Transcript 10th grade back to school night PowerPoint

Back to School Night
9-2-15
We have to have high standards for our kids, because selfesteem comes from achievement, not from lax standards
and false praise.
-Condoleezza Rice
Mrs. Flores
Language Arts MYP yr-5
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Units of Study/Course Readings
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The Good Earth
Joy Luck Club
Fahrenheit 451
The Road
Outliers
Night
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Mythology
Poetry
Careful reading of the novels is imperative
Spark notes do not replace reading the text. They
may help in understanding the themes, motifs,
symbols, etc. of a text.
Your child’s cell phone is a
distraction!!!!!!
It prevents them from focusing
on their assignments.
How to Read a Novel
Carefully—paying attention—not listening to
music with lyrics, while watching TV, or using
social media
Closely—annotating—making
notes
about
words, themes, symbol, and questions while
reading
This process cannot be rushed or accomplished
in one sitting.
Essays
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Timed writes
55-minute passage
analysis
MYP rubric
Skills are honed
for next 3 years
Skills required for
AP exams & IB
exams.
A’s—or lack thereof
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I don’t GIVE A’s, your child earns
them.
An A on an assignment means the
essay or project demonstrated
excellence in vocabulary, analysis,
creativity, & higher order thinking
skills.
An A does NOT mean “good
enough” or “average” or “above
average.”
In 11th grade IB your child will be
graded according to IB WORLD
standards.
Projects
There will be several group and
individual projects assigned
throughout the year.
 Your child will receive specific
directions on the project when it is
assigned.
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Passing score is required to obtain MYP
certificate.
Assigned in next few days
Due March 7th.
Requires a advisor.
Student checks in & consults advisor with
questions/concerns as they arise.
Reflect student’s
interests.
 Parents sign their
child’s
timeline/signature
form every month.
 This is so you are
aware of how they
are progressing—or
not.
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Check Tests
Basic
comprehension
questions of
assigned
reading.
10 + questions
short answers
Close & careful
reading is
necessary for a
passing score.
Failing scores
are an indicator
that student is
skimming or not
paying attention
while reading.
Sample Q: Who
dies at the end of
the novel?
A mom’s secret
Ask me how your child can almost
instantly
improve their grades and study
habits…..
SAT weekly vocabulary
20 pts 1st semester/ 10 pts 2nd semester
Memorization skills are required for passing scores
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Daily Activities
whole class discussion/activities
group projects
individual projects
Mythology: due 2 weeks before end of 1st semester
( replaces outside reading assignment)
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism is not tolerated in the IB
program.
Students must use their own
ideas and thoughts. If another
person’s ideas and thoughts are
used proper Modern Language
Association (MLA) citations
must be provided.
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Materials Needed
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College ruled paper, blue or black pens
A binder
A yellow, green, or orange highlighter
In order to stay organized and thus successful,
students must bring their materials everyday.
Most books can be borrowed from an
upperclassman or purchased used or new from
Amazon.
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NO e-books.
Daily Agenda
http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/Page/29977
http://parentconnect.cnusd.k12.ca.us/ParentConnect/
Thank you for attending!
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