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Welcome to ELA 6!
Posted by Erica Mercker on 9/8/2017
I've created this blog to post updates about what is happening in room C118. I want to keep you in the loop about projects, events, assessments, our focus of study, and ways you can support your child in ELA. (You can also sign up for occasional updates via text or email through Remind.com, if you haven't already. Instructions to sign up are here.)
For some, the first semester of 6th grade is a difficult adjustment. One of my goals is to help students learn to be self advocates in their own learning, which means learning how to ask for help when it's needed, taking initiative to communicate questions or concerns, and keeping track of work and grades (including missing work and absences).
Along these lines, I want to reiterate a couple of expectations I have already shared with the students:
- After an absence, students must remember to check the "While You Were Away" Binder for assignments and handouts they missed. They should ask their classmates to fill them in on important details, and should come to me with any remaining questions or concerns. I am happy to set up a time before or after school to review missed lessons, should they feel they are falling behind.
- I post the daily agenda and assignments on the overhead and whiteboard, and encourage students to write these things down in their planners. Your child should be able to show you these details on any given day.
- Typically, students will receive only two weekly assignments from me: a Greek & Latin Roots packet, and an Article of the Week. There may also be the occasional handout to finish at home if it wasn't completed in class.
- Aside from this, I expect every student to read from a book of their choice for 20-30 minutes per night. The best way to get better at reading AND writing is to READ!
My greatest hope is for students to learn to navigate school and life with responsibility and maturity, all while maintaining the joy of learning that seems strongest in childhood. Thank you for your continued support of your child in this process; I have really enjoyed getting to know each and every one of my students, and will continue to nurture their academic and personal growth as best I am able!
All the best,
Erica Mercker