Welcome back to the 6/7/8 HSP Class!
Our classroom blog is now up and running. Please check this weekly, as there will be information posted about English, Math, Social Studies / History and Geography as well as upcoming events and opportunities for the Students.
English - Firstly, the Students are completing BASELINE assessment for me. I use this to help write their IEP's and begin to program for them. I asses: Spelling, Reading (CASI/Flint-Cooter or DRA/JRA) and basic writing samples.
The students are completing FAKEBOOK pages! They are learning Media Literacy along with demonstrating VOICE in their creative writing. Don't worry...the Students are not using Facebook...this is a paper-pencil task that they are completing to help decorate our classroom!!
HOMEWORK: Students will be receiving a blank notebook this week. They are to keep it at home and write weekly. Their writing could take many forms. This year our focus will be on purpose and audience.
Students are also encouraged to visit the school and public library. They should be reading for approximately 30 minutes each day at home for homework.
Math - This week, Students are completing ONAP as a baseline assessment. As we begin our program, Students will be working on individualized programs in Math.
HOMEWORK: This week, students are encouraged to memorize Multiplication Facts to 12. This will help reduce some of the reliance on calculators for simple Math. DON'T WORRY...calculators are allowed and encouraged during Math work when students need them :)
Social Studies (Grade 6) - Using the Canadian Reader program, we will be exploring Current Canadian events and issues. This links very well to our Guided Reading program, and we will be learning and strengthening Reading Strategies to help improve understanding and build vocabulary.
The first focus is using Text Features to get a better understanding of what the text is about so Students learn to focus on important information when reading. The first article is CHAT to the Future.
History / Geography (Grades 7 and 8) - Using the What in the World program, we will be exploring current events and issues around the world. While the content will be similar, the Grade 7's and 8's will focus on different text features and complete similar, but grade and IEP appropriate work. This links very well to our Guided Reading program, and we will be learning and strengthening Reading Strategies to help improve understanding and build vocabulary.
The first focus is using information from the article, The Northern Gateway Pipeline - One Step Closer, to identify reasons for and against this important debate. Then, students will "pick a side" and develop a letter, email, or other appropriate communication tool to express their opinion.
HOMEWORK: Every post for Social Studies / History and Geography Homework will be the same: please sit down and watch the news with your child.
*Discuss current events so that students become more aware of what his happening around the world - both good and bad.
*Use an Atlas (either hardcopy or online) to locate "Where in the World" the news is happening.
*Have a thoughful discussion so that students begin to understand the perspectives of all involved. We become more accepting and tolerant of others when we understand both sides. We don't have to agree, but they need to learn to see things with their "PERSPECTACLES".
