Mrs. BlowEnglish Language Arts

Grade 6

Today’s Agenda

• Introduce ourselves

• Organizing school materials

Write Name On All Materials

• Using a permanent marker:

– Write your name on all notebooks, folders, highlighters, etc.

– Include homeroom number• Mrs. Blow 1201• Mr. Wiedrick 1202• Mrs. Bach 1203• Mrs. Sweredoski 1204• Mr. Kaufman 1205

Sample

Casey Jones

1201 C. Jones

1201

Color-Coding Notebooks

• Match color of spiral notebooks to folders

Social Studies Materials

• Write Social Studies on:– Spiral notebooks– Matching color folder

Sample

Casey Jones

1201

Social Studies

Science & Math Materials

Under your name & homeroom number write:

• Science on: – Index cards (do not open)– Index card box– 5-subject spiral notebook– Matching folder

• Math on:– Spiral Notebook– Matching Folder

Casey Jones

1201

Science

Reading• Write Reading on

pocket folder ONLY!

• 3-ring binder: decorate a page and put the following information– Name– Homeroom– Reading

• Insert the 5-tab dividers– DO NOT write on the tabs

until you meet with Mrs. S.

Casey Jones

1201

Reading

English• Add English to front of

pocket folder ONLY!

• 5-tab dividers: write the following sections on the tabs & insert them in the English notebook– Writer’s Notebook– Word Study– Class Notes– Quizzes / Tests– Portfolio

Sample

Writer’s Notebook

Word Study

Class Notes

Quizzes /Tests

Portfolio

English Homework DUE Tomorrow

• Design a cover to personalize your ELA notebook. Include the following information. – Name (first / Last)– Homeroom number– English

• Here are some ideas:– Pictures– Drawing– Designs

• Add filler paper to all sections except the Portfolio section

• Write H.W. in your planner

Casey Jones

1201

English

Congratulations

Organizing notebooks and study materials is a sign of a good student. Keep up the good work!

Store Materials

• Keep your notebooks, planner, and pen/cil that you need for your next class.

• Put the rest of the supplies in your locker.