Welcome to 6th Grade

Ms. Helm’sEnglish ClassFowler Middle

School

Fill your paper with the

breathings of your heart.  ~William

Wordsworth

A Little About Me

I grew up in Frisco! I’m a Centennial graduate

Graduated from University of Central Oklahoma

Certified to teachEnglish (6th – 12th)History (6th – 12th)

1st year at Fowler Middle SchoolTeach 6th EnglishFamily: Mom (Jennifer), Dad (Alan) and

a younger brother Brett who is 19.

English Focuses on Writing Objectives

Reading Focuses on Reading Comprehension Objectives

Parts of SpeechSentence StructureCapitalization & PunctuationInteractive Notebooks (INB)Novel Study to study good models of writingVocabulary Research Skills/Project

Writing Process 6 Traits Falcon Claws Composition: Personal Narratives, Expository, Persuasive, Poetry, Imaginative Stories, Letters Presentations: Speaking and Listening

6th Grade English Novels

First Semester

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Second SemesterShipwreck at the Bottom of the World by Jennifer Armstrong

Fowler’s 3 Rules for Success

•Be Prompt•Be Prepared

•Be PoliteConsequences

Verbal ReminderParent Contacted by Email immediately

C-Hall (parent notified by phone)

Daily Supplies1. * 1 composition notebook (stays in class)

2. * 1 pocket folder with brads (stays in class)

3. * 1 large binder with 1 divider/section for English

(stays w/student)

4. * Blue or black pens, pencils, eraser, small sharpener, and a highlighter

5. * Notebook paper

6. * Glue Stick /map pencils/markers/scissors (stays in pencil pouch )

7. * Library book or book from home

(no graphic novels or comic books)

8. * Fowler Middle School Agenda

Grading & Late Work

• Progress Reports: Every 3 weeks• Report Cards: Every 6 weeks

– Major Grades (Tests, Projects) = 50%– Daily Grades (Quizzes, Daily) = 50%

• Quizzes or multi-day activities will be weighted double.

• Late Work: The Highest Possible– 1 day late = 70 – 2 days late = 50– 3rd day = 0 (C-halls are issued)

Tutorials• To help students with make-up work,

prevent students from failing, assist with further instruction, and hold students accountable.

• I am available most mornings from 7:55-8:15 a.m. in Room 600. If this should change I will let you know by email. Also I will let you know by email about specific test review days and test/quiz makeup's.

Thank You For ComingCheck out the Fowler Website:

http://www.friscoisd.org/schools/fowler/

The best way to contact me is: helmb@friscoisd.org