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WELCOME TO 7 TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC with MRS. SCHOPPE. Class Room Rules Follow directions the first time Raise your hands to talk Show respect for teacher, classmates, & equipment Save food & drinks for later Come to class prepared and on time
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WELCOME TO7TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC with MRS. SCHOPPE
Class Room Rules • Follow directions the first time • Raise your hands to talk • Show respect for teacher, classmates, & equipment • Save food & drinks for later • Come to class prepared and on time • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Consequences • Warning • Loss of participation point • Loss of additional participation point; parents will be called; referral or detention • Severe consequences SEVERE DISRUPTIONS: to office
Your grade will be based on the following: • I will provide each of you with a folder, it will be left in the room everyday. You will be graded on the notes/worksheets in folders. • You will also need a pen/pencil every day • Daily Class Participation • Daily Effort • Tests, Quizzes, Presentations
What will we learn about this trimester? • Dances • Watusi, Twist, Mashed Potato, etc. • You will compose a song of your own • Create Your own Instrument • A Famous Musical-West Side Story • Play Keyboard, Guitar, & Percussion • What would you like to learn about in music?
A Little About Mrs. Schoppe…
I was born in a little tiny town; Whitewater, MT-about 200 people in the whole town • Went to college at MSU-Billings • Taught in Winnett, MT for 3 years • Got married; moved to Helena • This is my second year teaching at EVMS & EG
Squeakers My husband Rhett and I My family at our wedding Hannah, Jonathan, Rhett, myself, Steve, D’Andre, Sue, & Rachel
Why Participate in Music?Research tells us that children who participate in music do better in school and in life!Music helps to…* Develop teamwork and listening * Study History * Learn new vocabulary * Express Creatively * Learn Discipline—practicing until its right* Have an outlet for emotional responses * Achieve self-confidence through performances
A Little Quiz: Number your paper 1-10 • What is my (your music teachers) name? • Name 3 of the 5 rules. • What are the consequences for not following the rules? • Name 2 things are going to study/do in this class. • Name 2 things you need for music every day! • Name one thing you will be graded on during this class? • Where did I grow up? • What is my husband or cat’s name? (You pick which-extra for both ) • How many brother and sisters do I have? • Name 1 reasons why you should study music?