Transcript Welcome to the Marsh Grammar School

Welcome to the Marsh
Grammar School
Meet Ms. Blanchard
Room 247
• Teach Language Arts/English
• B. A. in English/Elementary Education in
1976 from University of Lowell, MA
• M. A. in Language Arts & Reading 1994
from University of Massachusetts/Lowell
• Teaching for 14 years
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Novel based
Writing
Reading
Literature
Grammar
Vocabulary
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Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Inference
Prediction
Interpretation
Synthesis
Application
Types of Reading
Types of Writing
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Short Stories
Poetry
Call of the Wild
Across Five Aprils
Johnny Tremain
Tom Sawyer
Creative
Reader’s Response
Essay
Research
Analysis
Persuasive
• Pens and pencils (2 each, blue or black
only)
• Colored pencils or markers
• Highlighter
• Notebooks
• 1” Binder with loose leaf paper
• A Desire to Learn
• Class work
• Homework
• Behavior
• Make-up Work
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On Task Activities
Participate in Cooperative Learning
Use Good Listening Skills
Follow Directions
Participation in Class Discussions
Appropriate Behavior
• Respect others’:
– Privacy
– Space
– Opinions
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
• Use appropriate language
• Be prepared for class with materials
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Daily
20-30 minutes
Neat
Headings
Pass in at the Beginning of Class
Quarterly Projects
• Due within same amount of days out
• Check Voice Mail after 3 pm {ext.247}
• Check Ms. Blanchard’s web site:
http://members.tripod.com/dscorpio
and www.thinkwave.com
• Call a partner
• Check homework log
upon return to school
Grading Policies
• 40% Tests
• 20% Quizzes
• 20% Projects and Writing
Assignments
• 20% Homework
Grades and assignments are online at
www.thinkwave.com
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Mid-Term Progress Reports
Report Cards
Notes Home
Phone Calls {978- 681-9457}
Voice Mail {ext. 247}
Web Site http://members.tripod.com/dscorpio &
www.thinkwave.com
• Parent Conferences {Nov. & April}
• Email - [email protected]
Methuen High School
– Refer to the course/level prerequisites early in
the year
– Recommendations done by April-first 2 or 3
Private High Schools
– Contact teachers/guidance ASAP
– Provide a stamped envelope addressed to
school
– Please allow sufficient
• Washington Trip
• Class Day
• Class Party
– Attendance is contingent on behavior
– 5 or more cumulative unsatisfactory conduct grades
may result in the exclusion of these activities
Internet
•MS Publisher 98
•http://www.clipart.co
•http://barrysclipart.com/pj
•www.gifart.com
Music
•“Good for Me” by Amy Grant
Photo
Courtesy of Ms. Blanchard