5 th Grade Language Arts 2013-2014 Room C221

1. 5th Grade Language Arts 2013-2014Room C221 Angela Murphy Reading Specialist amurphy@umasd.org 610-205-8948

2. Wonders Reading Program • Designedspecifically for the Common Core State Standards for Reading/Language Arts. • The program provides unmatched support for: • Building a strong reading foundation • Accessing complex text • Finding and using text evidence • Engaging in collaborative conversations • Writing to sources

3. Wonders Reading Program • Reading/Writing Workshop • Common Core Lessons • Short reads to teach/model close reading • Guided collaborative practice of key skills • Literature Anthology • Provides application of close reading • Builds reading stamina • Connects reading and writing • Leveled Readers • Differentiate to Accelerate & Remediate • Built in Acceleration Plan • 50% Literary Text/50% Informational Text

4. Connect Reading & Writing

5. 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

6. 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.

7. LA Class Schedule • Do Now & SSR reading/activity • Homework check & review • Essential Question • Learning Objective/Goals • Lesson of the Day • Closure

8. 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

9. 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

10. Expectations • Arrive on Time. • Be Prepared. • Actively Listen. • Be Respectful. • Maintain Self-Control. • Have a Good Attitude.

11. 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

12. Bathroom Policy • Students will be given 4 passes to use the bathroom over the course of one month. • When using their pass, they must sign out in log book, leave quietly and return to class promptlywhen done. • If a student has a medical condition which requires them to use the bathroom more often, please contact me privately.

13. 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.