• Mrs. MaryBeth MacArthur

    6, 7, 8  Self-Contained ELA

    mmacarthur@htsdnj.org

     

    "DREAM BIG, WORK HARD, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it ".

     

    2022/23 Class Schedule

    Block 1/2 - 7th Grade                 

    Block 4/6 - 6th Grade 

    Block 7/8 - 8th Grade

     

    What we work on in class:

                       Monday -  Spelling/Vocabulary from texts &

                                        iReady, StoryWorks, Scholastic, Raz Kids

                       Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Bridges To Literature (stories & skills) or novel studies

                       Friday - Writing/ Grammar Workshop & Spelling/Vocabulary Test

    • Homework - Sentences and words 5x’s each for the unit we are working on. It will be due on Friday 

     

    Please check our Google Classroom for "at a glance" , which will list specific work for each day of the week.

    Monday Folders will be given each Monday and returned on Tuesday. Unreturned or unsigned folders will count against points for rewards.

     

     

    Grading Scale

    50% Summative Grades - Tests, Projects, Cumulative Writng Assignments (ELA), Labs (Science)

    40% Formative - quizzes, skill checks, Raz Kids Work (ELA), Spelling/Vocabulary units (ELA)

    10% Individual Practice - homework, Newsela Articles, station work

     

     

    Attention Parents/Guardians:

    Please visit your child's Powerschool Portal to view all upcoming due dates for assessments, projects, and homework.