Back to School
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Ms. Nuez
6th Grade
Language Arts and Social Studies
About Ms. Nuez
Rules and Consequences
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1 Warning
Detention
Saturday School
Raffle
 Coupons – Free Answer, homework pass,
sit anywhere for the day, eat in class, etc…
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
Visual/Performing Arts
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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
ISN Folder
 Interactive Student Notebook
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Need to bring to class every day!
Students can use multiple intelligences
Study Guide
Neat, organized and complete = key to
success!
Grading Policy
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Grading for Language Arts:
Tests
Projects, Presentations
Quizzes
Homework/Class work
Writing/Essays/journals
30%
20%
15%
10%
25%
Grading for Social Studies:
Tests
30%
Projects
25%
Quizzes
15%
Homework/Class work
10%
Interactive Notebook
20%
Most weight is put on tests (studying important!), projects, notebook organization,
and writing!
Homework Policy
 Importance of Homework
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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
Supplies
 Main Supplies
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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…
Contact
 Agenda
 O.T. (organization time)
 Check for homework
 Website – announcements, homework, ISN list,
class files
 Email (Best way)
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knuez@murrieta.k12.ca.us
K_nuez@yahoo.com
Phone: 951-304-1880 X 3524
ABI