Welcome to Ms. McLaughlin’s 7th Grade English Class

quinn.mclaughlin@shorelineschools.org206-393-6075

Directions:

1) Pick up one Post-it from your table and write your child’s name (first and last) on the top

2) Below their name, please write a short sentence that describes your child. You can write a few traits, strengths, weaknesses or a combination of both.

I will use this information to help me develop a better relationship with your child =)

About Me…• I wanted to be a teacher at age 5• Taught 6, 7 and 8th grades at Whitman

Middle School in Seattle from 2008-2014• Einstein – this is my 2nd year here. • I have worked in a variety of teaching

capacities: tutoring, one-on-one and small group Writing and Reading Support, Special Education, Literacy Support and co-teaching• I want your students to enjoy this class

and feel comfortable being themselves

Our Classroom…•Planner•Bell Work•Portfolios •Groupings •Organization•Computers

Our First Unit…

The Outsiders

English 7 Curriculum: “The Choices We Make”

• Embedded Assessments:

• The Outsiders Thematic Statement – first Book Club and Assessment • Book Clubs (4 total over the course of

the year)• Debate/Research and Argumentative

Essay• Tangerine Novel/Character

Development/Literary Essay

Our year continued…

Biographical Presentations

William Shakespeare’s

“Much Ado About Nothing”

Grades…

• Grades are feedback given to students to help them understand where they are at and where they need to go…

• I update grades to Data Dashboard once every two weeks or more

Grading continued…

• 70% Assessments- essays, book clubs, other skill work• 20% Practice – in class assignments and

formative assessments, post its, exit tickets • 10% Academic Responsibility – turning in

work on time, behavior, Library PRIDE

Grading:

•Here is a look at what you will see on Data Dashboard:

Connect:

• Check student data dashboard grades – School Website• Check Planner• Ask Questions • Email updates •Website Updates

“Extras”:

• Library• Essential Questions and Embedded Assessments • Computers and Printer• Bathroom•My Reading Corner•My Schedule