Classroom Power Point Presentation

Mr. Roberson’s 8th- Grade Reading
Welcome, students!
Welcome to 8th Grade!
I will introduce you to 8th grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
All About Me
My background
I grew up Los Angeles, California (Inglewood, West L.A., South Central, Compton 60’s and 70’s).
Part 1: I attended Angeles Mesa Elementary, Audubon Jr. High, Crenshaw High Class of ‘71, and L.A. City College (dropped out of college, ’73).
Transformation ’86 (from low to high self- esteem)
U.S. Army 1986-94
Part 2: I attended Riverside Community College, California State University San Bernardino, National University.
 
My experience
I’ve been teaching for 9 years.
I have also taught third through twelfth  grades, but middle school is my favorite.
Degrees
A.S. Early Childhood Studies
B.A. Human Development
M.S. Special Education
Education Technology Specialist (pending ’08)
Employment History
Self-employed at age 9
Box Boy/Grocery Clerk
Postal Worker (Summer program)          
Hospital Orderly at UCLA
Noncommissioned Officer USAE
Teacher Aide (pre-school)
Favorites
Reading          
Baseball, Football, Bowling, Tennis, Pool, Golf
Jazz, Classical, Gospel, R&B, Gospel Rap
Travel
Entertainment
Teaching
USC, UGA, Braves, Angels, Lakers, Clippers
My Family
My wife
Janene
My children
daughters, Chloe 6,  and Chanise 11. Michelle 33.

Our pets
Beta fish


My Goals
To teach you a comprehension-based approach to reading literacy and prepare you with academic and social skills you need to be successful in higher grades and in life.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To help you identify your diverse talents, gifts and abilities.
Class Subjects
The subjects we cover during 8th grade Reading are:
Reading for literacy and responding to literature
Phonics/Word recognition
Background Studies
CRCT Practice
Music, art, and drama
Reading
Briefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Reading.
This may take more than one slide.

Music and Art
Briefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Music and Art.
This may take more than one slide.

Classroom Community
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be on time.
Be prepared.
Homework
I will assign a daily reading assignment about 30 minutes of homework every night. This will qualify you for a weekly prize drawing.
Your homework packet is due on Friday, or at the end of the week.
Your parents/care provider will be notified of your weekly progress. If you have problems contact me at: 678-852-0815.
Tardiness
School starts at 9:05 A.M.
If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the second bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.
If you are tardy four times, the school will contact your parents.
Field Trips
Reading for enjoyment?
We will take a walking field trip to Barnes and Nobles Book store to purchase books as part of our reading units.
Four Reading Parties (in class)


Let’s Have a Great Year!