WELCOME Mrs. Wood’s 6th Grade
Reading/Language Arts Class
AM I IN THE RIGHT ROOM? Check your schedule now.
6th gradeReading/LA Wood, The
No room numbers—just names on trailers—WOOD, flag, Welcome mat
WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO SIT? Every desk has a
colored circle with a number.
Look at your name card. It also has a colored circle and a number.
Find the desk that
matches it now.
WHO IS MY TEACHER? Mrs. Wood has been
teaching for 13 years. She loves to read,
write, listen to music, play Rock Band, travel, and watch movies.
Her favorite football team is the Baltimore Ravens. She also cheers for the Maryland Terps, especially during basketball season.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING THIS YEAR? Growing as a reader and writer and
thinker. Sharing your ideas through writing and
speaking.
READING/LA INCLUDES Reading Writing
Speaking Listening
Visually Interpreting Visually Representing
HOW WILL I BE GRADED? Process (30%)
Classwork HomeworkParticipationAdmit slips, Exit Slips, QuizzesPrewriting assignments, first drafts of
writing Product (70%)
TestsFinal drafts of writingReading Response JournalsPerformance Tasks/Presentations
WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?Follow directions the first time they are given.
Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
Stay in your seat or assigned area unless you have permission to do otherwise.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be on time to class and prepared to learn.
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN Step 1—Warning Step 2—Teacher/Student Conference Step 3—Phone Call Home Step 4—Parent/Teacher Conference Step 5—Referral to Counselor/Nurse Step 6—Administrative Referral
You are expected to follow all school and classroom rules!
WILL I BE TREATED FAIRLY?
YES