Absent/Late Work
* Per school policy, students have two days for every one day absent to make up work that was assigned during the students' absence (see student handbook),
* Late work will be accepted up to ONE week past the DUE date. The work will be lowered one letter grade ('A' to 'B', etc.) for each day late.
* It is the students' responsibility to check the Absent binder, and to turn in any late or missing assignments.
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Extra Credit
* Students may submit articles (sports, entertainment, reviews, puzzles, poetry, etc.) to the school newspaper. No more than one article per class (two articles total) will be accepted each quarter.
* Extra credit questions may be given on various quizzes and tests.
* Extra credit worksheets may occasionally be available.
* Individual extra credit assignments will not be given.
* All extra credit must be received a minimum of one week before the quarter ends; extra credit will not be accepted during the last week of the quarter.
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Curriculum
Literature
Extended Response to Reading
Independent Reading Program & Vouchers
reading comprehension
reading strategies
literary analysis
novel study (Tuck Everlasting, The Breadwinner)
fiction (Language of Literature
poetry
non-fiction
reflective writing
projects
media center
quizzes/tests
Language Arts
The Writing Process
sentence/paragraph/creative writing
Narrative Essay
Expository Essay
Persuasive Essay
grammar (Language Network)
journals
projects
vocabulary (Words To Go)
quizzes/tests
Honors Language Arts
The Writing Process
sentence/paragraph/creative writing
Narrative Essay
Expository Essay
Persuasive Essay
grammar (Language Network; 7th Grade)
journals
projects
vocabulary (Vocabulit)
quizzes/tests
How to Succeed
* be prepared
* be respectful
* listen
Steps for Students:
pay attention
try your best
follow instructions
read the directions
contribute constuctively
do your homework (on time)
stay organized
ask for help
check posted grade weekly
How to Help...
check assignment notebook daily
read together
read/proofread essays
ask questions about current reading
ask about class performance and weekly grade
Background Information:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication from DePaul University
Master of Arts in Education from Saint Xavier University
Master of Arts in Teaching & Leadership from Saint Xavier University*
(will be completed in May 2010)
Philosophy:
I have a life-long love of reading and writing that involved missing the school bus because I was so engrossed in a book, and creating plays for my friends and relatives to perform. I hope to inspire and guide my students to enjoy and excell at reading, writing, and learning.
