Ms. Nuez 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Back to School Night Ms. Nuez 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies

About Ms. Nuez

Class Rights fair and equal treatment be safe in this classroom. hear and be heard in this classroom be respected learn in this classroom learn what it means to be a responsible and successful student

Responsibilities treat others with consideration make this classroom safe participate in the classroom activities respect others LEARN

Rewards and Consequences 1 Warning Detention (break or lunch) Office Referral Rewards Fun Friday Leading the Way

Common Core For Parents

New State Standards Some Big Ideas From New State Standards Drawing Inferences Subject Pronoun agreement Citing a variety of genres Compare/contrast a variety of genres Recognizing figurative language and using it in narrative writing

New State Standards Cont. Peer Editing Increased reading of non-fiction text Write argument to support claims Writing informative/explanatory texts Close Reading

Close Reading 1st Read 2nd Quick Write 3rd Pair Share 4th 2nd read 5th Think, Write, Talk 6th 3rd Read 7th 4th Read 8th Respond in Writing

Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks Language Arts: Text: Prentice Hall and Supplementary Text Writing – narrative essay, argumentative essay, research, descriptive, and informal Reading – Core novels (Wrinkle in Time, Boy of the Painted Cave, Fredrich, and 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, and Israel) Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome) Objective: Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture

1st Semester Reading Informational Text Literature: Figurative Language Speaking and Listening Reading Literature Writing

Reading Informational Text Information Evidence Information Central Idea Information Analysis Information Word Meaning Information Structure/Organization Information Purpose POV/Argument Language Use

Speaking and Listening Analyze Main Idea/Supporting Details Delineate/Evaluate arguments and claims

Reading/Literature Central Idea Reasoning/Evaluation Key Details Word Meaning Analysis Text Structures Figurative Language Point of View

Writing Organization/Purpose Revise Brief Texts Evidence/Elaboration

Language Language/Vocabulary Pronouns: Subjective, objective, possessive Intensive Pronouns: (myself, ourselves) Demonstrate Command of Conventions Use Punctuation Correctly Use Spelling Conventions Correctly

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

ISN 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, Projects, Presentations 40% Quizzes 30% Homework/Class work 20% ISN/ Writing Journal 10% Grading for Social Studies: Tests/Projects 40% Quizzes 30% Homework/Class work 20% Interactive Notebook 10% Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization, and writing!

Homework Policy Importance of Homework Absences Reinforces what has been learned Prepares student for upcoming lessons Teaches responsibility Helps student develop strong study habits Projects/Essays get lowered 1 whole grade for each day late Absences Students are responsible for obtaining and completing missed assignments if absent Must be turned in prior to unit test.

Supplies Main Supplies Donations Language Arts 81/2 or 9 x11 single subject spiral notebook ISN – Social Studies 81/2or 9x11 single subject spiral notebook Composition Book A Reading book of 150 pages: Free Choice Donations See Donation Bingo

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Contact Agenda Check for homework Website – announcements, homework, ISN list, class files www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mcelhinney/knuez Email (Best way) knuez@murrieta.k12.ca.us K_nuez@yahoo.com Phone: 951-304-1880 X 3624 Aeries Remind 101 (424) 543-6347