Instructional Focus
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Things we might do in a typical IF class period:
We are able to conduct group lessons to enrich or
remediate instruction.
Team building activities as rewards.
Working on homework assignments so that
students can get help from teachers before they go
home for the day.
Students can complete make-up assignments.
Language Arts
Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
Writing
Writing Process; Genres--Narrative,
Persuasive, Expository, Response to
Literature, Technical; Vocabulary
Development
Grammar
Parts of Speech, Parts of the Sentence,
Sentence Structure, Phrases, Clauses,
Mechanics, Usage
Reading and Literature
Independent reading- Scholastic Scope
magazine; Novels: The Hobbit & The
Outsiders; Other selected pieces
GRADING
Grading is done on a percent
system. Percentages are assigned
according to the guidelines below.
Assessments 50%
Practice 35%
Exam 15%
**Please check Infinite Campus
often.**
Late assignments will be penalized
10% of the earned grade for each
day it is late. Late work will not be
accepted after 3 days. Due to the
nature of some assignments, late
work may not be accepted.
NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION
Set up 5 dividers for language arts and
label them as follows:
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Mentor Sentences
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Writing
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Reading and Literature
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G/M/V
(Grammar/Mechanics/Vocabulary)
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Keepers
LITERACY DAYS
The students have the
opportunity to choose
an activity to complete.
The choices are writing,
recitation, drama, or a
design-your-own.
This will be completed mostly
during IF.
USA TEST PREP
The students have been
assigned four benchmark
tests. They have four weeks
to get 200 points. If a
student makes a 100 on the
first two tests, then he or
she gets a 100 and does not
take the next two tests.
Mrs. Coughlin’s Web Page
Check the web page because
most unit notes, handouts, and
other helpful information are
posted.
MATH
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Things we might do in a typical class period:
Warm-up—EXTREMELY important part of our lesson. We use this
time to review important content, identify any possible
issues/misconceptions, and preview new material.
Homework is issued on USA Test Prep or through Edmodo.
Lesson—includes notes and guided practice so the students will
have something to look over for help
Practice Time: Students will have the option of partner practice or
independent practice when a new concept is introduced. I never
give an assignment for a grade until we have had sufficient time to
practice without penalty.
Closing—wrap-up on the lesson before dismissing.
When students need help in MATH, here are some options:
 Your notebook is your textbook. It is imperative that students keep
notebooks organized in order to use it as a resource for help at
home.
 Other helpful websites include:
www.khanacademy.org www.ixl.com
www.coolmath4kids.com
www.brainpop.com
Notebook Set Up:
Tab 1 – Notes and Guided Practice (Lots of Examples Here)
Tab 2 – Practice Work (Partner Work, Independent Practice, Graded
Class Work, and Homework)
Tab 3 – Assessments (All graded assessments go here.)
Tab 4 – Extra Paper/Graph Paper
SCIENCE
• Practice Assignments 20% • Semester Exam 15%
• Assessment Tasks 65%
Make-up Work:
• It is the responsibility of the student to get his/her
missing assignments from any absence.
• Students who are absent on days when tests or projects
are due will be expected to take the test or turn in the
project on the day they return to school.
• No name papers will receive an automatic 20 point
deduction.
• Late work is not accepted for classwork/homework.
Science Research Project
• All students will conduct a science experiment.
– 4 pre-approved topics will be offered to choose from
for those choosing to NOT compete in the school
Science Fair.
• Those who wish to compete in Science Fair may
do so with the assistance of Mrs. Lay
– These students will work with Mrs. Laning to find a
topic.
Blue Ridge Fieldtrip
• When – Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri)
• Cost - $200.00 (students)
$130 (chaperone)
• Packing Lists will be sent home.
**We Need Chaperones!!**
Social Studies
S.W. Asia
Africa
S.E. Asia
Scope and Sequence
Term 1: Weeks 1 – 9
 Unit 1 – Concepts Used in
Global Studies (1 week)
 Unit 2 – Southwest Aisa
Today (4 weeks)
 Unite 3 – Government and
the Economy of SWA (3
weeks)
 Unit 4 – Origins of the
Modern Middle East /
History and Change in SWA
(2 weeks)
Term 2 : Weeks 10 – 19
 Unit 4 (continued) – History
of the Middle East
 Unit 5 – Africa Today
 Unit 6 – government and
the Economy in Africa (4
weeks)
**End of Semester Exam**
Scope and Sequence
Term 3: Weeks 20 – 29
 Unit 7 – Connecting
Africa’s Past with Africa’s
Present (2 weeks)
 Unit 8 – Southern and
Eastern Asia Today (4
weeks)
 Unit 9 – government and
Economy in Asia (3 weeks)
Term 4: Weeks 30 – 39
Unit 10 – Historical
Background for Southern
and Eastern Asia (2
weeks)
Unit 11: Personal
Finance (4 weeks)
**Milestones and End of
Semester Exam**
Social Studies 411
• Notebooks will be checked regularly. The
table of contents is listed in classroom and on
webpage.
• Check website for latest study tools / content
• Remind Text:
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