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A Little About Me • My background – I grew up in Ellicott City, MD, and Lexington, MA – I attended Worthington and Ilchester Elementary, Lexington High School, and… Ellicott Mills Middle School! – I attended UMD and UMBC • My experience – I taught 9th and 10th grade English at Mt. Hebron High School – I taught 6th grade Reading and Advanced Reader three years ago and 6th grade English and GT English the last two years – I teach Middle School Reading/Writing during Summer School – I’m looking forward to another great year! My Goals • To help you build on the basic language arts skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, language, and literature • To help you enjoy language as art and entertainment • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment • To help you discover new interests in reading and writing 6th Grade English Units • Coming of Age – Literary Nonfiction: Red Scarf Girl • Courage – Historical Fiction: Out of the Dust • Heroes – Heroic Literature: Freak the Mighty 6th Grade GT English Units • Coming of Age – Literary Nonfiction: Red Scarf Girl • Courage – Historical Fiction: Out of the Dust and Number the Stars • Heroes – Heroic Literature: The Sword in the Stone My Philosophy • I know that all of you can learn, and I will teach everyone to the best of my ability • I will never call on you to read aloud without giving you advanced notice • I will give you at least 2-3 seconds to come up with a response to any question I ask • I am here to teach you, not to torture you, and I will always be fair and open to your questions and concerns – On that note, please, please, please leave me comments and questions in the Suggestions Box on the file cabinet Expectation # 1 Respect yourself and the other people in this room. This is the golden rule in my classroom, and I will always treat you with respect and fairness. Expectation # 2 Follow directions the first time they’re given. Expectation # 3 Raise your hand for permission to speak and to leave your seat. Expectation # 4 Make smart choices. This includes NO PUT-DOWNS! Expectation # 5 Keep your teacher happy! Partner Quiz 1. What is the most important rule in my classroom? Respect yourself and the other people in this room. 2. When should you follow directions? The first time they’re given. 3. When should you raise your hand? For permission to speak or to leave your seat. 4. Can you make fun of someone in my classroom? No. This is not a smart choice for a community of learners. 5. Why is it important to keep me happy? I need to be able to concentrate in order to teach everyone, and you want a teacher who smiles and makes jokes! Why Follow Expectations? • No one will be distracted from learning • You will help to create a stress-free and fun learning environment • You will feel comfortable, prepared, and relaxed in my classroom Consequences 1st warning: Verbal message 2nd warning: Behavior card 3rd warning: Time out and parental contact 4th warning: Action Plan, parental and administrative contact, and conference with me (during lunch detention) 5th warning: Disciplinary referral Behavior Card Mine says: Your present behavior is unacceptable. I know you can be more polite. Please do so. Sign and return this card to me in person after class. Thank you. Ms. Campbell’s Action Plan 1. What’s the problem? 2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors) 3. What plan will you use to solve the problem? ________________ Date _______________________ Student’s Signature ______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Severe Clause If I deem your behavior to be uncontrollable or too disruptive for the learning environment, I will send you to the guidance counselor or the assistant principal’s office immediately. You will NOT receive any warnings. Procedure # 1: Entering the Room • Enter the room quietly and take your seat. • Review the objective for the day. Then write your homework in your Agenda Book. • Begin the “Caught Ya,” SSR, or writing prompt. Procedure # 2: Getting Your Attention • When I say, “Class,” you will answer, “Yes,” however I said, “Class.” • When I say, “Hands and Eyes,” you will fold your hands and look at me. • When I have everyone’s attention, I will begin talking. Procedure # 3: Turning in Work • I will ask you to hold up the assignment. • A student that I choose will collect your papers to place in the “In Bin.” If you have any notes for me, please hold them up as well. Procedure # 4: No Homework? • Take a Pink Slip from the side table and fill it out. • Turn in the Pink Slip when I collect homework that day, and turn in the missing work as soon as possible. If you miss homework regularly, I will contact your parents/guardians. Date: _____________________________ Printed Name:_______________________ Period:_______________________ You’ve been Pink-Slipped! Completing your homework is your responsibility as a student. Missing Assignment: ____________________________________________ I do not have my homework today because: _____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class. _____ I chose not to do my homework. _____ I forgot to do my homework. _____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home. _____ Other—please explain below. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Student Signature: _______________________________________ Procedure # 5: Class Discussions • Please participate! I want to hear your opinions. • Occasionally, I will call on random students by pulling fairsticks. • Make all questions and comments relevant to the discussion. Procedure # 6: After an EXCUSED absence • Check my website before coming back to school. • Find the work you missed in your class’s folder on the back board. • You have the same number of days that you were absent to make up missed work. Procedure # 7: Finished Early? • Read your SSR book. • Ask if you may go to the Media Center to check out a book. • Start/continue working on English assignments or review your English notes. Procedure # 8: Class Dismissal • I dismiss you, not the clock. – I will normally dismiss you 30 seconds earlier than scheduled. • Do not start packing up before class ends. • Wait until I finish and officially dismiss you by saying, “Have a nice day!” “Special” Procedures Additional procedures, such as the ones listed below, will be introduced as needed. •Forming groups •Media Center •Mobile lab •Special guests •Progress Reports/Report Cards •Fire drill •Intercom announcements •Assemblies •Substitute teachers One Last Policy… Don’t cheat! •I trust you not to cheat, but if you do decide to cheat, the consequence will be on a case-by-case basis •Possible consequences: – Write a one-page essay titled “Why I Decided to Cheat” – Complete a similar assignment during lunch in my room – Receive the score divided by the number of students who cheated A Little Inspiration LEARNING is an individual activity but not a solitary one. It is more effective when it takes place within a supportive community of learners. -Harry Wong Please remember that we are learning together as a community. I’m looking forward to a great year together!