Mrs. Beth Hayden
6th Grade
Hallman Team
Language Arts, Literature, & Honors Literature
Bio
Thank you for visiting my website! My name is Beth Hayden, and I will be your child's language arts/literature teacher for sixth grade. This is my ninth year teaching at Century Junior High, and I have enjoyed every minute!
I graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2002. Since then, I have received a Master's Degree in Teaching and Leadership and my Administrative Certificate from St. Xavier University. I believe that continuing my education allows me to further expand my knowledge of the best practices for my students.
In and out of the classroom, I am an avid reader and enjoy writing. My goal is to inspire my students to have the same enthusiasm!
Contact Information
E-mail: bhayden@orland135.org
School Phone: (708) 364-3500
Voicemail: (708) 226-8285
Curriculum
Literature/Honors Literature*
Reading Comprehension
Reading Strategies
Extended Responses to Reading
Story Responses
Novel Study
Poetry
Reflective Writing
Reading Vouchers
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
*Honors Literature reads higher level literature, uses higher order thinking skills, and has a different novel study.
Language Arts
The Writing Process
Paragraph Writing
Narrative Essay
Expository Essay
Persuasive Essay
Grammar
Journal Writing
Vocabulary: Word Parts
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Supply List
The same supplies are used for language arts and literature.
Everyday Supplies:
3 Ring Binder with dividers
Loose Leaf Paper
1 Subject Spiral Notebook
Silent Reading Book
Blue/Black Pens
Red Pen (for grading)
Pencil
Highlighter
Additional Supplies (Notified when needed):
Post-It Notes
Note Cards
Markers
Colored Pencils
Scissors
Glue/Glue Sticks
Expo Markers
Reading Passports
Students are required to independently read three books per quarter. At the beginning of the school year, students are given a Reading Passport that needs to be filled out and signed by a parent, ready to be handed in on the provided due dates. Extra Passports and due dates can also be accessed through these links. There is a grading penalty for not having the original Reading Passport. This is a schoolwide independent reading program and will account for 10% of your child's literature grade.
Resources
These are links to some helpful and fun websites.
- Gamequarium - Extra practice web games for language arts and literature
- Puzzlemaker - Website for designing crossword puzzles and word finds
