Welcome to 6 th Grade Social Studies/World Cultures! Mrs. Spradlin Room 316

Mrs. Spradlin is... a wife, a mother, and a teacher

Mrs. Spradlin’s Pet Peeves “No Name” Papers Gum Smacking & Bubbles Interrupting Others Certain Words – ( example: “It sucks!”)

During class... I will act somewhat like a “referee.” We will use the “PIRATE CLAP.” Please stop and listen.

School is your JOB. Be on time. Give your best effort. Goals : good grades, high school, college, a job when you’re 16 & older, and a nice home & a vehicle.

Daily Schedule 1 st Period8:30 – 9:20 a.m. 2 nd Period 9:24 – 10:14 a.m. 3 rd Period10:18 – 11:08 a.m. LUNCH (6 th Grade)11:12 – 11:42 a.m. 4 th Period11:46 a.m. – 12:42 p.m. 5 th Period12:46 – 1:36 p.m. 6 th Period1:40 – 2:30 p.m. 7 th Period (Advisory)2:34 – 3:06 p.m. 8 th Period 3:10 – 4:00 p.m.

What will we do this year? Read Write Speak Listen Read about the world Write about the world Speak with one another about the world Listen to each other

“What do I do next?” (Those who finish before others in the class.) 1.Complete any unfinished work. 2.Read a book. 3.Study vocabulary, longitude/latitude, biography cards.

Procedure “pro” – a prefix meaning “moving forward” Pro athletes have moved forward or past college – gone beyond. “proceed” – means “to advance” The word “procedure” is a noun (a thing). It is a particular course of action or way of doing something.

Entering the Room Firmly shake my hand, looking me in the eyes. Body language is extremely important! Plus, we each need to know how we’re doing each day. We all have bad days. How can we help each other?

What we will do today...

Daily Geography

Heading on papers

Turn in your work

Leaving the classroom

Supplies

Caution www….. – world wide WEB It’s “sticky”!!

Consequences “con” – a prefix meaning “to know” (e.g. confidence) or “in opposition” (e.g. conflict) “sequence” – a continuous or connected series If you don’t proceed (follow the course of action), then what happens as a result? You are in 6 th grade, now. You know what happens when you don’t follow the right sequence/course of action.

Pyramid of Success (How we will treat each other; this will be our “Social Contract”.) Champions! Respect A ttitude C ommit A ll the time D esire

R – E – S – P – E – C - T Yourself Competitors (one another) Coaches (adults) Equipment (school property)

Leaving the Classroom Dismissal... Mrs. Spradlin (not a bell or a clock) will dismiss the class. You may need to turn in a ticket (paper or assignment) before you leave!

We are a TEAM! We are here to help each other reach new heights! Together, we are climbing a ladder to