I am the 6th grade language arts teacher at Salisbury Middle School. I will be teaching four English classes this year. I graduated from Eastern University in 2012 with a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education as well as a reading concentration. In the summer of 2016, I graduated from Kutztown University with my master's degree in reading, and I was certified as a reading specialist. Continuing to learn how to effectively and authentically teach literacy to young adolescents is a passion of mine. I feel communication is a vital component in your child's success. I welcome you to contact me at any time. The best way to contact me is through email at kbellis@salisburysd.org. I can also be reached by phone at (610) 791-0830 extension 3017.
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
Be a Leader at SMS & Show the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
1. Come to class prepared (Habit 1- Be Proactive)
2. You are responsible for your own learning (Habit 2-Begin with the End in Mind)
3. Respect others and their property (Habit 4-Think Win:Win)
4. Listen carefully and follow directions (Habit 5-Seek first to understand, then to be understood)
Communication:
I feel communication is a vital component in your child's success. I welcome you to contact me at any time. The best way to contact me is through email at kbellis@stsd.org. I can also be reaching by phone at (610) 791-0830 ext. 3017 .
Absences:
Missed quizzes, tests, presentations, and homework assignments (known to the student) are due to be handed in, or to be made up, the day of return. In case of an extended absence, 3 days will be allowed to complete make up work.
Noodle Tools
We will use this website to help us cite our references.
Spelling City
Interactive website to practice and study vocabulary and spelling.
NewsELA
Read current articles and change the lexile level of articles.
Grammaropolis
interactive grammar lessons
Storyline Online
Visit this site to listen to stories read online.
National Geographic
Visit this site to read or listen to articles and stories from National Geographic.
Vocab Ahead
Visit this site to view 6th grade vocabulary words and corresponding videos.
Scholastic Story Starters
Visit this site to get creative writing ideas.
Quia Four Types of Sentences
Study Island
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Schmoop
Learning Guides, Videos, and Study Tools for Literature
Powtoon
Create animated videos and presentations
Blabberize
Makes pictures or images talk by recording a voice over to communicate your ideas or report.
Ice Age Sid Shuffle Brain Break
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Brain Dance Brain Break
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