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Learn about co-taught classes, GATE ELA curriculum, shared responsibilities, grading policy, novel readings, & more for the 2019-2020 academic year. For in-depth information, visit our class website.
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Welcome to Meet the Teacher Meet Ms. Cabano
For Co-Taught 1st period 5th period
Mrs. Ribaudo Questions? Email jyoshioka@kyrene.org
What is a Co-taught class? Team Teaching Approach: • 2 Certified Teachers • Complementary areas of expertise • Meet the needs of diverse learners Shared Roles and Responsibilities: • Instruction • Discipline • Communication • Grading • Planning
GATE ELA • 2nd period • 4th period • 5th period
What to Expect for GATE ELA 2019-2020 • GATE Course of Study • Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum • Criteria for Placement • Depth and Complexity of Thinking
Novels for GATE ELA 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
2nd Quarter We will also read this novel 2nd quarter together in class. It will coincide with the GATE science curriculum.
Content and Course Overview • myPerspectives is an English language arts curriculum that matches our state standards. • It values the perspective of the learner, collectively and individually, and provides next-gen learning experiences. • It promotes high achievement and develops the competencies needed for college and career readiness. • It blends print and technology in a student-centered, teacher-inspired classroom. • It creates an interactive, engaging, and relevant learning environment through readings, meaningful activities, and purposeful performance tasks. Connections to IB: • It is a gateway for students to become global learners and build upon the IB concept of Internationalism. • It encourages social collaboration as well as student ownership of learning through goal setting, choice, and reflection.
6th Grade ELA Syllabus myPerspectives is theme based. Students formulate questions andseek information based on the following inquiries. • Quarter 1 - Childhood:What are some of the challenges and triumphs of growing up? • Quarter 2 - Imagination:Where can imagination lead? • Quarter 3 - Exploration:What drives people to Explore? • Quarter 4 - Animal Allies:How can people and animals help one another? For more in depth information about our curriculum please visit our class website.
Grading Policy Grade breakdown: • 80% assessment • 20% practice (classwork, homework, etc.) Standards Based Grading • Mastery Rubrics • 0-4 scale 4 - 100% 3 - 90% 2 - 70% 1 - 60% 0 - 0% Assessments: • Formative: Quizzes Small Products • Summative: Unit Tests Large Products • Interim • District-wide • Cumulative
Hallway Flow Students will be expected to follow a flow of traffic in each of the F, G and H buildings. These practices are in place in order to provide a safer and more efficient flow for students to manage their movement from classroom to classroom and exiting the building. Stickers on the floor will help guide student flow and where to line up for their class.
Snack Time • Students can pack a healthy snack to enjoy at the end of 5th period. • Fruit and Veggies • Trail Mix • Applesauce • Yogurt • Chips • Candy
Barro’s Night • When: Thursday, August 22nd • Where: SW Corner of Kyrene and Warner • When: 5:00 - 6:30
Scorpion Spirit • Cost: $10 • Cash or check payable to “KMS” • Optional donation to help another family, $10 • Sizes YL - A2X • Due Date: Friday, August 16 Back: