Mrs' Yates 6th Grade Reading Class

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Mrs. Yates 6th Grade Reading Class

• Welcome Students!

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Welcome to 6th Grade!

• This is an important year for you!
• I will give you an introduction to 6th grade and
  to our classroom.
• If you have any questions during my presentation,
  please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

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All About Me

• My Background
• I grew up in Loudon
• I attended Loudon Elementary, Middle and High
  School
• Went to 3 different colleges
• My Experience
• This is my second full year teaching

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My Family

• My Husband
• Jon
• My Children
• 1 Daughter, Baylee
• Our Pets
• 2 Dogs, Bosco and Bear

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Goals

• To give you the academic tools you need to
  progress to 7th grade.
• To provide a supportive learning environment.
• To have fun while we learn.
• To make new friends and discover new interests.

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Class Content

• We will cover all the material that the state
  believes is important for you to learn.
• We will cover the materials that TCAPs will test
  you over

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Reading

• We will be doing 2 novel studies this year
• Sarah Plain and Tall
• Bridge To Terabithia

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Language Arts

• Along with Reading I will be teaching Language
  Arts
• We will be concentrating on using punctuation and
  grammar correctly in writing and speaking

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Class Rules

• Be On Time
• Be Prepared
• Be Respectful

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Homework

• All homework should be turned in on the assigned
  due date
• Where do I turn assignments in?
• What if you turn in work late?
• What if I forget to put my name on my paper?

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Tardiness

• If you are tardy.
• Have a note from the office
• Have a note from the teacher
• I like to know where you are for your safety
• If it becomes continuous, without a note,
  consequences will occur

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Lets Have a Great Year!