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Back to School Night No Payne! No Gain! Ms. Payne September 8, 2014

Back to School Night No Payne! No Gain! Ms. Payne September 8, 2014. To encourage critical thinking skills To encourage character development To scaffold skills required for Middle School Taking responsibility Using prior knowledge Working in groups Using problem solving skills.

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Back to School Night No Payne! No Gain! Ms. Payne September 8, 2014

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  1. Back to School Night No Payne! No Gain! Ms. Payne September 8, 2014

  2. To encourage critical thinking skills To encourage character development To scaffold skills required for Middle School Taking responsibility Using prior knowledge Working in groups Using problem solving skills Objectives…..

  3. Units covered Multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals Integers Ratio Proportion Percent and Probability Algebra expressions and equations Algebra; Pattern, Functions and the Coordinate Plane Ratio, Proportions , and percents Math

  4. With movement activities (TPR) With tactile opportunities Working with groups and partners With games With intervention and enrichment With Math Reviews With technology Math is Taught

  5. Binder (2’’) for math and science • Classwork • Homework • Math Review • Assessments • Lined paper and graph paper • At home it is helpful to have math tools (calculators, compass, protractor) for homework Supplies needed for Math…

  6. Notice Patterns

  7. Math Grade Point System • Homework: 20/22 points • Tests: 72/80 points • Class participation: 10/10 • Class work/notebook: 15/15 • Total:117/127 • 92% A-

  8. Water Planet/Water and Atmosphere Earth’s Surface Earth’s Structure Sixth Grade Science/Earth Science

  9. With some experiments Discussions Video clips Interactive labs online Science is taught

  10. Binder (Math and Science) Lined paper Notebook Dividers for Notebook Supplies needed for Science

  11. Point System (example) Homework 10/10 Tests 73/80 Class participation 10/10 Classwork /notebook 15/15 Total 108/115 = 93% A Grades for Science

  12. Spelling Weekly list includes review and challenge words Weekly test and games on Vocabulary and Spelling City Creative writing assignment each week Workbook assignments due each Friday Language Arts(Spelling, Writing, and Grammar)

  13. For the First Trimester students must use at least 10 words (underlined) in one of the following…. Poem Skit Short Story Commercial Weekly spelling Assignment

  14. Writing Poetry Personal Narratives Persuasive Essays Explicative Essays Research Report Informative Essay Language Arts

  15. Grammar Complex and Compound Sentences Singular, Plural and Possessive Nouns Direct Objects, Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Elaborating Sentences, Adverbs, and Adjectives Articles and Demonstratives Prepositional Phrases Language Arts

  16. Spelling: Classwork/Binders , homework , and Tests Writing: Classwork/Binders , homework, and Essays Grammar: Classwork/Binders , homework, and Tests Students will receive one grade for language arts Grades for Language Arts

  17. Should be completed and turned in on time Listed on website, also in ipad homework app Counted as points for completion Corrected in class (challenging problems are discussed) Homework

  18. Students who score a C or lower are allowed to retake a test. The retake will be given before or after school 3-4 days after the test Make up Tests

  19. Birthdays will be celebrated during recess of the last Friday of the month. Families are encouraged to work together to celebrate birthdays with healthy treats. Sugary treats should be in small serving sizes. Birthday Celebrations

  20. Submit all forms together (complete the top) to the office before the December Break Submit an addressed (Crestview and Middle School) stamped envelope for both teachers I will complete all recommendations for math and Mrs. Jones will complete all recommendations for English Please take a look at the general recommendation form Email both teachers for Shadow Days or any time your child will leave school early or not attend Middle School Process

  21. Catalina: September 10-12, 2014 Getty Villa: April 21, 2015 Disney Land: May 29, 2015 Field Trips

  22. Office Hours Please make an appointment to meet with me. The best way to contact me is by email: spayne@crestviewprep.org Home/School communication

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