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Welcome to Spiegel Core!

Welcome to Spiegel Core!. Language Arts & Social Studies 2014-2015. My Background. BA in Social Science from Marylhurst University with an Anthropology concentration and a minor in Photography

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Welcome to Spiegel Core!

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  1. Welcome to Spiegel Core! Language Arts & Social Studies 2014-2015

  2. My Background • BA in Social Science from MarylhurstUniversity with an Anthropology concentration and a minor in Photography • MAT from Lewis & Clark College – Endorsed in English Language Arts for Middle and High School, as well as Middle School Social Studies • First year teacher • Here at da Vinci because of my dedication to meeting the individual needs of my students, my background in art, my enthusiasm for teaching middle schoolers, and much more!

  3. What is Core? Here at da Vinci, Core means: • Reading • Writing • Social Studies • An invaluable place to create a strong learning community • An opportunity to incorporate the arts into other curriculum

  4. Reading • Literary Glossary • Book groups • Choice reading, assigned reading, literature, plays, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction • Literary elements, style, composition, technique, appreciation • Self-selected outside reading – 30 min per night • Vocabulary • Plot, theme, setting, characterization, motifs, etc. • Reading for meaning and comprehension • Independent and group novel projects

  5. Writing • Research techniques and practice • Literary analysis • Personal connection--writing in response to different texts • Development and practice of skills in grammar, mechanics, composition, etc. • Learning to recognize and use varied composition forms (Expositive, Persuasive, Imaginative, and Narrative) • Creative exploration • Poetry, micro-fiction, prose • Vocabulary and language usage

  6. Social Studies • Ancient Civilizations: • Sumer, Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, and more! • History Alive! Textbook and Cartoon History • Project based • Philosophical Component • Connection to LA curriculum • TED Talks • Current Events

  7. Grading Da Vinci uses a letter grade system • Grade will include promptness and effort • Occasional extra-credit or extended learning opportunities • Any assignment may be re-done to earn more points • All late work will be assessed on an individual basis • Chronic late work will result in a half-letter grade drop each day an assignment is late

  8. Homework • Occasional • Lots of time to do work in class • Complete in-class assignments at home • Finish projects at home • Nightly reading – 30 minutes • Students are asked to update their planners when work is assigned • Clear due dates and expectations • Materials available on the blog

  9. Communication • Please contact me!! • Email: jspiegel@pps.net • Phone: - School: 503.916.5356 - Cell: 503.997.7853 • By Appointment: - 8:00 – 10:00 AM - 2:15 – 4:00 PM

  10. Donations – Help us Thrive! We can always use more supplies! • Color pencils, markers, highlighters • Pencils, pens • Notebook paper, index cards, post it notes • Rulers, scissors, glue • Tissues • Arts and craft supplies • Literature for our classroom library – anything kids might like to read, new or used! • Any new or used magazines • Subscription to Smithsonian or National Geographic Magazine for the classroom

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