WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC

with MRS. SCHOPPE

WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC

with MRS. SCHOPPE

Class Room Rules

1. Follow directions the first time2. Raise your hands to talk3. Show respect for teacher, classmates, &

equipment4. Save food & drinks for later5. Come to class prepared and on time6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to

yourself.

Class Room Rules

1. Follow directions the first time2. Raise your hands to talk3. Show respect for teacher, classmates, &

equipment4. Save food & drinks for later5. Come to class prepared and on time6. Keep hands, feet, and objects to

yourself.

Consequences

1. Warning2. Loss of participation point3. Loss of additional participation point;

parents will be called; referral or detention4. Severe consequences

SEVERE DISRUPTIONS: to office

Consequences

1. Warning2. Loss of participation point3. Loss of additional participation point;

parents will be called; referral or detention4. Severe consequences

SEVERE DISRUPTIONS: to office

Your grade will be based on the following: I will provide each of you with a folder, it

will be left in the room everyday. You will be graded on the notes/worksheets in folders.

You will also need a pen/pencil every day Daily Class Participation Daily Effort Tests, Quizzes, Presentations

Your grade will be based on the following: I will provide each of you with a folder, it

will be left in the room everyday. You will be graded on the notes/worksheets in folders.

You will also need a pen/pencil every day Daily Class Participation Daily Effort Tests, Quizzes, Presentations

What will we learn about this trimester?

What will we learn about this trimester? Dances

Watusi, Twist, Mashed Potato, etc.

You will compose a song of your own Create Your own Instrument A Famous Musical-West Side Story Play Keyboard, Guitar, & Percussion What would you like to learn about

in music?

Dances Watusi, Twist, Mashed Potato, etc.

You will compose a song of your own Create Your own Instrument A Famous Musical-West Side Story Play Keyboard, Guitar, & Percussion What would you like to learn about

in music?

A Little About Mrs. Schoppe…A Little About

Mrs. Schoppe…

I was born in a little tiny town; Whitewater, MT-about 200 people in the whole town

Went to college at MSU-Billings Taught in Winnett, MT for 3 years Got married; moved to Helena This is my second year teaching at

EVMS & EG

I was born in a little tiny town; Whitewater, MT-about 200 people in the whole town

Went to college at MSU-Billings Taught in Winnett, MT for 3 years Got married; moved to Helena This is my second year teaching at

EVMS & EG

My husband Rhett and I My husband Rhett and I

Squeakers

Squeakers

My family at our weddingHannah, Jonathan, Rhett, myself, Steve,

D’Andre, Sue, & Rachel

My family at our weddingHannah, Jonathan, Rhett, myself, Steve,

D’Andre, Sue, & Rachel

Why Participate in Music?Research tells us that children who participate

in music do better in school and in life!Music helps to…

* Develop teamwork and listening * Study History

* Learn new vocabulary * Express Creatively * Learn Discipline—practicing until its right* Have an outlet for emotional responses

* Achieve self-confidence through performances

Why Participate in Music?Research tells us that children who participate

in music do better in school and in life!Music helps to…

* Develop teamwork and listening * Study History

* Learn new vocabulary * Express Creatively * Learn Discipline—practicing until its right* Have an outlet for emotional responses

* Achieve self-confidence through performances

A Little Quiz: Number your paper 1-10

1. What is my (your music teachers) name?2. Name 3 of the 5 rules.3. What are the consequences for not following the rules? 4. Name 2 things are going to study/do in this class.5. Name 2 things you need for music every day!6. Name one thing you will be graded on during this class?7. Where did I grow up?8. What is my husband or cat’s name? (You pick which-

extra for both )9. How many brother and sisters do I have?10.Name 1 reasons why you should study music?

A Little Quiz: Number your paper 1-10

1. What is my (your music teachers) name?2. Name 3 of the 5 rules.3. What are the consequences for not following the rules? 4. Name 2 things are going to study/do in this class.5. Name 2 things you need for music every day!6. Name one thing you will be graded on during this class?7. Where did I grow up?8. What is my husband or cat’s name? (You pick which-

extra for both )9. How many brother and sisters do I have?10.Name 1 reasons why you should study music?