1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
July 31st, 2018

2. 2018-2019 Presentation Information
Meet the Teacher
Curriculum
Grading and 4th Period
CMS Information

3. Meet the Teacher – Diana Miller
Language Arts and AVID Coordinator
4rd Year at Centennial th Year as an Educator
Homegrown Arizona Girl
2 Sons Chris Mtn Pt., Camden (2st Colina)
Avid Reader, Writer, TV/Movie Buff and Wanna Be World Traveler

4. Communication
WEBSITE
Meet the Teacher & Syllabus
Links to Curriculum & Book Lists
Assignment Calendar
Google Classroom
Room C-1 Ext: 6521 Office Hours: Tuesday 330pm-400pm OR Thursday 800am-830pm

5. Classroom Expectations
Polite:
Treat Others with Respect
Use Manners
Follow Classroom Rules
Keep Room Neat
Performing:
Follow Directions
Engaged and On Task
Participate and Contribute
Prepared:
Be On Time
Ready to Learn
Have Supplies
Binder, Pens/Pencils, Paper, Assignments etc.

6. ELA Curriculum Reading Writing
Composing a variety of texts such as: Informational Narrative,
Persuasive, Argumentative, Research, Poetry,
& Book Reviews.
Reading
Types of text (nonfiction informational, short fiction, and novels of different genres to build reading fluency and comprehension skills.

7. 7th Grade Units of Study Quarter 3: QTR 1: Facing Adversity
Writing Focus:
Trade Book:
Quarter 4: People and the Planet
Writing Focus: Argument
Trade Book: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
QTR 1: Facing Adversity
Writing Focus: Narrative & Informative
Trade Book: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
QTR 2: Turning Points
Writing Focus: Compare and Contrast
Trade Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

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

9. Daily Grammar Practice
BELLWORK: Daily Grammar Practice allows all students to see how all grammatical concepts connect at the sentence level and impact their writing.
Daily Activities:
M = Parts of Speech
T = Sentence Parts
W = Clauses and Types of Sentences
Th = Capitals and Punctuation
F = Diagramming

10. Homework Completion of unfinished classwork Assigned text activities
Daily reading of trade book
Assessment preparation and completion (quizzes/test, writing assignments, projects, etc.)

11. A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency
Grading
Weighting
80% Assessment – Formative and Summative
20% Practice – Classwork and Homework
Assessments
Given by all 7th grade ELA teachers for consistency
Reassassements allowed for SOME after meeting prerequisites and completing the retake assessment form.
A Summative Assessment (test) measures PROFICIENCY
A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS toward proficiency

12. 4th Period This class will consist of:
Fourth Period is an extension of student’s core classes and assignments and activities are included as part of their core grade. The schedule is as follows: Monday 4th period = 2nd period class Tuesday 4th period = 3rd period class (NO 4th Period on Early Release Wednesdays) Thursday 4th period = 6th period class Friday 4th period = 7th period class
This class will consist of:
Independent reading of trade book and other library books
Writing instruction and practice
Whole class and small group instruction
Re-teaching as needed.

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

14. WICOR Strategies

15. it will cost $5 to replace.
AVID Binder
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)
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.