Saturday, August 30, 2008

Welcome to ELA 7

Hello and welcome to our grade 7 English Language Arts class. It is so exciting for me to join WJPS in its third year as the teachers, students, and staff continue to create a unique school culture. I am sure that our time together will be amazing. Mrs. Moreno (class 731) and I look forward to teaching you -- and learning from you.

At the start of a new school year, we form the basis of our learning community by getting to know each other. You will have many opportunities to become acquainted with each other in our ELA class. We will be participating in a lot of group and partner work. You will also get to know me very well. Here's a sneak peek:
1. I interviewed Derek Jeter
2. I make time to read every night
3. I wanna break my bad habit of saying, "wanna" (there I go again)

Now back to you (the reason for this blog). Get ready to be challenged. You will grow as readers and writers in an exciting, fast-paced learning environment. Your goal as students is to get to college, and this year you will learn a variety of strategies that will help to prepare you to advance to the next grade, enroll and succeed in high-school-level Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and ultimately attend the college of your choice (perhaps with a nice scholarship to help you along the way).

You will be expected to meet your abilities and exceed them. Mrs. Moreno and I will be here to help you every step of the way, with encouragement, with requests to read and write daily, and with very high standards for excellence.

This blog will serve as a place to share ideas, news, announcements, etc. Check it daily.

Let's start an amazing new school year at WJPS.

Mrs. Marks




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