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LANGUAGE ARTS7TH GRADECurriculum Night 2015
Ms. Neely Jarrell
Pine Lake Middle School
ABOUT THE TEACHER
• Ms. Neely or Ms. Jarrell??
• Education
• Background
• Excited
CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
• Be on Time
• Be Prepared
• Be Ready
• Be Respectful of Self and Others
PURPOSE
• The purpose of language arts is:
• Increase reading comprehension skills using a variety of material, both fiction and non fiction.
• Increase reading fluency.
• Increase confidence in reading skills.
• Build vocabulary and spelling skills.
• Learn skills to help organize and strengthen writing.
• Gain needed support for research projects and papers assigned in social studies.
• Design and implement special education and general education programs to meet IEP goals and ensure necessary accommodations are followed.
MATERIALS/CURRICULUM
• Students will use a variety of material including:
• INSIDE Reading
• Read Naturally/Six Minute Solutions
• Step Up to Writing
• Scope Magazine
• Novels- 7th Grade will read Ghost Canoe
GRADING
• Students will be graded based on:
• Classroom participation
• Reading comprehension assessments
• Writing assessments/samples
• Homework
MY WEBSITE
• Where to find homework, announcements, calendar, etc.
• http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/middle/pine_lake/staff/ms_jarrells_site/default.aspx
ONE MORE THING
• National Board Certification
• Parent permission for work samples and videos.
• Thank you!