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Mrs. O’Brien7th Grade Writing Intervention

About Mrs. O’Brien

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Educational Philosophy

All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!

Educational Philosophy

All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” --William Butler Yeats

What Is Writing Intervention?

Semester elective designed to support select students in English/Language Arts, with emphasis on writing

Writing—select assignments to strengthen skills

Reading 2x/week in class with response activity

Support in all regular ELA class assignments Little to no homework will be assigned in

this class. The only time a student would have homework is if they do not finish assignments in class.

Classroom Rules

Treat each other, the teacher, and all property with courtesy and respect.

How Can I Help My Child Succeed at Union?

Check Planner daily and make sure assignments get done.

Have them read a lot! UMS expectation is 30 minutes 5 nights a week.

Plan ahead—if there are any projects make sure they are not left until the last minute.

Check PowerSchool for update of grades/assignments

Benefits of Daily Reading

Contact/Questions?

Email me if you have any questions or concerns, big or small. I will reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. obrienk@unionsd.org