Course Syllabus 6yzt

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives

Course Description: This course was constructed to teach first graders the difference between nouns, verbs and adjectives. Students will learn about the different parts of speech and will be able to identify and give examples of each.

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this course students will be able to: Identify nouns Categorize nouns into person, place or thing Identify verbs Identify adjectives Provide examples of nouns Illustrate examples of verbs Provide examples of adjectives

Professional Standards: Georgia Performance: ELAGSE1L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. b. Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. c. Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences(e.g., He hops; We hop). f. Use frequently occurring adjectives. ELAGSE1L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

ISTE Standards:

1. Creativity and innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression issues d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities 2. Communication and collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 3. Research and information fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

Course Activities: Students will be required to complete a variety of activities, some will be completed online, while others will be completed and turned in during class. Through these multi-media activities, students will be introduced to and able to practice nouns, verbs and adjectives. Detailed information and links to each activity will be displayed in the Modules below. Course Assignments: -

MODULE 1: Nouns – Day 1 o Review the resources on nouns.

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http://www.teachertube.com/video/that039s-a-noun-sing-along-hdversion-370511

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http://www.teachertube.com/video/noun-video-130887 o Look around the room and locate at least 10 nouns. Take photos of each noun with your iPad. o The teacher will have a checklist to monitor student activity. o Create an Animoto presentation using your iPad and the photos you just took. Watch the Animoto screencast to learn how to use Animoto: https://youtu.be/et8Nabfy9HU

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MODULE 2: Verbs o Listen and act along with the video to learn about verbs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ineCqpZrM o Practice identifying nouns and verbs while playing this interactive game. http://www.abcya.com/nouns_and_verbs.htm o Write a story about your favorite day. Your story should be at least 5 sentences long. When you are finished writing your story, underline the verbs in the sentences. o Turn in your work to the assignment folder in the classroom.

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MODULE 3: Adjectives o Read along with the story Many Luscious Lollipops. https://youtu.be/WAA18NRSG8U o Click on the following link and play the adjectives game to practice using adjectives. o Choose 10 adjectives and draw a picture using those adjectives. o Label the picture with the adjectives that you illustrated. o Write a paragraph explaining your picture using selected adjectives. MODULE 4: Putting it all Together o Student will complete the following MadLibs http://www.projectlabyrinth.com/MadLibs/MadLib.php? mid=145620015449 o After completed, print the completed Madlibs and turn in printed copy in the classroom folder for final assessment.

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Course Evaluation (grading components and grading system/scale) Assignment Points Module 1 25 Module 2 25 Module 3 25 Module 4 25 *Late assignments will be accepted with an automatic 10 point deduction of final grade. 90 -100 points = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C < 70 = F *A letter grade of C is required to this course.

Instructor and student interaction expectations: As a student, I will:  Always try to do my best work.  Be respectful to my classmates. Complete my own work, and respect copyright laws.  Turn in assignments on time to the best of my ablility.  Believe that I can and will learn.  Spend at least 15 minutes each day studying or reading at home.  Talk with my parents each day about my school activities. As a teacher, I will:  Show respect for each student.  Maximize learning time  Provide a safe and comfortable environment that's conducive to learning.  Provide in a timely manner.  Help each child grow to his or her fullest potential.  Provide meaningful and appropriate homework activities.  Provide relevant resources to learning.  Provide student with clear expectations.  Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable.  Demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude. Now, hand in hand, we will work together to carry out this contract. Teacher Signature:______________________________ Date: _______________ Student Signature:______________________________ Date:_______________

Learner Guidance and Relevant Resources: 

Nouns Resources: http://www.teachertube.com/video/that039s-anoun-sing-along-hd-version-370511

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http://www.teachertube.com/video/noun-video130887 Verb Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ineCqpZrM http://www.abcya.com/nouns_and_verbs.htm Adjectives Resources: https://youtu.be/WAA18NRSG8U Animoto How To: https://youtu.be/et8Nabfy9HU Madlibs link: http://www.projectlabyrinth.com/MadLibs/MadLib.php? mid=145620015449

Policies Concerning Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is fundamental to our community. The schoolwork that you turn in, must be your own work. You may not copy others work on quizzes, homework or other activities assigned to you in class. For students that break these rules, the teacher will assign appropriate consequences, with a possible failure of this course.

Teacher Information: Name: Diana Weeks Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 912-713-0153 I will be meeting with you daily for this course. Please keep in with me if you have any questions. If you need me after school hours, please call or email at the above information.

I look forward to working with you on this course.