mrs. worsham 6 th grade pre-ap reading & language arts 2015-16
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Mrs. Worsham
6th Grade Pre-AP Reading & Language Arts
2015-16
About Mrs. WorshamNative Kingwood resident
Attended Humble ISD schools K-12
Graduated from KHSFightin’ Texas Aggie Class
of ‘98—WHOOP!12 years of experience
teaching 6th & 7th gradeMarried for 14 years &
have two sweet boysSix-year old, first gradeFour-year old, preschool
Excited to begin my second year at Riverwood! Their first day of school…
bless their teachers.
Grading InformationFormative Assessments: 40% Daily work, homework, and quizzes
Summative Assessments: 60% Tests, some projects, and A.R.
Testing days Tuesday and Thursday
RMS Grading PolicyAll assignments will be accepted up to four (4) days late. 1st day late - 80% of the earned grade2nd day – 60% of the earned grade3rd day - 40% of the earned grade4th day - 20% of the earned gradeAfter the fourth day late, no credit will be offered (“0” in grade book).
Make-up Work:
District policy is one (1) extra day per excused day absent.
Online Gradebook Codes: A – student absent; needs to complete for makeup work
X – student exempt from assignment
Z – student has not turned in assignment; it is late
O - final grade; teacher has requested missing work & student has not complied after the four days
Make Up WorkWhen your child is absent:
• Students should check the “Make Up Work” folder in the classroom (red bucket on front table).
• Attending tutoring may be necessary for clarification or making up a test or quiz.
• District policy is one (1) extra day per excused day absent
to turn in work.
• If student is absent on the due date of previously assigned
work, it is due on the day the student returns to class.
Course Syllabus: First Nine Weeks
Literature: Literary Elements, Short Stories, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Poetry
Nonfiction: expository readings related to literature selections
Writing: Poetry, Literary Analysis, Paragraph Writing, Multiple Paragraph Essay
Grammar: Parts of Speech, Subject & Predicate, Types of Sentences, Sentence Structures
Vocabulary: Knowsys
Class Novels Walk Two Moons – Sharon
Creech
The Pearl – John Steinbeck
Gifted Hands - Ben Carson and Cecil Murphey
It is a good idea for students to have their own copies of novels to practice annotating, but it is not required. *On sale in library tonight!
Supplies for ClassThree-ring binderSet of dividers (5)Paper folder with pockets and bradsSpiralPencilsPensWide-ruled notebook paper – this will
need to be replenished throughout the year
Summer ReadingAll Pre-AP students are expected to read a summer reading book and complete a project.
All book and project choices are available on my website; click the Summer Reading page.
Students may take an AR test over summer reading books.
Project Due Date: Tuesday, Project Due Date: Tuesday, September 15September 15
Accelerated Reader
Basic InformationDue Dates for 2015-16
•Novels are on a point value system. Students need to earn 20 A.R. points each nine week grading period.
•AR is an ongoing homework assignment.
•AR is a summative (test) grade.
•All tests will be taken on the computer in my room.
•All tests must be taken by the end of the class period on the due date.
1st 9 weeksOctober 15
2nd 9 weeks December 10
3rd 9 weeksFebruary 23
4th 9 weeksMay 24
Knowsys VocabularyVocabulary program used throughout Humble ISD in
grades 6-8
• New word list assigned each Friday (10-12 words)
• Quiz each Friday (one formative grade)• TEST (summative) after each five groups of
words• Quizzes and Tests are cumulative
Word Group Lists & Knowsys Dictionary are available in my classroom & on students’ Google Drives
Pre-made vocabulary cards are available for purchase at myknowsys.com
iPhone and Android apps also available at myknowsys.com
Tutoring
Students may use tutoring to:finish incomplete workmake up tests or quizzesask for help with certain assignments/skillscatch up on readingtake AR tests
Tuesdays & Wednesdays7:45-8:25am
Testing days are Tuesdays and Thursdays
How Parents Can Help• Check planners.• Monitor grades online.• Ask students about their reading.• Make sure students are reviewing
vocabulary words.• Proofread essays, but do not write or re-
write.• Read the weekly email.• Check the website to see if information is
posted that will answer a question.• Email your questions if you can’t find the
answer.• Encourage independence.
