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Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night. 7 th & 8 th Language Arts, Religion, Social Studies Mr. Byrnes & Ms. Sullivan 2014-2015. PRAYER FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. Father, We thank you for the opportunity to begin the 2014-2015 school year, and we ask that you bless the faculty,

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Curriculum Night

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  1. Curriculum Night 7th & 8th Language Arts, Religion, Social Studies Mr. Byrnes & Ms. Sullivan 2014-2015

  2. PRAYER FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR Father,We thank you for the opportunityto begin the 2014-2015 school year,and we ask that you bless the faculty, the students, and their families.We pray that you will guide us in all ways,and that we will seek your willin everything that we do.We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord- Amen

  3. MR. BYRNES • 35 years in Catholic education • 15 years - Diocese of La Crosse (Wisconsin) • 10 years - Diocese of Venice (Florida) • 10 years - St. John Bosco • University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point • BS Professional Studies • MS Education

  4. Mr. Byrnes • Classic Military Brat upbringing • Captain - United States Army • Enjoys traveling, fishing, golf & football……GO PACKERS!

  5. MS. SULLIVAN • 13 years Intel Corporation • 10+ years - St. John Bosco • development director, sub, IA. 6th grade teacher • University of California Berkeley • BA English Literature • Ottawa University • MA Education • Two children – Senior & Freshman Seton Catholic Prepatory (SJB alums) • St. Benedict Parishioner

  6. Social Studies • America – History of our Nation (Pearson) • 7th – Pre-Colonial to Civil War • 8th – Civil War to Modern Day • Government & Citizenship • Relate History to Present Day Events • People & Culture • CLOSE-UP Trip to Washington D.C.

  7. RELIGION • Call to Faith (Hardcourt) • 7th – Purple Edition • 8th – Gold Edition • Catholics Believe, Faith in Action, Scripture • Develop deeper sense of spirituality • Traditions & Customs of the Church • Morals, Ethics, Good Decision Making • Service Hour Requirements

  8. LANGUAGE ARTS • Reading • Literature • Timeless Voices Timeless Themes, Novels, Junior Great Books & various other electronic and print resources • Literary Elements & Analysis • Informational Text • Poetry • Text Interaction, Connections Comparisons, Contracts • Accelerated Reader • Grammar • Easy Grammar, Daily Grams various other electronic and print resources

  9. LANGUAGE ARTS • Writing • Excellence in Writing • Expository • Analytical • Narrative • Persuasive • Focus Vivid, Lively, Expressive, Audience • MLA Format • Six Traits of Writing • Schaffer Writing Method • 8th Grade – I Believe • Vocabulary • Greek/Latin Roots & Affixes • Presentation Skills • High School Entrance Test Practice • 8th Grade – I Believe

  10. Tech Integration – Buckle Up!

  11. Questions? A copy of this presentation can be found on the junior high website Thank you for joining us!

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