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Welcome/ Bienvenidos

Welcome to Ms. Rivera's class! Students will learn about another culture, ancient civilizations, language arts, and more through hands-on learning and project-based activities. Homework will be assigned and graded, and assessments will make up the majority of students' grades. The goals for the year include building a collaborative learning environment, developing organizational skills, and fostering a love of learning. Donations for the classroom are appreciated. Contact Ms. Rivera with any questions or concerns. Let's have a great year!

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Welcome/ Bienvenidos

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  1. Welcome/ Bienvenidos PLEASE SIGN IN TAKE AN INDEX CARD, YOU MAY WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR CHILD AND I WILL GIVE IT TO THEM WHEN I SEE THEM NEXT Turn the cards in to the ‘turn in bin’ on your way out Smile, we’re so happy you’re here!

  2. Who is Ms. Rivera/ Srta. Rivera?

  3. Spanish Humanities • In this course students will learn about and gain an appreciation for another culture. • Geography and history • Hands on learning/ project based learning • Holidays • Traditions • Foods, art • Music • Use of Spanish language • Novel Studies

  4. Social Science- Ancient Civilizations • Hands on simulations • Document based questions • Primary Sources • Citing evidence • Greek fest

  5. Language Arts • Study Sync • Close reading strategies • Focus on reading and writing- argumentative, informational, narrative • Novel Studies • 30 book challenge/ bookopoly • Collaborative Class activities • Listening and speaking activities (analysis)

  6. 6 word memoirs

  7. Social Science (Dual Immersion) • Students will learn about ancient civilizations through the curriculum of History Alive The Ancient World • Digital access • Interactive notebooks (in class and digital) • Audio and text • Hands on simulations • Grade level collaboration

  8. Homework • Recorded in the agendas and posted on my webpage • AMS  Academics  teachers and staff  my name • https://www.adamsmiddle.org • Students will receive 5 points for completing each assignment on time • Some homework assignments will be selected to be worth more points • Pink slip for missing homework • Blue slip for late homework • Students are responsible for writing their homework in their agendas

  9. Grading • Assessments of learning are worth 90% of students’ overall grade. Assessments of learning might include quizzes, tests, performance tasks or projects, and on-demand writing. Classwork and homework will make up the remaining 10% of students’ overall grade.

  10. Goals of the Year • Get to know every student, as well as have them get to know one another • Collaborative learning/ team work (e.g. expert groups) • Develop organizational skills • Effective communicating • Critical thinking and problem solving • Self reliance, self advocacy, accountability • Love of learning • Classroom community • Student engagement • Develop a growth mindset

  11. I wish my teacher knew… • “…how much I love social studies.” • “…that they are great.” • “…that I am maybe a lot nervous for middle school and to take on a big challenge in life.” • “…that I am a junior Olympic swimmer.” • “…how reluctant I am to grow up.” • “…more about my personal interests and me as a person.”

  12. The Giving Tree- Here is a list of items if you would like to donate to our classroom. Thank you • Electronic hole puncher • Large classroom timer • Flexible seats • Book bins • Raffle box prizes • English to Spanish dictionaries • Clothes pins • Library books (English and Spanish) • Disinfecting wipes • Laminating sheets • Cardstock • Hand soap • Hand sanitizer • Tissue boxes

  13. Contact • jrivera@rbusd.org • Please encourage your child to reach out should they have a question or a concern  • Respond within 24-48 hours except weekends and holidays

  14. Kahoot • Kahoot.it • https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=b16b02f1-8140-4eff-9584-bb3d7920618a

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