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toc MRS. DOWNEY'S ELA WIKI //for Bird Middle School Students!// =

**Information about this WIKI**

 * Students will be able to use this page to get information and resources for each unit/ novel.
 * Students will be able to use this page to get information about Mrs. Downey's routines and expectations.
 * Students will be able to use this page to contribute to our //Literary Magazine //( an on-line collection of students' original writing).
 * Students __will **NOT**__ be able to check grades or see regular class assignments on this page. Instead go to the Bird Home page!

Information about our Literary Magazine

 * The //Literary Magazine // is a collection of original writting composed by Bird Middle School students. The collection is published on line on this WIKI.
 * Students who want to contribute to our //Literary Magazine // should sign up for the //Literary Magazine // after school club and/or the Literary Magazine extensions. Students will then share ideas and write drafts in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
 * Students who sign up must have an e-mail address. Students will then be invited to join this WIKI and will be able to contribute to the //Literary Magazine // page.
 * Students who sign up for the //Literary Magazine // after school club will have additional responsibilities. These students will be in charge of editing and monitoring a particular section of the //Literary Magazine// as well as contributing writing. They can also help design the page layout and make decisions about new sections for the magazine.
 * Students must be considerate and respectful to the ideas and contributions of others.
 * Students may not alter the contributions of others.
 * All contributions will be monitored by Mrs. Downey in order to ensure appropriate content.
 * All contributions should be carefully edited and proofread before being added to the page.