WELCOME TO ROOM 306

Mrs. McGrath – 6th Grade

5th & 6th Grade Language Arts

2007-08 School Year 

Welcome Back! This year I will be teaching Language arts to the 5th & 6th grade students. I am also the 306 homeroom-Religion and Vocabulary Teacher. 

Textbooks:

5th Grade – Voyages in English: Loyola University Press

                     Exercises in English: Loyola University Press 

6th Grade- Voyages in English: Loyola University Press

                     Exercises in English: Loyola University Press

 

Curriculum Includes:

v     The writing process – Developing good writing skills is essential at each grade level. Students will become familiar with the elements of the writing process. The goal is for writing to be a natural, enjoyable means of expression in which the students engage frequently.

 

v     Grammar, usage and mechanics-Lessons include definitions, explanations, and then exercises that allow for abundant practice in each concept.

 

Materials needed for class:

v     Hard cover text book and workbook

v     Index cards

v     Spiral Notebooks

v     Erasable pens


Student Assessment:

v     Homework (see below)

v     Projects (These are normally “in class” assignments)

v     Class participation

v     Tests (Grades will be noted on line, please check Mygradebook.com from time to time

Communication:

v     Voice mail is checked daily

v     Homework can be accessed on the St. Tars webpage

v      E-mail and telephone calls to parents as needed.

v     Grades are on line this year: The codes to use for my classes are listed below. 

*  301 – languagearts301

*  302 – languagearts/302

*  304 – languagearts/304

*  306 -  languagearts/306

*  306 religion and vocabulary:

                        vocabulary/306

                        religion/ 306

 

Vocabulary

Textbook-Word Wisdom, A Zaner Bloser, Inc. 

We will begin each lesson on Monday, the post test will be on Thursday.  Lessons including writing assignment due dates will be listed on the homework schedule. 

 

In addition, each morning the students in room 306 will complete a morning reflection.  The students will pick the best of their writing to be turned in before midterm and report card.  They can improve upon these writing assignments any time during the semester.  I will check their notebooks from time to time to see that they are keeping up with these assignments. 

 

GRADE 5/6 HOMEWORK POLICY

2007-2008

 

Late Assignments:   When assignments are not turned in on time students receive a homework notice.  This should be returned and corrected the next morning along with a parent signature on the homework notice or if you prefer you may email your reply.  Late work must be corrected before the school day begins.    Students do not receive full credit for late assignments.  When assignments are constantly late parents will be notified. 

 

Projects: Projects will not be accepted after the due date unless special arrangements have been made with the individual teacher.  

 

Classroom rules for 306 – Created by the students

  1. Raise your hand if you wish to speak
  2. Don’t speak when others are speaking
  3. Be kind to others/show respect
  4. Ask permission when you must leave the room
  5. Use your planner/complete your homework
  6. Be a good listener
  7. Don’t just walk around the classroom without a purpose
  8. Always be prepared
  9. Be happy and confident with yourself!!

     Have a great day!!