We are beginning our 3rd Nine Weeks project very early as they relate to Black History Month. The goal is to have the projects complete in time to be on display throughout the month of February. Students must choose one of the following.
The completed projects are due February 1.
At the bottom of this page are several helpful websites students may use to locate information. Students may also need to utilize other research tools including books, magazines, and Internet search engines.
Black History A-Z Scrapbook (individual)
Find the Black History related fact for each item on your assigned list and compile a scrapbook. There is one person, thing or event for each letter of the alphabet. Use only one letter on each page. Each page should have a brief summary (at least a paragraph) and a picture, and should be neatly and colorfully decorated. The summary may be taken directly from the internet, a book or other source, but the source must be included on each page. The picture may be printed, drawn or cut from a book or magazine. Compile all of the information in alphabetical order and put in a folder or binder. All 26 letters of the alphabet must be used. Include a title page in the front of the folder or binder. The second page should include your alphabetical list. Be creative. Grade will be based on completion of assignment, creativity and neatness, and accuracy of information.
Talk Show (group of 4-5)
One host and 3-4 guests will discuss issues or topics relating to anything Black History. The talk show should be based in the time period of the people being portrayed. Group members will need to research the topic and people they will portray. The group should also include a visual (i.e. poster, tri-board, banner, etc.) as a background. Topic ideas: black inventors/inventions, slavery vs. abolition, civil rights leaders, African-American firsts, Harlem Renaissance, political leaders, record-setting athletes. The group may use any other approved topic not listed above. Grade will be based on completion of assignment, accuracy of information, oral presentation, delivery of participants, creativity and neatness of visual.
Tri-Board and Oral Report (individual)
Create and decorate a tri-board about the assigned topic, then give an oral report of the topic. The tri-board should include the topic, 10 facts and 10 pictures, drawings or objects. You may use note cards for the oral report. You may not read from a full sheet of paper or the tri-board. Grade will be based on completion of assignment, creativity, neatness, accuracy of information, oral presentation and delivery.
Black History Game (individual or group of 2)
Create a game based on the use of Black History trivia. Devise the rules and procedures for the game, including the questions and answers needed to play. Create a game board (if needed) and provide all other materials necessary to play the game (i.e. dice, playing pieces, trivia cards, etc.). Be prepared to demonstrate the game. Grade will be based on completion of assignment, creativity, neatness, accuracy of information, ease of understanding, and fun.
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Preparedness
Students are expected to arrive on time and ready to begin working as soon as they walk into the door. This means students should have paper, pencils, pens, AR books, and text books. Students will be always be informed ahead of time which book(s) they need to bring to class each day.
Students will need to try to use the restroom and handle other personal business prior to reporting to class. Students will be allowed three (3) EMERGENCY hall passes each nine weeks. Students may use these passes for any reason. Additional passes will be permitted at the teacherÂs discretion.
Classroom Rules
Students are expected to abide by all classroom rules at all times. Failure to do so will result in appropriate disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, verbal warning, isolation, parent contact, writing assignment (action plan), silent lunch, after school detention, in-school detention, In-School Suspension (ISS), and Out of School Suspension (OSS).
My classroom expectations require students always show their Falcon PRIDE!
Put your education first.
Respect yourself and others.
Instructions are important. Always follow them.
Distractions can hinder learning. Avoid them.
Effort is rewarded as much as progress.
Student should adhere to all classroom, school, and school district rules, (see Student Code of Conduct and Rothschild Student Handbook). Repeated violations of any rule will be considered defiance and will result in immediate referral to the Assistant Principal.
Grading
Students are expected to participate in and complete all class assignments and activities. Each nine weeks period, students will be graded according to the following*:
35% Class Work/Homework
25% Tests/Quizzes
20% Projects
10% Accelerated Reader
10% Participation
*Grading system is subject to change.
Accelerated Reader and Media Center
Grading System
Accelerated Reader accounts for 10% of the Language Arts grade, with test average and percent of point goal equaling 5% each.
Expectations
Students are expected to:
*bring at least one accelerated reader book to class every day
*achieve 100% of their point goal each nine weeks with at least a 70 average on AR tests
*read their accelerated reader book at least 2 ½ hours per week during the school day and 2 ½ hours per week at home
*keep a log of all reading in their class folders, including reading done at home
*follow all class and school rules
Media Center
Students will be allowed to go to the media center only if they:
*have completed a book and taken an AR Test on it
*have their ID card
*have no overdue books
*have the money to pay for a lost book or new ID card
*have not lost media center privileges due to behavior
Media Center hall passes are valid for 10 minutes. This includes travel time. Students should be able to get to the Media Center, locate a book, check it out and get back to the classroom within ten minutes, provided the student has not wasted time socializing and horse playing. Students may not use the Media Center pass for any other purpose than to go to the Media Center. Misuse of the Media Center pass will result in suspension of Media Center privileges.
AR Testing
Students may take an AR test upon completion of an AR book if:
*the book is in the studentÂs reading range
*the book has a point value of 2.0 or higher
*the student has properly logged his/her reading daily
*the student has properly completed the required book summary
Students must score a 70% or higher for the AR test to be counted toward the grade.
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