Welcome to Middle School ELAR

Welcome to my teacher webpage! I am delighted to introduce myself as a dedicated educator with 10 years of experience at our wonderful school. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Oklahoma Christian University.

Beyond the classroom, I am a proud parent to a daughter attending Xavier University of Louisiana. Our family also includes three lovable dogs that keep our home lively.

I indulge in various hobbies that refresh and inspire me in my free time. I love reading, traveling to new places, fishing, kayaking, and working on DIY projects around the house.

I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students and am excited for another fantastic year together. Thank you for visiting my page!

The third six weeks:

6th-Grade -We will explore Unit 3, which bundles student expectations and addresses analyzing and writing informational texts. This genre represents writing that informs, explains, and/or describes a topic. Readers read various informational texts to learn about and deepen their understanding of specific topics and areas of interest.

7th-Grade -We will be exploring Unit 3, which bundles student expectations for analyzing and writing informational texts, specifically the multi-paragraph informational essay. This genre represents writing that informs, explains, and/or describes a topic. Readers read various informational texts to learn about specific topics and areas of interest.

8th-Grade -We will begin Unit 3, which bundles student expectations that address analyzing and writing informational texts, specifically the multi-paragraph informational essay. This genre represents writing that informs, explains, and describes a topic. Readers read various informational texts to learn about specific topics and areas of interest.

5th-Grade -We will begin by exploring Unit 3A, which bundles student expectations and addresses fictional text's genre characteristics and structures. This genre represents narratives, or stories, that include literary elements and devices. Literary elements are the basic parts of a story, including plot, character(s), setting, theme, etc. Authors create their stories around these elements. Readers rely on this predictable structure to help them understand any work of fiction. Literary devices are techniques an author uses to add meaning and produce a given effect. Examples of literary devices are point of view, simile, metaphor, imagery, alliteration, etc. Readers analyze literary elements and devices to deepen their understanding of the text and to improve their craft. Readers read fiction to enjoy learning about and making connections with new and different people, places, and ideas.

We will then move to Unit 3B, which bundles student expectations that address analyzing and writing fictional texts, emphasizing traditional literature such as folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales. These stories generally originated within a particular culture and were most likely to have been told orally over generations. These stories include the most basic literary elements of theme, plot, setting, and characterization. However, each one has unique characteristics that make them distinguishable. Most traditional stories are relatable and have universal messages everyone can understand and value.

Nov. 8 - Fall Festival

Nov. 25 - 29 Holiday Break

Dec. 12 - Multicultural Fair

Dec. 17 - 3-8 Math Common Assessment

Dec. 18 - 3-8 ELAR Common Assessment

Dec. 19 - 5&8 Science Common Assessment

Dec. 20 - 8 SS Common Assessment

End of 1st Semester

Winter Class Parties-12:00-1:00

1 p.m. Dismissal

Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 - Holiday

Intervention: 7:30 - 8:00

Character: 8:00 - 8:15

6th ELAR: 8:15 - 9:20

7th ELAR: 9:22 - 10:22

8th ELAR: 10:24 - 11:24

5th ELAR: 11:26 - 12:26

Lunch: 12:28 - 12:58

Workshop: 1:00 - 1:50 - M/F-6th, T-7th, W-8th, Th-5th

Conference: 1:52 - 2:37

Elective: 2:39 - 3:30