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Welcome to Mrs. Silva ?s ESL and Newcomers Class! I can't wait to work with you! 

“I plan to motivate, embrace, and activate students' knowledge as they excel in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English!” – Mrs. Silva

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Mrs. Silva´s Class Websites

 Podcast Website

 Reading Challenge Website

 Newcomers and ESL Website

College Awareness for Latino Families

Virtual Reality at RMS

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Opportunities to READ!

1. International Children's Digital Library 
2.  Free Lessons on Brainpop ESL 
3.  E-Books Richland Middle School Library on Overdrive!  -use Lunch # to login
4. Current Events - Reading Articles! 
5. NewsELA 

Awards & Grants

• Teacher of the District 2022-2023
• Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
• "All things are possible in innovation" , Vibe Smartboard for research and presenting, Richland Middle School - The Birdille Education Foundation 2021
• "One Voice for America", Podcast Equipment, Richland Middle School - The Birdville Education Foundation - 2020
• "The Love for Reading in My First Language", 300 Foreign Language Books, Richland Middle School - The Birdville Education Foundation - 2019
• Â鶹¹ÙÍø Technology Wish, Virtual Reality Google Expedition Kit - Â鶹¹ÙÍø Ed Camp - 2019
• "The International Bookshelf", Foreign Language Books, Haltom Middle School - Birdville Education Foundation - 2015

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Grades in Focus SIS

The  daily  grade average  shall represent  one-half (1/2) of the  grade. The major test/project average shall represent one-half (1/2) of the grade.  There shall be a minimum of eight (8)separate daily grades and three (3) separate major grades each six (6) weeks.  At least one major grade and 3 daily grades should be entered by the end of the first three weeks of each nine weeks.

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Curriculum

• National Geographic INSIDE
• English 3D
• Saddleback Engage Books 

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Hispanic Scholarships 

Teacher Login for Â鶹¹ÙÍø Resources 

TELPAS

Students will be tested for English proficiency near the end of the school year. Teachers will collect writing samples in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science. Writing samples will be rated and reported to administration.

STAAR Test

Newcomers and ELLs may be eligible to take STAAR L online. 

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?If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.? ? Nelson Mandela  

Have a great day, try your best, and never give up! - Mrs. Silva

 Phone Number: 817-547-4400