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5 th Grade Language Arts 2014-2015 Room C221. Angela Murphy Reading Specialist amurphy@umasd.org 610-205-8948. Wonders Reading Program. Reading/Writing Workshop Short reads to teach/model close reading Guided collaborative practice of key skills Literature Anthology
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5th Grade Language Arts 2014-2015Room C221 Angela Murphy Reading Specialist amurphy@umasd.org 610-205-8948
Wonders Reading Program • Reading/Writing Workshop • Short 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
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.
More 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
Language Arts Expectations • Students should come prepared with: • Language Arts binder and LA folder • Homework • Novel/SSR book • Pencils • 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 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 the Agenda Book for assignment modifications
Language Arts Grading Policy • Grade calculations are based on the following: • Unit Assessments - 20% • Unit Tests • Writing Assignments/Book Reports • Weekly Assessments – 60% • Quizzes: Spelling/Grammar • Tests: Vocabulary/Reading • Informal Assessments – 20% • Homework • Classwork • Reading 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.