1. Back to School Night Ms. Nuez 6 th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies

2. About Ms. Nuez

3. Rules and Consequences  1 Warning  Detention  Saturday School  Raffle  Coupons – Free Answer, homework pass, sit anywhere for the day, eat in class, etc…

4. Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks  Language Arts: Text: Prentice Hall  Writing – narrative essay, persuasive essay, research, descriptive, and informal  Reading – Core novels (Wrinkle in Time, The Cay), short stories, poetry, informational, reading strategies, comprehension, vocabulary  Grammar – parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, usage, spelling  Social Studies – Text: McDougall Littell  Semester 1 – Ancient Civilizations (geography, early man, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, and Israel)  Semester 2 – Civilizations (China, India, Greece, and Rome)  Objective:  Patterns in civilizations: geography, politics, economy, religion, culture

5. Visual/Performing Arts  Based on an extension of the curriculum  To develop student’s cultural awareness  To have fun while learning!  Address students multiple intelligences  May include: drawing, painting, skits, reader’s theatre, drama, technology, public speaking, debates  Students given choice in how they show their knowledge of CA State Standards

6. ISN Folder  Interactive Student Notebook  Need to bring to class every day!  Students can use multiple intelligences  Study Guide  Neat, organized and complete = key to success!

7. Grading Policy   Grading for Language Arts:   Tests30%   Projects, Presentations 20%   Quizzes15%   Homework/Class work10%   Writing/Essays/journals25%   Grading for Social Studies:   Tests30%   Projects25%   Quizzes15%   Homework/Class work10%   Interactive Notebook20%   Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization, and writing!

8. Homework Policy  Importance of Homework  Reinforces what has been learned  Prepares student for upcoming lessons  Teaches responsibility  Helps student develop strong study habits  Except homework 1 day late for half credit  Projects/Essays get lowered 1 whole grade for each day late  Absences  Students are responsible for obtaining and completing missed assignments if absent  Allowed 1 day for each day of absence to turn in missed work

9. Supplies  Main Supplies  Language Arts 3 prong folder  ISN – Social Studies 3 prong folder  Journal – spiral notebook, composition book  Notebook Paper  A Reading book of 150 pages: Free Choice  Donations (See Post-It’s on the Door)  Books Please!!!!!  Art Supplies – markers, colored pencils, watercolors, glue etc…

10. Contact  Agenda  O.T. (organization time)  Check for homework  Website – announcements, homework, ISN list, class files  Email (Best way)  knuez@murrieta.k12.ca.us knuez@murrieta.k12.ca.us  K_nuez@yahoo.com  Phone: 951-304-1880 X 3524  ABI