Melissa Kaye Grade 67 Key Teacher Courses English

Melissa Kaye Grade 6/7 Key Teacher

Courses English 6 English 7 Social Studies 6 Social Studies 7 *grade 6 Key contact

English 6 Term 1 • Myths and Legends • Public Speaking (presentation late November) Term 2 • Novel Study: The Cay Term 3 • Poetry and Lyrics • Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

English 6 Marks Distribution: Individualized accommodations include: extended time on tests and assignments, speech to text, modified tests, distraction free work environment Writing 45% Oral Language 20% Reading 25% End of Year Assessment 10%

Best way to contact me… • Email: melissa. kaye@collingwood. org

English 7 Term 1 • Summer Reading Assignment • Identity Unit • Public Speaking (Present late November) • Novel Study: The Giver Term 2 • Poetry and Lyrics Unit • Gr 7 Reading and Writing FSA • Literature Circles Term 3 • Biography Unit

English 7 Mark Distribution: Individualized accommodations include: extended time on tests and assignments, speech to text, modified tests, distraction free work environment 1. Writing 40% 2. Oral Language 20% 3. Reading 25% 4. Year-end assessment 15%

Best way to contact me… • Email: melissa. kaye@collingwood. org

Social Studies 6 Major Units of Study There are 4 ‘Big Ideas’ that we will explore as we progress through our yearlong study: 1. Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments. 2. Complex global problems require international cooperation to make difficult choices for the future. 3. Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms 4. Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues.

Socials 6 Mark Distribution: Starting in Grade 6, marks are cumulative as we progress through the year. They are based on a compilation of projects, tests, inclass assignments, independent assignments, participation and student self-assessment. Breakdown: In-class participation, discussion and group work In-Class assignments and Quizzes Summative assessments, tests and presentations Final Assessment 20% 30% 40% 10%

Assessment Formative: ongoing in the class Criterion-referenced based on the prescribed learning outcomes identified in the provincial curriculum. Student’s self assessment relating to daily goals Summative: End of units and year Unit tests and end of year assessment. Note: end of year assessment will NOT be cumulative

Best way to contact me… • Email: melissa. kaye@collingwood. org

Social Studies 7 Major Units of Study Unit 1 (Earth History/Early People) • Australopithecus • Homo Habilis • Homo Erectus • Neanderthal People • Cro-Magnon People Unit 2 (Ancient Civilizations) • Tools and Technologies • Government • Notable Individuals

Social Studies 7 Mark Distribution Work Habits Assignments Tests and Quizzes Inquiry projects Year End Assessment 10% 30% 15%

Assessment Formative: ongoing in the class Criterion-referenced based on the prescribed learning outcomes identified in the provincial curriculum. Student’s self assessment relating to daily goals Summative: End of units and year Unit tests and end of year assessment. Note: end of year assessment will NOT be cumulative Homework: Students will be required to complete nightly practice on the website: IXL participate in classroom challenges

Best way to contact me… • Email: melissa. kaye@collingwood. org