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Back to School Night Fall Semester 2013 Room H-312 WELCOME!

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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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Page 1: Back to School Night Fall Semester 2013 Room H-312

Back to School Night

Fall Semester 2013

Room H-312

WELCOME!

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English Language Arts

Rebecca Goldberg

H-312

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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

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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.)

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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

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Class Texts

• Literature & Language Anthology• Short stories• Plays • Novels• Non-fiction articles• Self-selected reading book

– Text complexity rubric

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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

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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]

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Contact Information

[email protected]

215-420-5689

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Any Questions?

Thank you for attending and for

supporting your child’s education.