Dear Middle School Families,
We have finally made it to the 4th quarter and the last seven weeks of the school year! For the last quarter of the year, your child will be working on several activities that will allow them to practice the reading skills they individually need to be successful in state testing and to finish the year strong.
With this in mind, your child will have time to work on these assignments independently during class. Furthermore, your child will have to self-manage and work on these assignments with their other middle school teachers and substitutes while I give state tests and coach softball.
Below, I have provided the assignments and grading plan for the quarter so that you and your child know what they need to do to be successful in class this quarter.
4th Quarter Assignments and Grading Plan
Your grade breakdown for the 4th quarter will be as follows:
- 4th Quarter Reading Bingo Board – 125 pts.
- 4th Quarter Bell Work Review – 50 pts.
- 9 passed standards in IXL – 90 pts.
- Coach Book Essay – 100 pts.
- Essay Organizers – 60 pts.
Total points available for 4th quarter is 425 pts.
A= 425-383 pts.
B= 382-340 pts.
C= 339-298 pts.
D= 297-254 pts.
F= 253 pts. or less
Reading Bingo Board
Read a variety of texts to practice your reading analysis before AASA. Due at the end of the quarter. Twenty-five minutes will be given every Tuesday and Wednesday to work on this activity. This can also be worked on at home.
Bell Work Review
Multiple choice questions to review reading standards before AASA. Due at the end of April. Twenty minutes will be given each day to work on this packet. The packet will be collected daily.
IXL Standards
Practice the standards you have not mastered in IXL. Due at the end of the quarter. Twenty minutes will be given each day to work on IXL. This can also be worked on at home.
Coach Book Essay and Organizers
Practice your essay writing before AASA. Due 4/13/23. Twenty minutes will be given each day before the due date to work on the essay. This can also be worked on at home.
It has been a privilege to work with your child this year. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me. My email address is nbroehm@afjusd.org
Sincerely,
Natalie Broehm