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Mrs. McHugh 4 th Grade 2012-2013

Mrs. McHugh 4 th Grade 2012-2013. Go Tigers!. All About Me. 13 th year in Chagrin Falls, all in 4 th grade Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction Married for 6 years 2 boys, Kian (5 yrs.) and Kylan (2 yrs.) Interests include my family,

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Mrs. McHugh 4 th Grade 2012-2013

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  1. Mrs. McHugh 4th Grade 2012-2013 Go Tigers!

  2. All About Me • 13th year in Chagrin Falls, all in 4th grade • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction • Married for 6 years • 2 boys, Kian (5 yrs.) and Kylan (2 yrs.) • Interests include my family, exercising, scrapbooking, reading (when I have time!), and the beach!

  3. Philosophy of Education • Differentiated instruction that provides children with learning opportunities that are personalized to various learning styles and levels • Content aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards (Core Standards)

  4. Morning Activities • Routine • Bellwork (practice pages) • Responsive Classroom • Greeting • Share • Game

  5. Writing Workshop (60 min.) • Literacy By Design program • Includes key elements of writing: writing forms, organizational patterns, writing traits, writing process • Mini-lessons used to teach specific skills • Individual conferencing (differentiated)/peer editing • Publishing (computer lab) • Supplemented by my own writing projects that follow key elements, rubric system for scoring • Daily Oral Language (D.O.L) • Journal writing • Spelling (D.S.A. given to determine groups), 2-week cycle • Assessment: D.O.L, spelling, writing projects, skill-based assignments

  6. Literacy by Design program Understanding text by using specific strategies Modeled, shared, group, and independent reading Fluency and comprehension Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition Reading log/Ongoing Test Practice Reading level determined by AIMS and Maze Guided Reading: differentiated based on student needs Reading Workshop (60 min.)

  7. Trailblazers program Differentiated instruction Hands-on approach (labs) Opportunities for extensions literature Technology opportunities Assessment: quizzes, tests, class work, labs, and observation MathMrs. Acton

  8. Content Areas: Social Studies and ScienceMrs. Acton • Content-area reading • Projects • Group presentations • Hands-on experiments (scientific method) • Simulations • Newsdepth/Time for Kids (current events) • Technology

  9. Math Intervention • ½ hour after recess, Mon-Thur. • Placement is fluid, but is initially determined by 3rd grade O.A.T. scores, AIMS-Web (Mcap and Mcomp) scores, and teacher observation • Explicit, differentiated instruction based on student needs

  10. Homework • Monday-Thursday • Planners and website • Reading: 60 minutes of reading a week (reading log with signature), and occasional Ongoing Test Practice page • Spelling • Math: practice, studying for tests • Social Studies/Science: practice sheets, studying for tests • Homework Chart/Fun Friday

  11. Snacks and Birthday Treats • Children need healthy, peanut-free snacks daily • Water bottles are permitted • Birthdays are celebrated in 4th grade Please send in peanut-free snacks for the class if you choose

  12. Grading Information • Sent home on Fridays in “Friday Folder” • Infinite Campus (online grading program) updated periodically • Log-in information will be mailed home to parents

  13. Communication • School District Website (can sign up for E-newsletter) • Paperless classroom newsletter, sent home twice a month • Colleen.McHugh@ChagrinSchools.org

  14. Thank You! • You can find a copy of this presentation on my website, http://www.chagrinschools.org/McHugh.aspx

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