SCIS Curriculum Night Gifted and Talented Social Studies and ELAR

Introductions Cyndi Anderson – GT Social Studies – Nina Hopkins – GT English Language Arts (ELAR) –

Questions? If you have questions, please write them on a sticky note, and place them on the “Questions” paper. We will answer all the questions via by September 20th.

What is GT? Increased rigor – Use of the Depth and Complexity Icons Compacting Project Based Learning Cross curriculum

Big Ideas Theme: CONFLICT Caesar’s English Literature Circles Independent Study Playing with Language

A Day in the Life Do Now – Analogies, idioms, word play Grammar – Caesar’s English, grammar tests and writing mini-lessons Two 30 min. blocks – Independent reading, literature circle meetings, read alouds, and independent studies

Homework Reading Unfinished class work – Literature Circle Responses – Research Springboard draft writing – Once every 2-3 weeks 20 – 30 minutes per night

Grading Reader’s Notebook responses – Post-it responses or DCI Task Cards Writing grades Caesar’s English quizzes Independent Studies

Big Ideas Following the chronological history of the United States from exploration through the 21 st century. Social Studies is cross- curricular – Reading Skills – Writing – Research There are eight strands of social studies – History – Geography – Economics – Government – Citizenship – Culture – Science/Technology – Social Study Skills

History Norms Objectives Enduring Understandings Major Chronological Themes Five Themes of Geography Primary Source Modern Day Relevancy Critical Thinking Skills Differentiated Instruction Assessments

A Day in the Life Spark Student Interest Introduce New Concepts Create an Authentic Learning Experience – Compose, create, construct – For example: compose a law, construct a treaty to end a war Reflection Building Positive Relationships – Discussion – Teamwork – Injection of Fun

Homework Unfinished work One to two assignments (started in class) per week Based on individual need Projects with announced due dates 20 – 30 minutes per night

Grading Daily Tests (counts for two daily grades) Based on a percent scale

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