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Meet T he Teacher

Meet T he Teacher. Miss Bert Middle School ELA Class. Curriculum. In the Middle School, we are using Expeditionary Learning. This curriculum builds upon 21 st century skills, Common Core Standards, NYS Standards, and aids in college and career readiness. 6 th Grade Curriculum.

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Meet T he Teacher

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  1. Meet The Teacher Miss Bert Middle School ELA Class

  2. Curriculum • In the Middle School, we are using Expeditionary Learning. • This curriculum builds upon 21st century skills, Common Core Standards, NYS Standards, and aids in college and career readiness.

  3. 6th Grade Curriculum • Module 1: “The Lightning Thief” • Supplemental Text: Nonfiction - “The Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell • Module 2: “Bud, Not Buddy” • Supplemental Text: Nonfiction- Steve Jobs’ Commencement Address at Stanford University • Module 3: “Dragonwings” • Supplemental Text: Nonfiction – “Understanding the Calamity” • Module 4: “Frightful’s Mountain” • Supplemental Text: Nonfiction – “DDT”

  4. 7th Grade Curriculum • Module 1: “A Long Walk to Water” • Supplemental Text(s): Nonfiction – Voices of Southern Sudan • Module 2: “Lyddie” • Supplemental Text(s): Nonfiction - Working Conditions in Industrialized America • Module 3: “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” • Supplemental Text(s): Nonfiction - Slavery in America • Module 4: “How Does the Teenage Brain Work?” • Supplemental Text(s): Nonfiction – Sustainability of Water

  5. Class Materials • Binder (with sections and paper) • Notes/Classwork • Homework • Graded Work • Writer’s notebook • Vocabulary journal • Independent reading book • Class book (what ever we are reading at the time) • Binder pouch with pens, mini stapler, pencils, hi-liters etc.

  6. Grading Policy • Assessments/Assignments = 50% • Projects/Portfolios = 20% • Homework = 15% • Classwork/Participation = 15%

  7. Class Participation • Everyday, students begin with 15 points. • If they forget their class materials, they lose 5 points. • For behavior, they receive 3 warnings prior to losing 5 points.

  8. Homework Policy • Homework is given every night and is expected to be completed. • Homework correlates to students academic growth and success. • If a student does not do their homework, they have 2 nights to make it up for full credit. After that, homework will not be accepted. • Homework is a percentage of students’ grades *

  9. Lateness Policy • For major assignments, the first day late is -10 points. Every day after that is 5.

  10. Attendance • Attendance is extremely important. If students miss a lot of school, they will fall behind with their work and are missing out on instruction from the teacher and their peers. • If students are absent, they are still expected to complete the work. They also should come to the teacher and ask what they should make up.

  11. Independent Reading • Why are independent reading books so important? • It is free choice and meant to be fun. • Helps fluency, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and so on. • Independent reading motivates students to read. • Throughout the year, students will have 7 book reports. Due dates were given the first week of school. The first book report is October 8th.

  12. Class Website • On my website, I always have my homework updated. • I also always put up handouts that students may have misplaced or forgotten. www.psis78.com/blogs/msbliteracy

  13. How Can I Help My Child??? • www.engageny.org • This website provides helpful test questions and information regarding Common Core and the state tests. • Please make sure your child is doing their homework every night. • Please make sure your child is reading every night. • Communication is key!

  14. Common Core State Standards • Grade 6: • http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/6/ • Grade 7: • http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/7/

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