Welcome to Ms. MCDONOUGH

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Welcome to Ms. MCDONOUGHsReading/Language Arts
Class
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Contact Information

• Katherine McDonough
• Katherine.mcdonough_at_pgcps.org(email)
• new.schoolnotes.com (web-based)
• 301/805 -2641 (phone)

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Background Info

• My background
• I received my undergraduate degree from
  University of Maryland, College Park. I was a
  double major-English/Education
• I am currently 3 courses away from receiving my
  graduate degree from Bowie State University.
• My experience
• This is my 5th year teaching. Six years ago, I
  was a student teacher here at Ogle!
• I am certified to teach grades 7-12 in the state
  of Maryland.
• I have also taught eighth grade.
• I am a mentor teacher

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Homework

• Will be given AT LEAST 1-2 times a week, which
  will reinforce class work.
• Students are expected to read for thirty minutes
  nightly in addition to grammar and writing
  assignments.
• Students are also expected to bring in a novel
  for Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) during class.

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Agenda Book

• This is where their homework is written down.
• Students should always copy the homework in the
  beginning of class.
• It will be posted on the chalk board, and in my
  daily power points.

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Course Description

• Emphasis will be on reading, writing, and
  communication content including strategies,
  analytical thinking, vocabulary, grammar,
  research, technology, and presentation skills.
  Based on the Common Core State Standards.

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Cornell Notes

• Cornell note taking helps your student to be
  organized and process the information.
• Note taking helps students remember what is said
  in class. Students should review their notes at
  least 3 times each week!
• A good set of notes can help students work on
  assignments and prepare for tests outside of the
  classroom.

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Cornell Notes
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So what do they do with these AWESOME NOTES???

• Review them at least 3 times to better memorize!
• Quiz themselves, or a partner, by folding the
  page and answering the questions they wrote
  without looking.
• Use them to study before a test!

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Grading Factors

• Students will be evaluated using the
• following criteria
• Tests and quizzes 50
• Classwork 25
• Homework 25

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SchoolMax

• Please access SchoolMax at least 2 times a week
  in order to stay abreast of your childs grades.
  
• We are currently in the 4th week of school and
  your child will have at least 5-6 grades in the
  system.

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How can you help your student?

• Check your students agenda to see their homework
  assignments.
• Ask to see their notes.
• Remind the student to study their notes for a few
  minutes each night.
• Quiz the student on their notes by folding the
  paper back, and asking questions from the left.
• Check your SchoolMax account
• Check School Notes weekly
• Never hesitate to email me with any
  questions/concerns.