Mrs. Russell

What do you need to do to be successful in ELA?

• keep an open mind
• speak up
• take chances
• be prepared
• have some oomph

What do you need?

What is ELA?

• Writing
• Language
• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading

Writing

• answer questions in complete sentences
• create well-developed paragraphs
• write essays, papers, narratives
• poetry
• article responses

Reading

• non-fiction
• short-stories
• novels - Night, That Was Then, This is Now, Rumblefish
• poetry

Language

• Vocabulary
• Grammar, Punctuation

Speaking and Listening

• Debates
• Class/Group discussion
• Prize Speaking
• Project Presentations
• Listening to me and to each other

Grading Policy

• Homework 10 %
• In-Class Assignments 30 %
• Quizzes 25 %
• Tests/Projects/Writing Pieces 35 %
• I DO NOT DO POINTS

Lock Downs/Fire Drills

• Fire Drill - Line up in field or parking lot by homeroom
• Lock Down - Huddle up in the corner of my room

Bathroom and Drinks

• Ask to leave
• Bathroom usage will be limited if privilege is being abused  
• Sign out for bathroom - the right way

Homework

• Unless you are absent or have valid excuse, not collected late
• Will be given to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, or finish assignment

So why do you HAVE to take English?