Welcome to Ms. Vose’s

Classroom

Curriculum NightHopewell

Middle School

English Language

Arts

Education/Background

• Upper Iowa University• Masters Degree in Education Administration

from Concordia University Seward, NE• 9th year with Fulton County School• 19th year teaching

Contact Information

Email- voseg@fultonschools.org

To get homework updates sent to your phone-Text @msvoses to404-620-5286

Web Page

Language Arts Syllabus Homework for the week

Notes from classContact information

www.schoolrack.com/msvose/

Materials Needed

• 1 subject composition book• 1 inch binder to keep writing in• Pencils and Black or Blue Pens• Flashdrive

Grading System

• Reading Comprehension and Analysis – 40%• Written Expression – 40%• Grammar and Vocabulary – 10%• Diverse Media Analysis – 10%

Extra Help Opportunities

I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments and study help for quizzes, tests, and Writing to

students: - Before School Each Day from 8:15-8:40

Homework

• Have them e mail me with questions• Homework can be expected 4 times a

week• Consists of 1 essay every other week

and possibly some reading.

Literature Overview

My Goals• Aid Comprehension of fiction and non fiction• Increase vocabulary• Help them analyze what they are reading• Increase their appreciation of reading

Writing

- 5 paragraph paper about every other week- This teaches them the writing process- They will become better writers through this

practice- Weekly feedback from me about their writing

Weekly Writing

• Monday – Prewriting in class. Start Rough Draft

• Tuesday – Finish Rough Draft

• Wednesday- Revising/ Editing

• Thursday- Write Final Copy

• Friday- Hand it in

Textbooks

• Prentice Hall: Literature • Prentice Hall: Writing CoachClass set available in room. They are available on line.Let me know if you want one for home.

Ways to Help Your Child Be Successful

• Ask them about what they are reading• Let them see you reading• Have them read their writing to you• Help them revise and edit their essays• Encourage them to e mail me with their

problems

Thank You so much for coming tonight

I anticipate a great school year!

Feel free to contact me with any concerns or

questions