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 Following integrated language teaching strategies the Social Studies LOTE program  in this class teaches the regular prescribed curriculum and applies the modifications appropriate for ESL students.

 The goal of the LOTE program is to teach content from the Language Arts perspective.  For that purpose the activities chosen for this class enhance the personal and linguistic development of the students by presenting reading materials at the appropriated level. 

 These activities match the cultural make-up of the class.  The class is arranged in such way as to facilitate small group interaction thus providing opportunities for students to work in cooperative groups or in partners.   

In this class we explain abstract concepts as completely as possible and we review frequently.  We shorten assignments and we give extra time for students to acquire the concepts.  We divide reading assignments into several parts, and  we present the main concepts for each section orally, we paraphrase when necessary, and we give additional examples, simplifying the wording of assignments. Questions are read aloud before assigning them, and we take extra time for explanations, we give examples, and the answering of questions is allowed.  The activities in the LOTE class use as many visual and concrete experiences as possible taking into account the students’ learning styles. 

We present the information in an interesting manner, using attractive materials, holistic reading methods, Language Experience Approach (LEA), etc.  This approach is crucial to LOTE learners.  Students in this class are encouraged to participate in class discussion to clarify cultural references and to assess differences and similarities between their native language and English. 

 Following integrated language teaching strategies the Math LOTE program  in this class teaches the regular prescribed curriculum and applies the modifications appropriate for ESL students.

 The goal of the LOTE program is to teach content from the Language Arts perspective.  For that purpose the activities chosen for this class enhance the personal and linguistic development of the students by presenting reading materials at the appropriated level. 

 These activities match the cultural make-up of the class.  The class is arranged in such way as to facilitate small group interaction thus providing opportunities for students to work in cooperative groups or in partners.   

In this class we explain abstract concepts as completely as possible and we review frequently.  We shorten assignments and we give extra time for students to acquire the concepts.  We divide reading assignments into several parts, and  we present the main concepts for each section orally, we paraphrase when necessary, and we give additional examples, simplifying the wording of assignments. Questions are read aloud before assigning them, and we take extra time for explanations, we give examples, and the answering of questions is allowed.  The activities in the LOTE class use as many visual and concrete experiences as possible taking into account the students’ learning styles. 

We present the information in an interesting manner, using attractive materials, holistic reading methods, Language Experience Approach (LEA), etc.  This approach is crucial to LOTE learners.  Students in this class are encouraged to participate in class discussion to clarify cultural references and to assess differences and similarities between their native language and English. 

LOTE SOCIAL STUDIES

SCHOOL YEAR 2005-2006

TEACHER MRS. TRESSLER

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 In the first part of this class students will be guided to form ideas and thought processes needed by citizens of the 21^st century.  Students will also be provided with chances to discover and appreciate many different points of view – and to learn to handle differences.  Students will also become geographical literate and will be able to appreciate Geography’s impact on history and the connection between the while recognizing the ties among past and present people, places, and events.

 In the second part, through the study of the American Nation, students in this class will develop critical thinking, information management, and communication skills in the process of understanding the relevance of historical ideas and events to American life today and to their own life in particular.

COURSE OBJECTIVES  

• Students will review Geography Skills: Using globes, using different kinds of maps
• Students will become knowledgeable of Ancient Arabia, Ancient America, Empires and Cultures of Africa, Empires and Cultures of Asia, and Empires and Cultures of the Americas.
• Students will read about the European Expansion, Age of Exploration and Europeans in the Americas.
• Students will be knowledgeable of Prehistoric Americans, Colonial America, American Revolution.
• Studies on the American Republic, Democracy and the Rise of Industry and Unions, and Immigration and the growth of Cities.

 Teachers Office Hours:

 Meetings:             By appointment only.

Time:        3^rd or 4^th period

Room:       HB802

Email:       barbaratressler@hotmail.com

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS 

·        Students are required to attend all classes unless a valid excuse is given.

·        Students are expected to participate in all activities during class time.

·        Students are expected to respect themselves and respect others in the classroom.

·        Students are required to take pride in their class environment as well as the school’s environments by contributing to maintain them safe and clean.

·        Students are expected to maintain excellent personal hygiene as a sign of respect of themselves and others.

·        Students are expected to practice honesty and integrity in this classroom  

GRADING AND EVALUATION  

1.      Class Participation 45%

2.      Tests & quizzes                  25%

3.      Final Exam                         30%

TOTAL          100%

A              90%-100%      4          OUTSTANDING

B              80%-89%        3          VERY GOOD

C              70%-79%        2          GOOD

D              60%-69%        1          BELOW       

                                                  EXPECTATIONS

F               0%-59%         0          NOT

                           GRADABLE/NOT SUBMITTED

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