Grades based upon the LCPS grading scaleGrades range from A-F

Formative AssessmentsChecked assignments

Scores show a range of 1-4Score of 4 means “job well done”Score of 1 means “skill is not yet

learned”

GradingFor criteria, see class

rubric or project rubricsGrading based on

summative assessments Reading Writing

Grades follow the LCPS guidelines

Language Arts-6Grading Scale

 Formative Assessments4- A+ - Expert (exceeds the

standard)3- B+ - Proficient (meets

the standard)2- C+ - Basic (progressing

on standard)1 - D+ - Novice/In Training (inconsistent knowledge of

expectations)0 - No Evidence of Learning

Agenda/Planner/Assignment Book

To record daily assignments

To provide approved hall passes

To help students learn to become responsible, young adults

To provide a quick “message” ser-vice between parent and teacher

Confused?

STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMSRaise hand for help Use planner/agenda book Use “Stone Hill” web site Email questions --- need min.

of 24 hours response timeEmail assignments if home

printer isn’t working --- but send a separate email to verify assignment arrived

PARENT SUPPORT SYSTEMSWrite a note using your

child’s planner/agenda bookEmail me:

tracy.bailey@lcps.org

Leave a phone message at 703.957.4436 Call Mrs. Alcorn, House C

Counselor

Let’s work together to help your child be successful.

Supplies

Binder for daily activities + 5 dividers + some paperComposition book for writing activitiesRed pen and blue/black penPencils HighlightersDry erase markers

Thank you for coming!