Teacher Information

Jennifer Bush

Phone: (480)982-1110 ext.5513

Room # B102

Planning Period: 10:15-10:50

Subjects taught: Language Arts/Reading

Grade taught: 7^th

Class Description

My language arts classes are aligned with the Arizona state standards for written language. They will focus on the writing process and traits of good writing, as well as reviewing grammar, spelling and vocabulary. Along with practicing Six Traits, we will be working on several longer pieces of writing, a research report, and end the year with a group project which will require group teamwork.

My reading classes are aligned with the Arizona state standards for reading. Along with AR, we will be studying several authors and genres, including; mysteries, fairy tales, realistic fiction, historical fiction, functional text, and other non-fiction. We will also master main idea, summarizing, author’s purpose, point of view, and story elements. Throughout the year, we will review reading strategies.

Classroom Expectations

*Always listen and follow directions.

*Be polite and respect others

*Have materials and be prepared for class

Classroom Procedures

Students are greeted at the door by the teacher. Students quietly navigate to their assigned seats and start the mindset (mini-assignment) listed on the board or on the back table. Students need to be in their seats and working quietly when the final bell rings. The teacher takes attendance, stamps students' stamp sheets, and then discusses the lesson on the board with the students as they fill out their agenda. After this, the teacher starts the lesson for the day's objective.

Class Materials

* Pencil and eraser
* Notebook paper

* Stamp Sheet

* Agenda
* AR Book

AND

(Language Arts Students Only)

"sloppy copy" notebook (given to students by teacher)

"writing folder" (given to students by teacher)

Homework Policy

Homework will be given daily and is due the following day unless otherwise specified. If a student is absent for regular class work, the assignment will be due the next day. Students have 1 day for each day missed to complete homework.

Students who do not complete the assignment will receive a "No" stamp. He/she will have until the next class to turn in the assignment for partial credit. After three days, no credit will be given.

Updated 8/16/2007