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Back to School Night Fall Semester 2013 Room H-312. WELCOME!. English Language Arts. Rebecca Goldberg H-312. About Me. University of Delaware B.A. in English Education Arcadia University Masters degree in Education Reading Specialist and ESL certification 5 th year at HHHS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Back to School Night
Fall Semester 2013
Room H-312
WELCOME!
English Language Arts
Rebecca Goldberg
H-312
About Me• University of Delaware
– B.A. in English Education• Arcadia University
– Masters degree in Education
– Reading Specialist
and ESL certification• 5th year at HHHS
– Taught in Wilmington, DE
Course DescriptionThis course will emphasize public speaking skills, media
literacy, writing, and independent reading.
Reading:– Students will read short stories, plays, novels, and
non-fiction articles– Independent reading (SSR book)– Metacognitive strategies for complex texts
Writing:– Students will write informative, persuasive, and
narrative pieces– Weekly journal writing (www.Edmodo.com)– We will focus on grammar and vocabulary
Speaking:– Students will have many opportunities to build
confidence as a speaker– Focus on speaking skills (eye contact, volume, etc.)
Grading Information
A student’s grade in class will be based on:• Oral Reflections and Presentations • Written Reflections and Compositions• Literary Analysis• Quizzes and Examinations• Independent Reading• Journals• Classwork• Homework • Participation
Class Texts
• Literature & Language Anthology• Short stories• Plays • Novels• Non-fiction articles• Self-selected reading book
– Text complexity rubric
Upcoming Assignments
• In the next few weeks, we are working on…
Assignment Due Date
Short Story Test October 4, 2013
Short Story Essay October 10, 2013
Grammar Quiz October 31, 2013
• Upcoming assignments can always be found on my school website:http://www.hatboro-horsham.org//Domain/272
Remind 101
1. Text your class code to (484) 498-6221.– If you cannot text, see e-mail instructions!
2. Text back with your first and last name.
CLASS CODESPeriod 1: @goldberg1 Period 5: @goldberg5
*Send an email to the address below.
Period 1: [email protected] 5: [email protected]
Any Questions?
Thank you for attending and for
supporting your child’s education.