Suzanne Scotten - The Puzzle Man
|Main Idea |Detail |
| |Read a variety of literary genres using novels, short stories, poetry and other types of text. |
| |Write in a variety of applications including narrative, expository, persuasive and descriptive texts as well as|
|Class Objectives |response to literature and research reports. |
| |Review structural components of reading/writing including setting, point of view, characterization, mood, |
| |theme, plot, conflict and style. |
| |Use proper conventions including grammar, capitalization and spelling as well as use of advanced descriptive |
| |vocabulary. |
| |Each student should have a book at all times and should read 30 minutes a night. |
|Homework |Any work not finished in class will be considered homework in addition to regular assigned homework. |
| |Homework load will vary according to writing projects. |
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|Classroom Expectations |In seat when bell rings with all study skill materials and required work/books, including your reading book. |
| |Show respect for fellow classmates, and be prepared to follow teacher instructions and school rules. |
| |No one is allowed to interrupt the learning of others. |
| |All students will be graded on total points. Report cards every trimester with mid-trimester progress reports.|
|Grading | |
| |90-100% = A |
| |80-89% = B |
| |70-79% = C |
| |60-69% = D |
| |below 59 = F |
| |Holt Literature and Language Arts by Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
|Texts |Holt Handbook by Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
| |Selected novels |
|Parent Expectations |Check assignment calendars (if not daily, at least weekly) |
| |Monitor nightly reading and homework |
| |Communication with teacher |
|Message to |My purpose is to help your child succeed in my class and be fully prepared for high school. I have very high |
|Parents |expectations for my students and I promise that I will do my very best to help and encourage them this year. |
| |Please help me by encouraging your child to talk with me as soon as a problem or concern arises. Please do not|
| |hesitate to contact me. I’m looking forward to a great year! |
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Suzanne Scotten
English Language Arts
EV Cain Middle School
150 Palm Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 530-823-6106
Email: mrsscotten@
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