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 and a /call to parent
Detention (break or lunch)
Office Referral Rewards
Fun Friday
Leading the Way

6. Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks
Language Arts: Text: Collections and Perspectives
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 Hebrew Kingdoms)
Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome)
Objective:
Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture

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

8. Writing Narrative, Informative, Explanatory, Argumentative
Organization/Purpose
Revise Brief Texts (Paragraph Edits, Peer Editing, Essay Revisions)
Evidence/Elaboration (DBQ, District Writing Assessment)

9. 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

10. ISN Interactive Student Notebook Need to bring to class every day!
Study Guide
Neat, organized and complete = key to success!

11. Grading Policy Grading for Language Arts:
Tests, Projects, Presentations %
Quizzes %
Homework/Class work/Writing 20%
Notebook %
Grading for Social Studies:
Tests/Projects %
Homework/Class work %
Interactive Notebook %
Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization, and writing!

12. 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.

13. Got a D or F? You can redo your work to earn a C.
You can make test corrections to earn a C
You can correct your quizzes to earn a C
I want students to learn content and be successful!

14. Tutoring Offered At DMMS

15. 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
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16. Donation Bingo

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

19. Thank you for your time!