1. Ms. Nuez 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Back to School Night
Ms. Nuez
6th Grade
Language Arts and Social Studies

2. About Ms. Nuez

3. 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

4. Responsibilities treat others with consideration
make this classroom safe
participate in the classroom activities
respect others
LEARN

5. Rewards and Consequences
1 Warning
Detention (break or lunch)
Office Referral Rewards
Fun Friday
Leading the Way

6. Common Core For Parents

7. New State Standards Some Big Ideas From New State Standards
Drawing Inferences
Subject Pronoun agreement
Citing a variety of genres
Compare/contrast a variety of genres
Recognizing figurative language and using it in narrative writing

8. New State Standards Cont.
Peer Editing
Increased reading of non-fiction text
Write argument to support claims
Writing informative/explanatory texts
Close Reading

9. Close Reading 1st Read 2nd Quick Write 3rd Pair Share 4th 2nd read
5th Think, Write, Talk
6th 3rd Read
7th 4th Read
8th Respond in Writing

10. Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks
Language Arts: Text: Prentice Hall and Supplementary Text
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 Israel)
Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome)
Objective:
Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture

11. 1st Semester Reading Informational Text
Literature: Figurative Language
Speaking and Listening
Reading Literature
Writing

12. Reading Informational Text
Information Evidence
Information Central Idea
Information Analysis
Information Word Meaning
Information Structure/Organization
Information Purpose POV/Argument
Language Use

13. Speaking and Listening
Analyze Main Idea/Supporting Details
Delineate/Evaluate arguments and claims

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

15. Writing
Organization/Purpose
Revise Brief Texts
Evidence/Elaboration

16. Language Language/Vocabulary
Pronouns: Subjective, objective, possessive
Intensive Pronouns: (myself, ourselves)
Demonstrate Command of Conventions
Use Punctuation Correctly
Use Spelling Conventions Correctly

17. 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

18. ISN Interactive Student Notebook Need to bring to class every day!
Students can use multiple intelligences
Study Guide
Neat, organized and complete = key to success!

19. Grading Policy Grading for Language Arts:
Tests, Projects, Presentations %
Quizzes %
Homework/Class work %
ISN/ Writing Journal %
Grading for Social Studies:
Tests/Projects %
Quizzes %
Homework/Class work %
Interactive Notebook %
Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization, and writing!

20. 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.

21. 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

22. Donation Bingo

23. Contact
Agenda
Check for homework
Website – announcements, homework, ISN list, class files
(Best way)
Phone: X 3624
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