Team 7-1Language Arts

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Background Info

▪ Elizabeth Chu

▪ Chicago, IL

▪ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

▪ English, Secondary Education

▪ Teaching History– 2010-Present – Percy Julian Middle School– 2009-2010 – 6-12 English Teacher (Northbrook,

IL)– 2007-2009 – H.S. English Teacher (Rantoul, IL)

Course Overview: Literature

▪ Goal:– Read and comprehend fiction and informational

texts independently and proficiently– Analyze and apply literary devices that writers

use

▪ Process:– Short stories: multicultural, “Flowers for

Algernon”– Novel studies: The Giver, Chains, literature

circles– Drama and poetry– Informational

Course Overview: Writing

▪ Goal:– Produce clear and coherent writing for a range

of tasks, purposes, and audiences

▪ Process:– Writing process: narrative, critical, expository,

persuasive, creative– Weekly journals

Course Overview: Grammar

▪ Goal:– Demonstrate command of the

conventions of standard English grammar

▪ Process:– Parts of speech– Punctuation– Sentence variety and

structure

Course Overview: Vocabulary

▪ Goal:– Understand and accurately use grade-

appropriate words, figurative language, etc.

▪ Process:– Select readings– Word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes)

Supplies

▪ 1” binder with 5 tabs

▪ Notebook (for notes)

▪ Loose leaf paper

▪ Pencil or pen (blue or black ink)

▪ Red pen (for correcting)

▪ Highlighters

▪ Student planner

▪ Writer’s-Reader’s Notebook

▪ Reading material (for pleasure; must be in English and not for class/school)

Language Arts Page

▪ URL:– www.op97.org/echu

▪ Email:– echu@op97.org

Grading Procedure

▪ Total points– Homework– Classwork– Quizzes– Tests– Projects/Essays

Assignments

▪ Most homework is worth five points.– Homework is graded on completion and effort.– Homework that is turned in one day late with a signed

late homework slip will receive up to 4 points (“B”).– Homework that is turned in during the Friday

homework detention will receive up to half credit.

▪ Major assignments need to be turned in on the due date. One letter grade will be deducted for each day it is late.– In the case of an absence, it can be turned in via

email or dropped off at the main office by 3:30 P.M.

▪ Points for quizzes, projects, essays, and tests will vary.

Study Session

▪ Mondays, 3:30-4:30 P.M.

▪ Available in the Media Center on Tuesday afternoons (3:35-4:30 P.M.)

▪ As needed basis, by appointment (AM or PM)

Questions & Comments

▪ Please write down your questions and comments on a slip of paper and leave it in the question/comment box in the hallway.

Thank you!