Collier County Public Schools
April 2021
English Language Arts
Standards Support Highlight
The FSA writing assessment takes place this month. Teachers may use the FSA rubric review resources in Sharepoint as well as resources found at fsassessments.org to prepare students in the days leading up to the assessment.
Reading Standards Focus for Quarter 4 Grade 6
In Quarter 4 students will focus on how traditional tales reflect the values and beliefs of individuals and cultures in Collection 6. Students will read a Chinese version of Cinderella in Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Pairing that reading with a dramatization of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, students have an opportunity to analyze character development in unusual versions of classic tales.
Reading Standards Focus for Quarter 4 Grade 7
In Collection 6 students will read texts focused on people who were guided by a cause. The central texts, two historical writings regarding The Triangle Factory Fire, paired with two fictional texts, guide students in the study of the effects of poor work conditions.
Reading Standards Focus for Quarter 4 Grade 8
Collection 3 texts are centered on the Civil War time period. Students will read from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave and “O Captain! My Captain!” to discuss how the quest for freedom can lead to conflict. Other texts in the collection include a Ray Bradbury short story and an excerpt from a Harriet Tubman biography.
Mathematics
Math Standards Focus
Student friendly “Scales” are available for all students for each module and are located within the module academic scales/success criteria page. Resources for Math including the curriculum guide, guided notes, FSA documents, ALEKS information, and scales are located in SharePoint: SharePoint Grade 6 Math Resources, SharePoint Grade 7 Math Resources, SharePoint Pre-Algebra Resources, SharePoint Algebra Resources. Teachers also have access to all resources in their Grade Math Team in Microsoft O365 Teams. Suggested ALEKS topics, textbook practice questions, key vocabulary and differentiation resources are located within each lesson page in the curriculum guide.
April Critical Content 6R:
9-2 Make nets and find surface area of rectangular prisms
9-3 Make nets and find surface area of triangular prisms
9-4 Make nets and find surface area of pyramids
10-1 Identify and use statistical questions
10-2 Construct dot plots and histograms using collected data
10-3 Calculate, understand and apply different measures of center
10-4 Understand interquartile range and construct box plots
Review
April Critical Content 6A/C:
10-5 Understand and calculate mean absolute deviation
10-7 Interpret dot plots, histograms, and box plots
Course 2: 1-1 Find unit rates when one or both quantities are fractions
Course 2: 1-2 Use models and ratio reasoning to understand how a proportional relationship can exist between two quantities
Course 2: 1-3 Analyze the relationship between two quantities represented in tables to determine proportionality
Course 2: 1-4 Analyze the relationship between two quantities graphed on a coordinate plane to determine proportionality
Course 2: 1-5 Write equations to represent proportional relationships
Course 2: 1-6 Solve problems involving proportional relationships
Review
April Critical Content 7R:
9-3 Find the area of polygons and composite figures
9-4 Find the volume of prisms and pyramids
9-5 Find the surface area of prisms and pyramids
10-1 Solve problems that classify the likelihood
10-2 Find the relative frequency of simple events and compare relative frequency to experimental probability
10-3 Solve problems involving theoretical probability of simple events and their complements
10-5 Solve problems involving the probability of compound events
Review
April Critical Content 7A/C:
12-5 Students will find the surface area of prisms and pyramids
9-1 Solve problems that classify the likelihood of simple events
9-2 Find the relative frequency of simple events and compare relative frequency to experimental probability
9-3 Solve problems involving theoretical probability of simple events and their complements
9-4 Solve problems that compare probabilities and relative frequencies of simple events
9-5 Solve problems involving the probability of compound events
9-6 Solve problems by simulating compound probability events
10-1 Identify samples as biased or unbiased and determine whether inferences from the samples are valid
Review
April Critical Content Pre-Algebra:
8-4 Describe dilations using coordinate notations as well as graph dilations on the coordinate plane using coordinate notation
9-1 Use a sequence of transformations to describe congruency between figures
9-3 Use a sequence of transformations to describe similarity between figures
10-1 Find the volume of cylinders
10-2 Find the volume of cones
10-3 Find the volume of spheres and hemispheres
Review
April Critical Content Algebra 1:
11-4A Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by using the square root property
11-4B Sketch polynomial graphs
11-5 Solve quadratic equations by completing the square
11-6 Solve quadratic equations by using the quadratic property
11-8 Compare and model data with linear, exponential, and quadratic functions
3-5 Identify and interpret key features of functions and compare key features of two or more functions
11-9 Combine polynomial functions and create composite functions
Review
Math Technology Tip
Math Nation:
Math Nation is available online via Canvas resources to use as a review resources for all FSA and EOC assessments
ALEKS:
QuickTables: If your students are struggling with math facts, please make sure to enable your QuickTables for each class period. You can refer to the ALEKS Guidelines SY21 document, or contact Amy Lovett, for suggestions on implementation/grading
Pie progress goals and spiral review assignments in ALEKS are strongly suggested
MHE ALEKS Guide This hyperlinked document provides detailed information on the ALEKS program including how ALEKS works, assignments, class management, gradebook, insights and reports
Canvas:
Canvas help website for Collier Schools includes assignments, collaboration, communication, grading, video recording, tips and tricks
District-developed videos for each lesson (tested area courses) are accessible through the shared video folder in Canvas Studio. (If you do not have a shared folder, please contact loveta1@collierschools.com)
Student friendly scales aligned to learning targets and critical content are located in Canvas at the beginning of each module for all tested area courses
Reveal:
District creates all Module Assessments for tested area courses
You can create custom assignments in Reveal
Dynamic Module Practice is available
LearnSmart is available for enrichment
NEW MATH: EOC/FSA Review
Science
8th Grade Science
As a quick reference guide, click here for the Content Focus Report. Select the 8th grade tab at the bottom and you’ll notice the 6th grade Earth and 7th grade Life standards that should have been reviewed during the year are included because they are tested on the SSA on May 18th, 2021.
Quarter 3 Benchmarks
- SC.6.P.13.1 - Forces
- SC.6.P.13.2 - Law of Gravity
- SC.8.P.8.2 - Weight and Mass
- SC.7.P.10.1 - EM Spectrum
- SC.7.P.10.3 - Wave speed
- SC.7.P.10.2 - Refraction, Reflection & Absorption
(These first few benchmarks of Q4 account for at least 3 questions on the SSA!)
Review Benchmarks
SC.8.E.5.4 - Law of Universal Gravitation Video
- SC.7.N.3.4 - Difference between theories and law
- SC.8.E.5.9 - Interaction of Earth, Sun, Moon system
- Video 1, Video 2
- SC.8.E.5.11 - Compare characteristics of EM Spectrum
- SC.6.E.7.9 - Atmosphere Video
5E Model Lessons to support:
- Forces, Gravity and Weight & Mass
- EM Spectrum
- Waves
Science Technology Tip and Upcoming Dates
Check it out! We have a CCPS Science YouTube channel. There are many short videos for SSA review!
There are SO many fun GIZMOS available for upcoming content! Check out some of these for your digital labs*:
*Don’t get caught up in P.10.2 too much! The content limits don’t require knowledge or memorization of color combinations, reflection angles or absorption of colors. Students just need to know the basics and to be able to infer from a diagram.
Social Studies
This month in Civics, students will focus on evaluating the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
SS.7.C.3.4 Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments. (FL Student Tutorial)
SS.7.C.3.10 Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law. (FL Student Tutorial)
SS.7.C.3.11 Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels. (Also Assesses C.2.6) (FL Student Tutorial)
SS.7.C.3.12 Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases. (FL Student Tutorial)
SS.7.C.3.14 Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services. (FL Student Tutorial)
Resources:
iCivics - Argument Wars: Students argue real Supreme Court cases
iCivics – Sources of Law
iCivics – Court Quest: Students explore state and federal courts systems by helping their passengers navigate through the American judicial system
Gateway graphic organizers – The Judicial Branch, U.S. Supreme Court Key Decisions, Rule of Law, Federalism and State and Local Governments
Upcoming this month: Mock Commission Meeting video with student questions. More information to follow from Mrs. Stroh.
Career and Technology Education
Why Entrepreneurship?
The jobs of the future are unknown, and therefore it’s more important than ever to nurture and teach students critical skills and behaviors of entrepreneurs: creativity, opportunity recognition, self-motivation, adaptability. Entrepreneurs are opportunistic collaborators who learn from experimentation and failure along the way.
Integrating entrepreneurship education with academic and CTE curriculum can help students develop these skills by providing relevance and application.
Students learn to:
Collaborate with a team
Apply the cycle of experimentation to find solutions to complex problems
Speak confidently and persuasively
Leverage curiosity and creativity to drive solutions
PLTW - Don’t Miss these How-to Videos
- Printing and Saving Activities
- PLTW Community
- Rostering
- Creating Classrooms
- Courses Overview
Middle School Students are Building and Learning in Automation & Robotics PLTW
Kari Doucette, the engineering teacher at North Naples Middle School, is teaching her students about mechanisms as well. Her students completed building the gear models and have moved on to an exciting project. They used the engineering design process to design, build, and test a pull-toy which was required to use at least three mechanisms.
Fine Arts
Skills, Techniques & Processes: students practicing essential manipulative/performance skills to be successful in the art form
Organizational Structure: understanding how artwork is composed and the essential vocabulary to describe it
Critical Thinking & Reflection: cognition and reflection by the students during the lesson
Historical & Global Connections: understanding how the arts reflect cultural trends)
Innovation, Technology & the Future: facilitating 21st century skills in the art form encouraging innovation and creative risk-taking
Visual Art
Our Spring Superintendent’s Art Gallery Show will be a virtual presentation streaming from the district website beginning April 6th, 2021 . We look forward to celebrating your talented students from all CCPS schools! Please monitor the district webpage for access to this presentation featuring all CCPS student artists
Extension strategies and intervention techniques for art:
Advanced/Gifted Extensions/Strategies: Student can create another personal artwork to demonstrate above grade level understanding of skill, technique, or process. Teacher provides project specific extensions (level 4) in lesson plans and shows students examples of said extensions by independent coaching
ELL/ESE Intervention Strategies: Classroom visuals, Instructions written in pictures, Visual references, Language preparation and review , vocabulary using teacher demonstration, Relate information or technique to prior knowledge/background, Apply to real-life situations, have students give oral explanation of their thinking , teachers explain directions clearly and repeat key terms to emphasize, Provide extra clues through the use of visuals, Use multisensory materials (e.g. tactile art, QR coded handouts, etc.)
Music
Artis—Naples Virtual Passport to FAME Concert Productions and Instrument Masterclasses are available HERE!
Extension strategies and intervention techniques for music:
Advanced/Gifted Extensions/Strategies: Using district supplied composition software (Finale, Sibelius), students can compose their own rhythmic and melodic passages for their peers to perform in a group setting.
ELL/ESE Intervention Strategies: Incorporating linear visuals on the musical staff (arrows, pointing, interactive PPTs, etc.) and isolating to individual pitches/rhythms as they occur in the time/beat sequence allows for students with specific language or learning barriers to better interpret the musical phrase.
CCPS Families can view the Honors Concert Series live streaming through the district webpage (www.collierschools.com):Monday, March 29 — Middle School & High School Honors Orchestra
Friday, April 30 — Middle School Honors Band
Friday, May 7 — Middle School & High School Honors Chorus
Health and Physical Education
Q4 Standards-Based Direct Instruction/Assessment Focus
S1 – Demonstrate competency in many, and proficiency in a few, movement forms from a variety of categories.
S2 – Identify, analyze and evaluate movement concepts, mechanical principles, safety considerations and strategies/tactics regarding movement performance in a variety of physical activities.
S3 – Participate regularly in physical activity.
S4 – Develop and implement a personal fitness program to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
S5 – Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical-activity settings.
S6 – Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
M1 - Apply technology to evaluate, monitor and improve (health and skill-related) performance.
M2 - Apply proper warm-up and cool-down techniques that use proper safety practices.
M3 - Demonstrate use of the mechanical principles as they apply to specific course activities.
C1 - Provide feedback on skill patterns of self and partner by detecting and correcting mechanical errors.
C2 - Apply strategies for self-improvement based on individual strengths and needs.
L1 - Use available technology to assess, design and evaluate a personal physical-activity plan.
L2 - Create, implement and assess a personal fitness program in collaboration with a teacher.
L3 - Develop a personal fitness program including a variety of physical activities.
Q4 Required Assignments:
Skill-related Fitness Goal Setting – FINAL (use as 3 individual assignment chunks to prepare students in Q4)
All students should receive CPR/AED Skills and Knowledge (even if not hands on equipment this year)
Check Out New Resources: (Can create a free login)
Also available *NEW* SEL Cards in Google Slides. This link will let you make a copy of the slides in your Google Account [GET SEL CONCEPT CARDS]
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
Co-Teaching Approaches
The basis for an effective inclusive classroom is clear communication for establishing and maintaining parity between each teacher. Co-teachers should discuss their preferences regarding an array of topics, including classroom rules, instructional routines, tolerance for disruption, and grading. According to the National Professional Resources, Inc. (2019), the heart of co-teaching is what occurs as teachers share instruction. There are various essential structures for co-teaching approaches. The following are two examples of effective co-teaching practices.
The following are two examples of effective co-teaching practices.
- Parallel Teaching - Each teacher leads half of the class teaching the same content or addressing specific instructional objectives. It is distinct from station teaching in that the groups do not switch. This approach to co-teaching is a recommended practice to use on a frequent basis.
- Alternative Teaching - Alternative Teaching is a co-teaching model where one teacher works with a small group of students, as the other teacher instructs the large group. Alternative Teaching allows teachers to provide greater differentiation and scaffolding for individual students or small groups in an inclusive classroom setting.
Counseling Corner and Social Emotional Learning
District SEL Theme for April: Responsible Decision-Making
Responsible Decision-Making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacities to consider ethical standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being. Examples of responsible decision-making include:
Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Learning to make a reasoned judgement after analyzing information, data, and facts
Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
Recognizing how critical thinking skills are useful both inside and outside of school
Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being
Evaluating personal, interpersonal, community, and institutional impacts
CANVAS/Technology Corner
Digital Innovation Best Practices
Canvas – New Feature (available in April)
Annotated Assignments – This exciting new feature debuts in April and allows teachers to create assignments where they upload a worksheet (think PDF) to be annotated by students. Think of all the possibilities! More information will be provided to your Canvas POC prior to this feature being enabled.
Surface Pro Tips
Connecting your Surface Pro to your projector via WIDI-
It is easy to connect your Surface Pro to your projector. Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Using the projector remote click on Source Button. Use arrow keys/enter to change source from VGA to HDMI
Step 2: Click Window Key/K >Choose your room #or corresponding wireless display adapter name.
Surface Pro Tools –
Remember that you can disconnect the Surface Pro screen from the keyboard for ease of use. Now you are free to move around holding just the lightweight screen with full laptop capability.
Click on the pen tool next to the clock in the sys tray to access the whiteboard (Sketchpad) or annotation tools (Screen Sketch). These powerful tools provide the ability for you to write on the screen as if it is a whiteboard or annotate a document, program, website, etc.
Teaching and Learning
Email: TeachingandLearning@CollierSchools.com
Website: www.CollierSchools.com
Location: 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL, USA
Phone: 2393770001
Twitter: @CCPS_Curriculum