ms. araujo’s 8 th grade language arts classroom

Ms. Araujo’s 8Ms. Araujo’s 8thth Grade Grade Language Arts Language Arts

ClassroomClassroomNew Frontier School DistrictNew Frontier School District

New Frontier Middle SchoolNew Frontier Middle School

Table of ContentsTable of Contents Classroom OverviewClassroom Overview

Welcome MessageWelcome Message Supply ListSupply List Classroom BlueprintClassroom Blueprint Description of Classroom AreasDescription of Classroom Areas Classroom VisitorsClassroom Visitors

Parent-Teacher CommunicationParent-Teacher Communication Contact InformationContact Information Weekly NewspaperWeekly Newspaper Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent-Teacher Conferences

SchedulingScheduling School SchedulesSchool Schedules Weekly classroom ScheduleWeekly classroom Schedule Daily Classroom ScheduleDaily Classroom Schedule

First Day of SchoolFirst Day of School Greet Students at the DoorGreet Students at the Door RollRoll Student Information CardsStudent Information Cards School and Classroom Rules and ProceduresSchool and Classroom Rules and Procedures Instruction and EvaluationInstruction and Evaluation Assess Preferred Learning Styles and IntelligencesAssess Preferred Learning Styles and Intelligences About MeAbout Me Preview of Next Days ActivitiesPreview of Next Days Activities Teacher Led DismissalTeacher Led Dismissal

AbsencesAbsences Missed LessonsMissed Lessons Missed WorkMissed Work Missed TestsMissed Tests

Safety and Health Policies and ProceduresSafety and Health Policies and Procedures Medication PolicyMedication Policy FireFire Severe WeatherSevere Weather School Wide Lock DownSchool Wide Lock Down How Parents can HelpHow Parents can Help

School Programs Parents Should Know AboutSchool Programs Parents Should Know About Special EducationSpecial Education English as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language Guidance CounselingGuidance Counseling Extra-curricular ActivitiesExtra-curricular Activities

BibliographyBibliography

Classroom OverviewClassroom Overview

Welcome MessageWelcome MessageSupply ListSupply List

Classroom Blue PrintClassroom Blue PrintDescription of Classroom AreasDescription of Classroom Areas

Classroom VisitorsClassroom Visitors

Welcome MessageWelcome Message

Hello All,Hello All,My name is Ms. Araujo. I teach 8My name is Ms. Araujo. I teach 8thth grade Language grade Language

Arts, and I can’t wait for out new school year to begin. Arts, and I can’t wait for out new school year to begin. This slide show should inform all parents and students on This slide show should inform all parents and students on everything they need to know about my class. If do happen everything they need to know about my class. If do happen to have any questions after you have finished this slide to have any questions after you have finished this slide show, please feel free to contact me. A contact page has show, please feel free to contact me. A contact page has been provided for you in this slide show. Hope the last bit been provided for you in this slide show. Hope the last bit of your summer is as fantastic as you wish it to be!of your summer is as fantastic as you wish it to be!

Sincerely,Sincerely,

Ms. AraujoMs. Araujo

Supply ListSupply List For this class you will need the following materials:For this class you will need the following materials:

PensPens PencilsPencils HighlightersHighlighters ScissorsScissors GlueGlue TapeTape Colored Construction PaperColored Construction Paper MarkersMarkers 2, 1’’ three ring binders2, 1’’ three ring binders 3 hole punched loose leaf lined paper3 hole punched loose leaf lined paper 8 dividers8 dividers

Other materials may be required throughout the rest of the year for special Other materials may be required throughout the rest of the year for special projects. Check the classroom newspaper for updates.projects. Check the classroom newspaper for updates.

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Description of Classroom AreasDescription of Classroom Areas SmartboardSmartboard – The smartboard is an interactive whiteboard which interfaces with the – The smartboard is an interactive whiteboard which interfaces with the

classroom computers.classroom computers. Computer Area Computer Area – These computers are for student use and publication.– These computers are for student use and publication. Library Library – The classroom library is open to each and every student at any time during the – The classroom library is open to each and every student at any time during the

school day. The library is equipped with a reading area complete with a rug and reading school day. The library is equipped with a reading area complete with a rug and reading pillows.pillows.

Assignment Wall / Mail BoxesAssignment Wall / Mail Boxes – On this portion of the wall is a folder for each student with – On this portion of the wall is a folder for each student with the days class and homework. The students are responsible to retrieve their work from their the days class and homework. The students are responsible to retrieve their work from their folder everyday.folder everyday.

Teachers Desk (front)Teachers Desk (front) – This desk if for administrative paperwork, such as attendance, and – This desk if for administrative paperwork, such as attendance, and for students to turn in their homework.for students to turn in their homework.

Teachers Desk (back)Teachers Desk (back) – This desk holds all other teacher related work. – This desk holds all other teacher related work. Student DesksStudent Desks – The first day of school, the students will be arranged in rows. Throughout – The first day of school, the students will be arranged in rows. Throughout

the school year, desk arrangement may change depending on the assignment for the day.the school year, desk arrangement may change depending on the assignment for the day. Bulletin BoardsBulletin Boards (side walls)(side walls) – The bulletin boards are meant to display daily and weekly – The bulletin boards are meant to display daily and weekly

calendars, along with special announcements, student work, and homework assignments with calendars, along with special announcements, student work, and homework assignments with due dates.due dates.

Bulletin Boards (back wall) – Bulletin Boards (back wall) – This is a word/quote wall. A large, white piece of paper This is a word/quote wall. A large, white piece of paper covers this bulletin board and any student, at any time can write anything (aside from covers this bulletin board and any student, at any time can write anything (aside from profanities) on this wall. This is a place for students to say anything they wish too, without profanities) on this wall. This is a place for students to say anything they wish too, without having to be identified.having to be identified.

Classroom VisitorsClassroom Visitors

Visitors are welcome in my classroom at any Visitors are welcome in my classroom at any time.time.

All visitors must check in at the office before All visitors must check in at the office before coming to class.coming to class.

Parent-Teacher Parent-Teacher CommunicationCommunication

Contact InformationContact Information

Weekly NewspaperWeekly Newspaper

Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent-Teacher Conferences

Contact InformationContact Information

I may be contacted any time by e-mail. My e-mail I may be contacted any time by e-mail. My e-mail address is address is [email protected]@newfrontiermiddleschool.com

I try to be as prompt with my e-mails as possible. I I try to be as prompt with my e-mails as possible. I normally check my e-mail in the morning before 7 normally check my e-mail in the morning before 7 o’clock, during lunch at 10:50 a.m., and during my o’clock, during lunch at 10:50 a.m., and during my planning period at 2:05 p.m..planning period at 2:05 p.m..

In case of an emergency or homework question you In case of an emergency or homework question you may call me after school hours at 513-238-9912.may call me after school hours at 513-238-9912.

Weekly NewspaperWeekly Newspaper

Every Friday, students will be sent home with Every Friday, students will be sent home with a newspaper, updating parents on what has a newspaper, updating parents on what has happened that week and what is about to happened that week and what is about to come.come.

The newspaper will also contain a section for The newspaper will also contain a section for student of the week.student of the week.

Parent-Teacher conferencesParent-Teacher conferences

Formal conferences are held with Formal conferences are held with parents/guardians to advise them of their parents/guardians to advise them of their child’s academic and social progress, in child’s academic and social progress, in October and March. During those times, I will October and March. During those times, I will make every effort to have personal contact make every effort to have personal contact with each child’s parent/guardian on the days with each child’s parent/guardian on the days set aside for conferences.set aside for conferences.

I am available to conference any other time of I am available to conference any other time of the school year upon request.the school year upon request.

SchedulingScheduling

School SchedulesSchool Schedules

Weekly Classroom ScheduleWeekly Classroom Schedule

Daily Classroom ScheduleDaily Classroom Schedule

School SchedulesSchool Schedules

Please feel free to refer to the following links Please feel free to refer to the following links to obtain school schedules.to obtain school schedules. Daily School scheduleDaily School schedule 1 hour delay schedule1 hour delay schedule 2 hour delay schedule2 hour delay schedule Assembly scheduleAssembly schedule

Weekly Classroom ScheduleWeekly Classroom Schedule

MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FridayFriday

Review Review of last of last week.week.

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Daily Classroom ScheduleDaily Classroom SchedulePre-OpeningPre-Opening OpeningOpening LessonLesson ClosingClosing

Students enter Students enter the classroomthe classroom

Students Students collect work collect work from their from their mailbox and mailbox and begin workingbegin working

Personal Personal check-incheck-in

Review of Review of Previous Previous dayday

Opening of Opening of the activitythe activity

Mini-lessonMini-lesson

Reading Reading workshopworkshop

Mini-lessonMini-lesson

Writing Writing workshopworkshop

Review of Review of days topic / days topic / activitiesactivities

Homework Homework reminderreminder

Preview of Preview of tomorrowtomorrow

First day of SchoolFirst day of School

First Day of School Classroom SchedulFirst Day of School Classroom Schedulee

First Day of School Classroom First Day of School Classroom ScheduleSchedule

Greet Students at the DoorGreet Students at the Door RollRoll Student Information CardsStudent Information Cards School and Classroom Rules and ProceduresSchool and Classroom Rules and Procedures

Classroom Rules Classroom Rules Start of classStart of class ListeningListening SpeakingSpeaking RespectRespect End of classEnd of class

School Rules and ProceduresSchool Rules and Procedures The 17 Step Building Student Discipline PlanThe 17 Step Building Student Discipline Plan

Instruction and EvaluationInstruction and Evaluation CurriculumCurriculum

BeliefsBeliefs MethodsMethods Class workClass work HomeworkHomework InclusionInclusion Week One Instructional ObjectivesWeek One Instructional Objectives

EvaluationEvaluation AssessmentAssessment Reporting Student Progress to ParentsReporting Student Progress to Parents

Assess Preferred Learning Styles and IntelligencAssess Preferred Learning Styles and Intelligenceses

About Preferred Learning StylesAbout Preferred Learning Styles Why I assess Preferred Learning StylesWhy I assess Preferred Learning Styles

About Assessing Multiple IntelligencesAbout Assessing Multiple Intelligences Why I assess Multiple IntelligencesWhy I assess Multiple Intelligences

About MeAbout Me Preview Next Days activitiesPreview Next Days activities Teacher Led DismissalTeacher Led Dismissal

Greet Students at the DoorGreet Students at the Door

Every period of every day, I will greet students at the Every period of every day, I will greet students at the door, because I want them to know I care about them.door, because I want them to know I care about them.

I greet students at the door on the first day especially, I greet students at the door on the first day especially, so I can:so I can: Introduce my self to students.Introduce my self to students. Check students registration cards to ensure they are Check students registration cards to ensure they are

entering the right room, and direct them to the correct room entering the right room, and direct them to the correct room if they are not.if they are not.

Welcome students to class.Welcome students to class. Instruct students to pick up an index card and fill it out Instruct students to pick up an index card and fill it out

according to the questions on the smartboard.according to the questions on the smartboard.

RollRoll

Roll will be taken only on the first day, after Roll will be taken only on the first day, after the bell has rung, while students are filling out the bell has rung, while students are filling out their student information cards. their student information cards.

The purpose of roll is to:The purpose of roll is to: Establish a seating chart.Establish a seating chart. Get to know students by the names they would like Get to know students by the names they would like

to be called.to be called. Every other day of the year, attendance will be Every other day of the year, attendance will be

taken according to the seating chart.taken according to the seating chart.

Student Information CardsStudent Information Cards

Please put the following information on your Please put the following information on your information card:information card: Name:Name: Date of Birth:Date of Birth: Hobbies:Hobbies: Sports:Sports: Clubs:Clubs: Favorite Teacher at New Frontier Middle School and Why:Favorite Teacher at New Frontier Middle School and Why: Do you Like to Read (Be Honest), Why or Why not:Do you Like to Read (Be Honest), Why or Why not: Do you Like to Write (Be Honest), Why or Why not:Do you Like to Write (Be Honest), Why or Why not: What are some questions you have about life:What are some questions you have about life:

School and Classroom Rules and School and Classroom Rules and ProceduresProcedures

Classroom Rules and ProceduresClassroom Rules and Procedures Start of ClassStart of Class ListeningListening SpeakingSpeaking RespectRespect End of ClassEnd of Class

School Rules and ProceduresSchool Rules and Procedures The 17 Step Building Student Discipline PlaThe 17 Step Building Student Discipline Pla

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Classroom Rules and ProceduresClassroom Rules and Procedures

There are only five classroom rules:There are only five classroom rules: Be in your seat and working on class work at the stBe in your seat and working on class work at the st

art of classart of class Listen while others are talkingListen while others are talking Raise your hand before speakingRaise your hand before speaking Be respectful of others and their propertyBe respectful of others and their property Leave class when I dismiss youLeave class when I dismiss you

Start of ClassStart of Class Be in your Seat and working on class work at the Start of Be in your Seat and working on class work at the Start of

Class:Class: Why: The sooner all students are in their seats, the sooner the lesson Why: The sooner all students are in their seats, the sooner the lesson

can begin and the activity of the day can go underway. By not being in can begin and the activity of the day can go underway. By not being in your seat when the bell rings, you are holding up yourself and your your seat when the bell rings, you are holding up yourself and your class mates from participating in the fun activities for the day. In some class mates from participating in the fun activities for the day. In some cases, activities can not be attended too if time is lost due to late cases, activities can not be attended too if time is lost due to late students.students.

Consequences: Please refer to Consequences: Please refer to The 17 step Building Student Discipline PlanThe 17 step Building Student Discipline Plan

Example of broken rule: Doug strolls into class a minute before the Example of broken rule: Doug strolls into class a minute before the bell rings. He puts his books down, neglects getting his class work, bell rings. He puts his books down, neglects getting his class work, and walks over to Liz. Liz who sitting at her desk, but is not doing her and walks over to Liz. Liz who sitting at her desk, but is not doing her work. The bell rings, Doug and Liz keep on talking until the teacher work. The bell rings, Doug and Liz keep on talking until the teacher closes the door, ten seconds after the bell rings. At which point, Doug closes the door, ten seconds after the bell rings. At which point, Doug retrieves his class work. Both Doug and Liz have broken this rule.retrieves his class work. Both Doug and Liz have broken this rule.

ListeningListening Listen while others are talkingListen while others are talking

Why: Listen while others are talking, because others might Why: Listen while others are talking, because others might have a question or comment similar to one you might have. have a question or comment similar to one you might have. By not listening while others are talking, you may not get By not listening while others are talking, you may not get all the information you need to hear.all the information you need to hear.


Example of broken rule: Joe asks a question about the days Example of broken rule: Joe asks a question about the days homework, about the amount that is to be done. I decide to homework, about the amount that is to be done. I decide to reduce the number of problems for homework. Kathy and reduce the number of problems for homework. Kathy and Henry have been talking in the back of the class. They are Henry have been talking in the back of the class. They are not listening to Joe, they do not hear the question and not listening to Joe, they do not hear the question and answer. They end up doing the original amount of answer. They end up doing the original amount of homework.homework.

SpeakingSpeaking

Raise your hand before speakingRaise your hand before speaking Why: I want to make sure I give credit where credit is due. Why: I want to make sure I give credit where credit is due.

If no one raises their hand, and everyone talks at once, I If no one raises their hand, and everyone talks at once, I can not address students for their contributions to the can not address students for their contributions to the lesson or conversation.lesson or conversation.


Example of broken rule: I want to know what the class Example of broken rule: I want to know what the class thought of thought of The GiverThe Giver, but everyone, except Sue, start to , but everyone, except Sue, start to speak at once. No one ever hears anyone else's opinion and speak at once. No one ever hears anyone else's opinion and I can’t thank sue for her contribution to our discussion I can’t thank sue for her contribution to our discussion because I can’t hear her.because I can’t hear her.

RespectRespect

Respect others and their propertyRespect others and their property Why: If you don’t respect others, you will not be Why: If you don’t respect others, you will not be

respected your self.respected your self. Consequences: Please refer to Consequences: Please refer to

The 17 step Building Student Discipline PlanThe 17 step Building Student Discipline Plan Example of broken rule: Before class Tina put her Example of broken rule: Before class Tina put her

purse down on her desk and then went to the purse down on her desk and then went to the bathroom. While Tina was gone, Charlie decided bathroom. While Tina was gone, Charlie decided to look through Tina’s purse. Then, all through to look through Tina’s purse. Then, all through class, Charlie pulled Tina’s hair.class, Charlie pulled Tina’s hair.

End of ClassEnd of Class

Leave class when I dismiss youLeave class when I dismiss you Why: You never know what you might miss if you leave Why: You never know what you might miss if you leave

class before I tell you too.class before I tell you too. Consequences: Please refer to Consequences: Please refer to

The 17 step Building Student Discipline PlanThe 17 step Building Student Discipline Plan Example of broken rule: As soon as the bell rings, Billy Example of broken rule: As soon as the bell rings, Billy

runs out of class while every other student waits for me to runs out of class while every other student waits for me to dismiss them. Before I let them go, I inform them, their dismiss them. Before I let them go, I inform them, their will be a quiz the next day. The next day, Billy is will be a quiz the next day. The next day, Billy is unprepared for the quiz and fails.unprepared for the quiz and fails.

School Rules and ProceduresSchool Rules and Procedures

Classroom rules and procedures which are in accordance with Classroom rules and procedures which are in accordance with school rules and procedures are listed below:school rules and procedures are listed below: Search and SeizureSearch and Seizure Dress CodeDress Code Drug and AlcoholDrug and Alcohol Student Computer UsageStudent Computer Usage Drug and AlcoholDrug and Alcohol Hall PassesHall Passes HarassmentHarassment Child AbuseChild Abuse

To access these rules and procedures, simply click on the links To access these rules and procedures, simply click on the links above.above.

The 17 Step Building Student The 17 Step Building Student Discipline PlanDiscipline Plan

1.1. Rules and Procedures on the First Day of SchoolRules and Procedures on the First Day of School2.2. Class-wide ReminderClass-wide Reminder3.3. Proximity/Nonverbal cues with offenderProximity/Nonverbal cues with offender4.4. Proximity and Verbal ExpectationProximity and Verbal Expectation5.5. Before or In Class WarningBefore or In Class Warning6.6. After Class ConferenceAfter Class Conference7.7. Private Hallway Conference during ClassPrivate Hallway Conference during Class8.8. Parent Email/Phone CallParent Email/Phone Call9.9. Final Warning from Classroom TeacherFinal Warning from Classroom Teacher10.10. In-School DetentionIn-School Detention11.11. Meeting with a Building DisciplinarianMeeting with a Building Disciplinarian12.12. After-School DetentionAfter-School Detention13.13. Saturday SchoolSaturday School14.14. Parent/Teacher/Administrator ConferenceParent/Teacher/Administrator Conference15.15. In-School SuspensionIn-School Suspension16.16. Out-of-School SuspensionOut-of-School Suspension17.17. ExpelledExpelled

Instruction and EvaluationInstruction and Evaluation

CurriculumCurriculum BeliefsBeliefs MethodsMethods Class workClass work HomeworkHomework InclusionInclusion Week One Instructional ObjectivesWeek One Instructional Objectives

EvaluationEvaluation AssessmentAssessment Reporting Student Progress to ParentsReporting Student Progress to Parents

Curriculum (1 of 4)Curriculum (1 of 4) This year, we will be exploring the following concepts:This year, we will be exploring the following concepts:

Writing ConventionsWriting Conventions A. Use correct spelling conventions.A. Use correct spelling conventions. B. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.B. Use correct punctuation and capitalization. C. Demonstrate understanding of the grammatical conventions of the English language.C. Demonstrate understanding of the grammatical conventions of the English language.

Acquisition of VocabularyAcquisition of Vocabulary A. Use context clues and text structures to determine the meaning of new vocabulary.A. Use context clues and text structures to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. B. Examine the relationships of analogical statements to infer word meanings.B. Examine the relationships of analogical statements to infer word meanings. C. Recognize the importance and function of figurative language.C. Recognize the importance and function of figurative language. D. Explain how different events have influenced and changed the English language.D. Explain how different events have influenced and changed the English language. E. Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meanings of complex words and E. Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meanings of complex words and

subject area vocabulary.subject area vocabulary. F. Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.F. Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.

Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Reading Process: Concepts of Print, Comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring StrategiesStrategies

A. Apply reading comprehension strategies to understand grade-appropriate text.A. Apply reading comprehension strategies to understand grade-appropriate text. B. Demonstrate comprehension of print and electronic text by responding to questions (e.g., B. Demonstrate comprehension of print and electronic text by responding to questions (e.g.,

literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing).literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing). C. Use appropriate self-monitoring strategies for comprehension.C. Use appropriate self-monitoring strategies for comprehension.

Curriculum (2 of 4)Curriculum (2 of 4) This year we will be exploring the following concepts.This year we will be exploring the following concepts.

Reading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive TextReading Applications: Informational, Technical and Persuasive Text A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how A. Evaluate how features and characteristics make information accessible and usable and how

structures help authors achieve their purposes.structures help authors achieve their purposes. B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how B. Identify examples of rhetorical devices and valid and invalid inferences, and explain how

authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences.authors use these devices to achieve their purposes and reach their intended audiences. C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author’s purpose.C. Analyze whether graphics supplement textual information and promote the author’s purpose. D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or D. Explain and analyze how an author appeals to an audience and develops an argument or

viewpoint in text.viewpoint in text. E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors E. Utilize multiple sources pertaining to a singular topic to critique the various ways authors

develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization).develop their ideas (e.g., treatment, scope and organization). Reading Applications: Literary TextReading Applications: Literary Text

A. Analyze interactions between characters in literary text and how the interactions affect the A. Analyze interactions between characters in literary text and how the interactions affect the plot.plot.

B. Explain and analyze how the context of setting and the author’s choice of point of view B. Explain and analyze how the context of setting and the author’s choice of point of view impact a literary text.impact a literary text.

C. Identify the structural elements of the plot and explain how an author develops conflicts and C. Identify the structural elements of the plot and explain how an author develops conflicts and plot to pace the events in literary text.plot to pace the events in literary text.

D. Identify similar recurring themes across different works.D. Identify similar recurring themes across different works. E. Analyze the use of a genre to express a theme or topic.E. Analyze the use of a genre to express a theme or topic. F. Identify and analyze how an author uses figurative language, sound devices and literary F. Identify and analyze how an author uses figurative language, sound devices and literary

techniques to shape plot, set meaning and develop tone.techniques to shape plot, set meaning and develop tone. G. Explain techniques used by authors to develop style.G. Explain techniques used by authors to develop style.

Curriculum (3 of 4)Curriculum (3 of 4) This year we will be exploring the following concepts:This year we will be exploring the following concepts:

Writing ProcessesWriting Processes A. Formulate writing ideas and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience.A. Formulate writing ideas and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience. B. Determine the usefulness of organizers and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks.B. Determine the usefulness of organizers and apply appropriate pre-writing tasks. C. Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of the C. Use revision strategies to improve the style, variety of sentence structure, clarity of the

controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, controlling idea, logic, effectiveness of word choice and transitions between paragraphs, passages or ideas.passages or ideas.

D. Edit to improve sentence fluency, grammar and usage.D. Edit to improve sentence fluency, grammar and usage. E. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing.E. Apply tools to judge the quality of writing. F. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses F. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate format and uses

techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.techniques such as electronic resources and graphics. Writing ApplicationsWriting Applications

A. Compose narratives that establish a specific setting, plot and a consistent point of view, and A. Compose narratives that establish a specific setting, plot and a consistent point of view, and develop characters by using sensory details and concrete language.develop characters by using sensory details and concrete language.

B. Write responses to literature that extend beyond the summary and support references to the B. Write responses to literature that extend beyond the summary and support references to the text, other works, other authors or to personal knowledgetext, other works, other authors or to personal knowledge

C. Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that follow the C. Produce letters (e.g., business, letters to the editor, job applications) that follow the conventional style appropriate to the text and that include appropriate details and exclude conventional style appropriate to the text and that include appropriate details and exclude extraneous details and inconsistencies.extraneous details and inconsistencies.

D. Use documented textual evidence to justify interpretations of literature or to support a D. Use documented textual evidence to justify interpretations of literature or to support a research topic.research topic.

E. Write a persuasive piece that states a clear position, includes relevant information and offers E. Write a persuasive piece that states a clear position, includes relevant information and offers compelling evidence in the form of facts and details.compelling evidence in the form of facts and details.

Curriculum (4 of 4)Curriculum (4 of 4) This year we will explore the following concepts:This year we will explore the following concepts:

ResearchResearch A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as A. Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as

necessary while research is conducted.necessary while research is conducted. B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.B. Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources. C. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support C. Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support

central ideas, concepts and themes.central ideas, concepts and themes. D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g., D. Use style guides to produce oral and written reports that give proper credit for sources (e.g.,

words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source words, ideas, images and information) and include an acceptable format for source acknowledgement.acknowledgement.

E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in E. Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.writing or through multimedia.

Communication: Oral and VisualCommunication: Oral and Visual A. Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension.A. Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening comprehension. B. Analyze the techniques used by speakers and media to influence an audience, and evaluate B. Analyze the techniques used by speakers and media to influence an audience, and evaluate

the effect this has on the credibility of a speaker or media message.the effect this has on the credibility of a speaker or media message. C. Evaluate the content and purpose of a presentation by analyzing the language and delivery C. Evaluate the content and purpose of a presentation by analyzing the language and delivery

choices made by a speaker.choices made by a speaker. D. Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate D. Demonstrate an understanding of effective speaking strategies by selecting appropriate

language and adjusting presentation techniques.language and adjusting presentation techniques. E. Give informational presentations that present ideas in a logical sequence, include relevant E. Give informational presentations that present ideas in a logical sequence, include relevant

facts and details from multiple sources and use a consistent organizational structure.facts and details from multiple sources and use a consistent organizational structure. F. Provide persuasive presentations that use varied speaking techniques and strategies and F. Provide persuasive presentations that use varied speaking techniques and strategies and

include a clear controlling idea or thesis.include a clear controlling idea or thesis. G. Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual displays and technology.G. Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual displays and technology.

BeliefsBeliefs I believeI believe

Reading and Writing are intertwined.Reading and Writing are intertwined. Writing is therapy.Writing is therapy. Writing is Art.Writing is Art. Reading can transport any one any where.Reading can transport any one any where. Reading is a gateway into the mind.Reading is a gateway into the mind. The answer to every question can be found in a piece of The answer to every question can be found in a piece of

text.text. Text is not only written. Text can be any form of media.Text is not only written. Text can be any form of media. Students should have the opportunity to read and create Students should have the opportunity to read and create

text, in its various forms.text, in its various forms. Students need to be given authentic assignments.Students need to be given authentic assignments.

MethodsMethods Based on my beliefs, students are given the opportunity to Based on my beliefs, students are given the opportunity to

explore a wide range of texts through reading, writing, and explore a wide range of texts through reading, writing, and creating other forms of media in a workshop format.creating other forms of media in a workshop format.

Students will engage with their texts to ensure they get the Students will engage with their texts to ensure they get the maximum amount of information from them (this is how you maximum amount of information from them (this is how you answer lifes questions).answer lifes questions).

Mini-lessons will be provided throughout the year so students Mini-lessons will be provided throughout the year so students know how and what they need to be working on during know how and what they need to be working on during workshops.workshops.

Students are given the opportunity to choose their reading Students are given the opportunity to choose their reading books and writing topics as long as they fall within the guide books and writing topics as long as they fall within the guide lines of the units (which will be presented at the begging of lines of the units (which will be presented at the begging of every unit and posted on one of the bulletin boards). every unit and posted on one of the bulletin boards).

Every Friday, I will read to the class their class novel, or a Every Friday, I will read to the class their class novel, or a short pieces of writing (depending on the unit), and we will short pieces of writing (depending on the unit), and we will discuss the book in small groups.discuss the book in small groups.

Class WorkClass Work

All Class work will be in students Mail boxes All Class work will be in students Mail boxes at the beginning of class.at the beginning of class.

Students are expected to pick up their class Students are expected to pick up their class work from their mail box as soon as they enter work from their mail box as soon as they enter the class and start working on it immediately.the class and start working on it immediately.

Class work is never homework.Class work is never homework.

HomeworkHomework

Homework will be attached to the students class work Homework will be attached to the students class work and will be marked as homework.and will be marked as homework.

In addition, all homework assignments, as well as In addition, all homework assignments, as well as their due dates, will be posted on the bulletin board their due dates, will be posted on the bulletin board next to the students mail boxes.next to the students mail boxes.

All homework and due dates will be identified before All homework and due dates will be identified before the class is dismissed.the class is dismissed.

All homework is to be turned in at the front of the All homework is to be turned in at the front of the class on the teachers desk in the bin titled “In Box, class on the teachers desk in the bin titled “In Box, period…”period…”

InclusionInclusion

Any student’s special needs will be addressed Any student’s special needs will be addressed in this class.in this class.

If you are curious about any special needs you If you are curious about any special needs you feel you may have, please refer to feel you may have, please refer to School Programs Parents Need to Know AboutSchool Programs Parents Need to Know About in this slide show.in this slide show.

Week One Instructional ObjectivesWeek One Instructional Objectives

Students familiarize themselves with the procedures Students familiarize themselves with the procedures of a typical day and be able to perform them without of a typical day and be able to perform them without fault.fault.

Students will be able to self select reading material.Students will be able to self select reading material. Students will be able to explain and analyze how an Students will be able to explain and analyze how an

author appeals to an audience, the student.author appeals to an audience, the student. Students will be able to Formulate writing ideas and Students will be able to Formulate writing ideas and

identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and identify a topic appropriate to the purpose and audience.audience.

EvaluationEvaluation

Students will be evaluated, in other words, Students will be evaluated, in other words, given a grade, on their final writing projects, given a grade, on their final writing projects, as well as their reading journals.as well as their reading journals.

Students will be assessed, judged for their Students will be assessed, judged for their command of objectives, on a daily basis.command of objectives, on a daily basis.

AssessmentAssessment

A log will be kept on daily basis indicating what A log will be kept on daily basis indicating what objectives a student is, or is not, grasping based on objectives a student is, or is not, grasping based on quantitative (number) and qualitative (characteristic) quantitative (number) and qualitative (characteristic) data. The log will record as to what benchmarks, data. The log will record as to what benchmarks, standards, and indicators the student has completed standards, and indicators the student has completed and to what extent the student has completed them. and to what extent the student has completed them. Though, students may be measured on how they meet Though, students may be measured on how they meet an objective by a number (say 7 out of 10), that an objective by a number (say 7 out of 10), that number may not necessarily go into a grade book.number may not necessarily go into a grade book.

Reporting Student Progress to Reporting Student Progress to ParentsParents

Student progress logs, along with grade book Student progress logs, along with grade book information is available for students and information is available for students and parents to see on the classroom website.parents to see on the classroom website.

Assessing Preferred Learning Styles Assessing Preferred Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligencesand Multiple Intelligences

About Assessing Preferred Learning StylesAbout Assessing Preferred Learning Styles Why I Assess Preferred Learning StylesWhy I Assess Preferred Learning Styles

About Assessing Multiple IntelligencesAbout Assessing Multiple Intelligences Why I assess Multiple IntelligencesWhy I assess Multiple Intelligences

About Assessing Preferred About Assessing Preferred Learning StylesLearning Styles

A preferred learning style is the way an A preferred learning style is the way an individual learns best. It involves one’s ideal individual learns best. It involves one’s ideal method of taking in, organizing, and making method of taking in, organizing, and making sense of information.sense of information.

A person may learn best by hearing (auditory A person may learn best by hearing (auditory learners), seeing (visual learners), or doing learners), seeing (visual learners), or doing (kinesthetic learners). (kinesthetic learners).

Why I Assess Preferred Learning Why I Assess Preferred Learning StylesStyles

Students’ preferred learning styles will be Students’ preferred learning styles will be assessed the first day of school so I will be assessed the first day of school so I will be able to meet student’s needs using the most able to meet student’s needs using the most effective instructional methods possible.effective instructional methods possible.

By assessing preferred learning styles I can By assessing preferred learning styles I can teach to my students abilities which will teach to my students abilities which will ultimately optimize learning.ultimately optimize learning.

About Assessing Multiple About Assessing Multiple IntelligencesIntelligences

One may also have a preference in regards to the One may also have a preference in regards to the following intelligences:following intelligences: linguistic (word smart)linguistic (word smart) logical-mathematical (number smart)logical-mathematical (number smart) spatial (picture smart)spatial (picture smart) bodily-kinesthetic (body smart)bodily-kinesthetic (body smart) musical (music smart)musical (music smart) interpersonal (people smart)interpersonal (people smart) intrapersonal (self smart)intrapersonal (self smart) naturalist (nature smart)naturalist (nature smart)

Why I Assess Multiple IntelligencesWhy I Assess Multiple Intelligences

I will also assess Multiple Intelligences so I I will also assess Multiple Intelligences so I can teach to students background knowledge can teach to students background knowledge and interest. Which, again, will ultimately and interest. Which, again, will ultimately optimize learning.optimize learning.

About MeAbout Me Some things you may not know about Some things you may not know about

me:me: I am Married to a delightful man I am Married to a delightful man

named Doug.named Doug. We own a video game store in We own a video game store in

Caesars Creek Flea market called Caesars Creek Flea market called Game Adix.Game Adix.

I Graduated from Miami I Graduated from Miami University with a degree in University with a degree in Middle Childhood Education: Middle Childhood Education: Math and Language Arts.Math and Language Arts.

I run the Theater Club, here, at I run the Theater Club, here, at New Frontier Middle School.New Frontier Middle School.

My favorite sport is Frisbee Golf.My favorite sport is Frisbee Golf. I am currently working towards I am currently working towards

my masters in English Education my masters in English Education K-12.K-12.

Preview of Next Days ActivitiesPreview of Next Days Activities

Tomorrow, we will:Tomorrow, we will: review proceduresreview procedures choose books for reading workshop, and choose books for reading workshop, and talk about generating writing ideas.talk about generating writing ideas.

Teacher Led DismissalsTeacher Led Dismissals

Now, let’s practice teacher led dismissal.Now, let’s practice teacher led dismissal. Do not pack up your belongings.Do not pack up your belongings. Do not leave when the bell rings.Do not leave when the bell rings. Wait till I tell you that you are dismissed.Wait till I tell you that you are dismissed.

You are dismissed. I look forward to seeing You are dismissed. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!you all tomorrow!

AbsencesAbsences

Missed LessonsMissed Lessons

Missed WorkMissed Work

Missed TestsMissed Tests

Missed LessonsMissed Lessons

In case of an absence, the days lesson will be In case of an absence, the days lesson will be posted on our class website, so any student can posted on our class website, so any student can access the lesson for the day and watch in on access the lesson for the day and watch in on their computer or on podcast.their computer or on podcast.

Missed WorkMissed Work Students can find missed work in their mailbox. The Students can find missed work in their mailbox. The

due date for the missed assignment will be written on due date for the missed assignment will be written on it. it.

If the student feels that outstanding factors (such as If the student feels that outstanding factors (such as an unexpected load of make up work from other an unexpected load of make up work from other classes) would make it difficult to have the classes) would make it difficult to have the assignment completed by the due date, it is the assignment completed by the due date, it is the students responsibility to talk to the teacher in order students responsibility to talk to the teacher in order to set another due date. to set another due date.

If students have not set another due date with the If students have not set another due date with the teacher, and make up work is not turned in on time, it teacher, and make up work is not turned in on time, it will be counted as late work.will be counted as late work.

Missed TestsMissed Tests

Students who miss a test due to an absences Students who miss a test due to an absences are expected to make up the test the next day are expected to make up the test the next day during class time.during class time.

Safety and Health Safety and Health Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures

Medicine PolicyMedicine PolicyFireFire

Severe WeatherSevere WeatherSchool Wide Lock DownSchool Wide Lock Down

How Parents can HelpHow Parents can Help

Medication PolicyMedication Policy

No student may carry cough drops, sinus No student may carry cough drops, sinus tablets, aspirin, or other over-the-counter types tablets, aspirin, or other over-the-counter types of medication.of medication.

If students come to class with over-the-counter If students come to class with over-the-counter medication, they will be instructed to throw medication, they will be instructed to throw the medication away.the medication away.

If students need medication please refer to the If students need medication please refer to the schools medication policy.schools medication policy.

FireFire

In the event of a fire, the following fire root In the event of a fire, the following fire root will be followed. Roots are posted by the will be followed. Roots are posted by the door.door.

Classroom

Inside Outside

Severe WeatherSevere Weather

In the event of severe weather, the following In the event of severe weather, the following procedure will be followed. Procedure is procedure will be followed. Procedure is posted by the door.posted by the door.

Classroom

Students line up in full protected positions

School Wide Lock DownSchool Wide Lock Down

In the event of a school wide lock down, the In the event of a school wide lock down, the classroom doors will be locked and closed, classroom doors will be locked and closed, blinds will be shut, and students will retreat to blinds will be shut, and students will retreat to a secure place in the classroom, as marked a secure place in the classroom, as marked below.below.

How Parents Can HelpHow Parents Can Help

Students with proper attitudes toward themselves, their classmates, and Students with proper attitudes toward themselves, their classmates, and potential dangers will be safest. They will be more likely to remain potential dangers will be safest. They will be more likely to remain calm during emergencies. calm during emergencies.

1.1. Talk with your child about fire safety, both at school and home. Plan Talk with your child about fire safety, both at school and home. Plan and practice escape routes at home, and teach them the importance of and practice escape routes at home, and teach them the importance of fire drills and knowing those escape routes at school. fire drills and knowing those escape routes at school.

2.2. Talk to your child about severe weather safety, both at school and home. Talk to your child about severe weather safety, both at school and home. Plan and practice tornado drills at home, and teach them the importance Plan and practice tornado drills at home, and teach them the importance of tornado drills and knowing how to position one’s self for optimum of tornado drills and knowing how to position one’s self for optimum protection.protection.

3.3. Let them know that drills are a way to practice safety, so they will be Let them know that drills are a way to practice safety, so they will be less worried if a surprise drill is held.less worried if a surprise drill is held.

School Programs Parents School Programs Parents Need to Know AboutNeed to Know About

Special EducationSpecial EducationEnglish As a Second LanguageEnglish As a Second Language

Guidance CounselingGuidance CounselingExtra-curricular ActivitiesExtra-curricular Activities

Special EducationSpecial Education All students are able to learn and should be included in the community of learners. Therefore, All students are able to learn and should be included in the community of learners. Therefore,

special education is viewed as a service rather than a place. Children’s individual needs will special education is viewed as a service rather than a place. Children’s individual needs will be supported, as expressed on their Individual Education Plan (IEP), in the least restricted be supported, as expressed on their Individual Education Plan (IEP), in the least restricted environment.environment.

Our school provides services to students with the following disabilities:Our school provides services to students with the following disabilities: AutismAutism Deaf/Hearing impairedDeaf/Hearing impaired Mental retardationMental retardation Multiple disabilitiesMultiple disabilities Orthopedic ImpairmentOrthopedic Impairment Other health impairmentOther health impairment Serious emotional disturbanceSerious emotional disturbance Specific learning disabilitiesSpecific learning disabilities Speech or language impairmentSpeech or language impairment Traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injury Visual impairment Visual impairment

Assistance is also provided to students who qualify for a 504 Accommodation Plan and Assistance is also provided to students who qualify for a 504 Accommodation Plan and students who cannot attend school due to a medical or psychological reason. A child can only students who cannot attend school due to a medical or psychological reason. A child can only receive home instruction if he/she has obtained a medical/psychological statement from a receive home instruction if he/she has obtained a medical/psychological statement from a doctor.doctor.

English as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language

The ESL program is designed to teach students the The ESL program is designed to teach students the language skills necessary to be successful in all their language skills necessary to be successful in all their courses.courses.

Two classes will be offered:Two classes will be offered: Basic ESL- for students with little or no knowledge of the Basic ESL- for students with little or no knowledge of the

English languageEnglish language Support ESL- for students who need to better develop the Support ESL- for students who need to better develop the

English skills necessary for content area classesEnglish skills necessary for content area classes Students in the ESL program will be immersed in Students in the ESL program will be immersed in

regular classrooms as much as possible.regular classrooms as much as possible.

Guidance and CounselingGuidance and Counseling A variety of guidance and counseling services are offered to our A variety of guidance and counseling services are offered to our

students including individual, small group, and classroom sessions. students including individual, small group, and classroom sessions. The aim of these services is to support students’ mental and The aim of these services is to support students’ mental and emotional health.emotional health.

Topics that may be covered include:Topics that may be covered include: Adolescent issuesAdolescent issues Conflict resolutionConflict resolution Decision makingDecision making Diversity issuesDiversity issues Crisis interventionCrisis intervention FriendshipFriendship Gender specific supportGender specific support Organizational skillsOrganizational skills Peer mentoringPeer mentoring Self esteemSelf esteem Social skillsSocial skills

Extra-curricular ActivitiesExtra-curricular Activities Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life

and are used as a means of developing wholesome attitudes and are used as a means of developing wholesome attitudes and good human relations as well as knowledge and skills. and good human relations as well as knowledge and skills.

A variety of extra-curricular activities are offered that pertain A variety of extra-curricular activities are offered that pertain to the areas of:to the areas of: Academic AchievementAcademic Achievement Athletics Athletics Fine ArtsFine Arts Service and LeadershipService and Leadership

These activities allow students to develop deeper relationships These activities allow students to develop deeper relationships with their classmates, teachers and coaches. Participation in with their classmates, teachers and coaches. Participation in extracurriculars is encouraged as it helps build a strong sense extracurriculars is encouraged as it helps build a strong sense of community.of community.

BibliographyBibliography

Parts of this slide show were made possible by Parts of this slide show were made possible by Dr. Brooks; Harry Wong, Dr. Brooks; Harry Wong, First Day of SchoolFirst Day of School; ; Ohio, Academic Content Standards; and the Ohio, Academic Content Standards; and the Building Management plan.Building Management plan.