English/U.S. History

Mr. BanaagMr. Banaag

A Little About Me Novato Unified School District for 14 years - 1999-2007 5th Grade @ Pleasant Valley (8

yrs) -2007-2009 6th Grade @ Sinaloa (2 yrs) -2009-2010 Principal of Olive Elementary (1

yr) -2010-2011 Asst. Principal of Sinaloa (1yr) -2011-2013 7th Grade @ Sinaloa (2 yrs) B.A, Credential, Masters @ U.C. Santa

Barbara Admin. Credential @ Sonoma State Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, grew up in

San Diego; lived in Bay Area for 14 yrs (Novato 13)

Enjoy sports, working out, reading, watching movies, eating, & traveling

Teaching philosophy: I want school to be both an engaging, challenging, and rewarding environment for students to pick up on skills that they will use throughout life.

Contact InformationWebsite:

www.mrbanaag.weebly.comE-mail: lbanaag@nusd.org

Phone: 897-2111

Voicemail: Ext. 5468

- To prepare students to be productive, participating members of society.

- I will focus on implementing a curriculum that is relevant and meaningful to students, while helping them achieve and meet the 7th grade Common Core standards in both English and History.

The 4 C’s of Common CoreCritical Thinking & Analysis

-looking at problems in a new way; linking learning across subjects & disciplines

Collaboration-working w/ others towards a common goal

Communication-sharing thoughts, ideas, & solutions

Creativity & Innovation-trying new approaches to get things done

Textbooks- Each student has been issued the

Medieval History Alive Textbook and its accompanying workbook (this text and its workbook are the only school books they will need daily on a consistent basis)

- - The Language of Literature book (This stays at school and will not be issued out to students.)

- - Language Network - Novels will also be checked out

to students over the course of the

year as they are assigned.

Suggested Class Materials

1 ½ - 2” 3 Ring Binder: This is needed for English and History but can include the same binder the student uses for other classes and subjects. This binder must have section dividers for both English and History.Paper: Loose-leaf, college ruled paper.Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Pencil Case: Must have numerous useful writing utensils ready for class.Colored Pencils (w/sharpeners)/MarkersDaily Sinaloa Planner (This should be with students at all times

English OverviewCOMMON CORE in 3 Minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s0rRk9sER0

Common Core Crosswalk in ELAhttp://www.scoe.net/

castandards/multimedia/k-12_ela_croswalks.pdfCommon Core 7th Grade State

Standardshttp://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

documents/ela6to12ctasuminstitute.pdf

Common Core State Standards Website

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/elaresources.asp

English Overview- Readings from The Language of

Literature Textbook: Fiction, Non-fiction, Biographies, Autobiographies, Poetry, Essays

- Novels: Catherine Called Birdy, The Outsiders

- Research Report: Students will write a research report based on a subject that they feel has made an impact on medieval history. This report will be part of their English and History grade and will involve the following: 1) 5 paragraph essay 2) List of works cited 3) Oral Presentation 4) 3D architectural design

Writing- Narrative Writing- Summary- Persuasive Essay- Response to Literature

- Research Reports (Middle

Ages)- Warm up Journals

(Quotations, free writes, grammar, spelling)

English Overview

- Vocabulary (Language of Literature, novels, History Alive, Academic Vocabulary, Wordly Wise)

- Spelling (within writing, Wordly Wise)

- Grammar (Language Network)- Depth and Complexity Icons (a

deeper way to analyze and engage with

texts)

English Overview

History Overview- We will be studying the

Medieval World during the middle ages, which includes: • The Legacy of the Roman

Empire• Feudalism & the Catholic Church• Muslim Civilization & Islam• West Africa• Imperial China• Japan & the Samurai• Mayans, Aztecs, & Incas• Renaissance and Reformation• The Age of Exploration, The

Scientific Revolution, & the Enlightenment

Grading

Class workHomeworkTests/quizzesJournals/BlogsProjects/ReportsAR book/test (monthly)

Note-takingWorkbook Essays Tests/QuizzesProjects/

Reports

English History

Grades will be recorded and available for parent and student viewing on Aeries. You can go to the NUSD website and find the link to Aeries or you can go to my website (www.mrbanaag.weebly.com) and access it from there.

Percentages and grades100% - 93% A92% - 90% A-89% - 87% B+86% - 83% B82% - 80% B-79% - 77% C+76% - 73% C72% - 70% C-69% - 67% D +66% - 63% D62% - 60% D-59% - Below F

Completion/Effort grades+ = 100% of total pts.

/ = 75% of total pts.- = 50% of total pts.

Late WorkLate work will be accepted for excused absences, and will be given full credit as long as it is done correctly and turned in within a reasonable amount of time (1 excused day per day of absence). -Other late work will be given reduced credit

Homework- Homework should be expected 4-5 times per week

- Students should be copying information down from the homework board daily

- It is expected that students will read an AR book of their choice at least 30 minutes a night to supplement homework. Each month students will need to take and pass an AR test with a 7/10 or better. This is a part of their English grade.

- I will keep parents up to date on Homework and Events through my website at www.mrbanaag.weebly.com

Tests and Quizzes

- I provide advanced notice and adequate time to study for tests and quizzes. Study guides will be handed out in class and can be found on my website.

- If a student is absent for a test/quiz it is his/her responsibility to arrange for a makeup test (usually in tutorial or at lunch).

- In addition to regularly scheduled tests, all 7th graders will prepare for the state-wide 7th Grade Writing Test

- The 7th grade English/ History department will be administering 3 common assessment essays for English and 3 History common assessment tests

Behavior Guidelines

Class Rules (PREP): - Be PREPARED = Always come to class prepared

with books, writing utensils, paper, homework and other assigned work. 

- Be RESPECTFUL = Students are expected to treat one another with care and kindness.

- Be ENGAGED = SLANT (Sit up, Listen, Ask/Answer Questions, Nod, Track)

- Be PROFESSIONAL= Dress and act in accordance with school policies. As part of the Sinaloa policy,tardiness will result in a detention. Tardy is not being in your seat with your supplies out.

Discipline Policy:- Verbal Warning- Natural Consequence- Lunch/After School Detention- Lunch/After School Detention w/ parent call- Discipline Referral

Class Wish List- Any classroom items that you

can donate would be greatly appreciated. If you wish to contribute, we can always use:

- Kleenex!!

- Hand sanitizer- Colored pencils/markers- Lined paper (college ruled)- White board markers- Post-it notes

Thank You-Your attendance tonight is truly

appreciated!

-Our partnership in helping your students achieve at the highest level this year is incredibly important!

-I look forward to a fun, enrichment-filled year with your student!