1st Day Welcome Instructions

0Choose a seat for the time being:0Make a wise choice for a good first

impression.0Use the hooks (under your seat!) for your

backpack.0When instruction starts, please turn your

voice off completely.

Humanities Split World Studies 9

Ms. Sprague

Today’s agenda:

0Introduction of the teacher0Get to know each other0Brief coverage of syllabus0Understand homework assignment

Just so you know…

0 If you’re feeling confused at the end of today’s period, it’s okay! Tomorrow we will cover the syllabus in greater detail and do a more detailed introduction assignment.

0We will also talk about classroom procedures in the next few days. In the mean time, please refrain from getting out of your seat, talking while the teacher is talking, using electronics, or asking questions when not prompted.

0Getting to know each other and how we will work together is important to Ms. Sprague. Stay tuned!

Who is Ms. Sprague?0 I am new to Skyline (just like you!)0 I have taught for seven years in Puyallup and Lacey0 I graduated from WSU and went to South Kitsap HS0 I have great parents and three siblings (I’m the baby)0 I enjoy watching Sounders games in person0 I’ve traveled to Italy but my favorite trip was to Tennessee (next up is most

likely Japan)0My favorite food is anything with carbs (pizza, bread, pasta, potatoes…oh

and double stuffed Oreos)0 I love sloths(random, I know)0 I have an affinity for the color pink and anything that sparkles0 I can be really random and silly (see sloth bullet above)0 I love to dance: tap, jazz, ballroom, line dancing, hip hop, etc.0 I strive for a classroom of mutual honor and mutual effort: this is

something we will practice!

Your turn with a partner…0Your name.0Where are you from?0Talk about your family.0What did you do this summer?0Favorite place you’ve traveled?0Favorite food?0Something unique about you?

Student Packet0Syllabus/Parent letter0Classroom procedures

0Please ensure you have all documents in your packet. If you are missing something, please raise your hand.

0Do not lose this packet. Seriously.

Practicing your first skill

0Critical Reading!0Read with a pen in your hand.0Underline important points (not normally full sentences)0Annotate:0Paraphrase in the margins0Write questions in the margins.

Critical reading of the syllabusRead over the syllabus independently. This is homework if not finished in class (due tomorrow). The syllabus needs to be signed by a parent by Friday.

Underline and highlight important words, phrases, and rules.

I. Find three (3) things that you think every student should be aware of.

II. Write two (2) questions in the margin.

One More Thing…

0Go to my teacher website and fill out the Student Information Form.0Connect > Skyline > Staff > Teacher Websites >

Sprague0You can also search “Ms. Sprague’s Social Studies

Site” in the search bar in Connect.0Click on the google forms link in the Important

News section. Make sure to click the correct link for 9th grade.

0Complete this by 9/10 (I’ll remind you before then).

Questions?0We learn by asking. It’s great to ask.0Please ask yourself if it’s an

appropriate time to ask(not in the middle of Someone talking)

Wise Words

0Everybody is a genius. If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.

Welcome Back!

0Glad to see your faces again!0Please take a seat until class starts.0You will need a writing utensil.

Please don’t have anything else on your desk.

Recall time!0On your notecard, answer the following:0When critical reading, what two things

should we do in the margins?0What was one thing you remember

about your sharing partner, along with their name?0List three things you remember about

Ms. Sprague.

Stressful?

0Sometimes we can be overwhelmed with information. It’s okay to stop and review. This is important to remember on your own time and in class. If you review what you learned at the end of class and again at home that night, you are more likely to remember the vast majority of information learned. If you come to class doing your part, I will do my part to reteach if still needed.

0So what were the answers??

Grab your syllabus!

Exchange ideas with your partner. What were some of the important points from critical reading?

Read each other’s questions. Can you help answer?

As a table group, pick the two most important points from the syllabus.

Questions?0We learn by asking. It’s great to ask.0Please ask yourself if it’s an

appropriate time to ask(not in the middle of Someone talking)

(Yes, you saw this slide yesterday)

Essential Questions for 9th Grade Humanities

1. How does my culture shape my understanding of history, literature and the world I live in?

2. What is civilization and why do some civilizations conquer others?

3. How do I properly form opinions and communicate clearly in speaking and writing?

4. How do various authors define their culture in their written work?  How do important texts impact society and affect change?

Social Studies skills focus

0Persuasion0Debate0Argument0The use of evidence0Research

What we will do:

Social Studies Units of Study:0 Cultural Anthropology

0 What is culture?0 How does geography affect human history?

0 The Middle East 0 How did humans form societies/cities?0 What is a religion?

0 Latin America0 Africa

0 What was life like in pre-colonial Latin America and Africa?0 How were Europeans able to conquer huge parts of the world from the 1450s to the

1900s?0 India0 China

0 How do nations resist colonization?0 What is the power of ideas?

And then we cover CIVICS! How do different types of governments relate to each other ? Why are governments set up the way they are?

0Create a nametag for your desk0Regular paper size, trifold0Your name (big and bold)0A picture or drawing that represents you0An inspirational slogan or quote

0Remember, your signed syllabus is also due tomorrow!

Wise Words

0Life has no remote - get up and change it yourself.

It’s Friday!

0You’re almost to the weekend!0Please put your nametag on your

desk. Take a moment to share what’s on it with one or two people around you.0Hold on to your syllabus for the

moment.

Turn-in procedures

0When turning in an assignment, please bring it to the teacher desk. Stamp it near your name and place it carefully in a pile. “Carefully” means they are all facing the same direction and are in a tidy pile.0Sometimes you will be asked to turn in

assignments to the teal folder. You will need to find your correct period and place in the section BEHIND the tab.

Let’s practice!

0Take your signed syllabus page (only the signature page!) and bring it to the teacher desk. Stamp and place in a pile. 0Let’s do this efficiently!

0When you’re done, bring your class procedures page to your desk.

Other Procedures

0We are going to spend the bulk of today going over procedures. These are things that help the class run smoothly. We will practice, role-play, and review as necessary. 0Procedures help create mutual honor in

the classroom (remember that’s important in my classroom).

Homework0 Meet Me: You are going to introduce yourself to the class by letting us

know where in the world you would like to travel if given the chance.0 Things to remember:

0 Money is not an issue0 Time is not an issue0 Pick somewhere outside of the US where you have never been

(research may be needed!)0 What you need:

0 Your name clearly written on the back of the paper (small!)0 Pictures of the location (photograph, nicely hand-drawn, or computer

generated) including things you want to do while there0 It’s due Monday, 09/08/12 at the beginning of the period.

0 Keep your nametag with you. Remember to bring it out again on Monday.

Wise Words

0May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.

Before the “bell”

0Get your Meet Me poster out on your desk.0Have a pen handy.

Procedure Review

0Why is it important to have procedures?0What are some procedures you

remember?0What procedures are confusing to

you?

Meet Me write-up

On the back of your Meet Me poster, write neatly about the following in paragraph form:

0What you would like to do while there 0Describe at least two things0Why you really want to go there0How this travel spot helps others to

understand a little about you

0When finished, stamp on the writing side and turn in.

Writing Focus0Note-taking, especially from lecture

and discussion0Writing Organization0Mastering the 5-paragraph essay0Developing your own topics and thesis

statements0Integrating specific quotes as supporting

evidence0Developing commentary/analysis to explain

support

Cultural Universals

0Science/Technology Do they make tools? Why do they develop tools?

0Economics How do they survive? How do they trade?

0Politics/Government Do they have leaders? Do they compete for leadership?

0Religion Are there beliefs about the “unknown”? Do they have rituals associated with their beliefs?

Cultural Universals

0Family/Society Do they live in communities? Is there a hierarchy?

0Communication How do they communicate? Do they use spoken languages?

0Arts/Literature How do they express their values and ideas?

0Recreation/Traditions What forms of entertainment exist? What is passed down?

Homework

0Make a T chart listing all of the cultural universals/questions. On one side of the chart, answer the questions/give examples about life in Sammamish. On the other side, answer the questions/give examples about your destination chosen for Meet Me.

0After you’re done comparing, write a paragraph describing the main similarities and differences.0 Due tomorrow. Turn in before the period starts.

Example

Category Sammamish Meet Me location

Government/politics

Social/Family

Science/Technology

Economics

Religion

Communication

Art/Literature

Recreation/Traditions

Remember…

0You need to complete the Student Information Form by 9/100Connect > Skyline > Staff > Teacher Websites >

Sprague0You can also search “Ms. Sprague’s Social Studies

Site” in the search bar in Connect.0Click on the google forms link in the Important

News section. Make sure to click the correct link for 9th grade.

Wise Words

0Associate yourself with people of good quality. It is better to be alone than in bad company.