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Mrs. SkrodzkiWE ARE NOT MAKERS OF HISTORY. WE ARE MADE BY HISTORY - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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My Family
Teacher, Firefighter, and EMT(and hairstylist, designer, paralegal, notary..)
I have been in education for over 15 years and have served in the capacity of both educator and administrator during my career. I have taught many subject areas in both public and private schools in grade levels kindergarten through twelfth grade in regular and special education. I attended Brookdale Community College, Rutgers University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Western Governors University for my undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as additional certifications and licensures.
My Educational Background:Associate degree in Business AdministrationBachelor degrees in Elementary Education and Special EducationMasters of Education degree in Measurement and EvaluationHighly Qualified Status in Middle School Language Arts (attaining Social Studies)Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor, Wilson Reading System, Powerline, FastForWORD trained NJ Teaching Certification: Elementary EducationNJ Teaching Certification: Special Education - Teacher of Students with DisabilitiesCertificated Paralegal and Civil Mediator
Professional Qualifications
5th Supplemental Geography & Map Skills6th World History7th U.S. History I8th U.S. History II
What I Teach
Google Class Codes
Class Syllabus and Google Classroom Codehttp://sttaob.com/stob/Teacher%20Pages/Grade%206A/
Google Class Codes:
Grade 5: Supplemental Skills: Mapping & Geography - qik6uu5
Grade 6: World History - 4cmr4hn
Grade 7: U.S. History I - rfcqeum
Grade 8: U.S. History II - tvup5zm
Supply List
Supplies Needed:Let’s check your supplies now! Write down what you are missing..
1 ½ Binder (can be larger but not smaller)Binder Dividers (2)
three-tab paper binder hole punch (Dollar Tree/Staples), Pencils/Erasable Pens
Highlighter, Colored Pencils, MarkersScissors, Tape, Glue, Expo Marker, Folder, Index Cards
Post Its, Pencil sharpener, Play-Doh, Earbuds, 3 masks, hand sanitizer.
*7th and 8th Grade Only: Pocket size of the “U.S. Constitution and The Declaration of Independence” by the Delegates of the Constitutional
Convention (red and blue pocket-sized book that includes the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendments, and Declaration of Independence) - $1.99 on Amazon
Mrs. Skrodzki’s Classroom
Rules
Mrs. Skrodzki’s RulesClassroom Rules
1. Bring all of your materials to class daily (there is no sharing of supplies and materials)
2. Respect yourself and others by adhering to rules and demonstrating self-control
3. Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn and work hard
4. Use your own thoughts and not Google’s
5. Complete and submit assignments on time and work well in collaborative activities (late or incomplete assignments receive half credit or less)
Yes Ma'am, No Ma'am In my classroom, students will learn how to address adults more formally. This is what is what is taught in the academies for fire, police, and military.
Students will be prompted to say “ma’am or sir” in the response when speaking or answering yes or no.
These phrases (“yes/no ma’am/sir”, “yes please”, “no thank you”, etc.) replace common slang such as “yeah” and “uh huh”
Non-Verbal Communication: American Sign
Language
Basic ASL
TISSUE
BATHROOM WATER
NO
YES
Chromebooks and Homework Policies
Chromebooks & HomeworkChromebooks:● Chromebooks are used for school assignments only in class. ● NO GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THEM in any of my classes. Students also need
earbuds or a headset of some kind to utilize with their Chromebooks.● When completing questions, “GOOGLING” answers for questions will result in a ZERO.
Homework:● Homework to be submitted/completed by the following class (quizzes on read material may take place the following day as the ENTRY TICKET). Extenuating circumstances can be discussed through parent-teacher communication in advance. For remote students, homework submission must be received the morning of class by 8:00 AM as would be required for students attending on-site instruction.● If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up work. If absent, students can check Google Classroom and can also have a reliable buddy in class they feel confident asking about the day’s work.
*Homework should ALWAYS be copied in a planner as it is difficult to rely on memory to keep organized.
ClassworkNote-Taking and Assignments● All students are expected to take notes in written form in a binder at times. ● Some format of the RACES response will be used to respond to questions (Restate
the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain the cited evidence in support of the answer, Sum it up - conclusion) in Social Studies to continue with the cross curricular practice of the very important skill.
● Students will also be incorporating annotation into note-taking/outlining and practice developing good study habits as part of lesson instruction in addition to Social Studies content.
Three Binder Sections for grades 6-8: Current Events (CNN10/MyStory), History Notes/Vocabulary, Geography/Teamwork Tasks
Two Binder Sections Gr.5: Current Events (CNN10) and Geography/Vocabulary
*STUDENTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO WRITE IN ERASABLE PEN OR PENCILS - NO EXCEPTIONS.
What’s
This Year?
What’s NEW This Year...● More Core Democratic Values (CDV) are added to our list● We will be having “Flipped Classrooms” where students will complete
some of the the reading, note-taking/outlining, videos, workbook pages, etc. for homework at home in preparation for the next day’s class
● We will have ENTRY and/or EXIT TICKETS randomly to assess reading and understanding (these will be graded POP quizzes)
● Students will be responsible for taking their own notes and ANNOTATING. I have spent the first two weeks teaching outlining and annotating. *For 6th through 8th grade ONLY
● Now that we have more normal classroom environments, we will have group activities in the form of Social Studies Skills Stations/Teamwork Tasks
6th Grade - Workbooks6th Grade students will now use the Pearson Student Journal to complete independent and teamwork activities
● Word Wise exercises give the chance to really get to know and explore the key terms through word maps, crossword puzzles, and other game formats
● Take Notes exercises assist with synthesizing concepts and create a detailed visual study guide by filling in graphic organizers and helps you draw conclusions about the essential question.
● Essential Question Task: activities to develop understanding on the content by making real connections to life.
● Connect to myStory Task: exercises to develop understanding on the individual who is the focus of the myStory for the Chapter.
7th and 8th Grade - Workbooks7th and 8th Grade students will now use the Pearson Interactive Journal to complete independent and teamwork activities - the same journal is used for 7th and 8th grades.
● Practice Vocabulary: exercises give the chance to really get to know and explore the key terms through word maps, crossword puzzles, and other game formats
● Take Notes: exercises assist with synthesizing concepts and create a detailed visual study guide by filling in graphic organizers and helps you draw conclusions about the essential question.
● Writing Workshop: expository and narrative writing practice to help you better understand the social studies content through research, forming opinions, create a thesis statement, cite evidence, etc.
● QUEST Inquiry: activities to develop inquiry and to develop questioning, investigate a topic, and synthesize information.
Using GAMES to review vocabulary or other
concepts
Review VocabularyGames and Activities ___ Kahoot Review___ Rapid Rock-Paper-Scissors Review___ Word Wise Class Review___ Sketchnote___ BACKBoard Pyramid Review___ Bingo___ Play-Doh Quiz___ Play-Doh Sculptionary___ Splat ___ Charades___ Other
Annotating and Note-taking
Grades 6-8
Time to Create an OUtline (Notes)#.# - Lesson TitleI. Heading
A. Subheading
1.
2.
B. Subheading
1.
2.
II. Heading
A. Subheading
1.
2.
● Section title and number at the top● Headings have roman numbers
starting at I● Subheadings have capital letters
starting with A● Numbers can be used for
information within subheading notes or bullets
Time to Annotate Your NotesGreat – students have read the entire chapter lesson and taken notes. However, they are not done! These notes will become powerful study tools!
● Add a one sentence summary of important paragraphs in the margin
● Write questions you have in the margin● Add small drawings or doodles in the margin that
help explain the information ● Use the HIGHLIGHTING CODE ------->● Highlight key ideas (green)● Make lists to organize steps, events, etc.● Circle important words
Annotating
Do Nows: CNN10For Current Events, you will complete a CNN10 viewing and note-taking activity. The following slides will show
you how to complete this daily task.
Your DAILY Do-Now
Read Only - What is CNN10 for Current Events?CNN10 (formerly CNN Student News) is a daily video newscast produced by CNN10 with anchor Carl Azuz. The program is designed specifically for middle and high school students. In a typical day, it'll feature three to four stories, a bit of trivia, a funny viral video clip, and some closing puns. All of that happens in ten short minutes.
It is actually “fair and balanced” and non-partisan. Despite the political attacks on its parent company, CNN10 is about as unbiased and straightforward as a newscast can be and does not fall victim to “fake news”.
CNN10 simply presents issues and goes to painstaking lengths to offer balance of viewpoints. It reports FACTS not opinions or viewpoints meant for persuasion.
Grades 6-8 CNN Response
Now with
UPDATED
Core
Democratic
Values
(CDV)!
How to Submit Your Work - Grades 6-81. I will give you due dates for the CNN10 assignments throughout the year as to when you will submit them for a grade. *You will watch and complete a CNN10 at the beginning of every class.
2. You will take notes of the CNN10 in the current events section of your binder. You will put the CNN10 date, title the story topic you chose (each episode has usually two or more), and give two details about it.
3. Remote learners and on-campus students should ALL be writing their CNN10 notes in their binder in the current events section. Later in the school year, students will type in several CNN10 responses into a Google Classroom discussion board for a grade. Students will be notified of the assignment and deadline to complete it in advance.
4. The next slide will show you how to complete your CNN10 response.
CNN 10 - Grades 6 - 8 Response TemplateCNN10 Date: 8/27/20Title: Hurricane Laura bears down on the U.S. Gulf CoastFact 1: Hurricane Laura was a category 4 hurricane causing uprooting of trees and damage to buildings and houses.Fact 2: Before a hurricane, Tropical Storm Laura was also responsible for several deaths in the Caribbean including in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
CDV: “Common Good”How does story relate to CDV? This story relates to CDV because it deals with a natural disaster occuring in the U.S. and the impact it is having and will have on the people in the harder hit areas. It also tells how the government will send aid and first responders to help the people affected.
Full, Detailed, Sentences!
Refer back to your CDV (Core Democratic Values) List
Grade 5 CNN Response
*Grade 5 Only Slide
How to Submit Your Work - Grade 51. I will give you due dates for the CNN10 assignments throughout the year as to when you will submit them for a grade. *You will watch and complete a CNN10 at the beginning of every class.
2. You will take notes of the CNN10 in the current events section of your binder. You will put the CNN10 date, title the story topic you chose (each episode has usually two or more), and give one detail about it. Then you will either write one pun or the Ten Second Trivia answer.
3. Remote learners and on-campus students should ALL be writing their CNN10 notes in their binder in the current events section. Later in the school year, students will type in several CNN10 responses into a Google Classroom discussion board for a grade. Students will be notified of the assignment and deadline to complete it in advance.
4. The next slide will show you how to complete your CNN10 response.
*Grade 5 Only Slide
CNN10 Date: 8/27/20Title/Topic: Hurricane Laura
One Detailed Fact: Hurricane Laura was a category 4 hurricane causing uprooting of trees and damage to buildings and houses. 10 Second Trivia Answer: Mighty Mouse
(Which character appeared in The Mouse of Tomorrow in 1942? )
CNN 10 - Grade 5 Response Template
Full Detailed Sentence
*Grade 5 Only Slide
Social Studies Skills Stations:
Teamwork Tasks
SS Skill Stations: Teamwork Tasks - RulesMembers of a group MUST:
● Members of each group should TRY to... ● be encouraging, friendly, and responsive to other members of
the group.● provide positive, constructive feedback on other members’
ideas.● promote compromise and consensus among group members.● ensure that everyone has an opportunity to contribute to
discussions and the work of the group.● help set standards for the group and its work.● help the group monitor its effectiveness as a team.● be a good listener, attending and responding to other’s
contributions.● assume a fair share of the group’s work.
Back to School - In a Glance: Credentials - Bachelors in Special Education, Masters of Education in Measurement and Evaluation; Orton-Gillingham certified instructor; Firefighter; EMT
What I Teach - 5th Grade Supplemental Geography/S.S. 6th Grade World History 7th Grade U.S. History I 8th Grade U.S. History II
Curriculum used:Grades 6-8 use Pearson Savvas; Grade 5 Scholastic and Scott Foresman; CNN10 (non-partisan student centered news programming
Classroom Rules are simple: Be RESPECTFUL, Be Prepared, Work Hard
Classroom Etiquette: ● Students are taught to say “yes or no ma’am”, “please”, and “thank you”. ● Students are taught simple ASL signs to communicate non-verbally to minimize
pauses in instruction
Back to School - In a Glance (Continued)Student Supplies: List is located in the Back to School Slide Presentation listed on the 6A page. Play-Doh is on the list. We play vocabulary games on Day 1 (if time permits) which range from sculptionary, rapid Rock Paper Scissors to charades
Annotating and Note-Taking:Students will take notes and annotate. They have been prepped on outlining and annotating skills that they will hone over the course of the year.Flipped Classroom: Social Studies is three days a week and it makes it difficult to cover Current Events, History, and Geography so students will be required to sometimes read, watch videos, or complete note-taking/annotating activities for homework in preparation for the next class. Quizzes and Tests: Students will have open note and closed note quizzes and tests. For open note quizzes, students will use their homework from the night before to complete the brief assessment. Students will also be assessed on teamwork tasks and other class activities. Grades are on a point system.
