Sherry Magnuson, Julie Trongeau and Nancy Chassee Humanities Melissa Downey Sam Natrop Dan Levin Extra support: Sherry Magnuson, Julie Trongeau and Nancy Chassee Introduce

Materials needed for SUCCESS: 3 ring binder Chromebook Pencil Pouch Planner/Google Calendar Independent Reading Book Can’t go to locker, help them organize if they are struggling

Livin’ It Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Respect in my class

Humanities Agreements Make the most of every moment Do what it takes Remain open What does this look like in Humanities? Student Teacher Inform parents to check the binder of their student

What is Humanities? Defined as… Integrated Curriculum Planning The study of all concepts and ideas that make us human Lincoln Prairie = Reading, Writing, and Social Science 2 period class Integrated Curriculum Planning Illinois Learning Standards Weekly Menu I Will Statements Clear requirements and expectations communicated to students

Balanced Literacy Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading Close Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading Lit Studio Shared Writing Guided Writing Word Analysis Align curriculum Social Science content Word Analysis = SOAPSUDS and Content Language

Reading Fiction – myPerspectives Text Student Consumable Nonfiction – American Journey Social Studies Text Book Shared Reading Everyday, entire class Guided Reading Meet with teacher a few times a week Reading text at level Independent Reading Lit Studio for 20 minutes 20 minutes every night as homework

Lit Studio/Acceleration Appointments with various teachers Acceleration meetings with Lit Studio teacher aligned to standard of the week Scope Magazine Junior Scholastic Magazine Work on Power Reading Questions (PRQ) 3 Questions Read Independent Book Humanities teachers will go over how to answer URQs on Monday, September 12

The Writing Process Shared and Guided Writing Narrative Argumentative Expository Current Events Report Civil War Multi-genre Project Poetry Responding to reading 6 Traits Writing Resource District 54 Writing Resource Guide Writing is never done!

Word Analysis “R” SUDS Content Language Two roots, one prefix and one suffix each week Vocabulary and comprehension enrichment Word Analysis Content Language In ISN Definition in own words Quick Color Drawing

New Social Science Standards Civics Economics & Financial Literacy History Geography Inquiry Process

Social Studies Road to the American Revolution US Constitution Slavery Westward Expansion Native Americans Andrew Jackson Populism Causes of the Civil War Civil War Reconstruction

Current Events Report – 1 Per Trimester Response – 4 Per Trimester Select article of interest Appropriate article Plan report writing Summarize Opinion Problem Solution Prepare for presentation Practice Appropriate video connected to article Response – 4 Per Trimester Take notes in class during report presentation Answer: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How paragraph form

Interactive Student Notebook - ISN Teacher Notes from class Presentation Movie Simulations Outlines & content maps Textbook Classroom Experience Reflection- Multiple Intelligence Processing Page Student (me) Synthesize the information Visuals Diagrams Charts Color Staying true to paper and pencil, we haven’t abandoned in favor of Chromebooks

Multiple Intelligence Choices 2 every week connected to State Standards Showcase knowledge of Humanities content All 8 Multiple Intelligences displayed each month Students select from menu discussed in class Complete in class and at home Go outside your Comfort Zone Effort Creates Ability

Assessment Common Assessments on Weekly Standards MAP & PARCC Alternative Assessments Formal tests Projects Common Assessment – not graded, for us to be able to see which students need assistance

Grading System Infinite Campus Parent Portal 2 Grade Books Social Science – Classwork, Assessment, and Current Events Language Arts Reading & Writing Literature, Informational Text and Writing Rubrics given with each assignment connecting to state standards and essential outcomes

Work Completion Expectations During an Average Week… (Humanities class, Lit Studio, Study Hall, at home) Humanities 2 MI Choices Study mini-lessons Reading 20 minutes of independent reading daily PRQs (tri-weekly) Writing Response – 1 a week Current Events Reader Poetry Social Science Multiple Intelligence Processing Page (MIPP)

Missing or Late Classwork Any late assignments are reduced by 30% District policy regarding absences are applied to students missing school 1 to 1 Most work is due on Friday All late work is due on Friday by 3:35 to be cleared for eligibility in Humanities

Homework Resources Students Should Use Planner & Google Calendar Menu Check your teacher’s websites Friends from class Appointments at Study Hall Homework Club Email your teacher Both students and parents Google Classroom

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