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Welcome to ELA 6 with Mrs. Walters! Explore our curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards, emphasizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Learn class expectations, SpringBoard Units of Study, homework details, grading policy, and parental involvement. Join us in a supportive learning environment at Eastview.
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Welcome to ELA 6Mrs. Walters • Welcome • jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • Main Office 422-2223
Curriculum • aligned with the Common Core Standards • listening, speaking, reading & writing are incorporated throughout the program
Class Expectations Students are expected to • come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work. • follow classroom routines and rules. • complete classwork and homework on time. • see the teacher for any work missing work especially after an absence. • respect classmates and teacher. • work to the best of their abilities
SpringBoard Units of Study • Unit 1 : Changes in Me (personal narrative and expository essay) • Unit 2 : Changes in My World (short story and TV news story) • Unit 3 : Changes in Self Perception (letter and character analysis) • Unit 4 : Measuring Changes in Me (revising, reflecting, and publishing) • Unit 5 : Changing Times and Places (scene from a play)
Units of Study • In every unit, students will focus on • sentence structure • capitalization • punctuation • spelling • word choice • purpose and audience • academic vocabulary
Homework • Springboards Workbook pages • Writing entries • Drafting work • Revision and editing work • Grammar work • Vocabulary • Publishing
Homework/Assignments • Written in the planner • Given on a regular basis • Listed on webpage • Team calendar
Grading Policy Students will be graded on the following : • Assessments 50% • Classwork 40% • Homework 10%
Parental Involvement • Check the quality of your child’s work • Check to see they have the supplies and materials they need • Check their notebooks • Check their planner • Sign graded work, quizzes, and tests.
Support at Eastview • Homework Center 2:45pm-4:15pm (begins in October) • Guidance Counselor – Ms. Birke (Room 106) • jillwalters@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • Main Office 422-2223