WorksheetsSyllabus Scavenger Hunt 2018
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a syllabus?
Elgin's new online gradebook.
A small part of a word that you count using claps.
A type of delicious soup!
A document that contains information about a teacher's class, like their contact information, what students will be studying, rules, expectations, and grades.
Directions: with your partner, you should find the answer to each question by looking at your ELA syllabus (blue paper). All answers can be found there. The question timer is turned OFF so you won't be penalized for taking more time to find an answer. For some questions, you will need to select MULTIPLE answers to get all the points, so read carefully! Click below to continue.
I understand. Bring on the syllabus! If I have a question, I will raise my hand now.
Do not click this option.
Do not click this option.
What materials are required for ELA?
Charged Chromebook.
Calculator
Composition notebook
Two-pocket folder
Pack of highlighters
At the beginning of class, students should . . .
Check the whiteboard and prepare materials for the day.
Stand around and socialize until Mrs. Phelps tells students to sit down.
Use this time to do my homework if I didn't get it done.
Look for a book.
Mrs. Phelps has been teaching 7th grade at EMS for ________ years.
1
7
12
22
5
In ELA, students should expect to ___________ every day.
Read
Write
Play Kahoots
Take tests
Use their calculators
In this class, students will be choosing much of the material they read and topics they write about. This teaching model is called . . .
reading/writing workshop model
discovery learning
reading & writing laboratory
linguistics academy
The goal/purpose of 7th grade language arts is . . .
to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in today's world.
to cover Ohio's New Learning Standards in reading, writing, language, and speaking skills.
to teach students how multiply fractions and simplify equations.
to make students hate reading and writing.
to help students improve at reading the Periodic Table of Elements.
Students are NOT allowed to borrow books from the classroom library.
True
False
Students are expected to take care of borrowed books, but sometimes accidents happen. If a book is lost or damaged beyond simple repair, then:
the book must be replaced at the student's cost.
students shouldn't say anything about it and expect that the book fairy will magically fix it!
the school will replace the book.
Mr. Malcom will be sad.
Chromebooks will be used _______ in ELA.
almost never
daily
to play games only
instead of a teacher
An optional supply item for ELA that students can either keep and use or donate to Mrs. Phelps for class use is . . .
sticky notes
composition notebook
unicorns
a personal dictionary
highlighters
Select any statement below that is TRUE:
We will still use paper in ELA.
The Chromebook (and other technology) is not meant as a replacement for teaching or learning experiences for the students.
Students shouldn't worry about charging their Chromebook before they come to school; they can charge it here.
Chromebook (and other technology) should be used ONLY for academic and professional reasons while at school.
A student's grade in ELA is based on . . .
the points earned that are averaged against possible points.
student behavior.
how many times students check PowerSchool throughout the quarter.
student attendance each day.
Students can follow Mrs. Phelps's teacher account on Twitter! Her handle (username) is . . .
@MrsLPhelps
@TeacherPhelps
@MrsPReads
@MrsPhelps_ELA
All assignments will be worth points that count toward a student's grade.
True
False
There will be no assignments in this class.
Students and parents should check PowerSchool often because Mrs. Phelps updates grades regularly and adds comments to assignments.
True.
False.
She does not use PowerSchool.
Students will have some opportunities to retake tests or revise their work for the chance to earn a better grade.
True.
False.
Students are encouraged to read outside of class to get the most out of ELA this year.
True.
False.
Students will not have to do any additional work or interventions to be allowed a retake. If they just take the test or write the essay again, they will magically learn the content they didn't know before.
True.
False.
A list of interventions students can complete can be found . . .
On Canvas
Mrs. Phelps's class website
Mr. Purtee's office
It's Mrs. Phelps's responsibility to give me a paper copy of the list every time.
Mrs. Phelps has a "mature books" shelf by her desk and students are free to read those books without parent permission.
True.
False
Mrs. Phelps sends between 0-2 text reminders per week with Remind and it does NOT cost extra money for anyone who already has a texting plan. You can sign up by texting what message to the number 81010?
@PHELPSLA
@CREVLA
@HELDLA
@SWARTZLA
Mrs. Phelps is excited about teaching and making it a great year with her students.
True.
False.
