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Syllabus 2017-2018

Mrs. Nancy L. Carlos

Author’s Purpose Activity. ELA Practice Test 6th Grade consists of questions based on CCSS for PARCC, which provides workbooks, homework help to students, helps parents with homeschooling and Teachers with lesson plans. Common core aligned grade and subject specific sample questions and practice test for students in Grades 3 to 8 to help with PARCC test practice.

Room: 607

E-mail:ncarlos2@ebrschools.org

Website: cms.mrs-carlos-6^th-grade-ela.webnode.co

I am very excited about teaching ELA at McKinley Middle Magnet. It is with much delight that I welcome each of you to a year of great expectations, high achievements, and positive learning styles. My educational goal is very simple--that is to help you, the students, reach yours. I firmly believe that learning is a collaborative process equivalent to the home and school environment.

The students will review and continue to develop ELA skills, including reading, writing, researching, speaking, and listening. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to types of writing, grammar, mechanics, parts of speech, vocabulary, and spelling. Students will also be required to identify, analyze, define, compare/contrast, and critique age appropriate selections from anchor texts and literature books, as well as other related resources.

ELA will follow the Louisiana Department of Education/Louisiana Believes’ Sample Year-Long Scope and Sequence at the appropriate grade level and will build upon it through the following anchor texts:

1st semester: The Phantom Tollbooth' by Juster Norton 2nd semester: 'My Louisiana Sky'

AR Points: 7.0 AR Points: 5.0

Book Level: 6.7 Book Level: 4.6

Fiction Fiction

ELA Books

· Collectionsand anchor texts listed above for each unit

· Elements of Language

· Appropriate supplementary books/workbooks

Daily Materials Needed

· ELA Binder

· Loose-leaf paper

· Pocket dividers between classes in Trapper Keeper

· Ink pens (black/blue)

· Checking pens (purple/green)

· Mechanical pencils with extra lead

· Reinforcement tabs

· AR book

· Anchor texts listed above for each unit

Classroom Rules

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Expectations

Be responsible

Show integrity

Be respectful

1. Be respectful of everyone in the classroom, including yourself.
2. Be responsible; have assignments due on time.
3. Be prepared for class, on time, and ready to learn.
4. Be safe in the classroom.
5. Be your best academically and socially.

With all these expectations above, I know that following the school guidelines outlined in your student handbook will be no problem.

Consequences

Discipline Steps (Avoid at all times.) In any one period, all four steps may be taken.

1^st Offense (Infraction) – Verbal Warning/Restate the expectations and rules.

2^nd Offense (Infraction) – Contact parent.

3^rd Offense (Infraction) – Contact parent.

4^th Offense (Infraction) – Discipline Referral

Classroom Procedures

v Quietly enter the class. You are tardy if not in the room when the tardy bell rings.

v Sit in assigned seat.

v Take out needed materials. You should be reading your AR book when the tardy bell rings.

v Read AR book for 15 minutes (DEAR-Drop everything and read.)

v Log on AR Reading Log (10 points possible for at least 5 out of 9 entries per 9 weeks).

v Use planner effectively.

v Prepare to follow the agenda thereafter.

v Always ask questions as needed to complete work.

v Raise hand to get permission to speak or get up.

Tips for Classroom Survival: Yours and Mine

1. Sit up in your desk; don’t put your head down. Look alert!

2. Keep your feet on the floor.

3. Practice being kind and respectful to all students and adults.

4. Get attention in positive ways.

5. No gum, food, or drink is allowed in the classroom.

6. Entering the classroom – Wait for permission to enter after the previous class has exited. If necessary, line up against the lockers in the hallway.

7. Leaving the room/Using therestroom – Signed planner must be used for leaving the classroom for any reason. Use the restroom before you come to class. In case of an emergency, you must use your planner. You fill it out, and I will sign. You will have 2 minutes to return.

8. Absentees – Bring signed excuse from home. See Mrs. Williams in the front office before school to get it excused.

9. Tardy/Dress code violations– To receive an excused tardy, you need to bring a legibly written note containing date, time, and an adult’s signature. You will be asked to write an essay during Big Break

for every 4 dress code and/or tardy violations. Tracking of these violations begins on August19.

10. Heading your paper – Paper should be headed in the upper left hand side within the margin following

6^th grade Study Skills’ procedure.

11.Grade sheet – will be sent home every 2 ½ weeks

12. Make-up work –

· You will have 3 days after being absent to get missed assignments. You are responsible for any missed reading assignments or activities also.

· If you are present when a test or assignment is assigned, the assignment or test is to be completed the day you return.

· It is your responsibility to ask for any missed work.

13.Late Homework Policy- You may turn in homewor/classwork late if you have an excused absence without being

penalized.

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14. Announcements –

· There is to be no talking, laughing, or playing during announcements.

· You are to listen until an announcement is completed. I will dismiss you if you are to be dismissed to leave.

15. Visitors in classroom – You are not to address visitors entering the classroom.

16. Early finishers – You must have an Accelerated Reader in your reading range daily.

17. Dismissal time – Clean up around your desk. Wait to be dismissed.

18. Going to the garbage can – You may put paper in the garbage can as you exit.

19. Fire drill – Leave all belongings except valuable items. Follow the demonstrated fire drill procedures.

20. Checking out- If you are sick, fill out a Check Out Form, another student will carry it to the office, and

the office personnel will call the room if someone comes to pick you up.

21. Going to lunch- Exit room in single file, walk to the right, sit in assigned area, eat quietly, and clean up

area before leaving the cafeteria.

Accelerated Reader (AR) Program

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This program is required for all McKinley Middle School students. It is a software program that helps manage reading practice, monitor daily progress, and plan instruction. Our goal for using this program is to both improve and increase reading skills.

Steps to follow:

1)Take the Star Assessment.

2)Select a book within the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) – that is the level identified by the assessment

(may be checked out from the school library, public library, or purchased).

3) Read the book, take notes, review notes, and take AR quiz.

All sixth graders are expected to accumulate his/her assigned AR points each nine weeks by reading a book or books within his/her ZPD. Each book on the AR list has a point value. A log will be given to each student in order to keep track of points earned. Points earned are part of each nine weeks grade (points possible=15% of total points per 9 weeks).

Graded Assignments, Quizzes/Tests

All graded assignments and quizzes/tests will be kept in the classroom (individual folders). If desired, parents may schedule a conference to see these papers. Class checking of homework and other activities will be kept in the Trapper Keeper. Call Ms. Houston at 388-0089 to schedule conferences if needed.

Parent/Home Access Center

This is an awesome tool for keeping up with grades, attendance, and other pertinent information. Click on green tab labeled “Students/Parents” at the top of the EBR home web page. Scroll down and choose “Parent Access”. Lastly enter “Username” and “Password” that was used in elementary school or mailed to you.

Grading Scale

100-93 A 92 -85 B 84-75 C 74-67 D 66-0 F

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Course Syllabus, Policies, and Procedures

6^TH Grade Advanced English Language Arts

I have read and understand the syllabus, policies, and procedures for this class. I understand my role and the teacher’s role in ensuring my success in this course and will strive to do my best.

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