Class Agreements
In our class we will treat others with _________, which means being kind, courteous and empathetic to the feelings of others.
Respect
These tasks are worth 30% of your ELA grade and include memoirs, literary essays, argument essays, speeches, personal statements, etc.
Writing Publications + Projects
This technological device should be out of sight during instruction & work time (if it is not being used to support your learning).
Cell Phone
This math teacher has coached flag football, basketball and loves to wear vests and backwards hats.
Mr. Freehill
Two things that you should do if you are confused about an ELA assignment:
*Ask thoughtful questions
*Read the directions again
*Re-watch the mini-lesson video
*Check out the example
*Message your teachers on Google Classroom or email
*Schedule teacher office hours
*Message a friend
Make sure you wear these during zoom class sessions so you can closely listen and focus on the lesson content, discussion and directions.
Headphones
Your daily assignments will be worth 35% of your grade and can be found in the classroom stream and the _________ section of Google Classroom.
Classwork
This is where your cell phone will live if you violate the cell phone policy.
CELL PHONE JAIL
This 8th Grade ELA teacher has the lonnnngest hair at SGL, 5 cats and loves to sing!
Ms. DiMura
In order to be marked present and participate in the entire mini-lesson, you must do this everyday.
Come to class on time
Make sure this is turned on during the first ten minutes of each zoom class so you can be marked present!
Camera
These are worth 25% and will show how much you've learned about different ELA readings and skills.
Tests and Quizzes
This is what you should do with your mic during a zoom minilesson so that your background noise doesn't block out your teacher's or classmates' voices.
Mute
Ms. Whitfield
This is the type of mindset you need to have to overcome obstacles and be open to learning new things!
Growth
This is what you need so you can write with a pen or pencil instead of typing.
Notebook
This requirement of ELA is worth 10% of your grade and will be based on your reading volume, stamina and stop + jots.
Independent Reading/Reading Notebook
Even though you don't have to wear an SGL uniform this year, make sure your clothing is always ________.
Appropriate
This ELA teacher is a Harry Potter buff and is VERY fond of pizza and the color blue!
Ms. Rhoads
We will also act with __________ which means being truthful and trying to always do the right thing.
Integrity
This is who you have to contact if you need technology or DOE Device needs to be repaired.
(**BONUS 500 IF YOU ALSO KNOW HER EMAIL!**)
Ms. Flynn
dflynn@gmail.com
What are at least three scholar moves you need to make to sure you pass ELA?
1.) Advocate for yourself
2.) Partner with the teacher
3.) Pay attention
4.) Follow directions
5.) Meet deadlines
6.) Read + apply feedback
7.) Always try your best
What are three things you should and should NOT do while interacting with teachers and classmates on zoom?
1.) YOU SHOULD use respectful language
2.) YOU SHOULD participate
3.) YOU SHOULD use one mic
4.) YOU SHOULD NOT play video games
5.) YOU SHOULD NOT facetime your girlfriend/boyfriend
6.) YOU SHOULD NOT interrupt others as they talk
This 8th Grade Science teacher is from Los Angeles and has over 50 houseplants!
Ms. Perales