Karen Kellett's Teacher Page - Chapel Hill Middle School

A b o u t M s . K e l l e t t
Thanks for stopping by! My name is Karen Kellett. This is my second year at CHMS, and I am delighted to embark upon a new journey teaching 6th grade Social Studies this year. I am originally from Houston and have been living in the Tyler, Texas area for about four years. I have a BA in English and secondary education at the University of Texas at Tyler, and am certified to teach English Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies for grades four through twelve. In August of 2007, I obtained another certification for Theatre Arts and currently teach a beginning Theatre class to 6^th grade students. When I'm not teaching, I am usually planning a trip or going somewhere; I love traveling! I am also an avid fan of NBA Basketball and am usually rooting on the Phoenix Suns. I look forward to learning from your kids as much as they will learn from me. If you have any questions or concerns, I am always available by email or phone.

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Contact Information
Conference Period: 12:53-1:38 Email: kellettk@chapelhillisd.org

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Classroom Activities

S o c i a l S t u d i e s, G r a d e 6

(a) Introduction.

(1) In Grade 6, students study people and places of the contemporary world. Societies selected for study are chosen from the following regions of the world: Europe, Russia and the Eurasian republics, North America, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia-North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Realm. Students describe the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies and identify the locations and geographic characteristics of selected societies. Students identify different ways of organizing economic and governmental systems. The concepts of limited and unlimited government are introduced, and students describe the nature of citizenship in various societies. Students compare institutions common to all societies such as government, education, and religious institutions. Students explain how the level of technology affects the development of the selected societies and identify different points of view about selected events.

Course Descriptions

EXPLORATORY

Exploratory is an elective that includes six weeks of the following: study skills, health, music, art, technology and theatre arts. The Study Skills class will be offered during the first six weeks to all exploratory students to assist them with developing the necessary skills to be a successful sixth grade student. After the first six weeks, students will rotate through the additional courses in the exploratory curriculum.

Theatre Arts is an introduction to theatre. Students will be exposed to acting concepts and skills as well as theatre production. They will have an opportunity to learn the expressive use of the body and voice. In addition, students are encouraged to try-out and participate in CHMS theatre productions.

This years's theatre production is Shakespeare's

"The Taming of the Shrew"

I encourage parents to come and see your

child in this very special performance.

Performances are during 2nd period in room 116.

This six weeks performance will be:

TBA

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Attention:

UIL Modern Oratory Speakers

We will begin practicing every Wednesday during tutorials and Thursday from 3:30-4:00 You must attend one of these practices.

If you cannot be here during one of these times, you must come see me to schedule a time you can come. Remember, you need to have a topic you are working on and be finding reputable resources. It is important that you use your time wisely while at practice, so please come prepared. We will practice each week starting:

December 11, 2008

Over the break, I want you to visit

www.americanrhetoric.com

This is a great site to listen to famous speeches and hear different techniques used to help you give a dynamic speech at contest. While you are there, listen to three different speeches and note these things: the effectiveness of the speech, the response of the audience, and how it changed your opinion of the speaker or the topic after hearing the speech.

Your speech must be ready on:

January 8, 2009

PARENTS!

If your child writes down the word of the week with your signature on it, I will award them 10 bonus points this six weeks!

The word of the week is:

Guillotine

I will add an additional 5 points if you

tell me what it is!

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Need some map skills practice?

Check out these websites and a special game Ms. K has created to boost your Geographic ability!

http://www.purposegames.com/game/ms-ks-map-of-southeast-asia-quiz