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Classroom News & Information From Your
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7th
Language Arts
mailto:sbecker@scsk12.org
Parents and Students!! Please email me anytime! Click ÒAssignmentsÓ to see our lessons! Please check
grades regularly, including conduct grades.
LOOK FOR Q3 INTERIMS FEBRUARY 3!! But
continue to check grades regularly! Did you know you can have Power School
email a grade update directly to you?? Set it up on PS!! |
Neither Shadowlawn Middle School nor Shelby County Schools is responsible for questionable or controversial content found through links external to this site.
Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities
without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability.
Shadowlawn Middle School
Our Mission:
The mission of Shadowlawn Middle School is to
develop studentsÕ intellectual, physical, social, and ethical character,
preparing them to take their place in todayÕs multicultural society.
Our Beliefs:
1. Each student is a unique individual capable of learning and
achieving in a supportive, safe, and disciplined environment.
2. An effective learning environment is the responsibility of
faculty, students, parents and our community.
3. A variety of assessment tools is essential in
evaluating student performance and creating instructional plans.
4. Utilizing the guidelines
established by governing bodies will lead to student success.
5. Input from all stakeholders is
vital in decision making for Shadowlawn.
Our Vision:
Shadowlawn Middle School will be a place where students are
successful due to their active involvement in the learning process and their
practice of responsible citizenship.
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Class Rules for Mrs. Becker |
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In order to have a successful learning experience,
students must follow these procedures in my classroom: |
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1. Be respectful in every
word and deed. 2. Do your very best
every day! 3. Be prepared for class. 4. All work should be
turned in on time. Any assignment, except homework, may be turned in late for
late credit. Points earned will be reduced depending on how late the work is
received. After two weeks, the score will be 25. *Homework should be
turned in the next day unless absent. It should then be turned in immediately
upon return. Otherwise, homework will not be accepted for late credit. |
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AssignmentsÕ Procedures when absent |
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If a
student is absent, assignments and tests should be made up within the number
of days the student was absent. Example: If the student was absent for three
(3) days, s/he has three days to make up those assignments and test. This is
the SCS policy. |
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Assignments turned in late will be
penalized by a reduction of points. |
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It is
always the studentÕs responsibility to complete any make up work. The
objectives are located on the dry erase board and remain for a week. Students
may also ask other students for objectives, and/or they should check the
assignmentsÕ section of this web page (below) for class assignment
information. |
ASSIGNMENTS
All lessons are subject to change as needed.
REGULAR
LANGUAGE ARTS-
FIRST, SECOND, THIRD PERIOD CLASSES
MONDAY-SNOW DAY!!
Tuesday and Wednesday-computer lab to create Keynote presentation using literary terms
defined on Jan 28. (See below)
(FIRST PERIOD-TN writing exam.)
Thursday-work on diagramming
quiz taken in January/LIBRARY
Friday-Review
Think Link test A.
**Monday, Feb 8, complete Keynote project. Please be
present!! J
Week of Jan 25-29
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1.BW-DGP
Week 17 2.Together
complete graphic organizer for the plot elements of ÒZooÓ, p.
88. 3.Complete
oral reading of ÒThe RuumÓ, p. 89-105. HW-practice story
vocabulary-worksheet. |
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1.BW-DGP 2.Check
HW. 3.Together
complete the comparison chart, p. 106. 4.Discuss
the two examples for comparison writing. *Choose #1. |
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1.BW-DGP 2.Using
notes, stories, and charts, create a three paragraph
essay comparing and contrasting the two science fiction stories. Use example
one, telling about Zoo first, then The Ruum, and
then closing para expressing preferred story. **Finish
at home as needed. DUE THURSDAY |
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1.BW-DGP 2.Add
new literary terms to lit vocabulary list. The terms are: Accent,
alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition, rhyme, internal rhyme. Hyperbole,
simile, metaphor, personification, pun 3.Classify
examples. |
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1.BW-DGP 2.
With a partner, locate one and create one example of each term. Copy
it, record the source, and author. **Be
prepared Monday to create Keynote at comp. lab with
literary terms definitions and examples. If not prepared, no computer. |
APEX-4th period
(subject to change)
Feb 1-5
Monday-Snow Day
Tues/Wed-computer lab to create Keynote
presentation.
Thursday-discuss ÒZooÓ p. 86. LIBRARY
HW-begin WWW
lesson 15 (1-13) flashcards-due Monday.
Friday-Watch Twilight Zone episode; compare/contrast
to ÒZooÓ.
Read ÒThe RuumÓ,
p. 89-102
***Monday-complete Keynote project.
Week of Jan 25-29
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1.Discuss journal-symbolism of Matty/story ending (MattyÕs gift). 2.Complete novel folder work-turn in. 3.Review the 5-para essay. 4.Begin a ROUGH DRAFT on the symbolism of Trade Mart, Forest, and MattyÕs gift. THIS IS THE NOVEL TEST. HW-ANALOGIES, LESSON 14, WWW. (next test will be combined w/L15) |
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1.Journal-Why am I unhappy in class and what can Mrs. B and I do about it? 2.Check Analogies, Lesson 14. 3.Complete essays rough draft. *Type and print at home. Due Thursday. |
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1.BW-Use It Week 1-Mon 2.Answer Mystery Questions to review stems. 3.Create words using stems from 13 and 14 and define. 4.Share new words; secret ballet choose favorite. |
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1.BW-Use It-Tues/Wed 2.Receive list of figurative language terms and sound effect terms. Define and find a published example of each. Provide source/author information. 3.Discuss alien life. Read ÒZooÓ p. 85. |
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1.BW-Use It-Thurs/Fri 2.Watch Twilight Zone ÒPeople Are the Same EverywhereÓ; compare to ÒZooÓ 3.Create own examples of each terms received Thursday. Complete published and personal examples of literary terms for Monday computer lab. |
Week of Jan 18-22
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1. 2. 3. MLK Jr Holiday 4. |
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1.journal-same 2.BW-DGP Week 15 3.Complete reading and group work of chapter 15 4.Read popcorn-style chapter 16 and complete group work after discussion. ***Create flashcards for WWW L14 (14-25) – Due Thursday/QUIZ Fri |
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1.journal-Explain the symbolism of Forest. (5 points on grd pg) 2.check DGP week 15. 3.Continue reading Ch 17 + popcorn style. |
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1.Discuss Wed journal. 2.Complete any group work as needed. Folders due Friday. 3.LIBRARY *flashcards are due. Quiz tomorrow. |
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1.journal-Explain the symbolism of MattyÕs gift and the storyÕs ending. 2.Discuss the journal responses. 3.Quiz on WWW L14, 14-25 3.Write a 5-para essay rough draft explaining the symbolism in Messenger. (To be typed and printed on Monday) **HAD TO BE ADJUSTED TO FOLLOWING WEEK. |
Textbooks*
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English |
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*Shelby
County School Board Textbook Policy Statement:
Textbooks
are issued to students with the understanding that the textbooks will be
properly maintained and returned at the appointed time. Sanctions will be
invoked in the event that a pupil refuses to pay for a lost or damaged textbook
at the replacement cost less reasonable depreciation. These sanctions are
intended to prohibit lost or damaged textbooks through willful intent or
neglect and include:
a. Not
allowing the student to earn course/subject credit until restitution is made;
b. Withholding
of all grades, cards, diplomas, certificates of progress, or transcripts until
restitution is made; and
c. Refusal
to issue any additional textbooks until restitution is made.
Nothing in this
policy shall prohibit any pupil or parent from voluntarily purchasing
textbooks. (Policy 6212; T.C.A.¤49-3-310)
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Daily dose of the Web: |
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Search engines: |
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Neither Shadowlawn Middle School nor
Shelby County Schools is responsible for questionable or controversial content
found through links external to this site.
Grades
There are
four nine-week grading periods* as follows:
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Nine Week period |
Interim Report Issue date |
End of Nine Week Grading Period |
Report Cards Issue Date |
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1st |
September 6, 2005 |
October 5, 2005 |
October 14, 2005 |
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2nd |
November 14, 2005 |
December 15, 2005 |
January 12, 2006 |
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3rd |
February 8, 2006 |
March 9, 2006 |
March 22, 2006 |
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4th |
April 25, 2006 |
May 26, 2006 |
Mailed Home |
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Grading Scale
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A |
93-100 |
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B |
85-92 |
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C |
75-84 |
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D |
70-74 |
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F |
Below 70 |
Neither Shadowlawn Middle School nor
Shelby County Schools is responsible for questionable or controversial content
found through links external to this site. Shelby County
Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability.