Mrs. Mason

Language Arts Language Arts Homeroom Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 IRB time Social Studies/Sci Special Math Lunch/Recess Language Arts Language Arts Activities

Time: Marking Periods 2 & 4 Areas of study include- Scientific Method: small experiments completed to practice following the steps Ecosystems: create an aquarium and terrarium to form an eco-column, grow plants, observe animals, student pollutants, pollute designated eco-columns (Clear soda bottles, please  ) 3. Space Science: explore the earth, moon, and sun- skills include measuring, predicting, estimation 4. Properties of Matter: volume, mass, & density Organization- Classroom Folders and e- files

Time: Marking Periods 1 & 3 Geography/ Map Skills 1. World Map 2. Geographical Terms 3. North America Map 4. Explorers History 1. Colonization of Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies 2. Events leading to the Revolutionary War 3. The Revolutionary War 4. New government- Declaration and Constitution Time: Marking Periods 1 & 3 Organization- Classroom folders and e-files

Time: Afternoon (Periods 6 and 7) Reading Street This program encompasses- Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Speaking and Listening.

Leveled Reading Groups – small portions of a story with independent practice Whole group lessons: read aloud, read alone, read together, story talk Novels (common theme) may be read independently Short stories- also accessible via Internet Pre and Post Reading Assessment: writing and computer component

“Once you’re done, you’ve just begun!” Types of Writing a. Narrative b. Opinion/Persuasive c. Speculative d. Nonfiction e. Poetry

Each day we will… Learn something new about writing Practice it in our stories Share our writing ____________________________________ Peer conferences and Teacher conferences Pre and Post Writing Assessment

Spelling will follow a weekly routine: -Lessons will concentrate on the pronunciation, usage, and spelling pattern -Phonics based -Homework practice throughout the week -Test at the end of the stories -Spelling City

Vocabulary- Idiom and Homophone of the Week 2. Grammar- parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure

Time: Periods 3 & 4 Aligned with new national standards (Common Core) Students will keep work in their binder/folder and take notes using a composition book Practice and Assessment: Quizzes/Assessments throughout units Chapter Tests- class review Star Math- differentiation Homework and practice page completed daily. A weekly homework grade will be entered into Power Teacher.

GYM: Twice a week (Day 5 and 6 all year) MUSIC: semester ART : semester Applied Technology: Woods & Intro to Coding (1 marking period each) Spanish (1 semester) D.A.R.E- 10 meetings

**Encourage your child to get involved!!** Activities After school clubs from 2:55-3:35; see Mrs. Trampé’s monthly newsletter Late buses are provided Band with Mr. Green Choir with Mrs. Daly **Encourage your child to get involved!!**

Late Policy: One day late  50% More than one day  0% Written down after lunch each afternoon Student’s responsibility to copy everything teacher writes Homework checked daily in class “Study Buddy” phone number in Agenda book Homework communicated through Agenda -stamped in Agenda if not complete Plan to spend about 30-45 minutes each night on homework. Late Policy: One day late  50% More than one day  0%

Fall: Dehart’s Walk & Historic Philadelphia End of year: Heritage’s Walk

Organization -Folders for each subject (in classroom) -STAR binder: *Agenda Book: Please check and sign daily *HW folder- check daily for graded work; sign and return graded papers, reflections, etc. .

B. Behavior Modification -MARBLES: class rewards -Marking Period Activity: individual reward -Consequences include teaching warning, recess detention, parent phone call or note sent home -Behavior modification methods may change throughout the year to keep kids motivated. For example, taxes will be collected during unit on Revolutionary War.

C. Conferences- December -Parent, teacher, and child participation -Goal of this conference style is to make students responsible for their learning -Sign up before you leave tonight -Forty-five minute time slots

D. Make-up work -If absent for one day, your child can complete make- up work when he/she returns to school. -For long term absences call Mrs. Paglione at Guidance office for work -Call Attendance Office to report absences

E. Lockers -Locks will be sold last week of September -Cost = $5 and must be purchased from school -Please practice combination at home with your child (Directions will be sent home )

F. Laptops -Must be charged every day -Will go home on Friday -Used as a learning tool, not a toy

Grading http://c10bullpen.pbworks.com/w/page/29478570/Grade%20Breakdown%20and%20Curriculum%20Overview

Please Keep in Mind… This is a transitional year for your child. A strong emphasis will be placed on responsibility, organization, cooperating, and independence. TOGETHER, we will be your child’s biggest supporters as they venture on this middle school journey!

Contact me… **Please feel free to contact me by phone, email, or letter if you have any questions or concerns. Phone: 848-1200 X 3046 Email: kmason@wdeptford.k12.nj.us Homework and Parent Information can be accessed through wiki. Class wiki: http://c10bullpen.pbworks.com/w/page/4256943/FrontPage Math wiki: http://wdmsgrade5math.pbworks.com/w/page/68519925/West%20Deptford%20Middle%20School%205th%20Grade%20Math

Contact me… Homework and Parent Information can be accessed through wiki. Class wiki: http://c10bullpen.pbworks.com/w/page/4256943/FrontPage Math wiki: http://wdmsgrade5math.pbworks.com/w/page/68519925/West%20Deptford%20Middle%20School%205th%20Grade%20Math

Just Remember… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PynHF1uOq-k