Ms. Small's ELA Class

During the week beginning May 14, 2012, we will study these skills in English/Language Arts class.
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Challenge:
PASS Review
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GRAMMAR
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WORD STUDY
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READING
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WRITING
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ELA EXAMS Tuesday and Wednesday
Small's Homeroom- Tues., 7:45-9:45
Baxley's Homeroom-Tues., 9:45-11:30
Carmichael's Homeroom- Wed., 7:45-9:45
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DAILY CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS
(May 21-May 23)
Class work is usually assigned daily and is expected to be completed in an appropriate amount of time. All class work should be turned in to the teacher at the end of class each day.
Ask to see your child's ELA EXAM REVIEW and check out USEFUL LINKS on the left to play EXAM REVIEW games that will help your child prepare for the ELA exam.
Check the Useful Links on the left for daily notes and useful websites.
ABOUT ME
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Francis Marion University where I majored in English/Secondary Education and minored in Sociology. I earned my Master's degree in English/Education from the University of South Carolina. The SC Dept. of Education considers me as a Highly Qualified teacher of ELA, and I have also completed thirty hours above my Master's degree.
GRADES
The ELA total grade will consist of various percentages.
Reading tests =20%
Projects =20%
Writing assignments=20%
Grammar/Words Study quizzes=20%
Homework=10%
Class work=10%
HOMEWORK
Homework is typically given Monday - Wednesday nights and is usually an extension of daily class work for that day. Assignments are posted in the class room daily through the SmartBoard lessons and are also listed at this website.
Check the calendar on the left for daily homework assignments, project due dates, and dates of tests.