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Back to School Night. Ms . Nuez 6 th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies. About Ms . Nuez. Rules and Consequences. 1 Warning Detention Saturday School Raffle Coupons – Free Answer, homework pass, sit anywhere for the day, eat in class, etc….
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Back to School Night Ms. Nuez 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Rules and Consequences • 1 Warning • Detention • Saturday School • Raffle • Coupons – Free Answer, homework pass, sit anywhere for the day, eat in class, etc…
Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks • Language Arts: Text: Prentice Hall • Writing – narrative essay, persuasive essay, research, descriptive, and informal • Reading – Core novels (Wrinkle in Time, The Cay), short stories, poetry, informational, reading strategies, comprehension, vocabulary • Grammar – parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, usage, spelling • Social Studies – Text: McDougall Littell • Semester 1 – Ancient Civilizations (geography, early man, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, and Israel) • Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome) • Objective: • Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture
Visual/Performing Arts • Based on an extension of the curriculum • To develop student’s cultural awareness • To have fun while learning! • Address students multiple intelligences • May include: drawing, painting, skits, reader’s theatre, drama, technology, public speaking, debates • Students given choice in how they show their knowledge of CA State Standards
ISN Folder • Interactive Student Notebook • Need to bring to class every day! • Students can use multiple intelligences • Study Guide • Neat, organized and complete = key to success!
Grading Policy • Grading for Language Arts: • Tests 30% • Projects, Presentations 20% • Quizzes 15% • Homework/Class work 10% • Writing/Essays/journals 25% • Grading for Social Studies: • Tests 30% • Projects 25% • Quizzes 15% • Homework/Class work 10% • Interactive Notebook 20% • Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization, and writing!
Homework Policy • Importance of Homework • Reinforces what has been learned • Prepares student for upcoming lessons • Teaches responsibility • Helps student develop strong study habits • Except homework 1 day late for half credit • Projects/Essays get lowered 1 whole grade for each day late • Absences • Students are responsible for obtaining and completing missed assignments if absent • Allowed 1 day for each day of absence to turn in missed work
Supplies • Main Supplies • Language Arts 3 prong folder • ISN – Social Studies 3 prong folder • Journal – spiral notebook, composition book • Notebook Paper • A Reading book of 150 pages: Free Choice • Donations (See Post-It’s on the Door) • Books Please!!!!! • Art Supplies – markers, colored pencils, watercolors, glue etc…
Contact • Agenda • O.T. (organization time) • Check for homework • Website – announcements, homework, ISN list, class files • Email (Best way) • knuez@murrieta.k12.ca.us • K_nuez@yahoo.com • Phone: 951-304-1880 X 3524 • ABI