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MLS revolutionized the ELA Department

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS’ ORIENTATION September 28 th , 2011 Gihan Sorour ELA department Head-MS Curriculum Coordinator. MLS revolutionized the ELA Department. The latest research… allignment. C urriculum. I nstruction. A ssessment. C urriculum.

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MLS revolutionized the ELA Department

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  1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENTMIDDLE SCHOOLPARENTS’ ORIENTATIONSeptember 28th, 2011GihanSorourELA department Head-MSCurriculum Coordinator good isn't good enough!

  2. MLS revolutionized the ELA Department The latest research… allignment Curriculum Instruction Assessment good isn't good enough!

  3. Curriculum Student learning Student learning Assessment Instruction Student learning good isn't good enough!

  4. good isn't good enough! In what context ?

  5. WHY DIFFERENTIATION? • Let’s use this metaphor: • Think about the class as an elevator. • Everyone needs to get into it to start with. • Some students will run into the lift, while others will be dragged in. • Some students will travel right to the top of the building, while some may stop at the third floor, and some may only reach the first floor. good isn't good enough!

  6. WHY DIFFERENTIATION ? -2 • But everyone will have travelled somewhere successfully. • At the end of the class:every student can leave the room feeling that they have been challenged and that they have achieved something. good isn't good enough!

  7. C Curriculum- What to teach? I A • MLS/ELA adopted the Common Core Standards which are grouped by strands: • Reading Literature • Reading Informational texts • Writing • Speaking and listening • Language development • The CC teaching units are THEMATIC which provide a strong, connected context for student learning. good isn't good enough!

  8. C Instruction- How to teach? I A MLS is using research based - best practices to deliver content to students. Marzano (2000) identified ten research-based, effective instructional strategies that cut across all content areas and all grade levels. good isn't good enough!

  9. Uses Research-Based Strategies Promotes Higher Order Thinking Skills Uses Flexible Grouping Practices Uses Appropriate Differentiation Standards-Based Instruction Uses Effective Feedback and Grading Uses Accessible Technology Demonstrates High Expectations Communicates Learning Expectations good isn't good enough!

  10. C Assessment- What and how to assess? I A Assessments FOR learning AssessmentOF learning good isn't good enough!

  11. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS For Writing Process Homework Product Visual Others Performance good isn't good enough!

  12. Summative assessments Of Quarter & semester Standardized/Diagnostic • Quarter & semester • MI • STAR • MAP • Exit levels (2012-2013) good isn't good enough!

  13. The environment: Establishes Classroom Rules and Procedures Helps Students Take Responsibility for Learning Maximizes Instructional Time Fosters a Sense of Community and Belonging Professionalism Establishes Relationships with Families and Community Grows Professionally through Job-Embedded Learning Enhances Knowledge and Skills through Professional Development Actively Supports the School Improvement Plan good isn't good enough!

  14. The team ELA teachers Reading Coaches • CCS units • Reading A-Z (ESS periods) • Supporting Writers’ workshop- in class. • Supporting Readers’ workshop- A-Z – in class. good isn't good enough!

  15. The classroom THE GOAL: to know where our students are:ASSESSMENTS • MLS/ELA/MS administered a general writing assessment that assesses the six traits of writing. This will inform our instruction and will provide a base for formative and summative writing assessments throughout the year . • MLS/ELA/MS uses STAR- Renaissance Reading Inc. – Diagnostic and progress check which will identify/determine the reading levels and/or will inform progress . MLS uses this assessment K-8 and will assess 9&10 in 2012-2013. • MLS/ELA/MS administers the MI to inform about the types of intelligences of the students to cater toinstruction and assessment. good isn't good enough!

  16. The classroom -2 • ELA /MS has 8 periods: • Writing: • 4 periods are dedicated to Writers’ workshop, an instructional method to work on the writing process. • Writers’ Workshop respects students’ levels and and give them space for choice. • The objective is to have their writing skills improved and internalized. good isn't good enough!

  17. The classroom -3 • Reading: • 4 periods are dedicated to Readers’ workshop. • The workshop addresses the differences within the boundaries of the reading skills required. • 2 periods are dedicated to Reading A-Z – IN CLASS: • Reading A-Z program and materials are correlated to the CCS. • Supporting the different levels of the students in class. • Using direct instruction to teach fiction and non-fiction material. • The Reading Coach along with the ELA teacher work with small groups intensively address the individual needs. • 2 periods are dedicated toCCS units-Readers’ Workshop. good isn't good enough!

  18. The classroom -4 • Reading Coaching: • READING COACHES- SUPLANT 3 PERIODS OF ESS. • STUDENTS WHO ARE READING SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW GRADE LEVEL : • Star Reading assessment results ( to identify the levels of reading). • Star Reading assessment is correlated with the levels of Reading A-Z. (AA-Z) • ALL ARE ALLIGNED WITH THE CCS. • At the same time, those students are attending the eight periods of ELA normally. • They are not responsible for the ESS material for the semester until they reach the exit level. • Some students may take longer than the others. • The objective is to improve READING! good isn't good enough!

  19. The classroom -5 Book in a Bag program is taking place now twice a week for every class to enhance the students’ reading skills. Five percent of the homework grade is dedicated to this program. good isn't good enough!

  20. The Classroom -6 Sundays: T. gives feedback for homework # 2 T. gives homework # 1 Mondays: S. delivers homework # 1 Weekly quiz: content material Tuesdays: T. gives feedback for homework # 1 Wednesdays: T. gives homework # 2 Thursdays: S. delivers homework # 2 Check next week’s plan on the school site. good isn't good enough!

  21. GRADES 5% Effort & Collaboration 25% Homework 15% quizzes 35% Formative assessments 20% quarter/semester-summative assessment A 100%-90% Excellent B 89%-80% Above average C 79%-70% Average D 69%-60% Below average F below 60% Failing IN Incomplete good isn't good enough!

  22. Please refer to the following hyperlinks for more information:References • CCS: www.corestandards.org/the-standards • Star- Renaissance Reading Inc., http://www.renlearn.com/ • Learning A-Z-http://www.learninga-z.com/ • Multiple Intelligence: http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html • Marazano-http://www.pkrnet.com/newmex/pdf/Marzano10Strat.pdf good isn't good enough!

  23. Thank you good isn't good enough!

  24. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENTMIDDLE SCHOOLPARENTS’ ORIENTATIONSeptember 28th, 2011 Gihan Sorour good isn't good enough!

  25. QUESTIONS? good isn't good enough!

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