CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TH 6 GRADE ELA MRS

CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TH 6 GRADE ELA MRS. GLENN

N N E L G Y L R E B KIM – R E H C A E T E MEET TH v 6 th Grade Language Arts v 3 rd Year at Centennial 21 st Year as an Educator v I’m married and my husband is also a teacher at Perry High School in Chandler. v Our last child living at home, Ryan, is a Junior in High School. v We have 6 animals, 3 dogs and 3 cats. v I love to read, hang out with my family and quilt. v Will finish my Master’s in Educational Administration from GCU in October. • Room D-4 Ext: 6544 • Krangeglenn@kyrene. org • Office Hours: Tuesdays 7: 45 -8: 15

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M U L U C I R R U C A L E Reading Types of text • nonfiction • informational • short fiction • novels build reading fluency and comprehension skills. Writing Composing a variety of texts such as: Informational Narrative, Persuasive, Argumentative, Research, Poetry, & Book Reviews.

6 TH GRADE UNITS OF STUDY Quarter 1: Unit 1 -Childhood Essential Question (EQ): What are the challenges and triumphs of growing up? Novel (GATE only): The Watson’s Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis Quarter 2: Unit 4 -Imagination EQ: Where does imagination lead? Novel: Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Novel (GATE): Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Quarter 3: Unit 5 -Exploration EQ: What drives people to explore? Novel: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Quarter 4: Unit 2 -Animal Allies EQ: How can people and animals relate to each other? Novel: Flush by Carl Hiaasen

G N I D A E R K O TRADE BO • Purpose: v To engage and motivate students in learning things they care about v To promote a love of reading v To build vocabulary: reading a lot exposes students to new words and ideas v To build knowledge about the world (through both fiction and informational text) v To build reading “stamina”: the ability to read harder text for longer periods of time • Regular ELA Requirements: v Weekly Reading =15 -20 Minutes Daily v Comprehension Checks = Every Other Week (Quizzes/Logs) v Assessment = Once a Quarter v (Plot Maps/Summary, Book Reviews, Projects etc. )

GRADING • Weighting v 80% Assessment: Formative and Summative Assessments v Given by all grade ELA teachers for consistency v Reassassements allowed after meeting prerequisites 6 h v 20% Practice: Classwork and Homework • A Summative Assessment (test) measures PROFICIENCY A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency

Re-take Policy/Test Corrections Students should come prepared day of test with all completed work from the assigned selection They may use completed work as a reference for the test (AZ Merit strategy) They have one class period to finish the test. Extra time will be evaluated on an individual basis. In order to re-take(make test corrections) students must: v. Have v. A packet completed on day of test minimum of 75% of the assigned work must be done v. Complete v. Re-take a re-take form with parent signature must be within one week of original test date

AVID

Mission Statement AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. • Advancement Via Individual Determination • A structured, college and career preparatory system • Used by nearly 4, 000 schools in 45 states and 15 countries • A schoolwide use of instructional strategies and rigor to support the curriculum

AVID Binder Supply List BINDER ORGANIZATION 1. Binder Cover with Name, Grade and Home base 2. Zipper Pouch with proper supplies at all times 3. School Agenda 4. Each Section Labeled (Labels: Lang. Art, Math, Science, Soc. St. , Exploratory AM, Exploratory PM, Advisory, Paper) 5. Each Section Organized A. Labeled Divider B. Notes/Handouts C. Assessments D. Interactive Spiral Notebook (if required) 6. Loose Leaf Paper Students must have their CMS AVID agenda at ALL times. If it is lost or severely damaged it will cost $5 to replace.

ADVISORY • Every Day – 30 minutes • • Announcements College Word of the Week Agenda/Reflection Log Grade Checks Social and Emotional Skill Building (Second Step) College Readiness Lessons Team & Community Building