6th Grade English Language Arts

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Mrs. Bower302-629-4587 ext. 438

jbower@seaford.k12.de.ushttps://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jbower

Procedures of the Classroom

• Enter quickly and quietly• Sharpen at least two pencils• Place agenda on desk opened to the day’s date (to record homework or write a pass quickly)• Read the screen for directions and begin working quietly on the warm-up• Early finishers will read quietly or work on next task• Students will participate in the day’s lesson by being

– Respectful (follow directions the first time, respond with please and thank you, etc)– Responsible (prepared with pencils, paper, agenda, homework, etc)– Safe (keep hands and feet to yourself)

• Bathroom privileges are EMERGENCY only or when the teacher is not instructing– No passes will be given the first 10 minutes of each class– If given permission, the student must complete a pass in the agenda book, get teacher’s signature,

and sign out on the sheet by the door• Teacher permission is required to get out of seat unless you are

– Getting a tissue– Getting sick– Collecting materials as instructed by Mrs. Bower

• All students participate and give 100% on ALL assignments

Student LeadersEach week 3 students from each class will be assigned to be our classroom leaders:

What does this mean?

Beginning of class: During class: End of Class:

• Pass out portfolios and journals

• Return graded papers• Pass out needed materials

for class

• Pass out hand-outs/materials

• Run errands for the teacher

• Collect portfolios and journals

• Check desk to make sure they are empty

• Collect and return materials to proper storage

• Clean floor• Check agendas to make

sure homework has been recorded

1. Be prepared

2. Listen and follow directions

3. Raise your hand to leave your seat

4. Use your manners

5. Keep your desk area clean

6. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!

YOUneed to….

Classroom Management

Referral

Detention

Assignment

Parent Conference

• Computer time• Free time• Library time• Prize drawer (pencils, folders,

etc)• Candy• Notes/phone calls home• Lunch with the teacher• Movie• Your choice….

Heading on Paper

All papers should include the heading:

1. Write your first and last name

2. The day’s date3. Class period4. Assignment Title

Jennifer BowerAugust 22, 2011Pd. 2Homework

No heading

= No grade

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To be successful in 6th grade ELA always…

Assignment #1 Name Tag Activity

1. Materials needed: marker, piece of blank paper

2. Fold paper in half3. Write first name in the center of one

side so that it is visible from a distance

4. Top left corner: What is your favorite subject?

5. Top right corner: What is your favorite hobby?

6. Bottom left corner: Write one word that describes you (adjective)?

7. Bottom right corner: Your choice-share something about yourself

8. If time permits, add pictures to your name tag.

Assignment #2People Hunting Game

Materials needed: questions prepared by teacher

1. Receive hand-out with questions

2. When prompted, find one person for each box

3. Try to complete the worksheet

4. Be prepared to share results