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My Home Page As a teacher I feel I have a moral obligation to help the children in my classroom grow toward becoming full human beings and to feel successful. Teaching cognitive skills is not enough... Welcome! About Miss Tomcik Miss Tomcik is a graduate of South Allegheny High School. Upon graduating, she acquired her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Californina University of Pennsylvania. In addition, she attained certification to teach Middle Level English Language Arts. Miss Tomcik has been a member of the teaching staff at South Allegheny for the past four years. She began as a building substitute teacher and taught ninth grade English for two years. This is her second year teaching seventh grade English. contact information (412) 675-3070 ext. 5122 Syllabus Note: Even though I keep a set of books in my classroom on a regular basis and students do not have their "own" book, all of the students in my English class are permitted to take home books as long as I document it and they return them to my classroom. Student requirements and expected levels of achievement The students taking this course will be expected to: · Arrive on time prepared for class · Participate/engage in lessons, class discussions, and activities · Complete assignments in a timely manner (by the specified due date) · Possess a basic knowledge of grammar and sentence and paragraph structure · Respect themselves, others, and school property Course Description – Students will be instructed in grammar, usage, and mechanics in an effort to strengthen their writing skills. They will also be taught the writing process and how to apply it. Genres of literature will be focused upon as well. All expectations are in correlation with the PSSA Reading, Writing, and Speaking Standards and Eligible Content. Supplies Each student must be prepared for class on a daily basis by bringing a notebook and folder designated specifically for this class. It is helpful to have color-coordinated notebooks and folders for each class. Also, each student must bring pencils. Pens with blue or black ink only are required. I will provide the students with a journal that they must bring to class everyday. Any other materials will be supplied.
Additional Course Materials (provided) Text * Elements of Language Other Resources * Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Language Skills Practice workbook * supplemental materials * the Internet * * dictionary * thesaurus * Junior Great Books series 7 and 8
Homework All homework is dependent upon the material covered in class. Set due dates will be given in advance. No late work will be accepted with the exception of legal absences. Students are responsible for all missed assignments due to legal absences. If a student is absent, he or she must inform the teacher in order to get the missed work upon their return to school. In addition I will maintain an updated homework hotline and website so that information regarding assignments may be accessed. Content Summary The students can anticipate earning points/grades in the following areas; quizzes/tests homework writing assignments comprehension activities participation journal entries The essential skills will be applied to these content areas: Grammar/Usage Vocabulary Spelling Writing short-answer responses Persuasive Writing Informational Writing Genres of literature Analyzing author’s purpose Identifying text structure
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