Transcript Welcome to Miss Palinski’s 7th Grade ELA Class!

Welcome to
Mrs. Hummel’s
ELA Class
ELA Supplies
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ELA Folder
Lined Notebook Paper
Pen or pencil
Composition Notebook
Journal
• Each student is required to
purchase a composition
notebook
• Journals will be kept in the
classroom
• We will start using our
journals on Monday
Grading Policy
• 20% Read-a-Palooza
• 10% Teen Biz
• 20% Classwork & Journal
• 20% Quizzes
• 30% Tests, Essays, and
Projects
Tardy Policy
• When the bell rings, you
must be ready to go!
• After being tardy 3 times, a
detention will be assigned!
Class Procedures
• Class starts when the bell
rings
• Need something to write
with & I.R. book every day!
• Out the door activity
(I dismiss you!!!)
Fire Drills
• Exit out the main doors.
• Stay together as a class
toward the right side of the
road.
• No talking during fire drills.
***2 detentions will be
assigned for fire drill
misbehavior.
Independent Reading
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For this year’s Read-a-Palooza you
will be reading 2 books each
marking period.
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10 Teen Biz articles are to be
completed each marking period- 1
article a week
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You will be given a raffle ticket after
you earn your points.
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Independent Reading is worth 30%
of your grade!!! (20% Chapter
Challenges & 10% Teen Biz
What is Teen Biz?
• Teen Biz is a computer program
to help your reading skills.
• You will read an article &
answer questions
• You must pass the activity on
the first try with at least a 65%
for credit.
Book Library
• You may borrow up to 2 books
from my library.
• Complete the information on
the card in the book.
• The books you borrow are your
responsibility!!!
After School Help
• 10th period is for extra help
in ELA
• The days I’m available are
posted on the board each
week.
• You must sign-up before
2pm to stay after school.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Computers in 254
• Computers in Room 254
are for Teen Biz,
Accelerated Reader, or
Microsoft Word only.
• You must ask before using
a computer.
What CAN’T I have in school?
• Cell Phones
• Personal I-Pods
• Drinks other than
water
• Book Bags
These items will be
confiscated and a
detention will be assigned!
What Mrs. Hummel expects…
• Respect (students,
teacher, and property)
• Responsibility: Everyone is
responsible for their own
actions.
I promise to treat you the
same way!
Expectations
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Raise hand before speaking
Listen when others are talking
Follow directions
Be ready and willing to work
with EVERYONE in the class
• Be respectful of Mrs. Hummel’s
supplies
• Always be the best you can
be!
Consequences
• Warning
• 10th period detention with
Mrs. Hummel and/or Lunch
Detention
• Office
What will we be doing this year?
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Reading (DUH!)
Analyzing literature
Writing
Research
Listening Activities
Poetry
Most importantly….
Having fun while we learn!
Do we have assigned seats?
Yes…. But they will change
ALL THE TIME!
Sometimes we work in:
• Groups
• Partners
• Stations
• Individually
So… don’t get comfortable!
I know we’ll
have a
GREAT year
together!!!