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Welcome to Room A13

Welcome to Room A13. Language Arts. Making Meaning literacy program Literature circles and class novels KidBiz Home reading assignments Word study and grammar Writing linked to reading Assigned writing assignments and choices. Math. enVision Math Series

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Welcome to Room A13

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  1. Welcome to Room A13

  2. Language Arts • Making Meaning literacy program • Literature circles and class novels • KidBiz • Home reading assignments • Word study and grammar • Writing linked to reading • Assigned writing assignments and choices

  3. Math enVision Math Series Website: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ User name: student ID number Password: password Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities • First in Math • IXL Math – available until December 21

  4. Science • Inquiry-based, hands-on learning • Students will switch classes for two math themes. • Microworlds • Mixtures and Solutions • Matter and Elements • Ecosystems

  5. Social Studies • Civics, colonies, exploration, geography, current events, Time for Kids • Five essential questions guide our lessons • Website for textbook: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/

  6. Social StudiesEssential Questions • How does geography of a region influence the culture of its inhabitants? • How do rules protect individual rights as well as meet the needs of society? • How and why do people move? • How do we use the past to build the future? • What are the responsibilities of a good citizen? • What are the lessons that can be learned from current events?

  7. Research Project • Multi-genre question-based research project • Non-fiction and creative writing components • Presentation created during library class • 1st-2nd marking periods

  8. Report Cards • Standards-based • 4= Advanced (exceeds expectations) • 3= Proficient (meets expectations) • 2= Basic (approaching expectations) • 1= Below Basic (needs improvement) • Additional Criteria • Time and effort • Completion of assignments

  9. PSSAPennsylvania State Standardized Assessment • March 12-19, 2012: Reading & Math • Reading: reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc. • Math: problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc. • April 16-18, 2012: Writing • Persuasive, narrative, informational

  10. Resources for Home • http://www.crsd.org/molishus • https://citrix.crsd.org - Citrix gives students access to district student desktop and documents from home computer. • Sign up for Goodnoe, district, and PTO listserv email notices. • Homework to practice skills, enrich, for reading, to complete projects.

  11. Special Events • Halloween parade and class parties • Meals for the Homeless service project • Science Fair – October 13 • March Madness Tournament • Quarterly team-building special activities • Field Trips: Arbor Day, Washington’s Crossing, Churchville Nature Center, Walking tour of Newtown

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