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W e l c o m e T o N M S ! !. Please take the following from the table: -Name Tag (please fill out) -Child’s Schedule. Welcome To NMS!!. Mrs. Ventura Mrs. Verna 6 th Grade Blue Team Reading. Welcome To NMS!!. Mrs. Ventura 6 th Grade Blue Team Reading. About Mrs. Ventura…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome To NMS!!
Please take the following from the
table:-Name Tag
(please fill out)
-Child’s Schedule
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Welcome To NMS!!
Mrs. VenturaMrs. Verna
6th Grade Blue TeamReading
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Welcome To NMS!!
Mrs. Ventura6th Grade Blue Team
Reading
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About Mrs. Ventura…
• 6th Grade Reading- Blue Team• Seventh Year at NMS• 2004 Penn-Delco Graduate • Graduated from West Chester
University in 2008• Masters degree from Wilkes
University in 2010• Personal note- daughter just
turned 1 year old
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About Mrs. Verna…
• 6th grade learning support• 4th year at NMS• Graduated from St. Joes in
2010 • Masters degree in Literacy in
2011• I will be going back to school in
January
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Goals for 6th Grade Reading
– To expand existing reading levels– To expose students to a variety of
literature (poetry, short stories, novels, nonfiction, and drama)
– To introduce, expand and analyze literary elements and devices
– To foster an innate desire to read for pleasure (Book It, Reading Counts, Silent Sustained Reading)
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Topics covered– Plot– Characterization & Point of View– Theme – Mood & Tone – Literary Devices & Skills– Argumentative Pieces – Non-Fiction– Novels: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Lost on a Trail in Maine & Lost Trail by Donn Fendler
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Reading & English Connection
– Aligned curriculum • Similar topics and skills being taught
and used in simultaneously
– Writing skills practiced in reading as well as English
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• Polite towards myself and peers• Listen
Classroom Expectations
• Prepared with supplies, homework, etc.• Stay on task
Responsible
Respectful
Safe• Stay in seat unless other wise directed• Keep hands and feet to self• Report bullying
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Possible Consequences
• Verbal warning • Green slip• Behavior reflection• Parent contact • Detention • Office referral
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Grading System
• Based on points earned throughout the marking period on various assignments
• Total points Total possible points
Student Grade
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NMS Grading System
92 – 100 = A84 – 91 = B76 – 83 = C70 – 75 = D
69 & below = F
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Grading Policy
• Quizzes• Tests• Homework• Projects• Class work
– Corporative learning tasks– Journal prompts
• Reading Counts
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Grades online
• http://gradebook.pdsd.org/Pinnacle/PIV
OR
1.Going to www.pdsd.org
2.Click Northley Middle School from the drop down box at the top of the screen
3.Click Grades On-line in the left hand margin
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Student’s ID number with the leading zero
Student’s eight digit birth date
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Understanding gradebook
• X = exempt
• 0 or Z = incomplete
• Blank = teacher has not entered grade yet – don’t worry!
• Point System (2/3=67%)
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Reading Counts• Students will be graded on reading
counts every marking period! It is worth 50 points!
– Honors goal: 175,000 words
– Accelerated goal: 125,000 words
• Students that do not reach their goal will lose some points depending on their word count. Exact grading scale can be found on my website.
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Reading Counts• Progress check half way through marking period;
parent signature will be required
• If help is needed finding a book or passing a quiz, please ask
• Reading Counts computers are available in most classrooms and the library– Students can take quizzes at various points throughout
the day.
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Homework• At least three times a week.
• Encourage daily reading for a minimum of 20 minutes
• Graded on completeness and/or accuracy
• Can be turned in one day late for half credit
• May consist of unfinished class work
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Teacher webpage
• Updated weekly with: – Classroom news– Daily class agenda – Homework, including upcoming
tests and projects
Please use this as a resource for missed and/or unsure assignments!
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Book Orders…• Yes, we still have them
in middle school!!!
• There are two convenient ways of ordering books for your child:
– Traditional Method: Send in order form & money (check please-no cash)
– High-Tech Method: Scholastic website• Every time a parent places an order online-
we get a free book for our classroom library!!!
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Communication…..
• Is the secret to a successful academic year!!
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Ways You can communicate with me…
• You can call or email me whenever you feel necessary!
• Email is my preferred method
• [email protected] • (610) 497-6300 x3213
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Ways your child can communicate …..
• Written note• Conversation:
before or after class to ensure privacy
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Thank you!
• If you have any questions or comments about this evening or throughout the school year, please contact me!
• Thank you for spending the evening with me!
• As a team, I am confident that this will be a very successful year for everyone