LANGUAGE A

RTS

MRS .

BUCH

HE IM

HOMEWORK

• Homework assigned nightly

• Read silently 20-30 min. nightly—including weekends

• Quality work

• Look over notes from class

• Review Greek and Latin roots

ESSAYS

• Type• MLA format• Site sources• Include first draft/second draft/ final

copy• Word choice• Formal Tone• Graded with rubric

ESSAY GENRES COVERED IN CLASS

• Response to Literature• Persuasive• Expository • Research reports• Narrative

AR READING GOALS

Goal trimester 1----35 points

Goal trimester 2----45 points

Goal trimester 3----50 points

READING NOVELS

The Giver

Where the Red Fern Grows

Touching Spirit Bear

Children of the Lamp

Egypt Games

Anne Frank

Number the Stars

Walk Two Moons

LATE WORK

• Marked down up to 50%• Signed late slip• Must justify reason for being late• Must write homework essay• Do not take late work after 2 weeks• Absent work must be made up

within 2 days

CLASSROOM

• Students can bring Kindles and laptops—if they are responsible

• Global discussions

• Respect all point of view

• Reading about various time periods in history

• Must take notes in class

• Notes need to be neat and organized

• Must participate in class discussions

• Must participate in group activities

SUPPLIES APPRECIATED IN CLASSROOM

Clorox wipes

Copy paper

Markers

Rulers

Thin sharpies—color or black

Pencils/pens

Colored pencils

Air fresheners

Tissues

Glue sticks

Construction paper