welcome to 6 th grade language arts! warm-up: 3-2-1 parent activity we will begin shortly! mrs. sara...
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Welcome to 6th Grade Language
Arts!
Warm-Up: 3-2-1 Parent Activity
We will begin shortly!Mrs. Sara Sullivan
All About Me• Oakland University
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010• Endorsement in Language Arts
• Teaching Experience• Van Hoosen Middle School
– 2011 – Present
• North Hill Elementary, Fourth Grade– Student Teaching– Permanent 4th grade Guest Teacher
• Additional Teaching Experience• Long Meadow Elementary, Literacy Summer Camp• HT Burt Elementary, First Grade • Walt Whitman Elementary, Sixth Grade• Pontiac Academy of Excellence, Third Grade• United Oaks Elementary, Kindergarten
• Teaching Related Experience• Holly Day Treatment, Social Work Internship• Ennis Center for Children, Mental Health Internship
Sara Sullivan
• Rochester Resident• 5th year at Van Hoosen• Patrick (husband)• Collin and Olivia
(children)
My ScheduleSCHOOL STARTS 7:30
SCHOOL ENDS 2:27
Half days end 10:45
1st Hour ALA6 7:45-8:43
2nd Hour LA6 8:48-9:46
3rd Hour ALA6 9:51-10:49
4th Hour LA6 10:54-11:53
C Lunch LUNCH 11:53-12:23
5th Hour PREP 12:28-1:25
6th Hour ALA6 1:30-2:27
CURRICULUMCommon Core Standards
(bookmark - website)
ReadingWriting
Speaking Viewing Listening
Reading
$4.00 $8.00 (ALA6 Only) $2.00
Explore all GENRESHolt McDougal Literature Book
SHORT STORIESCLASS NOVELS
ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATIONClass Activation Code: J8W7C
WritingCreative Writing
Personal Narrative
EXPOSITORY
Compare and ContrastLiterary Analysis
Argument
CERCEvidence-Based Expository
C – CLAIM E – EVIDENCE R – REASONING C - CONCLUSION
http://mrssullivanla.weebly.com/
Classroom Website
Login page is
http://my.hrw.com
Student Login: School username + h
Password: holtstudents
Holt McDougal Literature 6
Communication
Class Website
Planners
Remind 101Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Report Cards
ProgressReports
@mrssullivanVH
mrssullivan24
Follow Mrs. Sullivan’s Class!
LA 6
ALA 6
Absences
• Do not worry• Check my classroom web page.• Email me.• Exceeds 2 days, may request homework from
the office.
What should I do when my child is
absent?
• Student is responsible for checking the absence folder once they return.
• Allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment.
Absence(Due to Illness)
• Must request homework five days prior to absence.
• Make-up work is due the first day of return.
Absence(Due to pre-
planned Circumstances)
Grading
Cit
izen
shi p
• Behavior • Participation
Lett
er
• Daily Work• Quiz or Tests• Presentations• Individual & Group
Projects• Observations• Student interviews
Please visit myRCS often to view grades
Helpful Steps
1. Check MyRCS2. Talk to your child3. Student Initiative
Middle School Responsibility
Parent Involvement“A child’s first and most influential teacher is the parent” -unknown
Volunteer in the school
Check planner and classroom
website regularly
Help/monitor homework
Join the PTSA Attend school functions
Feel free to contact me at anytime with
question and/or feedback
Viking P.O.W.E.R!
Language Arts Binder
Grammar Spelling/Vocabulary
Reading Writing
Other
Looking forward to a spectacular
year!Thank you!
My Educatio
nal Philosop
hy
Every Child has the
ability to learn
Everyday is a new day.
Starting with a clean
slate
Create a positive learning
environment Set high expectations for each student
Encourage responsibilit
y and independen
ce