Post on 05-Jan-2016
Written & Oral Communication-
1Blocks 7 & 8
Meet Your Teachers:Mrs. Liz Kirby
B.S., English/Art
Illinois State University
M.S., Curriculum/Instruction
Northeastern Illinois University
Experienced language arts teacher:
•2 years middle school
•10 years Young Adult Program alternative high school
•13 years RMHS
Meet Your Teachers:Mrs. Gina Tiahnybok
B.S., Humanities/Fine ArtsLoyola University of
Chicago
M.S. Ed. Northern Illinois
University
Experienced Special Education
Teacher-LBS-I/Case Manager:
• Over 20 years in Education
• 10 years Nipper
• 4 years District Office
• 7 years RMHS
Goals For This YearImprove Communication Skills: Written and Oral
Learn English Grammar, i.e., structure of language
Read, annotate, analyze, discuss both fiction and nonfiction
Increase Vocabulary
Develop study skills
Organization and School Readiness
College Readiness
District GoalsIncrease student
success rate in courses (NO D’s or F’s)
Increase sub-group EPAS scores
Increase number of students taking AP classes and exams and passing AP tests
Where we are now? Stamp Sheets : monitoring daily
habits of work and organizational skills
Cooperative Education: community spirit and skills for group-learning
WTL’s and grammar: introspective writing to learn
Communication process: the system of oral and nonverbal com
Vocabulary: “stems” and STEMWORDS to increase reading, writing and speaking fluency
Where we are headed?Speeches and Media Presentations
Writing Process and Organization (MEL-Con)
Selected Fiction and Non-Fiction Works
Classic Novels: Of Mice & Men; To Kill a Mockingbird
Word Within a Word (250 stems by June! WOW!)
WREN Books (Writing and English)—District Wide
Independent Reading (1 book per quarter/ 30 min per day, starting now…)
On-line gradebook: Infinite Campus
Grading is updated online:
http//ic.d214.org
Your login info has been mailed home.
Students will self-monitor.
Notes & class updates will be sent through IC to your registered emaiL, so MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE CORRECT EMAIL
Tips for Helping Your Child have SUCCESS: Use Kirby’s “weebly” site!
Check your child’s assignment notebook and WOC1 calendar on the homepage of kirbyrmhs.weebly.com
Organization: Binder should be tabbed
Read at home: (newspapers, magazines, books)
Check ic.d214.org frequently
Quiz your son/daughter over word stems (flash cards/ www.quizlet.com)
Listen to student’s speeches
Be Smart! Ask Questions…
Complete the “exit slip” with at least one comment or question on which I can follow up.
Please email me whenever you have a question or concern. (liz.kirby@d214.org)
VISIT OUR CLASSROOM! (We welcome guest speakers!!!)
THANK YOU for your kind attention…
…Don’t be late for your next class!