Welcome+Letter

Congratulations! You have successfully made it to 9th Grade Language Arts where your writing, reading and vocabulary will be keenly enhanced and polished! I, Ms. Bailey, will be your commander and guide through the fascinating waters of thought, comprehension and wonder exclusive to the land of language arts.

As you travel through your entry course to high school English, you will experience many adventures through literature and poetry that will remain with you for a lifetime. The novel will become one of your closest friends while plays, non-fiction and other literary treats charm you along the way. Ever wanted to get your thoughts across clearly or persuade others to agree with your point of view? After the completion of this class, you will be able to present, support and yield your ideas logically and eloquently through well-developed writing and speech.

In order to receive all the treasure this class offers, you have got to do your part. You are responsible for completing homework assignments on time, class assignments and class participation. Arriving prepared to class with all needed materials is mandatory – no excuses! If you want the best I have to offer, I expect the same from you. Together we can make this challenging learning experience exciting and fun!

Most important – there are no dumb questions. If you don’t understand any part of a lesson, feel free to let me know. I promise to work with you until you understand fully. Smart people always ask questions! And remember, you are smart people!

Respectively,

Ms. Bailey