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6th Grade Pre-AP English Language Arts & World Cultures
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If you have questions, please write them on sticky notes and place them on either of the Question Boards. We will answer all the questions in a newsletter, which will be sent home through students’ 1 st period classes. Questions?
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Courtney ToddCheryl Anderson Suzanne Smith Sunny Bradshaw Ursala Burns (Co-Teach) Pre-AP ELA Cast of Characters
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Warm-Up LAVA Reading/Writing Workshop Student Choice Reads Literature Circles TeenBiz Targeted Mini-Lessons Pre-AP close reading skills and terminology Grammar skills and terminology Writing skills and terminology Reflection
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LAVA (Lovejoy Academic Vocabulary Advancement) Equipping students to decode unfamiliar vocabulary Greek and Latin stems (45 cumulative per semester) Vocabulary words (90 per semester) 3 quizzes and 1 test each grading period Grammar Mini-lessons for instruction Assessed through student writing TeenBiz On-line non-fiction current event articles with reading skills-based questions 3 per week minimum Differentiated
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Whole Class Texts A Wrinkle in Time “The Jacket” The Prince and the Pauper (Drama) Tuck Everlasting The Wednesday Wars Poetry, Myths, Legends, Folk Tales, Short Stories Non-Fiction Student Choice Texts – multi-genre Writing Literary Analysis Personal Narrative Persuasive Expository Narrative Small Group Targeted Instruction
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Homework will be assigned as needed. Homework assignments include the following: Completing TeenBiz Activities Revising/Editing of major writing assignments Reading student choice and whole class texts Practicing individual skills as needed Studying for quizzes and tests Grading Major grades (tests, projects, essays) 50% Minor grades (daily, quizzes, TeenBiz) 50%
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Angie Carraway Angela_carraway@lovejoyisd.net C407 Peter Preheim peter_preheim@lovejoyisd.net C100 Cyndi Anderson Cynthia_anderson@lovejoyisd.net C606
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Unit 1: - Thinking Like a Geographer Unit 2: - Cultural Diffusion (Foundations of Western Civilization) Unit 3 : - Cultural Relationships (Middle East) Unit 4 & 5: Cultures in Transition (Latin America & Africa) Unit 6: - Global Interactions (Asia & Europe) Unit 7: - Human Rights (Europe)
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At times the world tour will require participation at home (homework) Please ensure that your tourist returns his or her work in a timely fashion based on the due date Note: Sometimes homework requires collaboration with other tourists Major grades (tests, projects, and essays) 50% Minor grades (quizzes, daily work, and participation) 50%
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Mapping Explorations Museum Walks Public Service Announcement Projects Timeless Gifts Historical Essay Google Earth Tours South America Travel Agents Building a Nation Simulation Candy Bar Economics
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Inspire Confidence Foster Participation Build Skills for Success Make Connections Across Disciplines Tackle the Challenge of Critical and Analytical Thinking
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