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Welcome to Back to School Night!!. Who Am I?. Grew up in Bucks County Graduated from CBW University of Delaware Elementary & Spec. Ed & Spanish University of Delaware Master’s of Literacy. My Expectations:. Create lifelong learners Build student’s confidence/motivation
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Who Am I? • Grew up in Bucks County • Graduated from CBW • University of Delaware • Elementary & Spec. Ed & Spanish • University of Delaware • Master’s of Literacy
My Expectations: • Create lifelong learners • Build student’s confidence/motivation • Develop students into “readers” • Prepare students for middle school
My Procedures: Homework Procedures • Reading Log • 25 Book Goal • Spelling Homework • Writing Homework • Math Homework Classroom Procedures
4th Grade Read Alouds: • Storytown - Advanced • Develops a reading community • Develops Comprehension Skills • Develops social skills/discussion habits
4th Grade Reading/Writing • Storytown Program • On Grade Level Materials • Robust Vocabulary • Instructional Materials • Decoding/Fluency • Focus Skills/Strategies • 2 skills/strategies in each theme • Writing & Grammar • Centers
4th Grade Reading/Writing • Storytown Continued: • Schedule/Routine Let’s Take a Walk Through the Book!!!
4th Grade Reading/Writing • Assessments: • For Each Lesson: • Oral Reads – Rate/Fluency/Accuracy • Comprehension • Use of the Focus Skill • Vocabulary • Grammar • Theme Tests (End of 5 Lessons)
4th Grade Writing: • Writing Process & On Demand Writing • Storytown Materials: • 2 traits per theme • 1 form of writing for each lesson • Review Week – Students will Publish one of their writing pieces • Writing piece due each week • Except for the end of the month • Monthly Newsletter
4th Grade Spelling • Wilson Reading Program • High Frequency Words • Storytown spelling words may be incorporated if/when it is appropriate • Schedule/Routine: • Day 1 – New Words are introduced & pre – tested; 1st night of homework • Day 2 – 5 Work with words & pattern in class, students continue to complete their spelling grid at home (1 assignment nightly) • Day 6 – Spelling list is tested
4th Grade Math: • Everyday Math Program • Schedule/Routine • Goals • Student/Parent Support • Assessments • Supplements • Homework