Welcome

6th Grade English

Mrs. DeVries

Theme

THE
ENGLISH
GARDEN

Lessons
Vocabulary

approximately

20% of grade

Grammar
approximately

40% of grade

Composition
approximately

40% of grade

Vocabulary

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Grammar

Composition

Paragraphs, essays, and stories for class projects in

Reading
Global Studies
Science
Math
You will be keeping a portfolio of your work in your 3-ring white binder.

Class Mission
Statement

We will
help people when they

need help.
work together as a team.
treat people the way we
want to be treated.
learn from our mistakes
and be winners.

Be kind,
Be honest,
Be always improving the situation for those
around you.

Procedures

Procedures are what we do each day.

When practiced, they become routine.
When they become routine, our class
functions smoothly.

Procedures

Starting Class
Always bring computer and accordion folder.
Enter quietly.
Start BellWork.

Procedures cont.

Requests/Questions
During instruction and independent work, please
raise an open hand if you have a question or a
comment.
Please wait until after instruction to request to
use the restroom. Simply raise a closed fist and
wait for the teacher to acknowledge you.
However, if you are ill, you may simply leave the
room.

Procedures cont.

Attention
If the teacher raises her hand, please stop what
you are doing, look at the teacher, be quiet, and
listen.
Dismissal
Always put your computer in sleep mode before
putting it in its case.

Please wait for the teacher to dismiss class.


Looking forward
to a
th
great 6 grade
English class!