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Ellicott Mills Middle School
Ms. Elizabeth Campbell
6th Grade
English GT
Contact Information:
[email protected]
410-313-2839
Goals:
• To build on the basic
language arts skills:
reading, writing, speaking,
listening, language, and
literature.
• To help students enjoy
language as art and
entertainment.
• To provide a supportive
and fun classroom
environment.
• To help students discover
new interests in reading
and writing.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Respect yourself and the
other people in this room.
2. Follow directions the first
time they’re given.
3. Raise your hand for
permission to speak and to
leave your seat.
4. Make smart choices.
5. Keep your teacher happy! 
More details are available on my class
website.
Materials:
• 5 subject dividers labeled:
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“Caught Yas”
“Literature”
“Figurative Language”
“Writing”
“Grammar”
Filler paper
2 blue and/or black pens
1 red pen
Pencil and eraser
Highlighter
1 (2- pocket) folder for the
writing portfolio
• Sustained Silent Reading
(SSR) book
Units of Study:
• Coming of Age
– Literary Nonfiction: Red
Scarf Girl
• Courage
– Historical fiction: Out of the
Dust and Number the Stars
• Heroes
– Heroic Legends: The Sword
in the Stone
Other Topics:
• 6+1 Traits of Writing
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Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word choice
Sentence fluency
Conventions
Presentation
• Grammar, Vocabulary, and
Figurative Language
– Will be taught throughout the
year to enhance writing skills.
Homework Assignments:
• All homework will be
related to what we are
studying in class.
• When I have not assigned
anything specifically, I
expect students to read for
at least 15 minutes a night.
• Occasionally, students will
work on long-term projects,
but we will get started on
them in school.
Grading Policy:
Writing/Projects
Classwork
Assessments
Homework
30%
45%
15%
10%
ASPEN is the Howard County online
grade book that will be used by all
teachers. Please check your child’s
academic progress throughout the
school year. If you need assistance with
accessing ASPEN, please contact
Michelle Bharmal, Data Clerk, at 410313-2844.
Please visit my website:
Go to the EMMS homepage, select Our Staff, and click on the
Website link next to my name.
Questions?
What questions do you
have about English class?
If you have questions/concerns
about your child, please e-mail
me or schedule a conference
through the front office.
[email protected]
410-313-2839
My planning time is 1:30-3:10.
Thank You!
Thank you for attending
Ellicott Mills’ Back-To-School
Night! It was a pleasure to
see you. Please send me an
e-mail or call me if you have
questions after tonight.
I look forward to working
together to ensure your
students’ success!