ELL 6 Ms Kathryn Katie Suter About Me

ELL 6 Ms. Kathryn (Katie) Suter

About Me • M. A. in Teaching English as a Second Language • B. A. with distinction in English Language and Literature • 14 years at Tenafly Middle School • Subjects taught: Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts

Course Content • Thematic Units that target: • Conversation and Vocabulary Development • Reading • Writing, Spelling, Grammar

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency • Math • Science • Social studies • Language Arts

Textbook

Materials • Pens and pencils • Binder (could be used for several subjects) with loose-leaf paper • Planner • Highlighter and colored pencils • Textbook (to be left at home- not handed out yet) • Earbuds/earphones

Grading Policy • Homework: 5 points • Late homework will lose points • Quizzes: 20 -40 points • Tests and Projects: 50 -100 points • Late projects- 5 points off each day late

Technology • Most writing assignments should be done on Google drive and shared with me. • If Internet is down or dog ate the laptop, please write the homework on paper.

Extra Help • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays before school in 226. • Other days and times by request. • Encourage your child to come for extra help when he/she is struggling or discouraged!

Contact Information • E-mail: ksuter@tenafly. k 12. nj. us