Welcome to Language Arts

Mrs. Kaplan, 26 years of teaching experience, 8 at Mabry Candidate for National Board Certification 2005 Teacher of the Year sponsored by the

Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, recognized by Gov. Sonny Perdue

2004 Spirit of Anne Frank Educator of the Year, sponsored by Anne Frank Center USA

Recipient of 4 international Fellowships SE Regional Educator for the US Holocaust

Memorial Museum Curriculum and program designer Professional conference facilitator

Curriculum Focus Writing

Expository Persuasive Narrative Response to Literature

Reading Critical Thinking

Problem Solving Grammar Usage and Mechanics Speaking Listening

Instructional Primary Focus -

WritingWriting Jan. – State Writing Assessment Follow the Writing Process

Prewrite Draft Revise Proofread Publish

Writing Competencies Content & Organization-3X Style-2X Sentence Formation-1X Usage-1X Mechanics-1X

Required Resources Prentice Hall Writing and

Grammar Workbook

Prentice Hall Literature Vocabulary from Classical Roots,

C Dictionary Thesaurus Junior Great Books Series 8

(advanced) Student self selected books (25)

Extra Required Readings

Covey, Sean. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, book and workbook - nonfiction

Golding, William. Lord of the Flies - fiction

Weisel, Elie. Night – nonfiction, memoir

The 7 Habits of Highly The 7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensEffective Teens

Habit 1: Be Proactive®Take responsibility for your life.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind®Define your mission and goals in life.

Habit 3: Put First Things First®Prioritize and do the most important things first.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win®Have an "everyone-can-win" attitude.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®Listen to people sincerely.

Habit 6: Synergize®Work together to achieve more.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®Renew yourself regularly.

Practice Good HabitsUsing the 4 Cs

This year your child will practice: Paradigms – the way one thinks about

and sees things Principles – a natural law or basic

truth The 4 Cs: character compassion commitment creativity

Academic Reminders

No HW Hotline, use the blog No Work Left Behind Policy All major assignments have 2 day due

dates, then 10 points off for late work and up to 20 points off. It must be completed!

Grades count for HS registration in late Feb

Advanced classes-80 or above for Honors Below 80 - probation

On-level classes-90 or above for Honors Synergy-above 95

Conclusion Communication! Blog

http://mabryonline.org Email

renee.kaplan@cobbk12.org

Interdisciplinary & Vertical teaming Other content area teachers Lassiter HS – Dr. W. Brown