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Welcome to Room A13. Language Arts. Making Meaning literacy program Literature circles and class novels KidBiz Home reading assignments Word study and grammar Writing linked to reading Assigned writing assignments and choices. Math. enVision Math Series - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to
Room A13
Language Arts
Making Meaning literacy program Literature circles and class novelsKidBiz Home reading assignmentsWord study and grammarWriting linked to readingAssigned writing assignments and
choices
Math
enVision Math SeriesWebsite: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ User name: student ID numberPassword: password Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities
• First in Math• IXL Math – available until December 21
Science
Microworlds
Mixtures and Solutions
Matter and Elements
Ecosystems
Inquiry-based, hands-on learning Students will switch classes
for two math themes.
Social StudiesSocial Studies
Civics, colonies, exploration, geography, current events, Time for Kids
Five essential questions guide our lessons
Website for textbook: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/
Social StudiesEssential Questions
• How does geography of a region influence the culture of its inhabitants?
• How do rules protect individual rights as well as meet the needs of society?
• How and why do people move? • How do we use the past to build the
future? • What are the responsibilities of a
good citizen? • What are the lessons that can be
learned from current events?
Research Project
Multi-genre question-based research project
Non-fiction and creative writing components
Presentation created during library class
1st-2nd marking periods
Report CardsStandards-based
4= Advanced (exceeds expectations)3= Proficient (meets expectations)2= Basic (approaching expectations)1= Below Basic (needs improvement)
Additional CriteriaTime and effortCompletion of assignments
PSSAPennsylvania State Standardized Assessment
March 12-19, 2012: Reading & MathReading: reading comprehension,
critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc.
Math: problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc.
April 16-18, 2012: WritingPersuasive, narrative, informational
Resources for Home
http://www.crsd.org/molishushttps://citrix.crsd.org - Citrix gives
students access to district student desktop and documents from home computer.
Sign up for Goodnoe, district, and PTO listserv email notices.
Homework to practice skills, enrich, for reading, to complete projects.
Special Events
Halloween parade and class partiesMeals for the Homeless service
projectScience Fair – October 13March Madness TournamentQuarterly team-building special
activitiesField Trips: Arbor Day, Washington’s
Crossing, Churchville Nature Center, Walking tour of Newtown