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Ms . Welch 7 th Grade Humanities. 2013-2014. Agenda. About Me Homework – Chaparral Website : http://chaparral.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ Edmodo : Discussion Board, Documents, A ssignments, Videos, Quizzes, etc. edmodo. Agenda Continued. Homework Policy
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Ms. Welch7th Grade Humanities 2013-2014
Agenda About Me Homework – Chaparral Website: http://chaparral.wvusd.k12.ca.us/ Edmodo: Discussion Board, Documents, Assignments, Videos, Quizzes, etc.edmodo
Agenda Continued Homework Policy * Late work accepted next class meeting for ½ credit. * 3 missing assignments= lunch detention Absent Work * Equal # of days absent to make up the work.
Grading Based on total number of points the student has earned during the grading period. Points Earned from: Homework Quizzes/Tests Projects (individual and group) Classwork Reciting Poems and/or speeches Public speaking and debate participation
Interactive Notebooks • 2- Subject spiral notebook (Language Arts, Social Studies) • Contains: • Handouts • Classwork • Notes • Homework • Processing
Expectations Respect for: - Peers -Teachers -School -Themselves Having all needed materials for class. Being on time and ready to work.
Curriculum Standards-based Instruction www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ Common Core Standards http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/
LANGUAGE ARTS An emphasis on writing, reading novels (Wonder by R.J. Palacio), projects, public speaking, debates Bloom’s Taxonomy
Key Standards • Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development • Idioms, metaphors, similes • Figurative vs. literal • Reading Comprehension • Using selections from the text • Higher level thinking questions • Literary Response and Analysis • Structural features of poetry • Literary critiques • Writing Strategies • Clear focused essay • Writing Applications • Genres and their characteristics • Written and Oral English Language Conventions • Listening and speaking • Using correction grammar, punctuation, and writing conventions • Listening and Speaking Strategies • Giving and Evaluating oral presentations and speeches
SOCIALSTUDIES • Textbook: History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond • Rome -Japan • Middle East - Europe • China - Exploration • West Africa - Enlightenment
Communication The Parent Portal Email : jwelch@wvusd.k12.ca.us Phone : (909) 861-6227 Student accountability and responsibility