1. Welcome to Mattson’s Social Studies and English Informational Session
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2. Mattson Middle School 7th English Language Arts (ELA)
Current 7th Grade ELA Teachers
Tina Tobiason (7th)
Glenn Harmaning (7th and 8th)
Brian Lockhart (7th)

3. School Supplies for ELA
NOTEBOOK PAPER, at least 100 sheets
INK PENS, black or blue and red or green, (carry two at all times)
PENCILS: at least 12 #2 lead pencils (carry four at all times). Be sure you buy enough to replenish for the entire school year!
PENCIL POUCH that can be kept in your binder with the following items:
colored pencils 12 count
scissors
highlighters
Hand held pencil sharpener with cover to catch shavings
Tip erasers for pencils
Black Sharpie Pen
EARBUDS/headphones: for individual laptop activities.
Post it Notes!
3x5 Note Cards (at least 100)
Composition book (not a spiral)
Glue sticks

4. What do our state standards expect middle school students to learn in ELA? Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including being able to articulate one’s thoughts both verbally and in writing Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

5. What will we learn in ELA at Mattson?
Argumentative Writing
Literary Analysis
Speaking and Listening Skills
Annotation
Figurative Language
Imagery
Debate
Summary and Short Response
Narrative Writing
Vocabulary
Metacognition

6. Story Mapping
Characterization Kites
Personal Choice Book Projects
Personalized Notebooks

7. Social Studies Staff Megan Brown: 8th Grade World Studies
Chelsie Murray: 8th Grade World Studies
Adam Speer: 7th Grade US/Washington State History
Bette Mansfield: 7th Grade US/ Washington State History
Richelle Delaurenti: 8th World Studies
Brian Lockhart: 7th US/Washington State History

8. Thinking like a Historian
Students will be able to read multiple texts, from both primary and secondary sources to gather information to make a claim, provide textual evidence and provide reasoning behind that evidence.

9. 7th Content Focus – Washington History
Geography and Geology
Native Peoples
Native and European Encounters
European Immigration and Settlement
Statehood
Washington Government
Washington Economy

10. 7th Content Focus - US History
Pre-Revolutionary Colonial Development
Revolutionary War
The Constitution –
Principles of Government and Individual Rights
Building a Nation
Manifest Destiny
Civil War

11. 8th Content Focus: Why Study History/Think like a historian.
Prehistory
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
River Civilizations
Civilization project (Students get to teach a lesson!)

12. The Mustang Way At Mattson, we establish a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment where all students can learn.     
Mustangs are:
Ready
Respectful
Responsible

13. Please remove your headphones, hats, and hoodies before entering class.
The above items have been found to interfere with a student’s ability to show respect and be a part of the classroom environment. Most students at this age require guidance as to when to use the above items at appropriate times.

14. ASK THE EXPERTS

15. Is Middle School Scary? Lockers and Lunch
What do my teachers expect of me? How will I know if I have homework?
Behavior Expectations
Activities, Student Life, and Clubs
Things I Enjoyed About My 7th Grade Year
Wise Advice
What You Need to Know About Honors Classes