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CONTACTING ME

Contact Mr. Goldberg for Language Arts 6 using email, Remind app, or Google Voice number. Explore the course background, reading and writing workshops, class rules, materials, grading procedure, and more.

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CONTACTING ME

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  1. CONTACTING ME • E-mail is the best way to contact me: Craig.Goldberg@woodbridge.k12.nj.us • Remind App • Google Voice Number: 929-276-2522 • Use my School Web Site • Use the online gradebook in Genesis

  2. Remind App: Class Codes Text Class Code to the phone number 81010 • Block 1: @b1goldberg • Block 3: @b3goldberg • Block 4: @b4goldberg

  3. Google Voice • Internet-based phone number to call. Phone number: 929-276-2522 • When you call, it goes to a voice mail. • I will call back as soon as I can (during school hours; typically best time is between 8:15-9:30 am). • Calls may be recorded. • This is a pilot, so there may be some bumps!

  4. LANGUAGE ARTS 6 Mr. Goldberg Mrs. Kosmowsky

  5. COURSE BACKGROUND • The class will focus on several novels and uses of literary devices. Students will learn how to comprehend author’s purpose and various genres of literature. In addition, the class will focus on several aspects of writing. Students will learn how to write in different styles and in response to various questions or themes. This will be an intensive writing course.

  6. Computer Use Agreement Forms • Please make sure that your child’s computer use form is submitted. Without it, they cannot use the Chromebooks.

  7. READING WORKSHOP • Reading and understanding text is extremely important in society • From following directions to enjoying fantastic literature, we must understand the purpose of a written text • From individual reading to group efforts, there are several components to ensuring understanding of text

  8. READING WORKSHOP • Online Textbooks • Literature Circles • Fishbowls • Class Reading • Group Reading • Literature Book • Novels • Poetry • Informational Text • Non-fiction

  9. WRITING WORKSHOP • Studies show that being able to write is the single most important skill to a bright future • Writing is a process that takes time to ensure accuracy and that a clear message is established • Writing takes on various forms and is used in various aspects of life. This includes resumes to movie scripts.

  10. WRITING WORKSHOP • Grammar & Mechanics • Sentence Structure • Description • Story-telling • Persuasion • Informational • Poetry • Peer Editing • Conferencing

  11. CLASS RULES • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • PREPARATION • HONESTY • ORGANIZATION • In addition, the rules in the school handbook will be followed.

  12. RULES (continued) • Respect yourself, your classmates, your school and your teacher • No gum chewing • Keep hands and materials to self • Must have a pass to leave the classroom. • May not leave the classroom in the first or last 10 minutes of class (unless emergency). • Raise hand to be called on. • Come prepared and ready to learn every day.

  13. ACTIONS FOR A BROKEN RULE • 1st Offense: Warning • 2nd Offense: Sent to Office / Call Home

  14. CLASS MATERIALS • One 3-ring binder with notebook paper OR single subject notebook and folder • 2 pens, 2 pencils, 1 red pen • Independent Reading Novel • Headphones • Whiteboard • Dry Erase Markers and eraser (a clean sock works)

  15. GRADING PROCEDURE • The grading procedure will follow district guidelines. • Assignments are broken down into two categories: • MINOR: Homework/Preparation/Classwork/Quizzes • MAJOR: Tests/Major Assignments

  16. Minor Assignments • This will include: • Daily homework assignments (Not necessarily given each night. Refer to my webite for assignments) • Class assignments • Preparation Grade per marking period • Being in class with materials, on time. • Any regular class assignments • Quizzes (may be pop quizzes for reading)

  17. Tests/Major Assignments • This may include: • Tests • Major Writing Assignments that have multiple drafts • Major group projects • Major individual projects

  18. Extra Credit • Extra Credit is possible and is listed on School Wires. • For example, Extra Credit may be earned through the Extra Credit projects for the Individual Reading assignments.

  19. GRADE REPRESENTATIONS • A: 100-92 (A+ 98-100; A 95-97; A- 92-94) • B: 91-83 (B+ 89-91; B 86-88; B- 83-85) • C: 82-74 (C+ 80-82; C 77-79; C- 74-76) • D: 73-65 (D+ 71-73; D 68-70; D- 65-67) • F: 64 & below

  20. TYPICAL DAY • 10 Minutes Silent Reading • Journals / Mini-Lesson • Individual Work • Group Work • Closure *This is not all we will do, but rather an outline for the class routine*

  21. QUESTIONS?

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