WELCOME TO Mrs. Herron’s class Please have a seat in your child’s desk

A LITTLE ABOUT ME I grew up in Rhinebeck. Undergraduate Education: The University of Scranton- Secondary Education/Social Studies Graduate Education: SUNY New Paltz- Secondary Education/American History I have been teaching for ten years, the past eight have been for the Archdiocese of New York.

MY CLASSES 7 th & 8 th Grade English Language Arts Composition Reading Grammar Vocabulary 8 7 th & 8 th Grade Social Studies 8 th Grade Religion

Student Expectations Come to class and be on time. Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day. Bring all necessary materials to class. Be an active learner and participate! Respect others.

GRADES Formative Assessments (45%) Classwork / Participation (20%) Homework (10%) Quizzes (25%) Reports Cards keep you informed of your child’s quarterly progress. Check Cornerstone regularly to stay informed about your child’s grades.

COMMUNICATION Teacher Website: Classroom Updates Homework / Projects Important Dates Phone: (845) Newsflash

iPAD Etiquette Rules in my classroom: The phrase “iPad Etiquette” means: iPads are closed, both hands are on top students desk, and ALL students are ready to listen. iPads are for academic use only The device must be treated with care: Do not use around food or drink Be gentle: do not bang on screen

“KNOWSY” Parenting Be a “KNOWSY” Parent Know what your child is watching on TV! Know what they are listening to on the radio, iPod, etc. Know WHAT they are saying on the computer & cell phone. Know WHO they are talking to on the computer & cell phone. Know WHO their friends are.

Social Studies 7: The American Nation

In Grades 7 and 8, students will examine the United States and New York State through a historical lens. The 2 year sequence is arranged chronologically beginning with the settlement of North America by Native Americans and ending with an examination of the United States in the 21 st century. Although the courses emphasize the skill of chronological reasoning and causation, the courses also integrate the skills and content from geography, politic, economy and culture into the study of history.,...—., (engageny.org)

Topics to Cover Roots of American History First civilizations of the Americas Trade networks of Africa & Asia Changes in Europe Era of Exploration (Why make the trip??)

Topics to Cover Impact of Europeans on Native Americans (disease, conquest, slavery) Colonization of America (13) Crisis in the Colonies (We wanted freedom!) The American Revolution (We fought it and won!) Writing the Constitution! (Those amazing "Framers of the Constitution"!)

Topics to Cover Government, Citizenship and the Constitution a Louisiana Purchase (Doubles the Size!) Industrial Revolution (Changes are coming!) Westward Expansion (Not an easy trip - and how fair were we to the Native Americans??) Various reform movements -social, political, economic Life in the North VS Life in the South (Laying the foundation for the Civil War.)

Course Requirements Test/Projects/Papers After each major unit/sub unit students will be expected to pass a test, write a DBQ and/or complete a project to demonstrate their mastery of the content learned.

English 7

Common Core and Engage NY The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the Standards”) are the culmination of an extended, broad-based effort to fulfill the charge issued by the states to create the next generation of K–12 standards in order to help ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the end of high school. (schools.ny.gov) EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. The agenda includes the implementation of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE), and Data-Driven Instruction (DDI). EngageNY.org is dedicated to providing educators and parents across New York State with real-time, professional learning tools and resources to support educators in reaching the State’s vision for a college and career ready education for all students. (engageny.org)

The Modules- Developed Skills Module 1: Reading Closely and Writing Cite textual evidence Analyze Dialogue, novels, short stories, poems, essays, etc Determine the meaning of words and phrases Module 2A & 2B: Working with Evidence Continuous development of Module 1 Skills Determination of central ideas/theme Compare and contrast

The Modules- Developed Skills Modules 3: Understanding Perspectives Continuous development of Module 1 & 2 Skills Interpret, analyze, and evaluate narratives, poetry, and drama Make connections to: other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, personal events and situations Module 4A & 4B : Reading and Research Continuous development of Module 1, 2 & 3 Skills Self-select text to develop personal preferences Evaluate texts to make informed judgements about the quality of pieces

Course Requirements Test/Projects/Papers English Language Arts is part of every class curriculum. Students will be expected to read, write, analyze, and interpret many different genres. Throughout each unit, students will receive quizzes, complete writing assignments, read continuously, conduct research and complete projects to demonstrate their mastery of the subject.

Save the DATE! Tuesday, April 4 th through Thursday, April 7 th NYS ELA Exams

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