littleton middle school back to school night welcome! september 24, 2012
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Littleton Middle SchoolBack to School Night
Welcome!September 24, 2012
Advisory
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:--Reading (book of choice) and summarizing (using Reading Log)
Tuesday and Thursday:--Student reports on Current Events; curriculum enhancement & practice; test-taking skills; MCAS prep
Seventh Grade
Responsible,
Independent,
Organized,
Successful students
Tools Accordion folder—Each subject is labeled; going
home every night for “To be completed” & “Completed” assignments
Agenda/Planner—going home every night; daily and/or weekly assignments recorded
On-line homework postings—access through LMS Home Page and click on teacher’s name; assignments may change last minute—check planner first
Teacherease.com—check progress of student
After School Help
Mondays=Mrs. Pistorino and Mrs. Stanton
Tuesdays=Mrs. Ingemie and Mrs. Stephenson
Thursdays=Ms. Orcione and Mr. Giabbai
*Late busses start in October
7th grade English/Language Arts
Ms. Janel Orcione
Littleton Middle School
Writing
Currently---Structure & types of paragraphs October---Six Traits of Good Writing (Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions)
Late November---Long compositions (five plus paragraphs) with thesis statements and strategies to develop the topic
April---Mini research papers with correct MLA documentation and citations.
**Assessed writing assignments usually count as a quiz or test grade. These assignments are placed in the student’s writing folder, which is kept in the classroom for reflection purposes.
MCAS
Late March —MCAS Long Composition
Early April —ELA (English/Language Arts) MCAS
Grammar
Every other week a new grammar skill is covered
Writer’s Craft book is used for grammar assignments along with grammar worksheets
Grammar quizzes are given about once a month
Vocabulary
Wordly Wise book for vocabularyNew lesson every other week--two weeks
on each lessonEach week vocabulary homework is
assigned on Mondays and due on Wednesdays.
Vocabulary tests are every other Friday.
Reading and Literature
Currently---The Westing Game (Along with class discussions, Active Reader handouts, chapter questions, open-responses, and tests will be assigned for this book.)
October--- Star Girl (Planned to be tied in to advisory reading and discussions)
December--- Short stories from class anthology and Jr. Great Books (Along with class discussions, Reader’s Notes handouts and open-responses will be assigned for these short stories.)
April--- Poetry (mini research paper ties in to the poetry unit)
May--- The Giver (Along with class discussions, Active Reader handouts, chapter questions, open-responses, and questions on the final will be assigned for this book.)
Literary terms
Notebook
English notebook is the student’s on-going portfolio.
All classwork and homework in notebookAll work should be complete and neat.Sample notebook available to checkNotebook checks (two or three test grades) near the end
of each semester
Evaluation
Tests=50%
Quizzes=30%
Homework=15%
Participation=5%
Learning CenterLearning Center
77thth Grade GradeRoom 212Room 212
Jessica StantonJessica Stanton
RoleRole
Support curriculum developmentSupport curriculum development
Develop correlating activities to reinforce Develop correlating activities to reinforce conceptsconcepts
Guide students towards personal independenceGuide students towards personal independence
After school help day: MondayAfter school help day: Monday
Ancient History
Mr. Giabbai
Curriculum
Aligned with the Massachusetts History and Social Sciences Curriculum Frameworks, the National Standards in History, and the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
Historical Sources & Archaeology Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient India Greek Mythology Ancient Greece Ancient Rome
Goals for Students
Building tolerance by learning about other cultures and the similarities and differences between peoples
Understanding cause and effect and how the actions of individuals and groups can change societies
Analyzing artifacts and primary sources to determine what they reveal about the people who made them
Using evidence to support a thesis Practicing reading comprehension, expository writing, oral
presentation, and critical thinking skills Utilizing 21st century learning skills via the Moodle online
learning platform
Grading Grading is done on a points-based system. Each assignment or
assessment will be worth a certain number of points. These points add up to calculate the student’s grade.
Examples: Homework Quiz 10 pointsHomework Assignment 10 pointsRegular Quiz 150
pointsTest 200
pointsBinder Check 200 pointsProject 50 points
Homework Quizzes
Students use their own homework to answer the questions
All questions come directly from the homework Low grades are an indication that the student did
not do the homework or did not do it completely
Regular Quizzes & Tests
Study guides are provided All questions are based on the study guide Students may not use study guides or
homework outlines – only their brains May consist of multiple choice, matching, fill-
in-the-blank, short answer, picture identification, and open response questions
Projects
Projects may include traditional paper-based projects, online projects, and oral presentations
Projects are done in class and may have to be finished up at home
Directions are always provided for projects
Binder Check
Binder checks will usually be held at the end of each unit of study.
As long as students are completing their daily filing in class, they should have no problem with the binder check.
Students are given time daily in class to file assignments into their binder with the specific instructions provided and posted in class.
No credit will be given for assignments that are not complete or are not filed on the correct numbered page.
Students are encouraged to come in to check the sample binder in class or online at the Moodle site.
Class Preparation Grade
Students begin the term with class preparation grade of 100. If a student has to go to his/her locker to retrieve any of the items below, he/she loses 5 points off the class preparation grade for the day.
pen/pencil history binder homework textbook (if there is a large tri-fold board outside
the classroom that says “bring textbook”)
The class preparation grade is averaged into the term grade
Online Classroom
Students will often have to complete homework using the online classroom on the Moodle online learning platform
Students will have a username and unique password to access this site
Individuals who are not 7th grade students are not able to access the site
Spanish
Mrs. Ingemie
About the Class
Equivalent to the first half of Level 1 Spanish
Grade 8 is the second half
Students may be able to take Level 2 Spanish in ninth grade
Textbook, activity books, and the evaluation process are the same as in high school in order to maintain consistency in the program
Class Content
Basics of Language Learning:– Listening– Speaking– Reading– Writing– Culture
Class activities will include, but not be limited to:– Group work– Audio & video clips– Instruction– Written activities
Students are Required to Bring
Textbook
Writing Journal
Activity notebook
Homework Planner
Writing Utensil
Grading
Quizzes 35%
Projects 25%
Homework 20%
Class Work, Participation, Effort 20%
Mrs. Lynne PistorinoMrs. Lynne [email protected]@littletonps.o
rgrg
Mrs. Lynne PistorinoMrs. Lynne [email protected]@littletonps.o
rgrgMath 7Math 7
Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra
• Grades 5-12 Mathematics License
• MCAS Grade 7 Assessment Development Committee for DESE
• District Coordinator for the Mentor Program
• Mentor
Standards form the backbone of my curriculum. What the students learn and need to master is based on the Massachusetts Frameworks which incorporate the Common Core Standards
Standards describe what to teach, not how to teach it.
New Math ProgramMath 7 Connected Math, course 2 orPre-Algebra
Glencoe McGraw Hill, 2012
Online Math Resources:
Textbook—students given redemption code
Homework: New.Schoolnotes.com
Email: [email protected]
Practice, practice, practice…
HomeworkNew concepts are taught daily so… ….homework is assigned every day
(including weekends) 15 - 30 minutes
Full Credit: on time, attempt every problem, show necessary work
Grading Policy
•Tests : 45%•Quizzes: 45%•Homework: 10%
Make Up PolicyTests—retakes for a maximum average of 70%
• Within 1 week after the test has been returned
• Redo all incorrect problems• After school, Mondays
Quizzes—based on homework and classwork; no retakesHomework—one day, unless absent Usually a quiz or test each week
Extra Help
•Mondays, after school
•Math Lab with Ms. Pisano for MCAS prep
7th grade Science
Ms. Stephenson
Curriculum
• Term 1 – Human Body / Nature Journal
• Term 2 – Astronomy / Moon Journal
• Term 3 – Cells / Nature Journal
• Science Fair – November - April
Science Fair
• Mandatory in 7th & 8th grade
• Partners (2 or 3), solo
• Worth 2 tests, 2 quizzes, 100 hw• • Thursday - S Fair extra help day
Science Fair Timeline
• Nov. – Ideas, topics of interest• Dec. – Research paper• Jan. – Project proposal• By mid-January, should begin experiment
• Feb. – Data collection• March - Data analysis, Conclusion,
Display board• April – Class presentation• April 14 – Science Fair Open House
Hands On – Minds On
• Hands on activities and labs
• If students can see, touch, ‘taste’, build or take apart content…………
• Inquiry
Grading Policy
• Homework/ Class Participation – 20%
• Quiz / Lab Sheets - 30%
• Tests / Lab Reports - 50%
Important Websites
• Homeworkschool website
• On-line Gradebookwww.teacherease.com