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Welcome! Be sure to check back
often for exciting happenings in 6th grade English/Language Arts
and AVID in room 605 at Jefferson Middle School.
~ Faith Pledger, Teacher, 2006-2007 Office Hours: Available for help before or after school by appointment. pledgefa@champaignschools.org Phone # 217-351-3790 |
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My
Educational Background
I graduated with my B.A. in Speech Communication and my
Master's of Education from the University of Illinois. I
have been a literacy teacher since 1990. My
passion is to instill a love for learning, especially in
the area of literacy and Language Arts, in my students.
The
Year at a GlanceThis course is divided into four units. Unit One focuses on strategies to improve fluency and comprehension, including vocabulary studies of root words, prefixes, etc. In addition to grammar usage and mechanics, Unit Two focuses on effective writing techniques and writing for a variety of purposes, including writing for research, persuasive writing, expository writing and creative writing. Unit Three focuses on using the language arts to effectively acquire, assess and communicate information via a variety of resources, especially current technology. Unit Four focuses on literary elements and genres presenting both contemporary and classical age appropriate short stories, novels and poems by a variety of authors.
State Standards
To learn more about the state English Language Arts
standards for this grade level go to the following
website:http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/ela/standards.htm
Grading
Procedures
90 – 100 A
59 – Below F
80 – 89 B I Incomplete
70 – 79 C NG No Grade
60 – 69 D
A combination of daily grades and major assignments will be used to generate the student’s grade. Unit tests, projects, research papers or skill assessments will be 40% of the student’s grade. Daily grades, guided or independent practice, quizzes, activities, participation will make up 40% of a student’s total grade. Graded homework, will make up 20% of a student’s total grade. All grades are based on the student’s nine-week average. Late work, defined as work turned in after the due date for reasons other than absence, will earn 85% for day one, 70% for day two and 50% for day three. Late work is not accepted after the third day.
Parent
Involvement
Parental/Guardian involvement is extremely important for
the success of your student. It is important that
both the teacher and the parent/guardian communicate
effectively with each other in order to ensure
consistency. I hope to
consistently communicate with you about both the positives and any
unique concerns regarding your child. Please feel free to contact me
whenever you have questions or concerns.
Ways for you to be more involved:
- Communicate with your child's teachers via phone or email.
- Check your child's assignment notebook on a daily basis. He/she will be writing in it daily!
- Check our team website for grades and upcoming events.
- Make arrangements to come visit your child's classes.
- Make an appointment to meet with us.
- Volunteer in class or come with us on field trips.
- Attend Open House
- Set up a time to meet with teachers during parent-teacher conferences.
We want you to be a part of our team!!!
Odell, L., Vacca, R., Hobbs, R., Irvin, J.L., Warriner, J.E. (2004). Elements of Language,. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. ISBN 0-03-068663-6
Vocabulary Workshop. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 2004. ISBN 0-03-05623-3
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 2004. ISBN 0-03-056349-6
Students should have the following:
1. Composition style notebook for journaling.
2. Two red pens or pencils for editing and proofreading.
3. Three two-pocket project folders
OPTIONAL READINGS AND WEB SITES
A variety of books are available in Jefferson’s resource room for independent reading and teacher led literature circles. These will be selected throughout the semester.
Time For Kids Homework Helper http://www.timeforkids.com
Great Sites for Kids http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/gsfk/homeworkhelp.asp
Dictionary.com http://dictionary.com/
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