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Mr. Sheppard’s Class 2012-13

Mr. Sheppard’s Class 2012-13. Welcome!. Subject-Area Highlights. Math – multiplication and division, multi-digit subtraction, fractions Reading – reading for deeper meaning, making inferences Writing – Narrative and expository Social Studies – Connecticut, States and capitals

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Mr. Sheppard’s Class 2012-13

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  1. Mr. Sheppard’s Class2012-13 Welcome!

  2. Subject-Area Highlights • Math – multiplication and division, multi-digit subtraction, fractions • Reading – reading for deeper meaning, making inferences • Writing – Narrative and expository • Social Studies – Connecticut, States and capitals • Science – Four units of study

  3. Spelling and Cursive • Spelling “tests” will be given 3-4 times a month. • Students will copy and study words that they got incorrect. • Cursive will be practiced periodically throughout the year.

  4. Homework 20 minutes reading 15 minutes written homework (usually math) +10 minutes practicing multiplication facts 45 minutes per night Written homework not completed at home will be done during recess.

  5. CMT’s – Common Core • Students across the nation will be studying the same curriculum. • The CMT’s will be changing significantly in the next few years.

  6. Positive Reinforcement/Consequences • Star charts

  7. Report Cards/ “Grades” • +, , - • B,A,M

  8. Parent FAQ’s

  9. What’s the deal with all the Spider-Man stuff?

  10. How can I help my child in…Math? Practice, practice, practice multiplication facts. Suggestions: Flashcards Internet: Xtramath.org Studyisland.com Multiplication.com Ipad/pod: Flash to pass Math Magic Mathboard

  11. How can I help my child in…reading/writing? • Nutmegs • Internet: • Funbrain.com/reading • http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet/bookzone.htm • Scholastic.com • Ipad/Ipod: • eBooks (ibooks, kindle app)

  12. Will there be many projects that need to be done at home? • Expect 3-4 projects over the course of the year. • Check my website for details. • www.glastonburyus.org/staff/sheppardd

  13. Thank you for coming! • Please sign up for a conference on the back table before you leave!

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