8 th Grade American History Gifted/Honors

Seating Chart Station 1 is the first table closest to the back door Station 4 is behind Station 1. Homeroom 1st Period 2nd Period 3 rd Period 3 rd Period 4 th Period 4 th Period 6 th Period 6 th Period

Windy Hill Paper Agenda Code of Conduct Emergency Contact Internet Usage Attendance Locker ($10.00) Box Tops Reduced Lunch

Ms. Arribas Supplies Materials for class: Pen (only blue or black) No assignment written in pencil or any other color pen. Pen (one red and one green) 1 inch binder with dividers or a subject binder Notebook paper kept in their binder Highlighter(4 colors) One box of tissue-Requested

Ms. Arribas’ Classroom Rules I have eight rules: W: Work Hard O: Offer Respect L: Learn All You Can F: Follow Directions P: Participate A: Always Be Kind C: Come To Class Prepared K: Keep The Room Clean Last but not least Be on time.

Entering Class I will always be standing outside the door,l greeting my students as you enter my class-a greeting would be appreciated. Go to your seat quietly and start your focus on the overhead. When I ask a question please respond with Yes/No Ma’am. Respect will be shown to all your teachers and fellow students.

Using the Restroom Please go to the bathroom and get water between classes. Students will have 1 emergency pass per 9 weeks.

Chapter 6 Section 2 A Critical Time Focus: Tuesday, August 20 Benchmark LA Student will identify advanced word/phrase relationships and their meaning. History is the analysis and interpretation of the human past that enables us to study continuity and change over time.. Based on the above lines, what is the meaning of the word continuity? A. Time B. Communication C. Connection D. Future events

What if I miss School? I advice students to check my school website or edmodo-daily. This way they will not fall behind. · County policy gives you FIVE days to make up work from an EXCUSED absence · Refer my website, edmodo or another student to see what you missed · Always have a group member to get missed notes · If you need a worksheet or guided note taker to complete missed work, see me. · I am willing to work together with you in the case of extended illnesses, family emergencies, etc. · Please see me ahead of time if you know that you will be out for a few days and would like to take work with you.

How I teach Cornell notes or Thinking Maps from lecture and from reading (taking notes if very important) · Group activities where a problem or question is presented or students create a product together · Activities where you will be asked to create pieces of writing. You will be asked to evaluate and analyze events we have studied

Grades Grade Scale Break Down A Test and Projects 50% B Quizzes 15% C Class Assignments 20% D Extended Learning 10% 59-0 F Participation 05% Total 100%

TEST-Quizzes-Binders TEST: Consist of multiple choice, map graphs, short responses and essay question. Reviews will be given prior to any test. Projects: There will be 4-5 projects throughout the school year. Projects will not be accepted late without prior notice. Assignments: Consist of all class work given throughout the year. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given after each chapter section. These are not reviewed and require student effort to study. One inch Binders: You will only keep World History class information in this binder and will need to bring it to class daily. World History-7 th, students name, period, and my name will be at the opening of the notebook. It is a way to further develop the student’s organizational skills.

Attendance, Extended Learning Attendance/ Extended Learning: Students will get points each day for attending class and completing their extended learning; it will be checked daily. If the student is absent on the day the assignment was given, they will have 5 days to turn in the assignment and/or homework. However if the student is absent the day the assignment is due, with the prior notice, the student will be expected to turn in the assignment/HL upon their return. Participation: Class participation is an essential part of student growth in all academic subjects. A student alone decides what they will receive in participation. I highly encourage students to be prepared for class and participate with enthusiasm!

Rules and Procedures Classroom Rules and Procedures Students will be on time and PREPARED. RESPECT. Student will respect one another- this will include views. Students will enter the classroom quietly and begin Focus work on board before the second bell. Raise your hand for questions and to move about the room. Students will leave all food, gum and drinks outside. Students will not bully or tease any student. HAVE FUN!! This is one of the most important rules. Education is offered to improve your life. Enjoy it.

Students will begin Focus work before the second bell rings. Students will be seated with their book and notebook opened to Focus and will begin completing focus prior to the second bell ringing. Students will not come to the teacher, who is busy taking attendance with any questions at this time-see me after class or before school starts. Students will raise their hand to speak or move about the room at all times. To keep disruption to a minimum and to maximize learning, students wishing to speak or move about the room while completing class assignments will raise their hands; this keeps other students from being disrupted while completing their class work.

Progress Chart and ULG Progress Chart ULG-Unit Learning Goals and Scale

REWARDS FOR APPROPIATE BEHAVIOR AND HIGHEST CLASS GPA per 9 weeks Homework extension (1-2 days). Daily praise. Periodic treats: pencils, pens, sticky notes, etc. Team treats: To be announced Intrinsic reward---Students get a sense of accomplishment for a job well done.

Introduction You will interview the person sitting next to you. On a piece of paper, answer the following: 1. What school did you attend last year? 2. What is your favorite subject? 3. What type of student are you? What type of grades did you have last year? 4. How many siblings do you have? 5. What are you expectations for American History? 6. What is your favorite topic to study in American History?

Arribas American History

Daily Agenda: Interpreting History Explain how this picture can be used to describe History? What question can you create for this picture that is relevant to the concept of History? In one paragraph, answer the above question using 2 details to justify your answer.

Reflection Where do you think you are on today’s Unit learning goal? Rate yourself 1-4. (1- I did not try very hard-and do not understand the lesson and 4- I gave it my best-and understand today’s lesson) To move up a level, what do you think you need to do? Are you clear about the lesson so far? Are you confused about anything? Is there anything you can do to enhance your learning today? Write your reflection answering all questions/below your summary. Complete your student progress chart Have a nice day

Afterthoughts.... Good luck this school term. I am on your side. Together we will accomplish great things. The world is a fascinating place. Enjoy learning about what the world has to offer. Finally, remember “I CAN” and “I WILL” are more powerful than I. Q. As the great Socrates once wrote, “It is not living that is important but living rightly.” Best wishes for a rewarding school year,