1. Welcome to World History Class!
Mrs. Strawn

2. About Me 1st year at INDEPENDENCE 8th years with CMS
Masters in History/ B.A in Political Science UW-Superior
Married with two daughters in a CMS Middle School
Kids, Pets, Friends and Bulgarian community
Keep trying and changing

3. Course Objectives:
Further develop reading, writing, speaking like a historian
Ensure college and career readiness

4. Required Materials
Notebook or Binder
Loose Leaf Paper
Pens, pencils

5. Standards-based Curriculum
Reading Focus/Selections
Writing from Sources
Informative
Argumentative
Narrative
Evidence-based Discussions
Language and Grammar

6. Grading Mastery 75% Participation 25% Grading Breakdown: 90-100%=A
Includes tests, quizzes, projects, reports, essays, assignments, etc.
Participation 25%
Includes practice, skill-building exercises, non-skill related assignments
Grading Breakdown:
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
Below 59%=F

7. Participation Counts! Being prepared Participating in discussions
Listening attentively
Following classroom rules
Treating others respectfully

8. Staying Informed
Class website: Online textbook: Username: worldhistory59 Password: world Google classroom: assignments Remind: Text with Tel

9. QUESTIONS?

10. Getting Involved Ways to Volunteer Volunteer Approval Process
Teacher Wish List

11. Contact Me!
Teacher Name Phone and extension address
THANK YOU!!!