As we enter the 7th grade curriculum we need to first look at what we will learn and why.
The main goal in my classroom is to help students "learn how to read, write, and think critically and independently."
Opening Day Presentation "Understanding the Basic Questions of Our Class"
- The Basic Questions
- Who is involved in this situation?
- When is the situation taking place?
- Where is the situation taking place?
- What is the situation?
- Why is the situation important?
- How is the situation connected to us (social studies)?
- Rules of Mr. Hull's classroom
- Follow the directions
- Be respectful to everyone in our community
- Work to the best of your ability
- Be honest with yourself
- Key Philosophies of our Class
- "To learn is an action that requires effort"
- "To reach your peak performance you need to stretch"
- "Be honest with yourself"
- “Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” H. Jackson Brown Jr.
- "Risk failure"
- Expectations
- Late work: -10% penalty per day
- Extensions must be granted before the due date
- Absent students are responsible for completing all work listed on the Class Log.
- Academic honesty is of utmost importance
- 7th Grade Curriculum Essential Questions
Get to Know You Activities
Current Events
Reading
Writing
Thinking
The Content:
Colonies: