MELISSA DOWNEY SAM NATROP DAN LEVIN EXTRA SUPPORT: SHERRY MAGNUSON AND JULIE TRONGEAU Humanities

Materials needed for SUCCESS: 3 ring binder Chromebook Pencil Pouch Planner Independent Reading Book

Livin’ It Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports  Be Safe  Be Respectful  Be Responsible

Humanities Agreements Make the most of every moment Do what it takes Remain open  What does this look like in Humanities?  Student  Teacher

What is Humanities? Defined as…  The study of all concepts and ideas that make us human  Lincoln Prairie = Reading, Writing, and Social Studies  2 period class Integrated Curriculum Planning  Illinois Learning Standards  Weekly Menu I Will Statements Clear requirements and expectations communicated to students

Balanced Literacy  Shared Reading  Guided Reading  Independent Reading  Lit Studio  Shared Writing  Guided Writing  Word Analysis Align curriculum  Social Studies content

Reading Fiction – Language of Literature Text Nonfiction – American Journey and History Alive Social Studies Text Books Shared Reading  Everyday, entire class Guided Reading  Meet with teacher a few times a week  Reading text at level Independent Reading  Lit Studio for 20 minutes  30 minutes every night as homework

Lit Studio/Acceleration Appointments with various teachers Acceleration meetings with Lit Studio teacher aligned to standard of the week  Scope Magazine  Junior Scholastic Magazine Work on Unity Reading Questions (URQ)  4 Questions  Cover will be completed on the back of the rubric Read Independent Book

The Writing Process Shared and Guided Writing  Narrative  Argumentative  Expository  Current Events Report  Civil Rights Paper (2 nd Trimester)  Poetry  Responding to reading 6 Traits Writing Resource District 54 Writing Resource Guide Writing is never done!

Word Analysis “R” SOAPSUDS  Two roots, one prefix and one suffix each week  Vocabulary and comprehension enrichment  Word Analysis Content Language  In ISN  Definition in own words  30 Second Drawing

Social Studies Cultural Universals and Career Education  CAREER FAIR! Cold War Vietnam War Civil Rights Movement 80s and 90s The New Millennium Years of Our Lives Ancient Civilizations

Current Events Report – 1 Per Trimester  Select article of interest  Appropriate article  Plan report writing  Summarize  Opinion  Prepare for presentation  Practice  Appropriate video connected to article Response – 5 Per Trimester  Take notes during report presentation  Answer: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How  paragraph form

Interactive Student Notebook - ISN Teacher  Notes from class  Presentation  Movie  Simulations  Outlines & content maps  Textbook  Classroom Experience Reflection- Multiple Intelligence Processing Page Student (me)  Synthesize the information  Visuals  Diagrams  Charts  Color

Multiple Intelligence Choices 2 every week Showcase knowledge of content  Reading  Writing  Social Studies All 8 Multiple Intelligences displayed each month Students select from menu discussed in class Complete in class and at home Go outside your Comfort Zone Effort Creates Ability

Assessment Weekly Word Study  Every Friday  Study R SOAPSUDS Mini Lessons from the week Common Assessments MAP & PARCC Alternative Assessments  Formal tests  Projects

Grades Infinite Campus Parent Portal 2 Grade Books  Social Studies  Language Arts

Work Completion Expectations During an Average Week… (Humanities class, Lit Studio, Study Hall, at home) Humanities  2 MI Choices  Study mini-lessons Word Analysis  “R” SOAPSUDS  Study roots every night  Study for weekly assessment Reading  30 minutes of independent reading daily  URQs (bi-weekly) Writing Response – 1 a week  Current Events (bi-weekly)  Reader  Poetry Social Studies  Multiple Intelligence Processing Page (MIPP)

Homework Resources Students Should Use Planner Google Calendar Check your teacher’s websites Friends from class Appointments at Study Hall Homework Club your teacher  Both students and parents Google Classroom

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