Welcome to Curriculum Night Please sign in at the back of the room with a DOT!

A little about me… 20th year teaching at Harlan! 31st year teaching total I have taught grades 1-5 and enrichment I live in Troy with my husband Mark and Kleeko our Pug. My son Michael is currently in the Disney College Program and will resume his junior year at Bowling Green in January. I enjoy volunteering and fostering for Pug Rescue Network and anything Disney related.

We are a TEAM! Math*/Science/Social Studies – Mrs. Leslie Reading/Writing/Word Study – Mrs. Abels Work closely with other subject area teachers

Classroom Expectations Follow directions the first time Stay in your own space Kind words, kind actions

Behavior Plan Encourage the Harlan Habits of Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness Choice Slips High Fives Paws and Think reflection

Snack/Birthday Celebrations Morning snack We are a Nut Free/Peanut Free room – please check the Safe Snack page on our Wiki Water bottle can be kept at their desk Birthday recognition/song Birthday recess May donate book/game to class in lieu of birthday treats

Special 4th Grade Events River Rouge Water Festival-Cranbrook 9/15 Detroit Symphony Orchestra 4/19 Nature Center (usually in January) Music Concert 3/14 DIA (Spanish/Art) Morley Candy Factory Disability Awareness Day 2/12 Trading Day Class Parties M Step Testing (April/May)

Unified Arts Schedule A Day 9:50-10:35 Spanish B Day 11:40-12:25 Music 11:15-11:35 Media C Day 11:40-12:25 Art Spanish 1:10-1:55 D Day 10:45-11:30 PE Recess 12:25-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:05

Student of the Week Students are notified the week before their week. Students will bring home a permission slip to use the flip camera. When your child returns the permission slip they will be given the flip camera to film short clips of their family, friends, pets, activities etc. We will watch the video during your students week. All videos are deleted after viewing.

Absences/Tardies If you are aware of upcoming absences, please let me know. You MUST contact the office/attendance line when your child is absent. I will do my best to gather work for your child for illness or vacation. First bell at 8:44 am, tardy bell at 8:49 am.

Reading Workshop Model-mini lessons, independent reading, write about reading, share and read-aloud time Collaboration- independent, partnerships, reading clubs Materials/Environment-reader’s notebook, just right books, variety of genres, post-its, classroom library, meeting area

What Are the Essentials of Reading Instruction ? Learners need teachers to model a love for reading. Learners need long stretches of time to read (stamina). Learners need opportunities to read high-interest, accessible books of their own choosing. Learners need explicit instruction in the process and skills of proficient reading. Learners need opportunities to talk and write in response to text. Learners need exposure to a variety of genres (literature and informational. Learners need teachers to read aloud.

Reading Skills Stamina Fluency Activating/using prior knowledge Prediction Empathy Connections (text-text, text-self) Text Structures Determining Importance Summarizing Growing theories about characters (Putting yourself in the characters shoes) Theme Inference

Writing Workshop Model-mini lessons, independent writing, mid workshop teaching, share and celebrations Collaboration-independent, partnerships Materials/Environment-writer’s notebook and folder, portfolio, writing resources, meeting area

What Are the Essentials of Writing Instruction? Writing needs to be taught like any other basic skill, with explicit instruction and ample opportunity for practice. Children deserve to write for real purposes, to write the kinds of texts that they see in the world and to write for an audience of readers. Writers write to put meaning onto the page choosing topics that are important to them most of the time. Children need to be explicitly taught how to write. Children need the opportunity and instruction to cycle through the writing process. To write well, children need opportunities to read and to hear texts read, and to read as writers. Children need clear goals and frequent feedback.

Word Study Words Their Way is the program used for word study. Emphasis is on patterns and meaning. Word Study helps students with vocabulary, reading and writing, as well as spelling. Sort words according to “headers’ which identify the patterns being studied. Students must know the “headers” for their tests on Thursdays.

Word Study Schedule WEEK ONE Monday- Meet with each group and teach the pattern. Students copy the words and store in a bag in their desk. Tuesday-Cut, paste, and sort words in their books. Wednesday-Work in groups, practice sorting words Thursday- Work in groups, practice sorting words. Friday-Game Day

Word Study WEEK TWO Monday-Complete the second activity in their book Tuesday-Use their words to write sentences with meaning Wednesday-Game Day/Review/Send words home Thursday-Assessment

Health Social and Emotional Health Teasing and Bullying Managing strong feelings Decision making and problem solving Conflict Resolution How to help others avoid bullying Nutrition and Physical Activity (PE) Benefits of healthy eating and being physically active Recommended food portions Restaurant and packaged food Reflect on physical activity and sleep routines Creation of one-day food plan

Health Continued Safety Avoiding safety hazards Personal space and boundaries Appropriate and inappropriate touch Accessing emergency services such a “911” Seeking help from trusted adults Internet Safety Avoiding unsafe situations Seeking help if feeling threatened

Health Continued Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Students will comprehend the physical effects of secondhand smoke. Students will comprehend the positive outcomes of not using alcohol. Students will comprehend reasons people choose to drink or not to drink and the impact of their decision on others. Students will demonstrate the ability to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke and to refuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, and media on use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Growth and Development Puberty and development Personal Hygiene

Communication Student Planner Homework Folder – notes Classroom Wiki AbelsLeslie17.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us Email: KAbels@birmingham.k12.mi.us Leave any messages with the office

Homework Mrs. Abels –Daily- Reading Mrs. Abels – Weekly - Word Study Mrs. Abels-Occasionally-Writing Mrs. Abels – Slice of Life Blog Unfinished Class Work Mrs. Leslie – Math homework, typically daily Mrs. Leslie – occasional Science / SS homework Please check Wiki to see daily homework! www.abelsleslie17.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us

Thank you for coming! Anytime you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me! If you have not been receiving emails, please be sure to leave me your email address Room Parent – If you are interested, make sure to sign up in the back of the room. If you would like to volunteer to laminate student work throughout the year, please send me an email. Mrs. Leslie’s room is up next!

Welcome!

A Little About Me 20th year teaching at Harlan! 31st year teaching total I have taught grades 1-5 and enrichment I live in Troy with my husband Mark and Kleeko our Pug. My son Michael is in the Disney College Program and will resume his junior year at Bowling Green in January. I enjoy volunteering and fostering for Pug Rescue Network and anything Disney related.

Common Core Domains Reading-Literature and Informational Text-key ideas and details, craft and structure, integration of knowledge and ideas, range of reading and level of complexity Reading Foundational Skills- phonics and word recognition, fluency, word study Speaking and Listening-comprehension and collaboration, one-on-one, groups, partnerships, and with teacher Language- conventions/sentence structure, word relations, grammar usage, figurative language Writing-text types and purposes-narrative, opinion/argumentative, informational Writing Process

Reading Workshop-Balanced Literacy Interactive Read-Aloud with accountable talk Strategy Groups Guided Reading Groups Book Clubs, partnerships Independent Reading Conferring with teacher

What Are The Essentials of Reading Instruction? Learners need teachers to model a love for reading. Learners need long stretches of time to read (stamina). Learners need opportunities to read high-interest, accessible books of their own choosing. Learners need explicit instruction in the process and skills of proficient reading. Learners need opportunities to talk and write in response to text. Learners need exposure to a variety of genres (literature and informational. Learners need teachers to read aloud.

Writing Workshop Writing for different purposes: to entertain, to inform, to persuade Writing across different genres: personal narrative, opinion, research, literary essay, fantasy Mini-lesson format Goal-setting with the use of checklists Develops a community of writers who are willing to take risks with their writing and enjoy the process

What Are the Essential of Writing Instruction? Writing needs to be taught like any other basic skill, with explicit instruction and ample opportunity for practice. Children deserve to write for real purposes, to write the kinds of texts that they see in the world and to write for an audience of readers. Writers write to put meaning onto the page choosing topics that are important to them most of the time. Children need to be explicitly taught how to write. Children need the opportunity and instruction to cycle through the writing process. To write well, children need opportunities to read and to hear texts read, and to read as writers. Children need clear goals and frequent feedback.

Fifth Grade Units of Study Reading Units Interpretation of Books Clubs Tackling Complexity-Nonfiction Argument and Advocacy Fantasy Book Clubs Writing Units Personal Narrative The Lens of History: Research Reports Research Based Argument Essay

Word Study Words Their Way is the program used for word study. Emphasis is on patterns and meaning. Word Study helps students with vocabulary, reading and writing, as well as spelling. Sort words according to “headers’ which identify the patterns being studied. Students must know the “headers” for their tests on Thursdays.

Word Study WEEK ONE Monday- Meet with each group and teach the pattern. Students copy the words and store in a bag in their desk. Tuesday-Cut, paste, and sort words in their books. Wednesday-Work in groups, practice sorting words Thursday- Work in groups, practice sorting words. Friday-Game Day

Word Study WEEK TWO Monday-Complete the second activity in their book Tuesday-Use their words to write sentences with meaning Wednesday-Game Day/Review/Send words home Thursday-Assessment

Afternoon Schedule B & D Days—Band 1:10-1:55 (No Fridays) C Days Media/Checkout 2:25-2:50 A Days Spanish 2:05-2:55