Jr. High Language Arts
Ms. Mijajlovic
Email: tmijajlovic@norridge80.org
Welcome to
Room 110!
I am looking forward to a successful year with your child. It is my goal to help your child grow
academically, as well as develop skills that will help him/her throughout
life. If you have any questions
throughout the year, please feel free to contact me. I am here to help your child succeed!
HOMEWORK
WEBSITE: http://www.scholastic.com/classhomepage
I will be updating this website daily. Be sure to visit that site if you have any
questions concerning homework or announcements.
**Please make sure you have the
correct Username and Password
to access our
class homepage. Only parents and
students in our class have access to this webpage.
Our Classroom
CURRICULUM Below is a basic outline of what
will be covered this year.
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Novels
Short Stories
Poetry
ISAT Preparation (comprehension, extended responses, &
test-taking strategies)
WRITING
Journaling
Essential Modes of Writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Research)
Grammar/Punctuation
ACTIVE
LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS
Informal Presentations
Formal Speeches
Note-taking
WORD STUDY
Vocabulary
Spelling
DAILY
INDEPENDENT
Book Projects
Reading Log
HOMEWORK
As a junior high student you are responsible for turning in all
your work on time. Late work will result in reduced credit. If you do not have your homework on the day
that it is due, you should fill out a DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK slip and turn it
in. You are expected to submit your
homework the following day. I will not
accept late homework after three days.
INDEPENDENT
REBECCA
CAUDILL BOOKS
We will be reading books from the Rebecca Caudill list of
nominees for 2009. All students who want
to vote in February must read at least TWO books from this list. These are great books and cover a wide range
of topics. I hope you will enjoy reading
these books!
Visit http://www.rebeccacaudill.org/nominees/2009.htm for a complete list of the books.