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5 th Grade Language Arts 2014-2015 Room C221. Angela Murphy Reading Specialist [email protected] 610-205-8948. Wonders Reading Program. Reading/Writing Workshop Short reads to teach/model close reading Guided collaborative practice of key skills Literature Anthology - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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5th Grade Language Arts 2014-2015 Room C221
Angela MurphyReading Specialist
610-205-8948
Wonders Reading Program
Reading/Writing WorkshopShort reads to teach/model close readingGuided collaborative practice of key skills
Literature AnthologyProvides application of close readingConnects reading and writing
Leveled ReadersDifferentiate to Accelerate & Remediate50% Literary Text/50% Informational Text
Wonder Works Intervention
Intervention 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.
Connect Reading & Writing
Writing Traits
o Trait instruction to ensure successful writers
o Writing practice every day
o Writing and grammar integrated
Grammar and Spelling
o Develop mastery of grammar and language convention
o Weekly instruction
o Integrated into writing instruction
More on Writing…Types of Writing:
NarrativeInformativePersuasive/Opinion
Domains of Writing (Traits):FocusContentOrganizationStyle Conventions
One published piece a marking period
District writing formative assessments
Language Arts Expectations
Students should come prepared with:Language Arts binder and LA folderHomeworkNovel/SSR bookPencils
Students should come to class ready to listen, participate, show respect to others, and to try their best.
LA Class Schedule
Do Now & SSR reading/activity
Homework check & review
Essential Question
Learning Objective/Goals
Lesson of the Day
Closure
Language Arts Homework
Homework PacketOne grammar & one spelling page each nightStudy weekly spelling & vocabulary words
Reading Log…25 Book Challenge20 minutes of independent reading at least four times per week…fill in log and return to school…25 Book Challenge
Always refer to the Agenda Book for assignment modifications
Language Arts Grading Policy
Grade calculations are based on the following:
Unit Assessments - 20%Unit TestsWriting Assignments/Book Reports
Weekly Assessments – 60%Quizzes: Spelling/GrammarTests: Vocabulary/Reading
Informal Assessments – 20%HomeworkClassworkReading Log
Expectations
Arrive on Time.
Be Prepared.
Actively Listen.
Be Respectful.
Maintain Self-Control.
Have a Good Attitude.
Absences
Gather make up work and missed assignments from the Absence Bin 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.
Interims & Report Cards Interims 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
How Can You Help?Check agenda book and homework nightly.
Encourage your child to read. Make sure to sign the student reading log and check over homework.
Help your child with time management for project completion.
Help your child stay organized. Clean out folders and book bag on a daily basis.
Make sure that your child has several sharpened pencils everyday for school.