Also.... I cannot get the comment function here to work again! Typical Blogger issue. Hopefully this will fix itself in the coming weeks.
Current freshmen: Once we get closer to the start of school, I'll have a lot more information on this page about my class and its requirements. However, you might be wondering about supplies you'll need for my class.
Do purchase:
Something to write with-- you'll want a pen and a pencil, both, for my class. I'm not particular about ink color since I grade with a highlighter.
Something to write on...you'll need paper from time to time. We create our own note-taking folder system in class each six weeks, so you won't need a spiral or anything like that unless you decide you don't like my note-taking device.
A COMPOSITION BOOK. This is an absolute requirement, and it HAS to be a composition book. Not a spiral, not papers stapled together, not a binder with paper clipped into it. A composition book. The kind that looks like this:
This is non-negotiable, no exceptions, you absolutely have to have one of these. We use them for timed writings each week.
The cheapest place I've seen them is at Fry's Electronics (strange place for office supplies, I know) for $1.09. They are very expensive at Staples and Office Depot... close to three dollars each. One book is all you need. Once you buy it, refrain from writing in or on it until you come to my class and we can talk more about how the books will be used.
I have 27 extra books left over from last year. I will sell them for a dollar each once school starts. However, they are college-ruled, and some people prefer wide-ruled... so keep that in mind if you plan to purchase a book from me.
You will also need a Lowery agenda, available at Fish Camp. This is a schoolwide requirement, since your agenda is also your hall pass.
No need to purchase:
A Spanish dictionary. Don't waste your money. You won't need one this year very often, and when you do, I've got a set in my classroom that you can use. There are also several really good online dictionaries that you can access for free. The problem with purchasing a Spanish dictionary at this early stage in your language acquisition process is that you don't know what sort of dictionary you need. You can't know, until you spend some time with the language, the type of reference material that will benefit you. And there are a LOT of inferior dictionaries out there, trust me.
Expo/Dry-erase markers. I think I have about 150 of these in my supply closet. We're set.
Markers, glue, scissors, a ruler, crayons, colored pencils, tape... at least not for my class. I have all of that already, in the event we need it for something.
You might consider having, but it isn't a requirement:
Dryline Liquid Paper™. Seems I always have a lot of students who use this.
A sturdy, refillable water bottle. You're in class for 90 minutes most periods, and since we speak a lot, you will get thirsty.
A hoodie or sweater. My room tends to get glacial, especially in the afternoons.
Questions? Email me: shelly_holmes AT allenisd DOT org.
