20152016 Room C221 Angela Murphy Reading Specialist amurphyumasdorg 6102058948 Wonders Reading Program ReadingWriting Workshop Short reads to teachmodel close reading ID: 782838
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5th Grade Language Arts 2015-2016 Room C221
Angela Murphy
Reading Specialist
amurphy@umasd.org
610-205-8948
Slide2Wonders Reading ProgramReading/Writing WorkshopShort reads to teach/model close reading
Guided collaborative practice of key skills
Literature Anthology
Provides application of close
reading
Connects reading and
writing
Leveled Readers
Differentiate to Accelerate & Remediate
50% Literary Text/50% Informational Text
Slide3Wonder Works InterventionIntervention program that was designed to supplement the Wonders Reading Program. Additional time in class will be spent re-teaching and reviewing skills and concepts taught in the Wonders Reading Program.
Slide4Connect Reading & Writing
Writing Traits
Trait instruction to ensure successful writers
Writing practice every day
Writing and grammar integrated
Grammar and Spelling
Develop mastery of grammar and language convention
Weekly instruction
Integrated into writing instruction
Slide5More on Writing…Types of Writing:
Narrative
Informative
Persuasive/Opinion
Domains of
Writing (Traits):
Focus
Content
Organization
Style
Conventions
One published piece a marking period
District writing formative assessments
Slide6Spelling CityOur class will also be using Vocabulary Spelling City for word study. Vocabulary Spelling City is an educational website and app that allows students to practice their spelling and vocabulary words through engaging activities. Access Vocabulary Spelling City online at:https://
www.spellingcity.com
Slide7Language Arts Expectations
Students should come prepared with:
Language Arts binder and LA folder
Homework
Novel/SSR
book
Pencils
Ipad
Students should come to class ready to listen, participate, show respect to others, and to try their best.
Slide8LA Class ScheduleDo Now & SSR reading/activityHomework
check & review
Essential Question
Learning
Objective/Goals
Lesson
of the Day
Closure
Slide9Language Arts Homework
Homework Packet
One grammar & one spelling page each night
Study weekly spelling & vocabulary words
Reading Log…25 Book Challenge
20 minutes of independent reading at least four times per week…fill in log and
return to school…25 Book
Challenge
Always
refer to
Schoology
for daily assignments
Slide10Language Arts Grading PolicyGrade calculations are based on
the following
:
Unit Assessments -
45
%
Unit Tests/Weekly Comprehension Tests
Writing Assignments/Book Reports
Weekly Assessments –
40
%
Quizzes: Spelling/Grammar/
Vocabulary/Reading
Informal Assessments – 15%
Homework
Classwork
Reading Log
Slide11ExpectationsArrive
on Time
.
Be
Prepared –
Ipad
Charged
.
Actively Listen
.
Be
Respectful
.
Maintain
Self-Control
.
Have a
Good Attitude
.
Slide12AbsencesGather make up work and missed assignments from the Absence Bin or
Schoology
the day you return to school
Three days to turn in missing work for every day of your absence
Must make up tests within three days of returning to school.
Slide13Interims & Report CardsInterims are sent home half-way through marking period
You can view your child’s grade through the
parent portal
…sign up in the Administration Building
Parents will be contacted when necessary
Slide14How Can You Help?Check
Schoology
on a daily basis for assignments.
Access your child’s Wonders Account to help them review what they are learning in class
.
Encourage
your child to
read EVERY night.
Help your child with
time management
for project completion
.
Help your child
stay organized
. Clean out folders and book bag on a daily basis
.
Charge
Ipad
every night.