Elementary English Department

Due Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2009

Level: 3^rd Grade

Topic: Steps in a Process

Objective:

Share experiences while demonstrating fluency in everyday language.

Use grammatically correct structure in writing sentences.

Instructions:

Follow the instructions on the EXTENSION ACTIVITY at the bottom of the page 121 to create a poster where you show the sequence of something you do.

For Example: tying your shoes or brushing your teeth.

Be sure to use 4 complete sentences.

Handwriting must be legible.

Prepare to share with your classmates.

Remember to use your poster as part of the SHOW & TELL.

Presentation Evaluation Criteria

_____ / 4 Greets public and introduces him or herself and topic.

_____ / 4 Stands tall with chin up and shoulders relaxed, avoiding distracting (hands in pockets, arms crossed, swaying back and forth).

_____ / 3 Lets the audience know they are finished in the conclusion.

_____ / 5 Seems prepared, content of 4 or more sentences is MEMORIZED.

_____ / 5 Enunciation and pronunciation are strong features. (Can everyone HEAR and understand you?)

_____ / 4 USES show and tell object/picture to enhance presentation.

_____ / 25 Total

Evaluation Criteria for Poster

_____ / 4 The topic of the poster is very clear when you first look at it.

_____ / 4 4 complete sentences are included in legible writing.

_____ / 4 Each sentence includes appropriate and accurate details to support the topic.

_____ / 4 Each sentence is capitalized correctly.

_____ / 4 Each sentence has an appropriate ending punctuation.

_____ / 4 Each sentence is written in a clear logical order.

_____ / 4 There are no errors in spelling.

_____ / 4 All illustrations/pictures add to the purpose and interest of the poster.

_____ / 4 The overall organization helps to communicate the topic.

_____ / 4 The use of color helps to catch the attention.

_____ / 5 The poster is very neat and presentable.

_____ / 5 Completed task was handed in a timely fashion.

_____ / 50 Total

**This assignment is individual not with a partner.

Due Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Level: 3^rd Grade

Topic: Steps in a Process

Objective:

Share experiences while demonstrating fluency in everyday language.

Use grammatically correct structure in writing sentences.

Instructions:

ü  Follow the instructions on the EXTENSION ACTIVITY at the bottom of the page 121 to create a poster where you show the sequence of something you do.

For Example: tying your shoes or brushing your teeth.

Be sure to use 4 complete sentences.

Handwriting must be legible.

Prepare to share with your classmates.

Remember to use your poster as part of the SHOW & TELL.

Presentation Evaluation Criteria

_____ / 4                         Greets public and introduces him or herself and topic.

_____ / 4                        Stands tall with chin up and shoulders relaxed, avoiding distracting (hands in pockets, arms

crossed, swaying back and forth).

_____ / 3                         Lets the audience know they are finished in the conclusion.

_____ / 5                         Seems prepared, content of 4 or more sentences is MEMORIZED.

_____ / 5                        Enunciation and pronunciation are strong features. (Can everyone HEAR and understand you?)

_____ / 4                         USES show and tell object/picture to enhance presentation.

_____ / 25                      Total
Evaluation Criteria for Poster

_____ / 4                         The topic of the poster is very clear when you first look at it.

_____ / 4                         4 complete sentences are included in legible writing.

_____ / 4                        Each sentence includes appropriate and accurate details to support the topic.

_____ / 4                         Each sentence is capitalized correctly.

_____ / 4                         Each sentence has an appropriate ending punctuation.

_____ / 4                         Each sentence is written in a clear logical order.

_____ / 4                         There are no errors in spelling.

_____ / 4                         All illustrations/pictures add to the purpose and interest of the poster.

_____ / 4                        The overall organization helps to communicate the topic.

_____ / 4                        The use of color helps to catch the attention.

_____ / 5                         The poster is very neat and presentable.

_____ / 5                         Completed task was handed in a timely fashion.

_____ / 50                      Total

**This assignment is individual not with a partner.

Due Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2009

Level: 4^th Grade

Topic: Dinosaurs

Objective:

Share experiences while demonstrating fluency in everyday language.

Use grammatically correct structure in writing sentences.

Instructions:

Create a poster where you show a dinosaur web. Choose the picture or drawing of the dinosaur of your preference and some information about the creature.

Be sure to use 4 complete sentences.

Handwriting must be legible.

Prepare to share with your classmates.

Remember to use your poster as part of the SHOW & TELL.

This dinosaur web will help you organize the information to be presented in class.

Presentation Evaluation Criteria

_____ / 4 Greets public and introduces him or herself and topic.

_____ / 4 Stands tall with chin up and shoulders relaxed, avoiding distracting (hands in pockets, arms crossed, swaying back and forth).

_____ / 3 Lets the audience know they are finished in the conclusion.

_____ / 5 Seems prepared, content of 4 or more sentences is MEMORIZED.

_____ / 5 Enunciation and pronunciation are strong features. (Can everyone HEAR and understand you?)

_____ / 4 USES show and tell object/picture to enhance presentation.

_____ / 25 Total

Evaluation Criteria for Poster

_____ / 4 The topic of the poster is very clear when you first look at it.

_____ / 4 4 complete sentences are included in legible writing.

_____ / 4 Each sentence includes appropriate and accurate details to support the topic.

_____ / 4 Each sentence is capitalized correctly.

_____ / 4 Each sentence has an appropriate ending punctuation.

_____ / 4 Each sentence is written in a clear logical order.

_____ / 4 There are no errors in spelling.

_____ / 4 All illustrations/pictures add to the purpose and interest of the poster.

_____ / 4 The overall organization helps to communicate the topic.

_____ / 4 The use of color helps to catch the attention.

_____ / 5 The poster is very neat and presentable.

_____ / 5 Completed task was handed in a timely fashion.

_____ / 50 Total

**This assignment is individual not with a partner.

Academia Cristo Rey

English Department

Miss Maldonado

Classroom Rules:

1. Come to class on time.
2. Raise your hand to speak.  Talk only when permitted.
3. Be kind and respect each other.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Walk in the classroom and halls.
6. Keep our classroom neat and clean.
7. Listen when our teacher or classmate is speaking.
8. Follow the teacher’s directions at all times.
9. Use polite speech and body language. Call your classmate by his or her proper name.
10. Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up.
11. Do not eat candy or other food in class.
12. Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed. Keep them in good condition.
13. Do your own work. Do not cheat or copy someone else’s work is taking credit for what other does, and it is not nice.
14. Complete all assignments on time.

Absences and Make-up Policy:

• It is the responsibility of each student to recover material when he/she is absent.
• Absences due to illness or family emergency will be excused with a signed note from a parent.
• It is the student’s responsibility to make-up any tests missed because of an excused absence the day they return to school (5 days if a medical certificate is enclosed).
• There will be NO make-up tests for unexcused absences.

Homework Policy:

• Students will complete homework on time and in the manner requested.
• Student is responsible for clarifying with the teacher any questions about the homework.
• With the exception of excused absences due to illness or a family emergency, late homework will not be accepted.

Project Policy:

• Students will complete projects on time and in the manner requested.
• Student is responsible for clarifying with the teacher any questions about the assignment.
• Projects that are one day late will be penalized.
• Because projects are assigned at least 2 weeks in advance, any project that extends to more than one day tardiness will not be accepted and will be graded with a zero (0).

Dress code:

• Students’ uniforms must conform to school regulations.
• Casual day clothes must adhere to school regulations (long pants, top with sleeves, sneakers).
• Students’ appearance must be a demonstration of our Christian values.
• Students who do not conform to this policy will not be accepted in class.

Parent Communications:

• Telephone messages may be left at the office during regular school hours,
• Correspondence can be sent with students as needed.
• Parents may request a parent-teacher conference at the office; Monday through Thursday on a specific hour assigned.

Groups: Third Grade Cristo Rey and Third Grade Monarca

The students will have a vocabulary quiz regarding the members of the School Community discussed in class. This quiz will be given next Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

They should:

1. know the definitions in English and Spanish.
2. be able to identify the picture with the correct member of the School Community.
3. know the correct spelling of the word.

Group: Fourth Grade Cristo Rey

The students will have a vocabulary quiz regarding the Powerful Forces of Nature discussed in class.  This quiz will be given next Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

They should:

1. know the definitions in English and Spanish.
2. be able to identify the picture with the correct Force of Nature.
3. know the correct spelling of the word.
4. know what Forces of Nature occur in Puerto Rico.
5. know how can you  to protect against the Forces of Nature.

August 10, 2009

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our new school year 2009-2010!  It will be a wonderful year filled with hard work, great expectations, challenges, and goals to fulfill.  My name is Miss M. Maldonado and I have been assigned as the Third and Fourth Grade English teacher.

I am very happy to have your child in my classroom.  I believe that by all of us working together we can make this a very successful year, and consider it of prime importance that you be an active part of your child’s education.

One of the things I will be asking of you is to give me information that will help me get to know your child better.  Throughout the year, I will be sending home activities that you and your child can do together.  The activities will help your child with what we are studying in school.

It is important that you and your child be informed of my standards of classroom behavior so everyone knows what is expected.  I have always found parents to be very supportive of good classroom behavior so their child has a good environment for maximum learning.  I am attaching a copy of our classroom rules and policies, as well as my own personal rules.  If your child develops any difficulty conforming to the rules, I will notify you.

I consider it a great privilege and responsibility to be your child’s teacher this year, and look forward to meeting each of you.

Sincerely,

Miss M. Maldonado

English Teacher

mmc

Academia Cristo Rey

Ponce, Puerto Rico

English Department

Level: Third Grade

Teacher: Miss M. Maldonado

Contact Hours: Mondays thru Fridays (250 minutes per week)

Textbook: Longman Cornerstone B

Course Description:

Our English Program aims to develop students that are able to effectively communicate in a bilingual society.  To achieve this purpose the program will present English Language Learning with varied, dynamic and interactive activities that are organized in 4 language strands (oral communication, written communication, reading comprehension and literary appreciation). These strands involve expectations and similar skills that develop and expand over time.

General Objectives:

In order to provide continuity of second language acquisition across grade levels, the program establishes general goals of what our students should know and should be able to do as they acquire concepts and skills enumerated under each of the language strands.  These goals are as follows:

• Students will recognize the importance of being able to communicate in the English language.
• Students will be able to sustain everyday conversations effectively in the English language.
• Students will be able to read and write effectively in the English language.
• Students will enhance their bilingual public speaking skills.
• Students will establish a life-long love for reading English language literature.

Evaluation Criteria: *

By the end of each trimester, the students will have gathered five to six grades.

The criterion is divided as follows:

• Tests (as themes are completed), Quizzes, Dictations
• Assessment (compositions, drawings, picture books and others)
• Special projects, Oral and Written Presentations
• Class Participation ( daily exercises and homework, among others)

Classroom Requirements:

Each student is required to have the following (no sharing is permitted):

• Textbook
• Pencils (3)
• Scissors
• 2 pocket folders
• Notebook
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Construction paper
• Dictionary (the one required by the school)
• Glue
• Loose –leaf paper
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser
• White paper

The student is responsible for bringing all the materials to class every day. He or She must have at least 10 sheets of white, construction, and loose-leaf paper.

Thematic Units to be covered: *

• Communities
• Meeting Challenges
• Animals at Home
• Great Ideas
• Neighbors in Space
• Arts Festivals
• Grammar Mechanics
• Writing Essentials

Office Hours:

• Monday thru Thursday-8:00 to 8:50 am (Parents must request a parent-teacher meeting at the school’s office first.)

* This Syllabus is subject to change according to academic time distribution, student’s needs and development, and teacher’s judgment.

Academia Cristo Rey

Ponce, Puerto Rico

English Department

Level: Third Grade

Teacher: Miss M. Maldonado

Contact Hours: Mondays thru Fridays (250 minutes per week)

Textbook: Longman Cornerstone A

Course Description:

Our English Program aims to develop students that are able to effectively communicate in a bilingual society.  To achieve this purpose the program will present English Language Learning with varied, dynamic and interactive activities that are organized in 4 language strands (oral communication, written communication, reading comprehension and literary appreciation). These strands involve expectations and similar skills that develop and expand over time.

General Objectives:

In order to provide continuity of second language acquisition across grade levels, the program establishes general goals of what our students should know and should be able to do as they acquire concepts and skills enumerated under each of the language strands.  These goals are as follows:

• Students will recognize the importance of being able to communicate in the English language.
• Students will be able to sustain everyday conversations effectively in the English language.
• Students will be able to read and write effectively in the English language.
• Students will enhance their bilingual public speaking skills.
• Students will establish a life-long love for reading English language literature.

Evaluation Criteria: *

By the end of each trimester, the students will have gathered five to six grades. The criterion is divided as follows:

• Tests (as themes are completed), Quizzes, Dictations
• Assessment (compositions, drawings, picture books and others)
• Special projects, Oral and Written Presentations
• Class Participation ( daily exercises and homework, among others)

Classroom Requirements:

Each student is required to have the following (no sharing is permitted):

• Textbook
• Pencils (3)
• Scissors
• 2 pocket folders
• Notebook
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Construction paper
• Dictionary (the one required by the school)
• Glue
• Loose –leaf paper
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser
• White paper

The student is responsible for bringing all the materials to class every day. He or She must have at least 10 sheets of white, construction, and loose-leaf paper.

Thematic Units to be covered: *

• Communities
• Meeting Challenges
• Animals at Home
• Great Ideas
• Neighbors in Space
• Arts Festivals
• Grammar Mechanics
• Writing Essentials

Office Hours:

• Monday thru Thursday-8:00 to 8:50 am (Parents must request a parent-teacher meeting at the school’s office first.)

* This Syllabus is subject to change according to academic time distribution, student’s needs and development, and teacher’s judgment.