Language Arts

Teacher:  Mrs. Becky Sannes

Contact Information:

E-mail:   sannesb@jocoed.k12tn.net

Phone:  423-727-2615

Planning Time:  1:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

 

CURRICULUM

The lessons and activities in my class integrate reading, writing, listening, speaking, spelling, and grammar following the Tennessee Curriculum Standards*.  In addition, each student will participate in the Accelerated Reader program and will be responsible for attaining a pre-set number of points each nine-week grading period.   Your child’s point goal and reading level is written on the inside of his or her student handbook.

*To view the standards, go to:  www.jocoed.k12tn.net

 

GRADING SCALE

School-wide grading scale will be followed.

 

Class Rules

 

1.               Follow directions the first time given.

2.               Complete all assignments.

3.               Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4.               Be on time and be prepared.

5.               Respect others and their belongings.

6.               Talk only with permission.

 

Consequences:

 

1st Offense:      Name on board:  Warning

2nd Offense:    Check by name:  Written assignment

3rd Offense:    Two checks:  30 minutes ASD; pink slip written

4th Offense:    Three checks:  60 minutes ASD; pink slip        

                      written; parent contacted

***Severe disruption:  Sent to office immediately

 

*****Names are erased at the end of the period every Friday

 

J J J Positive consequences for appropriate behavior:  Tickets will be given to students displaying appropriate behavior during the class period.   Drawings for various prizes will be held each Friday. 

 

Student Corner…some of our favorite books:

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck

A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

A Series of Unfortunate Events (all) by Lemony Snickett

Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath

The Harry Potter Series (all) by J.K. Rowling

The Cookcamp by Gary Paulsen

The Secret School by Avi

Abhorsen by Garth Nix

Animal Ark books by Scholastic



 

Websites for Students

 

www.puzzlemaker.com

http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/default.cfm?session.which=ACK