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Lori Rabon
WEST ROWAN MIDDLE
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2008-2009
Let this be your year to shine!
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 ORCAS
Be prepared to . . . 
be challenged,
work hard,
have fun,
and learn lots!
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Reading and Writing
in Language Arts
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Essential Questions for Reading
What kinds of reading materials are out there?
        How do I know what to choose?
       What are my favorite things to read?
 
Book Lists
I would like students to consider the
3 essential questions above
as they "preview" books this quarter. 
I hope that they will branch out
and consider some types of books they haven't considered in the past. 
Documentation of the books they preview
will be kept on their individual book lists.
 
 
By January 15 students should
preview 36 books
read 4 of those books
write 2 book reviews
 
Essential Questions
How can my writing make someone want
to read a particular book?
 
Students are reading sample book reviews
and composing their own. 
These reviews will be published in a class book
and will be available for all students to enjoy. 
 
 
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Battle of the Books
We will be having
an Orca Team
Battle of the Books
Competition this year. 
We will choose several
of the BOB Titles
for our battle and students
will organize themselves into teams. 
Encourage your child
to be part
of this exciting competition.
 
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Writing Focus for 2nd Quarter
Types of writing
  • Expressive
  • Informative
  • Persuasive
 
 Essential Question
How is a kid supposed to know
what an author's purpose for writing was?
 
We will explore author's purpose this quarter.
We will determine the purpose
of famous authors
as we read their work.
 
We will determine our own purpose for writing
when we are the authors.
 
Students will discover that determining
author's purpose
is as easy as P.I.E. !
 
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Writing Folders
Each student will have a writing folder that remains in the classroom.  The bulk of their writing will be kept there all year.  We will be showcasing specific pieces in their Writing Portfolio that will follow them to 8th grade.
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 PBIS Rewards
Positive Behavior Incentive System (PBIS)
 
Students have the opportunity
to earn a point a day in each class. 
Points are earned for showing
responsible, positive behavior. 
 
We have had 2 team rewards. 
85% of our students attended the first reward.
53% attended the second. 
 
We would like to see that percentage
increase
for the next reward,
which will be in early December.
 
To earn points each day, students must
follow ALL classroom rules and procedures
and turn their assignments in on time.
 
Encourage your child to try to
earn points every day so they can enjoy reward time!
 
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Field Trip . . . .
 
December 15 is Field Trip Day for the Orcas!!
 
 
We will be going to
Woodleaf Lanes
(because we study force and motion in science)
and
Ichiban Japanese Steak House
(because we also study Japan this year)
 
The cost is $14
Money and permission are due by Nov. 21
 
Students may want to bring a little extra money on the day of the trip to purchase a drink or play a video game at Woodleaf Lanes.
 
Any student who is assigned ISS or OSS
between the dates of
Nov. 15 - Dec. 15
will not be allowed to go on the trip. 
Money will not be refunded if a student loses the trip because of poor behavior.
 
 
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More info soon . . .
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Contact Information for Mrs. Rabon
  • Send an e-mail message 
  • Jot a note in the planner
  • Daily Planning Time 11:15 - 12:15
  • Telephone Extention at West 704 633-4775 Ext. 231 
Homework Hotline for Orca Team
 633-9561 Ext. 7200
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