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Welcome to Citizenship
with Mrs. Dartnell
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********* 2nd Quarter 10-20-09 Through 1-11-10 Can Food Drive Nov 3-20th VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY Nov 11 |
Citizenship Class 2009-20010 9 week elective If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at bdartnell@fsd1.org 11-09-09 _______________________________________________________ CLASSROOM RULE: Students’ behavior and attitude must contribute in a positive
manner to the learning environment in my classroom. |
************ Parents, Please Send me your email address so I can contact you if necessary. |
STUDENT MATERIALS NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS
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Notebook paper (loose leaf)
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Pencils or blue or black pen
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Colored pencils or colored markers
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highlighter
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Spiral Notebook or 3 prong pocket folder with 25
sheets of paper
to keep in
classroom
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A divided section in 3-ring binder for handouts
& wksts
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100 count Pkg of 3x5 note cards to make flash cards
for 50 states
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AR book to read after finishing quizzes and tests
TEACHER
EXPECTATION/CLASS RULE:
Mrs. Dartnell’s Classroom Expectation for Student Behavior:
The student’s character, behavior, and attitude must
contribute in a positive manner to the learning process in the
classroom at all times.
CONSEQUENCES:
1.
verbal or non-verbal warning
2.
student and teacher conference
3.
parent contact
4.
discipline referral to the office
SEVERITY
CLAUSE:
If the student’s behavior warrants it,
these steps will be skipped and the student will be
referred to the office immediately for discipline
Important Reminder to students and parents:
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HMWK
– Students should review their notes daily
CLWK – Students need
to take good class notes
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Students
are expected to participate and listen during
class discussions
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There
should be no excess talking, drawing/coloring note writing, paper wad throwing,
noise making, etc., during class
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Absences
– According to the student handbook, the students are
responsible for making up any missed
assignment within 5 days of their return to school following an absence; after
5 days a grade zero will be entered into the grade book
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Time-Out
and or Lunch Detention – Students who disrupt class
will be assigned to time-out or lunch
detention; after a student serves three time-outs and/or lunch detentions for
disrupting class in anyone’s room, he or she will receive a discipline referral
to the office for their fourth offense.
WARNING: Three
Strikes Your Out! An attempt to notify
parent at home
and/or work will be made each time a student is sent to lunch detention. After serving the 3rd lunch
detention the student will be sent directly to office with a discipline
referral the next time this student misbehaves.
LESSON PLANS FOR 2nd
QUARTER
Parents please send me your email address
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2nd Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship November
16-20, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
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Discuss the consequences if
we had no school rules at Sneed -A ·
Compare and contrast school
rules with our state and federal laws (Protects people, property and
maintains order) Verbal discussion ·
Discuss the consequences if
we had no laws Verbal ·
Introduce words: chaos,
anarchy, civilization, civilized society, manners New
Vobulary |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategy:: |
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Current Events
VA ·
Junior Scholastic magazine when time is available VAK |
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Journal
Writing Strategies: |
Personal reflections: After watching the video, “Building a Dream”
students will write a personal reflection essay on the topic……… “What a
good education means to me” “Why
should we use good manners?” |
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2nd Quarter Nov 3-6, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
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Complete study map for SC ·
Students will learn to identify each of the 50
states using the correct postal abbreviations ·
Students will learn that the US consists of 3
parts ·
Students will watch the video, “Building a Dream” |
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Assessments: |
Next week: November 9th and 10th
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategy:: |
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Current Events ·
US States ·
SC map |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal reflections: After
watching the video, “Building a Dream” students will write a personal
reflection essay on the topic……… “What a
good education means to me” |
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Lesson Plan for Oct 26-30 was
inadvertently deleted!
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Students will discuss classroom rules and sign name
on
form to signify they understand my expectations
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2nd Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship October
19-23, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. Introduction of teacher and classroom to
students; Assign seats 2. Explain emergency safety procedures 3. Explain materials needed for class 4. Explain class rules and procedures 5. Define:
Citizen, Citizenship 6. Describe:
3 ways to become US citizen 7. Complete study map for SC 8. Use puzzle pieces of the 9. Complete a |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Current Events |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections: HMWK: One
page essay due Thusday, 10-22 “Let me
introduce myself” |
End of Lesson Plans
2nd qtr
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First
Quarter |
Mrs.
Dartnell’s Citizenship October 5-9, 2009 |
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OBJECTIVES: This
week the students will be able to: |
1. Create a
list of school rules that they do not like 2. Understand
and explain the need for Sneed’s school rules 3. Understand,
explain, and appreciate the need for society to have laws 4. Identify
and explain types of laws (civil and criminal) 5. Read,
discuss, and understand the “Bill of Rights” |
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ASSESSMENTS for the WEEK: |
1. Higher
level questions related to Objectives and reading strategies 2. Personal
opinions and suggestions written in student journal 3. Class
discussions 4. Essay
about Amendment 1: “The most important
right to is ……” |
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SMARTBOARD
ACTIVITIES for the week: Current
Events |
1. Lesson
“School Rules students hate” 2. Lesson
“Why we need laws?” 3. Lesson “
What are the two types of laws?” 4. Current
Events |
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READING STRATEGIES for the WEEK |
1. Read
current event information using smartboard 2. Read and
discuss “School rules Students hate” |
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WRITING |
1. Essay on
favorite right in Am #1 2. Exit
pass: Write 2 things you learned in
class |
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First
Quarter |
Mrs.
Dartnell’s Citizenship September 28-October 2, 2009 |
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OBJECTIVES: This
week the students will be able to: |
6. Compare
and Contrast the difference between a monarchy and a representative democracy 7. Explain
the purpose of each of the 3 branches of the federal government |
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ASSESSMENTS for the WEEK: |
5. Higher
level questions related to Objectives and reading strategies 6. Personal
opinions and suggestions written in student journal 7. Class
discussions 8. World map
class work relating to current events 9. Quiz on
Monarch vs Representative Democracy TBA 10. Quiz on 3
Branches of Federal Govt |
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SMARTBOARD
ACTIVITIES for the week: Current
Events |
5. Lesson on
Types of Govts 6. Lesson on
3 Branches of Govt 7. Current
Events 8. Bell work |
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READING STRATEGIES for the WEEK |
3. Read
current event information using smartboard 4. Read
Current Event magazine |
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WRITING |
3. Write
answers to questions found at the end of each article in CURRENT EVENT
magazine in student’s journal 4. Journal
entries on monarchy, representative democracy, opinions and suggestions
related to class discussion on govt and current events |
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1st Quarter |
Mrs.
Dartnell’s Citizenship September 14-18, 2009 |
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ASSESSMENT: STUDENTS
WILL BE TESTED on this information on Monday and Tuesday this week |
1.
Explain what it means to be a citizen 2.
Describe the 3 ways in which people can become a 3.
Explain the 3 major duties and responsibilities of
all 4.
Draw, label, and explain the “weakest link” theory 5.
Identify specific items on SC map quiz |
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OBJECTIVES: Students
will read and discuss the Preamble to the Constitution downloaded on the
Smartboard |
1.
In honor of Constitution Day on Sept 17, the
students will learn the meaning of the terms written in the Preamble 2.
Students will discuss the importance of the
Preamble as an introduction to the Constitution 3.
Students will appreciate why the Government used in the world today 4.
Students will discuss the purpose of the 3
branches of the federal government |
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ASSESSMENT: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Writing Strategies: |
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1st Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship September
8-11, 2009 |
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OBJECTIVES: STUDENTS
WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN: |
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the
definition of Citizen, Citizenship, and patriotism ·
how to become a ·
the duties and responsibilities of all citizens ·
why it is important to have good character ·
the meaning of respect |
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ASSESSMENT: Personal essay About the value of an education Quiz on citizens and citizenship |
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Smartboard Activities: The
students will |
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Strategies: The
students will |
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Writing Strategies: The students will |
Personal reflections:
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1st Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship August
24- 28, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. Complete study map for SC 2. Use puzzle pieces of the 3. Complete a 94Discuss SC and US facts 5. Prepare students for |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategies: |
None |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections: Write reflection essay, “How important is
education to you?” Due Monday, 8-31-09 |
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1st Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship August
17- 21, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. Introduction of teacher and classroom to
students 2. Assign seats 3. Explain emergency safety procedures 4. Explain materials needed for class 5. Explain class procedures 6. Complete study map for SC 7. Use puzzle pieces of the 8. Complete a |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategy:: |
None |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections: None |
CITIZENSHIP EXAM QUESTION
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4th Quarter EXAM QUESTION
& some helpful hints |
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List 50
things you would miss if you were sent to prison for 20 years. |
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Each response is
worth 2 points. ·
My exam will count
2x. ·
I have some specific
requirements regarding their list. You may
not list all of your favorite video games,
CDs, places to eat, or individual friends and family. You must write down categories instead.
Examples: friends, fast food, video games, music, sports, etc. |
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Essay Question: Which item that you included in your list
would you miss the most and why? |
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The first 25 items will come easy. It is the last 25 items
that forces you to come to terms with the reality of the consequences that come
from making bad choices. I consider
this a very important final assessment for my course. |
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Helpful
hints! To get 100% on Exam, you need
to think of what you would miss the most starting with your: Bedroom/Bathroom
Backyard & Garage toys Church and Career Non-material things you can’t buy Living or family
room Multi media equipment
Family traditions
Things you do with friends
Vacations and all the things you plan to do in your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s |
Exam
Schedule for 4th Quarter
June 2 Exams 1st and 3rd periods
June 3 Exams 2nd and 4th
periods
June 4 Exams 5th and 6th
periods
WORDS OF
THE WEEKS OF MAY 4-May 28
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Omit |
Cite |
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Identify |
Most likely |
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Indicate |
Most often |
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“Base you answers” |
Conclusion |
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Represents |
Describe |
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Corresponding |
Open Responses |
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Estimate |
Approximate |
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Express in simplest |
terms |
LESSON PLANS
FOR MAY 26-June 1, 2009
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Objectives: |
1. Preamble to the Constitiution 2. Amendment #1 review 3. Preparation for Final Exams “Life behind
bars” 4. Integration, Character, and Leadership – Watch “Remember the Titans” 5. Current Events 6. “ Wrap up” 4th
quarter! |
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Assessments: |
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Strategies: Daily |
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Writing Strategies: 2
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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STOP here!
LESSON PLANS FOR MAY
18-22, 2009
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Objectives: |
1. Define
different Crimes; discuss 2. 3 Branches of
the federal govt and their primary functions 3. Preamble to
the Constitiution 5. Amendment #1
review 6. Preparation
for Final Exams 7. My Friend,
Martin |
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Assessments: May 20>>>> May 22>>>> |
PASS
TESTING PASS
MAKE UP TESTING |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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LESSON
PLANS FOR MAY 11-15, 2009
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Objectives: |
1. Define
different Crimes; discuss 2. 3 Branches of
the federal govt and their primary functions 3. Discuss words
that hurt 4. Preamble to
the Constitiution 5. Amendment #1
review 6. Preparation
for Final Exams |
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Assessments: May 11 >>>>>>> May 12-15 >>>> May 18-22>>>>> |
PASS
REVIEW: Words of the week PASS
TESTING PASS
TESTING |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
CITIZENSHIP EXAM QUESTION
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4th Quarter EXAM QUESTION
& some helpful hints |
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List 50
things you would miss if you were sent to prison for the rest of your life. |
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Each response is worth
2 points. ·
My exam will count
2x. ·
I have some specific
requirements regarding their list. You may
not list all of your favorite video games,
CDs, places to eat, or individual friends and family. You must write down categories instead.
Examples: friends, fast food, video games, music, sports, etc. |
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Essay Question: Which item that you included in your list
would you miss the miss the most and why?
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The first 25 items will come easy. It is the last 25 items
that forces you to come to terms with the reality of the consequences that
come from making bad choices. I
consider this a very important final assessment for my course. |
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Helpful hints! To get 100% on Exam, you need to think of
what you would miss the most starting with your: Bedroom/Bathroom
Backyard & Garage toys
Church
Career Living or family
room Multi media equipment
Family traditions
Things you do with friends
Vacations And all the things you plan to do in your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s |
Exam Schedule for 4th
Quarter
June 2 Exams 1st and
3rd periods
June 3 Exams 2nd and
4th periods
June 4 Exams 5th and
6th periods
STOP HERE!!
LESSON
PLANS FOR MAY 4-8, 2009
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Objectives: |
1. Define
different Crimes; discuss 2. 3 Branches of
the federal govt and their primary functions 3. Discuss words
that hurt 4. Preamble to
the Constitiution 5. Amendment #1
review |
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Assessments: WEEK
DAYS |
PASS
REVIEW: Words of the week |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
Words of the week: Feb 17-April 27
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extended metaphor |
voice |
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non-fictino vs fiction |
hyperbole |
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propaganda |
conventions |
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author’s craft |
oxymoron |
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audience |
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4th Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship April 27-May 1, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. Watch Oprah’s School Selection Process 2. School without rules would be_____? 3. Need for rules and laws 4. Two Types of Laws 5. How to become a citizen (3) 6. Pledge Vocab 7. 3 Branches of govt 8. Am #1 5 Freedoms |
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Assessments: Tues, 28th>>>>> Wed, 29th>>>>> Thur,30th>>>>> |
PASS
REVIEW: Laws, US Constitution and Quiz PASS
REVIEW: Citizenship, Pledge and Quiz PASS
REVIEW:
List of rules
that students do not like used for discussion |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
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4th Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship April 20-24, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. School without rules would be_____? 2. Need for rules and laws 5.
Two Types of Laws 6.
Learn basic legal vocabulary
terms 7.
Are we being desensitized
by entertainment media? 8.
Review Words of the Week for
PASS |
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Assessments: Wed 4/22 >>> Thurs 4-23 >>> Friday 4/24 >> |
Fiction vs. Non-Fiction, Audience,
QUIZ on Words of the Week used in PASS review on
Wednesday and Thursday |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
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4th Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship April
6-April 9, 2009 |
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Objectives: Monday,
6th Tuesday,
7th |
1.
Prepare students for US Map Test this week on Wed
and Thurs 2.
SC Facts and US Facts 3.
Why 4.
Review meaning of the Pledge for Quiz on Tuesday 5.
Review
for PASS the geography, borders, Great Lakes,
major rivers of the 6.
Review
for PASS- Read Current Event magazine Wednesday and Thursday; Use questions in
magazine to stress reading comprehension; world map skills; current events;
and assessment |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Write written explanations of items taught: What is DC?
What is a territory? Current
Event questions from magazine |
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4th Quarter |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship March
30-April 3, 2009 |
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Objectives: |
1. Introduction of teacher and classroom to
students 2. Assign seats 3. Explain emergency safety procedures 4. Explain materials needed for class 5. Explain class procedures 6. Complete study map for SC 7. Use puzzle pieces of the 8. Complete a 9. Discuss SC and US facts 10. Prepare
students for SC quiz 11. Prepare
students for |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
Friday,
April 3rd |
NEW LESSON
FOR THIS WEEK
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3rd Quarter Mar 23-24, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s Citizenship END OF THIRD QUARTER |
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Objectives: |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
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4th Quarter Mar 25-27, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s Citizenship BEGIN 4th QUARTER |
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Objectives: |
1. Introduction of teacher and clasroom to
students 2. Assign seats 3. Explain emergency safety procedures 4. Explain materials needed for class 5. Explain class procedures |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
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Words of
the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions
extended metaphor oxymoron
author’s
craft non-fiction
vs fiction
propaganda hyperbole
audience
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3rd
Quarter Mar
16-22, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
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Words of
the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions
audience extended metaphor oxymoron author’s craft
propaganda hyperbole
non-fiction vs fiction
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3rd
Quarter Mar,
9-13, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
Amendments #11-27
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
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Words of
the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions
audience extended metaphor oxymoron author’s craft
propaganda hyperbole
non-fiction vs fiction
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LAST
WEEK’S LESSON
NOTE: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009
Teacher
In-service Day
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3rd
Quarter March
2-5, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: |
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Writing Strategies: |
Personal
reflections:
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Words of
the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions
audience extended metaphor oxymoron author’s craft
propaganda hyperbole
non-fiction vs fiction etymology
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3rd
Quarter Feb
23-27, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
1. School without rules would be_____? 2. Need for rules and laws 9.
Two Types of Laws 10.
Learn basic legal vocabulary
terms 11.
Are we being desensitized
by entertainment media? |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
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Participation |
Students can earn checkmarks for class rewards based
on their positive participation/character |
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Conduct
marks: I am requesting email addresses for all parents so
I can contact you. |
Parents,
Please send your email addresses to me. An email will be sent to parent and/or a notation will
be written in grade book for those students who: disrupt class (talking,
noise making, writing notes, drawing pictures during class), have a negative
attitude, fail to follow directions, come unprepared to class, etc |
Words of the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions audience
extended
metaphor oxymoron
author’s craft
propaganda hyperbole
etymology
non-fiction vs fiction
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3rd
Quarter Feb
23-27, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
12.
A School without rules would
be_____? 13.
Need for rules and laws 14.
Two Types of Laws 15.
Learn basic legal vocabulary
terms 16.
Are we being desensitized
by entertainment media? |
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Assessments: |
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Smartboard Activities: 3-5
times/wk |
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Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
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Writing Strategies: 2-3
times/wk |
Personal
reflections:
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Word
of the week |
Pronounce word correctly, spell correctly, define,
and use in a sentence |
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Participation |
Students can earn checkmarks for class rewards
based on their positive participation/character |
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Conduct
marks: I am requesting email addresses for all parents so
I can contact you. |
Parents,
Please send your email addresses to me. An email will be sent to parent and/or a notation
will be written in grade book for those students who: disrupt class (talking,
noise making, writing notes, drawing pictures during class), have a negative
attitude, fail to follow directions, come unprepared to class, etc |
Words of the week: Feb 17-April 27
voice conventions
audience
extended
metaphor oxymoron
author’s craft
propaganda hyperbole
etymology
non-fiction vs fiction
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3rd
Quarter Feb
17-20, 2009 |
Mrs. Dartnell’s
Citizenship |
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Objectives: |
1. What are the responsibilities of
citizenship?
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Assessments: |
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