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Please have signed and returned by ____________________________GMS ELA RequirementsDear Parents,Hello! I am looking forward to getting to know you this year as we work together to help your children succeed. To improve communication, I will be sending a weekly e-mailed newsletter covering an overview of the week and accompanying due dates. If you are interested in being a part of this mailing list, please indicate so at the bottom. In addition, you can view the same information at our website, gmsela7th. along with additional support materials. Below is a brief overview of expectations, and necessary materials:Personal Reading (PR): Students willBring a personal reading book to ELA class and seminar daily to avoid academic correctives.Read regularly (a minimum of two books per quarter), and be prepared for one-on-one conversations with me about the books he/she is reading.Rough Draft Writings (RDW): This is your student’s best attempt at a piece of writing—these are not meant to be perfect. Mistakes are okay, and they tell me where your child needs help—he or she will receive full credit for each RDW if it is one full page in length with highlighted SoWs (or skills we are working on). All RDWs for the week will be turned in on Friday. Bi-weekly QuizzesThese will cover the SoWs (skills) and review of past material. Specific information about each quiz will be in the newsletters.Quizzes on Greek and Latin roots and affixes may be weekly or biweekly. A PowerPoint with the definitions and images is available on the class website.Additional materials: Donations of white computer paper, Kleenex, and hand sanitizer are always gratefully accepted!Requested Materials*ELA 3-ring binder—this will be only for ELA workTab dividers (8)Highlighters (four different colors)Loose-leaf paper and writing utensils*materials will be provided for any student requesting assistance.I have read and understand the requirements for Gaylord Middle School English Language Arts class.Parent signature and date:Student signature and date:***We request assistance with the following supplies:___ 3-ring binder___ 8 tab dividersPlease include me in a weekly newsletter email for assignments, due dates, and overview of content.Name: E-mail address (please print neatly): ................
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