Mrs. Loch,  RM 23, Language Arts

Mrs. Mary Ann Loch

mloch@pacificunionschool.org

maryannloch@gmail.com

822-4619 ex 323

What is Our Class About?

    In our class, students learn about Language Arts (core focus on English Composition and Literature).  We will practice reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and listening through hard work, love, fun, and meaningful participation.

    Our classroom is a family and a community.  We work together in a positive, constructive, and fun manner!  Students are often observed working in pairs and groups on projects as well as individually and also within our school community.

    Students participate in rigorous assignments and projects that involve reading, writing, editing, discussion, performance, presentation and the arts.  Quizzes and exams are given frequently in a low stress environment so students can perform to their best potential.

    Students will consistently practice reading and writing through  READING/WRITING WORKSHOP  in our class.  They will be given writing tools and practice through lessons and activities they will collect in their WRITING AND READING JOURNALS.   The English language will be practiced and celebrated through authentic, meaningful projects, lessons and activities.

    Students will read and write poetry, expository essays, and narratives with guiding prompts as well as self reflection.  We will be collaborating with the History class for in-depth expository reading and writing. We will hand write many things, but we primarily will be using GOOGLE DRIVE and GOOGLE CLASSROOM as our publishing interface.

    Other challenging assignments include presentations,  creative art/writing projects, higher level, critical thinking discussion and writing,  and collaboration projects.

    Students in our class receive and assist in creating rubrics for all assignments.  They are also a part of their evaluation process on a consistent basis.  In our class we often reflect and write about areas of growth, goals, and our successes in progress.  Students keep their work documented in their portfolios throughout the year.

    Thank you for visiting our class web site.  Our students are exceptional human beings with kind hearts and intellectual minds.  Pacific Union is so proud to have them as part of the family!

Hugs and Happy Learning,

~Mrs. Loch