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Welcome to Mr. Ensey’s Language Arts Class

Learn about engaging language arts class emphasizing creativity, technology, higher-level thinking, and independent reading program. Parental tips provided for student success indicators.

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Welcome to Mr. Ensey’s Language Arts Class

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  1. Welcome to Mr. Ensey’sLanguage Arts Class CONTACT INFO: • enseye@issaquah.wednet.edu (This is the best way to get a hold of me!) • http://mrensey.weebly.com/ • Remind (Daily homework)

  2. Brief Bio • Live in Sammamish with Michelle & Quinn (senior at Skyline) • Maya (senior at UW) • Master’s in ED from UW • 24th year in district (taught 4th-8th) • National Board Certified Teacher • Writing and Technolgy Trainer for ISD

  3. Overview of Advanced LA • Choice leads to engagement • All about creativity, initiative and independence • Technology as a tool for deeper learning • Higher-level thinking (Real Life Wednesdays) • Quicker pace (at times), more depth, more rigor, more reading and writing

  4. Writer’s Workshop Authentic writing/multiple genres Grammar, spelling in context Weekly SAT Vocabulary Reader’s Workshop Social Issues Book Clubs Non-Fiction Book Clubs Independent Reading Program 40+ books! Read 4-5 days/wk in class Scope Magazine Language Arts The Writing/Reading Notebook (WRN) Authentic reading response and writing practice

  5. Real Life Wednesdays • Teaching non-fiction reading, writing, speaking, listening skills in real world context. • Kids want to learn about hard issues, but need a safe place to do it. • End of year project: choose an issue you care about and do something about it (Heropalooza)

  6. Technology in Today’s Classroom • Technology to deepen learning • Microsoft Office 365 • ONENOTE and TEAMS • iPads, Macbooks and PC’s provided by Issaquah Schools Foundation grants and Issaquah School District

  7. TIPS FOR SUCCESS SUCCESS INDICATORS: • Collaboration • Initiative • Work Habits • Citizenship

  8. Citizenship A score of “4” indicates that the student consistently follows rules, respects others and completes work with integrity.

  9. Collaboration A score of “4” indicates that the student consistently participates productively, stays focused, and works well with their peers.

  10. Initiative A score of “4” indicates that they consistently ask questions, seek help, retake tests, and turn in missing work when given the opportunity.

  11. Work Habits A score of “4” indicates that the student consistently comes to class prepared and produces high quality, complete, on-time work. This includes daily assignments.

  12. Daily Assignments Daily/nightly assignments that are PRACTICE. These don’t count against your grade.

  13. Assessments What you know and can do. Writing Assignments Reading Assignments Test and Quizzes Projects Presentations Scored discussions

  14. How You Can Support Your Child in Every Class • Check Remind and website, but let your child solve his/her problems • Provide framework for organizing, but let your child own his/her plan • Give advice on homework, but let your child do the work. • Teach your child how to check Student Access, but have your child do the checking.

  15. What is COMPASS? • Your child has an 8th grade COMPASS Leader • Compass is a mentor program. 8th graders “walk alongside” the 6th graders and help transition to middle school. • Fun events throughout the year! (Pumpkin Carving, Hoedown, Cupcake decorating, etc) • Meaningful for 8th graders and 6th graders

  16. What is COMPASS? • “The 8th grade COMPASS leaders foster a sense of big brother and big sister-ness that helps build bonds between the younger and older students.  The fear of older kids is decreased and the desire to support the younger ones is increased.  A win-win!” • ~Anne Kiemle, 8th Grade Teacher

  17. Questions? Please email me if questions arise. Thanks so much for coming and making your child’s education a priority!

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