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Language Arts and Religion Class Information

This is an overview of the Language Arts and Religion classes, including class structure, homework assignments, behavior expectations, and contact information.

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Language Arts and Religion Class Information

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  1. English Class • Begin with journal prompt or independent reading • Mini-lesson (10-15 minutes lesson on the skill we’re working on) • Independent or group work • Wrap Up • Homework (if not finished in class)

  2. Google Classroom and Weebly • I will update Weeblyevery week for assignment due dates • Google Classroom will be used primarily for students • Study guides • Rubrics for essays • Mentor texts • Updates and announcements on assignments

  3. I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric • Passes • Positive reinforcement • Rewards for good behavior • Class DJ for a day • “Stinky feet” • Seat swap • Chew gum in class • Verbal warnings • Think sheets

  4. Be respectful Participate Be prepared Be responsible Clean up after yourself Try your best

  5. We will complete three novel units • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton; The Giver by Lois Lowry; Refugee by Alan Gratz (grade 7) • The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin; Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson; Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (grade 6) • Students will need an independent reading book with them every day • They can check out books from my classroom library • If they struggle to find a book they want to read, I can help them find a series, genre, or author they like! • Students will need to read at least one book per month of their choice • Reading choice project will be due the last Friday of every month (beginning in Sept.) • Students will receive sheet with dates • Students will receive a choice board for projects

  6. Text: Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing • Grammar • Punctuation • Sentence types • Direct and indirect speech • Active and passive voice • Verbals (gerunds, participles, etc) • Pronouns • Writing • Narratives • Literary analysis (evidence based writing) • Descriptive (7th grade) / Persuasive (6th grade) • Expository writing • Research reports • Poetry

  7. Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class • Grammar worksheets • Short stories/essays • Independent reading projects (monthly) • I will follow the school’s late work policy • 1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%; • 3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0% • Absent work • Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their • work

  8. Weighted Grades Essays = 30% Independent reading projects = 20% Homework = 20% Journals/Classwork = 10% Quizzes = 20%

  9. Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools.com if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet. • I am also available after school most days if • your child needs help in my class. • Help with writing • Help finding a “just right” book • Help with grammar

  10. For this class your child will need: • Two notebooks • One journal (stays in class and checked by me) • Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc. • Writing utensils • Folder or binder to keep their handoutsand assignments together

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  12. Religion Class • Begin with journal prompt or small group discussion question • Open with prayer • Lesson(s) of the day • Activity related to lesson • Wrap up

  13. Google Classroom and Weebly • I will update Weeblyevery week for assignment due dates • Google Classroom will be used primarily for students • Study guides • Updates and announcements on assignments

  14. I will follow the school’s behavioral rubric • Passes • Positive reinforcement • Rewards for good behavior • Class DJ for a day • “Stinky feet” • Seat swap • Chew gum in class • Verbal warnings • Think sheets

  15. Be respectful Participate Be prepared Be responsible Clean up after yourself Try your best

  16. Religion Curriculum Text: We Believe: We Are God’s People Units: Forming the Covenant Building the Covenant Nation Redefining the Covenant People The Covenant Fulfilled in Jesus

  17. Homework will typically be assigned if work is not finished in class • Research that was started in class • Projects • I will follow the school’s late work policy • 1 day late = -20%; 2 days late = -30%; • 3 days late = -40%; 4+ days late = 0% • Absent work • Students will have as many days as they were absent to make up their • work

  18. Weighted Grades: Tests = 30% Classwork = 20% Projects = 30% Homework = 20%

  19. Email me at cobb@monroecatholicschools.com if you ever have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet. I am also available after school most days if your child needs help in my class.

  20. For this your child will need: • Two notebooks • One journal (stays in class and checked by me) • Notebook for notes, pre-writing, drafting, etc. • Writing utensils • Folder or binder to keep their handoutsand assignments together

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