Novel Exploration Weekly Breakdown of STEM Activities

Novel Classes Weekly STEM Project Material List Year 2 - 6th-8th Novel Exploration-2.pdf 

Syllabus

6th-8th Novel Explorations

Year 2

CP# 1033.1 

Class Times Online: Mondays @ 9:00 am

 

Teacher: Mrs. Sherry Guidi                                                                                                                                         Email: Canvas Email                                                                

 

Semester 1 First Class Meeting: August 16, 2021  

Last Day to Drop: September 3, 2021  

(Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline) 

                                      

Semester 2 First Class Meeting: January  3, 2022

Last Day to Drop:  January 14, 2022 

(Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline) 

      

Curriculum:  Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis.  If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing. Students will need the following required materials: 

 

Required Materials: 

• Novels
• Emily’s Runaway Imagination by Beverly Cleary
• ISBN 9780380709236
• Read aloud on Youtube by Grandma Carla
• The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais
• ISBN 9780310766162

• Ginger Pye  by Eleanor Estes

• ISBN 9780544927810
• All 13: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
• ISBN 978-1536209457

 

• Folder/binder to keep your writing assignments for my class. 
• Working external headset with mic (computer speakers do not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Plug-in headsets (rather than Bluetooth) work best with Jigsaw. After the third week of class and no headset, students may begin to lose participation points for the class. Class is much more engaging if all students can talk in class using their mic. Suggested:  Office Depot Logitech Clear-Chat 

 

• Optional Amazon Business Material List(See Canvas)

 

Options for Obtaining Novels:

• Many of these novels are at the Learning Center. Check Atriuum!
• Check out the novel from your local library.
• Amazon has used novels for cheap.
• The PDF of the novel is on my online homepage.
• Purchase the novels with funding.

 

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

CWCS’s 6th-8th grade Novel Exploration’s online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher.

 

Course Overview:    

Students will engage in the study of four novels and explore a variety of literary genres throughout time. Each novel will be examined in a variety of fashions and an in depth literature study unit will be completed with each novel. Students should make every effort to keep up with assigned reading, as prior reading of assigned material before coming to class is essential in order to participate fully. 

 

Here are some examples of what we will be working on during the year:

• Literature and informational text Analyzing literature and informational text
• Reading skills and strategies
• Vocabulary skills and strategies
• Language conventions

Students will:

• Generate, identify, and organize details
• Determine main ideas and draw conclusions
• Order and sequence events
• Compare and contrast ideas
• Chart causes and effects
• Evaluate information and make decisions

Classes are held weekly in Canvas which is the course management system that is available to students, parent teachers, and Education Specialists, 24/7. Detailed weekly assignments and announcements will be posted on my Canvas homepage page. In addition, for your reference, a pacing guide containing suggested assignments is included at the end of this syllabus.  

PLEASE NOTE: The pacing guide can be subject to change and is a suggested guide for assignments. Students in online classes should read the online homepage for up-to-date and detailed assignments. 

Prerequisites: None

Requirements: 

• Class textbook/workbook
• Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Reliable Internet access
• Canvas Login link:  Click here to access

 

English Department Webpage: Click here to access

 

Grading: This is a supplemental course and grades are not given.

Attendance: Attendance is required. The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

• Excused Absence is defined as:
  The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
• Unexcused Absence is defined as:
  An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  

When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment.

Absent/Late Work: If you are absent from class notify me via Canvas email and listen to the recording by the following day. No late work will be accepted.

Daily Homework:  All homework will be submitted through Canvas. You can submit a Word document, PDF or Google Doc (download as a PDF and upload to Canvas).  Emailed assignments will not be accepted.  All communication will be made through Canvas’ email feature.

Test & Quizzes:  There are no tests or quizzes for this course.

Final Exam & Projects:  There is no final exam. Projects are due by the required deadline listed in Canvas.

Safety Disclaimer:

It is recommended that all crafts and activities be supervised by an adult. It is the parent’s responsibility to participate and assist their child with any cooking activities. Adults should always handle any hot items such as glue or cooking supplies. Always take safety precautions when performing arts and crafts. Always follow the labels of ingredients and supplies used. Always use judgement on age-appropriateness and do not let children under 3 participate with any small ingredients of supplies that could pose a choking hazard. It is the parent’s discretion to participate with their child in any of the project based (STEAM) activities.

 

A NOTE FROM YOUR TEACHER: Your child will meet with me one day a week.  Your child may need some support from you at home with their reading and writing skills. Therefore, please use this pacing guide to help you with planning your instruction. Please make sure your student completes the work and fully understands the material each week. We are a team in your child’s education and your child’s success depends on all members giving 100%.

 

Important Dates 2021 - 2022:

Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Sept. 6: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)

Nov. 19 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec.  7 & 9: a-g Finals

Nov 29 - Dec 3: Last Class session this week

Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start

Jan. 17: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 18 - 21: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 18-25: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May 2 - 6: Last class session this week

May 10 & 12: a-g Finals

May 20: Last day of school

6th-8th Grade Novel Exploration Pacing Guide:  Semester 1 August 16, 2021

 

Grades 6th-8th  Dates:	Selection	Classwork	Homework
8/16/21 Week 1	Slide 1	Welcome to 6th-8th Novel Explorations Learn online tools	Get Emily’s Runaway Imagination Make Bookmark
8/23/21 Week 2	Emily’s Runaway Imagination Slide 6	Share bookmark How to create a PPT, font, slide layout, add slides	Read chapter 1  PPT Slide 1 Make a book cover
8/30/21 Week 3	Emily’s Runaway Imagination Slide 9	Share student PPT How to add pictures, background color, theme	Read chapter 2 PPT Slide 2 & 3 Make caramel apples
9/6/21 Week 4 No School Monday		NO CLASS
9/13/21 Week 5	Emily’s Runaway Imagination Slide 15	Share PPT/Apples Video	Read chapters 3 & 4 PPT Slide 4 & 5 Make a model car
9/20/21 Week 6	Emily’s Runaway Imagination Slide 18	Share PPT/Car Explain PPT 6,7 & 8	Read chapter 5 & 6  PPT Slide 6, 7 & 8  Digital Minibook
9/27/21 Week 7	Emily’s Runaway Imagination Slide 21	Share PPT/Minibook How to do animations/transitions Acrostic Poem Haiku Poem	Read chapter 7 & 8  Create Fingerprint poem PPT 9, 10 & 11
10/4/21 Week 8	Slide 29	Share PPT/Fingerprint poem Acrostic/Haiku Write a summary of the book	Get The Silence Between Us Read chapter 9 Kahoot next week
10/11/21 Week 9	The Silence Between Us Slide 32	PLAY KAHOOT!	Read chapters 1-6 Create a brochure about Colorado
10/18/21 Week 10	The Silence Between Us Slide 35	Share brochure Video Introduce Deaf Person Project: Select person & share	Read chapters 7-12 Draw who you think you are/Self portrait Deaf Person Project:  Page 1 & 2
10/25/21 Week 11	The Silence Between Us Slide 40	Share self portrait Video Google Questions	Read chapters 13-18 Deaf Person Project:  Page 3 Part 1 Create a calm down/glitter jar
11/1/21 Week 12	The Silence Between Us Slide 43	Share calm down/glitter  jar Video PPT	Read chapter 19-24 Deaf Person Project:  Page 3 Part 2 Make snow
11/8/21 Week 13	The Silence Between Us Slide 47	Share snow Video PPT	Read chapters 25-30 Deaf Person Project:  Page 4  Make hand art
11/15/21 Week 14	The Silence Between Us Slide 50	Share hand art Present Deaf Person Project Presentations	Read chapters 31-36 Kahoot after break!
11/22/21 Week 15 NO SCHOOL		THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/29/21 Week 16	Slide 53	PLAY KAHOOT!
12/6/21 Week 17		CLASS PARTY!

6th-8th Grade Novel Exploration Pacing Guide:  Semester 2 January 3, 2022

 

Grade 6th-8th   Dates:	Selection	Classwork	Homework
1/3/22 Week 1	Ginger Pye Slide	Welcome to 6th-8th Novel Explorations Learn online tools	Get  novel for next week
1/10/22 Week 2	Ginger Pye Slide 6	Read Fun Facts Venn Diagram Watch Bird Feeder Video	Read chapters 1-3 Make a bird feeder
1/17/22 Week 3 No School		NO CLASS MLK
1/24/22 Week 4	Ginger Pye Slide 13	Share Feeder Video Powerpoint	Read chapters 4-6 Make gingerbread cookies Draw/color yellow hat
1/31/22 Week 5	Ginger Pye Slide 17	Share cookies/hat Video-Oobleck(2) PPT-Character Types How to create a PPT, font, slide layout, add slides Explain slide 1 & 2	Read chapters 7-9 Book Report: Slide 1 & 2 Make Oobleck
2/7/22 Week 6	Ginger Pye Slide 24	Share Oobleck PPT Kindness rock video Explain slide 3, 4, 5 How to add pictures, background color, theme	Read chapters 10-12 Book Report: Slide 3, 4, & 5 Create Kindness rock
2/14/22 Week 7	Slide 28	Share kindness rock PPT Explain 6, 7, 8	Read chapters 13-14 Book Report: Slide 6, 7, & 8 Make Be ready to present!
2/21/22 Week 8 NO SCHOOL		NO CLASS PRESIDENT’S DAY
2/28/22 Week 9	Ginger Pye Slide 37	Share Book Report Presentations	Get All Thirteen
3/7/22 Week 10	All Thirteen Slide 40	PLAY KAHOOT!	Read chapters 1-6
3/14/22 Week 11	All Thirteen Slide 43	PPT Video Discuss report options, google the images	Read chapters 7-12 Make Stalactites & Stalagmites Select idea for our Book Report
3/21/22 Week 12		SPRING BREAK
3/28/22 Week 13	All Thirteen Slide 49	Share Stalactites Video 15 min Caver’s Disease	Read chapters 13-18 Make rock candy Work on your report
4/4/22 Week 14	All Thirteen Slide 53	Share rock candy Video 15-30 Timeline	Read chapters 19-25 Make a cave Work on your report
4/11/22 Week 15	All Thirteen Slide 56	Share cave Video 30-45 min Write a summary	Read chapters 26-31 Finish your report for next week Cave diving artwork
4/18/22 Week 16	All Thirteen Slide 59	Report Presentations Cave diving artwork	Be sure to have finished the novel
4/25/22 Week 17	Slide 62	PLAY KAHOOT!