Teacher Information

Elaine Fugate
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5503
E-mail Address: efugate@ajusd.org
Planning Period: 8:10am-9:03am
Subject Taught: Language Arts
Grade Taught: 6^th



Class Description


In Language Arts, students will learn more about sentences (kinds of sentences, how to correct fragments and run-ons, variations, and compounds) and how they form comprehensive paragraphs. Students will also learn more about parts of speech and how they increase their writing capabilities. We will write formal communications such as friendly and persuasive business letters, personal narratives, expository essays, and functional directions. Emphasis will be placed on the Writing Process, the Six Traits of Good Writing, and Spelling.




Classroom Management



Classroom Rules

     *   Respect each other and yourself.
     *   Come to class prepared.
     *   Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
     *   No eating, drinking, hats, gum, or sunglasses in class.
     *   Be polite, friendly and cooperative


Class Materials

     *   Pen/pencil, paper, homework
     *   Skills Workbook
     *   Planner



Homework Policy

Students must turn in completed assignments on time. Missing assignments earn a zero in the grade book. If the student has been absent, he or she must make up any assignments or tests missed in a timely manner.



Classroom Procedures

Students are greeted at the door by the teacher. Students quietly navigate to their assigned seat and start the mindset (mini-assignment) listed on the board. The teacher takes roll, collects homework, and then discusses the lesson on the board with the students. After this, the teacher starts the lesson for the day's objective.


Links

Language Arts Curriculum.  A list of the curriculum/standards your child will be learning in Language Arts class is found at this website.

Also: www.mtnbrook.k12alus/techk6/6lasites.htm

Special Announcements
Students will be creating a “Writing Tips” folder throughout the year, which they will use to improve their writing projects. The folder will include a checklist of requirements for the writing assignments as well as lists of vivid verbs and adjectives and words that can be used in place of “boring” words. The folder will be kept in the classroom, but will be sent home with students at the end of the year.

**Please Note: Writing assignments will be done, for the most part, in class. This allows the teacher to carefully guide the students through the complete writing process, emphasizing key elements that lead to successful communication.