Classroom Discipline Essays: Essays on Disrupting Class and Diligence, Lecture notes of Spanish Philology

Download Classroom Discipline Essays: Essays on Disrupting Class and Diligence and more Lecture notes Spanish Philology in PDF only on Docsity! Discipline Essays Essay – Disrupting Class (Talking or other disruptions) Name: __________________ Due: ____________________ Please complete the following essay in complete sentences on separate sheets of paper and staple them behind this page. Discuss your answers with your parents, and have one of them sign below. Parent’s signature: _________________ **Please note: This essay is meant to help you reflect on how disrupting class affects you and those around you. Use this time to reevaluate your actions and determine to behave appropriately in the future. 1. Write a paragraph (at least five sentences) explaining why disrupting class is harmful to you, your classmates and your teacher. 2. Write a paragraph (at least five sentences) giving a plan of action for how you will avoid being disruptive in the future. Essay – Diligence in Class (Not completing work or lack of effort) Name: ___________________ Due: ____________________ Please complete the following essay in complete sentences on separate sheets of paper and staple them behind this page. Discuss your answers with your parents, and have one of them sign below. Parent’s signature: __________________ **Use this time to reevaluate your actions and determine to put forth better effort in the future. 1. Write a paragraph (at least five sentences) explaining why you have not been giving your best effort. 2. Write a paragraph (at least five sentences) discussing why working hard is beneficial for you. 3. Write a paragraph (at least five sentences) giving a specific plan of action for how you will be more diligent in the future. Pre-written Essay: Talking during a fire drill While talking during a fire drill may not seem like a big deal, it is actually an important matter of safety. In the event of an emergency, students need to be quiet and act orderly in order to be able to hear important instructions from teachers or administration. If I am being disruptive and loud, I could actually prevent myself and others from hearing important instructions about how to get to safety. While the teacher is taking roll, we must stand quietly and answer quickly in case a student is missing in the building. In the event of an emergency, the teacher needs to locate any missing students extremely quickly in order to make sure everyone is safely out of the building. The purpose of fire drills is to practice and prepare so that everyone is prepared in the event of a true emergency. Therefore, I must follow all emergency procedures at all time, including staying under control and quiet to ensure the safety of myself and others. In the future, I must have self-control and keep in mind the true purpose of fire drills. Welcome to Mt Tabor’s Spanish Immersion Language Arts & Social Studies We have an exciting year ahead of us! In order to make our class time more enjoyable and educational for each of you, I’d like to explain some of my procedures and expectations. CLASSROOM POLICIES: Supplies​: ​To be brought to class ​ EVERY DAY​ . 1. Textbook (covered or with name clearly labeled) Textbooks or Novels (Titles and grade level on Back of this Memo) (Note on Mini Board in class every class period to see what is needed for the day) 2. Spanish Notebook (Diario de Escritura –White ) 3. Interactive Student Notebook for Social Studies (Cornell Notebook -Orange with Black trim) 4. One Binder (1.5 to 2 inches) with dividers for two classes 5. Two folders one for Spanish, One for Social Studies containing blank paper 6. Student planner ALWAYS 7. Pencil, pen (black or blue) and ​GREEN​ pen No other pens of other colors please. 8. You will also occasionally need other materials. I will let you know in advance when these are needed. When any of these supplies are missing, you will receive an unprepared on Class Dojo for monitoring. After the 3​rd​, 4​th​, and 5​th​ unprepared, you will be required to complete an assignment in a teacher’s room during advisory. The 6​th​ unprepared will result in a detention. This starts over each quarter. If it is a writing instrument you need, the student that lends you a writing instrument will receive Kindness Dojo points and a brand new writing instrument of their choosing. Homework Do your best on each assignment. In Spanish doing your homework correctly is vital for your success in mastering the language in writing, speaking, listening and reading. In Social Studies this is the year you will learn about a period in time you will be exposed to only once throughout your academic schooling. Therefore, the following procedures will apply: 1. Complete every assignment ​to the best of your ability. Never leave questions blank or activity not completed. Consult your notes or ask someone for help if you are confused. In Google Classroom you will always have me available to help via a private message or if it benefits the whole class in the public message board or chat. 2. In Google Classroom​ you will always have me available to help via a private message or if it benefits the whole class in the public message board or chat. 3. Come in Advisory. 4. Save your work digitally in Google Classroom. 5. Borrow an IPAD and return promptly to be able to access your Textbooks Books online if needed. 6. All your resources are online with the passwords and websites given to you this past week. 7. Paper versions of all assignments are also available ​in box (Orange 7​th​ grade) (Pink 6th grade) 8. Only use a translator when necessary​. When you do not know the word in Spanish, you should describe using other words this is called circumlocution. Write ​E​ next to the word in English to indicate you could not find the word. 9. You may (and should) ask another student or parent for help about ​how​ to say the word or words. They may give you hints, guide you through the context, or check your assignment to help you understand what is being asked. I will provide models on Google Classroom and tutorials on recording your responses also. However, if you copy another person’s homework or allow someone to give you the work assigned without trying on your own, you are cheating yourself. 60-70% of your homework grade will be based on how much effort you put into each assignment or activity to be completed. If you do not follow these directions, you may be required to redo your homework. Notes Each student will keep a notebook of notes for Spanish and Social Studies. These will provide all needed passcodes, to access material online for help including their own recordings and class presentation access. They can review each lesson by going on Google Classroom. If Internet is unavailable they will have their notebooks and folders with the paper version of the presentations and all needed that should be used when completing homework and studying. These notes will be collected and graded the day of each test, checked in Green on Google Classroom as done also. Late Work With the exception of unplanned absences, ​all work must be turned in on time.​ When a homework assignment is not completed on time, it must be turned in the following day to receive any partial credit that is available. A student must staple a late pass pre-printed note on the assignment with the reason. ​Habitually turning in work late is not acceptable. Tardiness 1. If you are late because you were needed by a teacher or staff member, you must bring a pass from that teacher/staff member in order to be excused. 2. When you enter the classroom late (with or without a pass), enter so as not to distract the rest of the class. Silently enter the room, hand the teacher your pass, and join the rest of the class in our activity. 3. Three unexcused tardies in any quarter will result in a detention. Absence When you are absent, ​you are responsible to make up all the work you missed. 1. Check the absent folder/and assigned buddy to see what you missed. 2. Copy the notes you missed from a friend. 3. Make up any homework assignments you missed as soon as possible. 4. Make up any tests/quizzes you missed. *Note: If an assignment was due the day you were absent, it must be turned in the first day you return. Grading​ – points system (Percentages are estimates that may vary depending on the number of assignments.) Tests: 100 points each (around 45%) Quizzes: 20 points each (around 24%) Discipline Plan for Room 205 Classroom Rules 1. Communicate with others only when given permission. 2. Stay in your seat unless given permission. 3. Participate in all classroom activities. 4. Be respectful and kind to others. If You Choose to Break a Rule Students who choose to communicate with others or get out of their seat without permission will be given a warning. Any student who receives three warnings in one day will be given a writing assignment. Students who choose to distract others or not participate in class activities, including reading, working on other materials or writing notes, will be given a writing assignment. No warnings will be given. Students who choose to be unkind to another student in any way will be given a writing assignment. No warnings will be given. Continued or flagrant violations will result in a detention. If You Earn a Writing Assignment Writing assignments are due at the beginning of class the following day and must contain a parent/guardian’s signature. If the assignment is not turned in at the beginning of class the next day with a parent/guardian’s signature, the student will be required to work on the assignment during advisory in a teacher’s room. The assignment may also be doubled. If the complete assignment is still not turned in at the beginning of class the next day with a parent/guardian’s signature, the student will receive a detention. Rewards Praise Positive notes home Free seating days Student of the month An orderly, safe, and productive learning environment STUDENTS​: I have read this classroom discipline plan and understand it. I will honor it while in Room 205. Signature ___________________ PARENTS​: My child has discussed this discipline plan with me. I understand it and will support it. Signature ___________________ TEACHER​: I will strive to be fair and consistent in administering the discipline plan for Room 205. Signature ___________________ PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET IN YOUR BINDER AT ALL TIMES. Thank you. This discipline plan is modeled after a sample found in ​The First Days of School​ by Harry and Rosemary Wong, p. 160.