Students are expected to be prepared with all of their materials when they enter Classroom 61. On the board, there will be a 10-15 minute warm up activity that will require completion. These warm ups are comprised of a variety of different exercises involving vocabulary, grammar reconstruction, quote analysis, etc. During this allotted time, students can proceed to turn in assignments (when applicable) into the designated “turn in” bin. This time will also be utilized as an opportunity for students to conference with me about their productivity during class and any inquiries and concerns they may have.
Reading
The reading block will be utilized to further develop the comprehension skills of the students by promoting active reading strategies when exploring the content . The content will consist of a variety of short stories, novels, current event articles, biographies, and poetry that will expose the students to a flourishing spectrum of genre, culture, and history. Weekly quizzes will be administered ( usually by the end of the week) to assess comprehension and composition. Students will also be given SQUIRT time (independent reading) in class as well.
Language Arts
Language arts will focus on grammar, journaling, and intermittent vocabulary quizzes. Additionally, the L.A. curriculum will focus on enhancing your child's ability to write a wide variety of essays (compare & contrast, expository, persuasive)
Additionally, students will be responsible for completing bi-weekly, composition assessments. The assessments will consist of short response and essay prompts that will gauge each student’s writing development throughout the year. I will do my best to provide direct feedback each student’s progression with grammar and rhetoric so they can attain improvement with their writing skills.
Social Studies
The Social Studies block will be used to explore the geography of Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe and the various cultures and contemporary events that are taking place in these regions. Utilizing a variance of online resources and the social studies textbooks, students will delve into this curriculum by completing projects independently and with their classmates.
Homework Policy.
Homework will be listed daily on the center whiteboard. It is expected that students complete the assigned work by the next school day in order to get full credit for the assignment. (unless another due date is established). If an assignment is not completed, their will be a grade level deduction from the final assignment grade for every day the assignment is incomplete.
1 day late - 20% Reduction
2 days late - 30% Reduction
It is recommended that students utilize their daily planners to list their homework assignments. Project and assessment dates will be listed on the whiteboard as well (when applicable).
Reading
The reading block will be utilized to further develop the comprehension skills of the students by promoting active reading strategies when exploring the content . The content will consist of a variety of short stories, novels, current event articles, biographies, and poetry that will expose the students to a flourishing spectrum of genre, culture, and history. Weekly quizzes will be administered ( usually by the end of the week) to assess comprehension and composition. Students will also be given SQUIRT time (independent reading) in class as well.
Language Arts
Language arts will focus on grammar, journaling, and intermittent vocabulary quizzes. Additionally, the L.A. curriculum will focus on enhancing your child's ability to write a wide variety of essays (compare & contrast, expository, persuasive)
Additionally, students will be responsible for completing bi-weekly, composition assessments. The assessments will consist of short response and essay prompts that will gauge each student’s writing development throughout the year. I will do my best to provide direct feedback each student’s progression with grammar and rhetoric so they can attain improvement with their writing skills.
Social Studies
The Social Studies block will be used to explore the geography of Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe and the various cultures and contemporary events that are taking place in these regions. Utilizing a variance of online resources and the social studies textbooks, students will delve into this curriculum by completing projects independently and with their classmates.
Homework Policy.
Homework will be listed daily on the center whiteboard. It is expected that students complete the assigned work by the next school day in order to get full credit for the assignment. (unless another due date is established). If an assignment is not completed, their will be a grade level deduction from the final assignment grade for every day the assignment is incomplete.
1 day late - 20% Reduction
2 days late - 30% Reduction
It is recommended that students utilize their daily planners to list their homework assignments. Project and assessment dates will be listed on the whiteboard as well (when applicable).