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 and a email/call to parent Detention (break or lunch) Office Referral Rewards Fun Friday Leading the Way

Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks Language Arts: Text: Collections and Perspectives 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 Hebrew Kingdoms) Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome) Objective: Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture

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

Writing Narrative, Informative, Explanatory, Argumentative Organization/Purpose Revise Brief Texts (Paragraph Edits, Peer Editing, Essay Revisions) Evidence/Elaboration (DBQ, District Writing Assessment)

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! Study Guide Neat, organized and complete = key to success!

Grading Policy Grading for Language Arts: Tests, Projects, Presentations 40% Quizzes 30% Homework/Class work/Writing 20% Notebook 10% Grading for Social Studies: Tests/Projects 40% 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.

Got a D or F? You can redo your work to earn a C. You can make test corrections to earn a C You can correct your quizzes to earn a C I want students to learn content and be successful!

Tutoring Offered At DMMS

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

Donation Bingo

Want to help or be involved? Volunteer to be a Watch Dog Join PTSA Volunteer to help in the classroom Volunteer to be a classroom speaker

Contact Agenda Website – announcements, homework, class files Check for homework Website – announcements, homework, 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

Thank you for your time!