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Welcome to Ms. Torres’

6th Grade Social Studies &

AVID

My Name is Haylei Torres

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

-Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948Political & Spiritual Leader in India

To make the subject matter interesting

To inspire critical thinking

To raise the self-esteem of every child

My Main Goals

Alberstsons Grocery Store1991-2008

Cal State FullertonB.A. in History & Political Science

East Whittier Middle School2007-2015

Concordia University M.A. in Curriculum & Design

Culver City Middle SchoolPresent

Resume

GeographyHominids & the Stone AgeMesopotamiaAncient Egypt (Kingdom of Kush & Israeli)Ancient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient GreeceThe Roman Empire

Curriculum for History

What Makes a Successful Student?Goals, Time Management, & BinderOrganizationCornell NotesAnnotatingSocratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsCollege Project

Curriculum for AVID

I give short homework assignments. They consist of 3 to 4 written questions or a vocabulary assignment.

Sometimes homework assignments entail a conversation with a family member. “Home-School Connections”

Students and parents should be looking at the website regularly.

I assign NO major projects outside the classroom that cost any money!!!

Homework & Projects

30%General ClassworkHomework

70% In-Class ProjectsSummative Writing AssignmentsExams & Quizzes

Grading

Make a good decision

Solve the problem

Show respect

Class Rules

Please, never hesitate to contact me will questions and/or concerns.

Remember it’s my job and you pay my salary!!!

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Thank you for coming!!!