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Language Arts: Amy [email protected]
(425)837-7894http://byus.wikidot.com
Office: 2410K
Social Studies: Kelsey Sprague
[email protected](425) 837-7775
http://connect.issaquah.wednet.ed
u/high/skyline/staff/ms_spragues_site/
default.aspxor
http://tinyurl.com/lyfvofvOffice: 2410A
Teacher Introduction General Syllabi Review Texts/Skills Expectations Grading Scales and Categories Website Family Access Student-Parent-Teacher Teamwork
7 years of teaching/5th year at Skyline [email protected] Byus.wikidot.com
Washington State University (2001-2005) ◦ Cum laude Honors College graduate◦ B.A. Social Studies Education
8th Year of Teaching◦ Previously taught high school in Lacey and junior high
in Puyallup◦ Courses taught include US History, World Studies,
Pacific Northwest History, Language Arts, Leadership, Drama
Background◦ I grew up in Port Orchard and attended South Kitsap
High School.◦ I love to dance (studio, swing, ballroom, etc.), garden,
read, craft, and travel.◦ I am incredibly empathetic but believe in helping
students understand consequence of choice.◦ I run my classroom on mutual honor and mutual
effort.
What is Civilization? What role does geography play in the development of civilization? How have different civilizations structured themselves? (Hierarchy
and Caste) How do groups make decisions? (Political systems) How do groups divide resources? (Economic systems) Why do some groups conquer others? What is the relationship between society and the individual? How do you fight against a more powerful enemy? How have ideas changed history? (Enlightenment) What role do American values play in our national and foreign
policies? Why do civilizations make certain decisions (policies) at certain
times?
TextsHouse on Mango Street- Sandra CisnerosThings Fall Apart- Chinua AchebeBless Me, Ultima- Rudolfo AnayaAnimal Farm, George OrwellRomeo and Juliet- William Shakespeare
History
TextbookWorld History, 2014
Online Access
Primary sources, articles, short stories and other literature provided in class
Areas of studyCultural AnthropologyAfricaLatin AmericaAsiaMiddle EastCivicsForeign Policy
• Thesis writing• Critical reading• Historical Analysis• Document analysis• Causation• Research and thesis-driven research papers• Sourcing• Historical Bias• Historical Interpretation
Composition Component◦ Weekly vocabulary◦ Thesis statements◦ Outlines◦ Essay: Literary Analysis
• Thesis-Driven Multi-Paragraph Essays• Causes of colonization research paper
(1st semester)• Foreign policy Research Project (2nd
semester)• Persuasive pieces• Essay Tests: Timed-writing strategies• Document-based questions
Sample Rubric:
Exceeds Standards Standard Approaching Standard Below Standard
Thesis
Thesis is clear, supportable, and specific; statement is complex and thought provoking.
Thesis is clear, supportable, and specific, though written in a simplistic style.Thesis has a great idea but the wording is disjointed and hard to follow.
Thesis almost meets the requirements, but it may be too board/vague or too specific. Getting there, but hard to understand, a little confusing.
Thesis does not meet requirements:Unclear as to what the author is trying to say.Wrote a question not a statement.It is so broad that it is barely resembles a thesis statement at all.
Co-teaching: Language Arts/Social Studies
Academic Honesty Punctuality Student Communication Grading
Kelsey Sprague, SS; Amy Byus, Language Arts
Blended curriculum Joint expectations Joint success
Student Handbook No plagiarism/collaboration/cheating 1st offense= 0 on the assignment, 2nd
offense= loss of credit for the course www.turnitin.com MLA Format
Students need to be on time to class Students need to be in class Students need to communicate with us in a
timely fashion The general expectation for make-up work
is that if it was accessible and on the website, it should be done if possible! If not, school policy allows three days.
30-60 minutes a night for both LA/SS Students need to communicate with us
when they need assistance No late work
SHS Standard Grading Scale Grading Categories
93 - 100% A90 - 92% A-87 - 89% B+83 - 86% B80 - 82% B-77 - 79% C+73 - 76% C70 - 72% C-67 - 69% D+63 - 66% D60 - 62% D-59 – below F
Social Studies Language Arts30 Culminating
Assessments and Projects
30 Culminating Assessments and Projects
20 Culminating Writing (Sophomore Project, Semester Essays, Major Rubric and teacher scored writing)
20 Culminating Writing (Sophomore Project, Semester Essays, Major Rubric and teacher scored writing)
30 Process (Homework, some Quizzes, some classwork)
20 Process (Homework, some Quizzes)
10 Vocabulary Acquisition
10 In-Class Participation (Socratic Seminars, In-class work and discussion)
10 In-Class Participation (Socratic Seminars, In-class work and discussion)
10 Final Exam 10 Final Exam
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◦ Updated regularly so students can track their progress. Any discrepancies in grade book should be brought to our attention within 7 days or no change will be made.
There is no late work accepted, no extra credit, and no rounding.
Please allow your student to contact us about a concern before you contact us (absences, trouble-shooting, grade questions). ◦ Help your student compose an email asking for an
appointment during office hours◦ Help your student brainstorm possible solutions to
the issue to discuss with teachers Goal: Open communication between teacher,
parent, and student◦ Please copy both Sprague and Byus on all emails
We’re so thankful you came to support your student. We apologize for not accommodating conversations about a specific student need at this time, but please consider completing the survey at:
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◦ Because we move classrooms throughout the day, email is the best way to contact us.