Language Arts Syllabus
Language Arts Syllabus
2019-2020
Instructor Information
Instructor Email Office Location & Hours
Brenna Kindall [email protected] Classroom 34, before & after
school hours
General Information
Description
In this grade students will receive informational instruction in reading, writing, grammar, spelling,
handwriting and critical thinking so that each student can develop their own level of cognitive
understanding to become strong communicators within and outside the classroom.
Course Materials
Required Materials
Homework folder/binder
Journal notebook
Language Arts folder/binder
Optional Materials
Separate folders for each section of language arts: grammar, writing, spelling, and reading.
However, if one binder with section tabs works for the student, they are free to use this
method or a method that better organizes the student and student’s work.
Required Text
All required text will be provided for the student by the school district.
Grades
Writing Projects or other Assignments 45%
Writing and Grammar Tests 45%
Spelling Test 10%
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Overall Percentage Letter Grade
100%-90% A
89%-80% B
79%-70% C
69%-60% D
59%-below F
Guardian Responsibility
Students are required to read 15 minutes per day. As students read their minutes it must be recorded
by a parent or guardian in their time logs. Please feel free to email or call with any concerns,
questions and suggestions you may have.
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