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Michelle Doyle’s Humanities

Michelle Doyle’s Humanities. 7 th grade Social Studies (Period 1& 3) & Language Arts (Period 2 & 8). Social Studies- World History . Interactive Student Notebook – ISN ( To keep this program running classroom donations are much appreciated ) Standards-based lessons & assessments

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Michelle Doyle’s Humanities

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  1. Michelle Doyle’s Humanities 7th grade Social Studies (Period 1& 3) & Language Arts (Period 2 & 8)

  2. Social Studies-World History Interactive Student Notebook – ISN (To keep this program running classroom donations are much appreciated) Standards-based lessons & assessments Integration of writing & reading strategies (I have added a Reading Supplement to build on their Non-Fiction reading skills. A bit more $ for copying but worth every penny) S.S. Interactive Reader – great supplement to read and study for tests Castle Research Project – January Renaissance Project - May

  3. Language Arts Book Chats: reading response, at least 150 mins. per week Word Study: grammar, vocabulary & spelling (Tests about every two weeks) Literature: reading strategies, literary response & comprehension. Writing: response to literature, autobiographical narrative, persuasive, summarizing reading material & short stories. 7th grade has the State Writing Test in March (based on above formal writing)

  4. Language Workshop/Encore • Mastering Vocabulary – Homework once a week plus studying for the test. (Test about every two weeks) • Daily Oral Language • Standard-based Grammar • Writer’s Workshop • Monday’s are designated “Monday Lesson” • Odd Days- Encore • Even Days – Language Workshop/Math Support

  5. Homework Will be focused on supporting classroom learning and focused on standards. Includes reading, studying, finishing class work & occasional projects. Please have students show you their Falcon Planner and my Homework calendar every couple days. This is a great way for you and your student to communicate about school. Please contact me if there are any problems with homework.

  6. Grading Policies • Academic Grades • Determined through successful completions of formal standards-based assessments, such as quizzes, on-demand writing assignments, designated homework assignments, and a bulk homework • Grades of A, B, C, D or F (traditional 10% scale) • Indicator of ability to meet grade level demands • Late work will be accepted towards Academic Grade for reduced credit • After absences, students have one extra class day to turn in work Work Habits Grades • Class work and Homework • Receives grades of O, G, S, N, U • Opportunity to practice for mastery • These HW assignments are given so students are able to successfully pass state standards-based assessments • Excellent indicators of success • No late work unless absent. (Students still need to complete this work even if it shows “missing” in Work Habits. You never know…I may let them use their HW or notes for a quiz) • After an absence, students have one extra class day to turn in work

  7. Organization Checks • Beginning of the week on an Odd day (Monday or Tuesday). • Graded with 0 to 5 points. The score is placed in Work Habits. • Checklist includes: • Homework written in planner. • Graded or finished papers placed behind dividers/Folders • No loose papers in binder or backpack. • Silent Reading book in backpack

  8. Supporting your Student at Home • Check their planners & on Sunday’s ask if they’re ready for their organization check for the week • Provide designated homework time • Ask specific questions about their day and give them lots of time to respond (sometimes it takes a while to get them going) • Talk about school, education, and their future. • Ability to access a computer to assist in homework when needed (Public library have computers available for free)

  9. When Your Child Needs More Support • Teacher sign planner; Parent Checks • Blue Slip • Regular e-mail contact • Parent/Student/Teacher Meeting • Utilize Support Staff

  10. Supporting Teachers and Oak Valley • If you would like to donate money to the classroom, make checks payable to OVMS; write Minerva/Doyle class on the memo line. • Language Arts and Social Studies classes tend to have more copying costs. Any amount is very much appreciated (If you have the ability to make copies and you would like to offer that service to our class, please email me at mdoyle@powayusd.com ) **Total needed - $1000 • If you would like to donate items to the classroom, we are always in need of Kleenex, hand sanitizer, wipes and printer paper • Volunteer at Oak Valley - We need volunteers for Art Corps and in the classroom for Writer’s Workshop/Encore. The best times to help would be from 12:30pm to 1:20pm Tuesday – Friday. Please email me if you are interested. ***I am in need of a Parent Partner to help coordinate our classroom volunteers • Read the school weekly updates (e-mails) and my e-mail notices.

  11. PARENT CONFERENCES • October 27th – October 29th Minimum Days • Students with a C or below & an S or below in Work Habits or teacher discretion

  12. Ways to Keep in Touch • Check my website for assignments and grades. Email me if you do not remember their Grid number • E-mail me  mdoyle@powayusd.com • Call to set up an appointment to sit down and talk • Leave a voice mail (slowest way to get me) # 487-2939 x6660

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